Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Monetary award in civil case

Although this question came in as a criminal query it appears to be civil in nature. The proper place to file a case is according the damages claimed. The jurisdiction of the County Court is divided into two categories:

a. Summary Procedure (often called small claims) is any claim up to $5,000.00;

b. Civil Division $5,001.00 - $15,000.00.

There is also jurisdiction for c. All eviction matters. (If damages claimed are in excess of $15,000.00 the case will be transferred to Circuit Court).

Circuit Court:

All claims of any nature in excess of $15,000.00;

All claims in equity; and

All family matters.

I hope this answers your question.

Scott R. Jay, Esq. 305-249-8000