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Circuit court mediation (Florida)
Florida termIn Florida, mediation of civil cases other than family matters that are pending in circuit court. If a party has a lawyer of record, the lawyer must attend unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise.[1]
In more detail
Circuit courts in Florida hear civil cases above the county court's dollar limit, among other matters.[2] On a party's request, a Florida court must send a filed civil action for money damages to mediation, unless the case falls in a listed exception such as debt collection or medical malpractice.[3]
Varies by state
This is a Florida term. Other states organize their trial courts and court mediation programs differently. Find your state’s rules.
Related terms
- Circuit court (Florida)In Florida, the main trial court.
- County court mediation (Florida)In Florida, mediation of civil cases within the county court's jurisdiction, including small claims.
- Court-ordered mediationMediation a judge sends a pending case to, on the court's own motion or at a party's request.
- Dependency mediation (Florida)In Florida, mediation of child welfare cases: dependency cases and cases about a child or a family that needs services.
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