Mark Johnson at a glance
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- District Judge
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Mark Johnson
District Judge · Arkansas State District Court, Judicial District 11
Biography
Professional career
- Judge K. Mark Johnson was appointed to the Putnam County bench in 2026 by Governor Ron DeSantis, joining the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in — J.D. (2000)
- Undergraduate degree from Florida State University
Additional information
- County judges in Florida may be called upon to serve as circuit judges if needed.
- As a County Judge, Johnson presides over misdemeanors, small civil disputes, probate and related family matters (excluding divorces and adoptions), landlord-tenant issues, and animal control or cruelty cases.
- He also serves in the County Civil and Drug Court divisions at the Putnam County Courthouse in Palatka.
- Before his judicial appointment, Johnson held the role of an assistant state attorney for 17 years in the Seventh Judicial Circuit and five years in the Second Judicial Circuit, primarily prosecuting homicide and other serious criminal cases.
- Johnson is recognized for his commanding and cerebral approach to the law, with colleagues noting his dedication to judicial study and integrity.
- His long tenure as a prosecutor, particularly in homicide cases, has earned him respect within the legal community, and his appointment is considered a significant transition for the State Attorney’s Office where he previously worked.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Arkansas Judiciary publishes electronic-hearing Zoom resources and court-user guides for remote proceedings.
Zoom Guides for Court UsersArkansas Judiciary: Electronic Hearings With Zoom ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Arkansas Judiciary publishes state-district-court digital audio recording guidance as an official court resource.
AOC Provisional Guidelines for Digital Audio Recording in State District CourtsArkansas Judiciary: District Courts ↗
Sources
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Arkansas Judiciary official judicial roster
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