State Senator
Florida State Senators draft and pass legislation, vote on the state budget, set tax levels, and confirm gubernatorial appointments. Operating as part of a “citizen legislature,” the 40 elected Senators represent approximately 470,000 residents each, serving four-year terms.
Public Defender
A Florida public defender is an elected constitutional officer who provides legal representation to indigent individuals facing the loss of liberty or life who cannot afford a private attorney. They manage entire judicial circuit offices to defend clients in felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile cases, and Baker Act proceedings.
State Attorney
In Florida, the State Attorney is the chief prosecuting officer for their specific judicial circuit. Elected to a four-year term, they are responsible for reviewing police investigations, deciding whether to file formal criminal charges, and prosecuting all felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and criminal traffic cases on behalf of the state.