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State Attorney's Office
third judicial circuit of florida
Serving the counties of Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor
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JOHN DURRETT
State Attorney
John Durrett serves as the State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida. He was elected State Attorney by the people of the Third Circuit in August, 2020, and was sworn in on January 5th, 2021.
John has been with the State Attorney’s Office since beginning his legal career in 2007. In his time with the office he has prosecuted crimes ranging from misdemeanor offenses to capital felonies.
Prior to election John was assigned to the Special Prosecution Division within the State Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted homicides and those who committed sexual crimes against children. John additionally served as the supervising attorney for the Columbia County Office of the State Attorney.
He and his wife have two children and reside in Lake City, Florida.
Press Release
Press Release – April 19, 2024
State Attorney John F. Durrett announces that Tonya Nadeau, having been found guilty by a jury on two counts of aggravated child abuse by caging
Press Release – April 03, 2024
State Attorney John F. Durrett announces that Sidney Whitby Jr., having been found guilty by a jury of Burglary of a Dwelling and Grand Theft
Press Release – March 28, 2024
State Attorney John F. Durrett announces that on March 27, 2024, following a jury trial, defendant Darrius Romeo Tucker was found guilty as charged of
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