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Bankruptcy Court

Bankruptcy Court is part of the Federal Court system. This court deals specifically with the different types of bankruptcy. Most individuals file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is for individuals who have financial difficulty that makes it difficult or impossible to pay their…

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Circuit Court

The Circuit Court handles cases to settle legal disputes among parties where the dollar amount involved is greater than $50,000, excluding costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees. In addition, there are some issues that must always be filed in Circuit Court, without concern about the amount at issue. Some such cases…

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County Court

Cases are filed in County Court to settle legal disputes among parties where the dollar amount involved is above $8,000 and not more than $50,000, excluding costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees. The Constitution establishes a county court in each of Florida’s 67 counties. Find a list of Florida’s Circuit courts…

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Criminal History Sealing & Expungement

Having a publicly available criminal history can be an obstacle to those trying to get an education, find housing, or build a career. Under some circumstances, people in the state of Florida can petition to have their criminal history sealed or expunged. This informational page is about options for people…

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Criminal History

Disability Discrimination in School

School districts are not allowed to discriminate against students with disabilities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a civil rights law that protects students with disabilities by requiring public schools to meet their educational needs as adequately as the needs of non-disabled students. Section 504 also says that students…

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Federal (District) Court

Federal court jurisdiction is limited to the types of cases listed in the Constitution and specifically provided for by Congress. For the most part, federal courts only hear: Cases in which the United States is a party; Cases involving violations of the U.S. Constitution or federal laws (under federal-question jurisdiction);…

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Florida Court System

The Florida court system is made up of three federal district courts, a state supreme court, a state court of appeals, and trial courts. Each court has general and limited jurisdiction and serves a different purpose. Jurisdiction is a word to describe both the geographical location of the court’s service…

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Florida Towing Laws

Whether it involves returning to an empty parking space or finding someone else’s car blocking your entrance, at some point everyone has to deal with the towing process. If your vehicle is being towed because you failed to make a loan payment or are in default on your loan, please…

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Fraud & Unfair Agreements

Our world is a complex place. Getting anything done often involves a contract, sharing personal information, and money changing hands. Because of this, some people or businesses will take advantage of a person who is not aware of their rights or does not have enough information to make a fully…

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Harassment at Work

Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA). Read below for more detailed information on harassment. If you believe you are the…

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Discrimination/Workers’ Rights