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2024 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Awards

See the 16 honorees and their stories

2024 Annual Report

The year's biggest cases, important moments, and office accomplishments.

School Threats & Real-World Consequences

A PSA from State Attorney Melissa Nelson and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters

“On High Alert” Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

Clay County Jury Finds Danny Dustin Guilty of Murdering his Father

Dukes Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to 12 Years for Dui Manslaughters

Clay County Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Sexual Battery on a Minor

Office of the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit

Serving Clay, Duval, & Nassau Counties

The mission of the State Attorney's Office is to pursue justice for the citizens of Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit and to enforce the law.

Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office Locations

Visit the page for either Clay, Duval, or Nassau counties for directions and more information about our three office locations in Northeast Florida.

“The role of the prosecutor is that of immense power and one that requires impartiality and discretion. It is our honor to represent the people of the Fourth Circuit and ensure the law is upheld.”

Melissa W. Nelson

State Attorney

PURSUE JUSTICE ALWAYS