Florida County Court: Jurisdictional Changes

County Court

With the new year coming, it is important to take note of what changes are happening in your jurisdiction. The following information is a brief summary of Florida county court jurisdictional changes beginning with the new year.

What is changing?

As of January 1, 2023, the limits for a county civil case will increase from $30,000 to $50,000. Furthermore, a 2020 provision stating that appeals of county court orders or judgments with amounts in controversy over $15,000 would be heard by district courts of appeal has been repealed. If you have a pending appeal and are unsure of what this means for your case, speak with your attorney about any questions or concerns you might have.

What is not changing?

Some factors, however, are not changing in the new year. For instance, there are no changes to filing fees, and the $8,000 limit for small claims still applies. Furthermore, civil cover sheets are still required when filing complaints. Civil cover sheets include basic information about the case, such as the parties involved, the type of case, and what type of relief the plaintiff (the party filing suit) is seeking.

Monitor your court.

Due to these changes, it is recommended that you continuously monitor your jurisdiction’s website(s) to see if any other information is updated or changed as of January 1, 2023. For updates about the Florida county court system, click here. It is important to know your rights as a potential client. Please contact our attorneys with regarding any questions you may have before filing a lawsuit, or if you have been served with papers for a lawsuit.

EPGD Business Law is located in beautiful Coral Gables. Call us at (786) 837-6787, or contact us through the website to schedule a consultation.

*Disclaimer: this blog post is not intended to be legal advice. We highly recommend speaking to an attorney if you have any legal concerns. Contacting us through our website does not establish an attorney-client relationship.*

Share this post

Eric Gros-Dubois

Founding partner Eric Gros-Dubois established EPGD Business Law in 2013. With over a decade of experience expanding the firm and leading it to its current success, Eric now primarily manages the corporate division of EPGD. Given Eric’s educational background, holding both a JD and MBA, combined with his own unique experience of starting a business from scratch and growing it to a multi-million dollar firm, he brings a specialized and invaluable perspective to those seeking legal assistance for themselves and their businesses. Having now instilled his same values in our team of skilled corporate associates, Eric leads a firm that is always ready, willing, and equipped to handle any and every legal matter that a business owner may have.

Discussion

*The following comments are not intended to be treated as legal advice. The answer to your question is limited to the basic facts presented. Additional details may heavily alter our assessment and change the answer provided. For a more thorough review of your question please contact our office for a consultation.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search

Categories

Categories
FREE DOWNLOAD

The Entrepreneurs Handbook

This is a quick legal reference guide covering 16 topics that every business owner needs to have to start a business

FREE DOWNLOAD

The Entrepreneur's Handbook

This is a quick legal reference guide covering 16 topics that every business owner needs to have to start a business