Florida
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County Courts
The Florida County Courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. The County Courts handle such matters as misdemeanors, small claims (under $500 disputed), civil cases (under $15,000 disputed), and traffic violations.
Circuit Courts
Florida Circuit Courts are courts of general jurisdiction. Circuit Court is where felonies, family law, civil cases (over $15,000 disputed), probate issues, juvenile cases, and appeals from County Court are heard.
District Courts of Appeal
The Florida District Courts of Appeal are the intermediate appellate courts. District Courts of Appeal hear cases from Circuit Court or County Court that are not directly appealable to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court is the court of last resort. If questions of law carry over from the lower courts, the Supreme Court will make the final ruling.
