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Circuit court (Florida)

Florida term

In Florida, the main trial court. It hears civil cases beyond the county court's limit, family and probate cases, felonies and other matters.[1]

In more detail

Florida's circuit courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases in equity, which include divorce, and over estates and guardianships.[1] Mediation of its civil cases, other than family matters, is called circuit court mediation.[2]

Varies by state

Trial court names and dollar limits differ by state. Find your state’s rules.

Related terms

  • Circuit court mediation (Florida)In Florida, mediation of civil cases other than family matters that are pending in circuit court.
  • County court (Florida)In Florida, the trial court that hears smaller civil cases, including small claims, along with misdemeanors and ordinance violations.
  • JurisdictionA court's legal power to rule on a particular kind of case.

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Sources

The official documents this definition is based on, with the date we last read each one. Definitions are in our own words.

  1. Fla. Stat. § 26.012 (Jurisdiction of circuit court)leg.state.fl.uschecked ↩
  2. Fla. Stat. § 44.1011 (Definitions)leg.state.fl.uschecked ↩

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