Mark H. Mahon at a glance
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Mark H. Mahon
Circuit Judge · Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- He took office the following day and was elected as Chief Judge in December 2014, a position he held until July 2023
Education
- He later earned his Juris Doctor from the same university in 1981.
Additional information
- As of now, Mark Mahon is no longer serving as Chief Judge, having been succeeded by Judge Lance Day in July 2023.
- In July 2015, Mahon issued a controversial order that prohibited photography in public areas of the courthouse and restricted speech that could "degrade or call into question the integrity" of judges.
- Joined the 4th Judicial Circuit Court by Governor Charlie Crist on June 29, 2007.
- Before his judicial career, Mahon held the role of a legislator in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 until his appointment as a judge in 2007
- Mark Mahon was born on April 8, 1957, and he graduated with a bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1978.
- During his tenure, he was recognized for implementing technology to improve court operations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Courtroom Technology
Courtwide
Duval courtrooms support digital trial evidence through displays, HDMI, Smart Boards, evidence carts, document projectors, and jury-box monitors; counsel may request equipment or training and should bring backup materials.
courtrooms feature traditional and modern technology ... large screen "Smart Board" or an All-in-One Evidence Cart with Document ProjectorFourth Judicial Circuit Court Technology ↗
Media And Still Photography
Statewide
Electronic media and still-photography coverage is allowed in Florida public trial and appellate proceedings under Rule 2.450's equipment and conduct standards, always subject to the presiding judge's control of decorum, distractions, and fair administration.
Subject at all times to the authority of the presiding judge to: (i) control the conduct of proceedings before the court; (ii) ensure decorum and prevent distractions; and (iii) ensure the fair administration of justice in the pending cause, electronic media and still photography coverage of public judicial proceedings in the appellate and trial courts of this state shall be allowedFlorida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster
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View Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster ↗Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
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View Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Technology
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