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County court mediation (Florida)

Florida term

In Florida, mediation of civil cases within the county court's jurisdiction, including small claims. The parties mainly negotiate for themselves; lawyers may take part but aren't required.[1]

In more detail

Florida county courts hear civil cases up to $50,000 for cases filed since 2023, along with other matters.[2] Florida's court-ordered mediation programs may charge a per-person fee in county court cases up to $15,000, but no fee in small claims cases.[3]

Varies by state

This is a Florida term; other states' county or district courts run their own programs. Find your state’s rules.

Related terms

  • County court (Florida)In Florida, the trial court that hears smaller civil cases, including small claims, along with misdemeanors and ordinance violations.
  • Small claimsA simpler, faster court procedure for smaller money disputes.
  • Circuit court mediation (Florida)In Florida, mediation of civil cases other than family matters that are pending in circuit court.

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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. § 44.1011 (Definitions)leg.state.fl.uschecked ↩
  2. Fla. Stat. § 34.01 (Jurisdiction of county court)leg.state.fl.uschecked ↩
  3. Fla. Stat. § 44.108 (Funding of mediation and arbitration)leg.state.fl.uschecked ↩

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