THE COURT 11 Circuit Judges 5 County Judges 6 Magistrates/Hearing Officers $10,797,897 Fines & Forfeitures Total fines, forfeitures, court costs, and service charges 50,643 Civil Citations 46,512 Traffic Infractions 2,189 Parking Tickets 1,942 Civil Infractions CRIMINAL LAW CRIMINAL LAW CASES are governed by the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Florida Constitution provides that Circuit and County Courts may hold criminal trials within the jurisdiction of the Court as designated by the Circuit’s Chief Judge. Circuit Criminal data includes 476 juvenile delinquency cases. CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL LAW CASES are governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Law Rules of Procedure, Probate Rules and Small Claim Rules. The Circuit Court is responsible for family, probate, and other matters exceeding $30,000. Circuit Civil data includes 2,670 circuit cases, 3,234 family cases, and 146 juvenile dependency cases. Probate includes probate, guardianship and mental health cases. 7 Karen E. Rushing Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - Sarasota, FL |
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