Courts and procedure
County court (Florida)
Florida termIn Florida, the trial court that hears smaller civil cases, including small claims, along with misdemeanors and ordinance violations. Civil cases filed since January 1, 2023 go there if they seek $50,000 or less.[1]
In more detail
Florida county court judges can also hear simplified dissolutions of marriage and enter final orders in uncontested divorces.[1] Florida's court-ordered mediation includes county court mediation.[2]
Varies by state
Court names and dollar limits differ by state; in some states a county court is a different kind of court entirely. Find your state’s rules.
Related terms
- County court mediation (Florida)In Florida, mediation of civil cases within the county court's jurisdiction, including small claims.
- Small claimsA simpler, faster court procedure for smaller money disputes.
- Circuit court (Florida)In Florida, the main trial court.
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