13 chapters · 458 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 34.01 Jurisdiction of county court
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(1) County courts shall have original jurisdiction:(a) In all misdemeanor cases not cognizable by the circuit courts.(b) Of all violations of municipal and county ordinances.(c) Of all actions at law, except those within the exclusive jurisdiction of the circuit courts, in which …
Fla. Stat. § 34.011 Jurisdiction in landlord and tenant cases
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(1) The county court shall have jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court to consider landlord and tenant cases involving claims in amounts which are within its jurisdictional limitations. The county court may issue a temporary and permanent injunction where appropriate for …
Fla. Stat. § 34.017 Certification of questions to district court of appeal
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(1) A county court may certify a question to the district court of appeal in a final judgment that is appealable to the circuit court if the question may have statewide application, and:(a) Is of great public importance; or(b) Will affect the uniform administration of justice.(2)…
Fla. Stat. § 34.021 Qualifications of county court judges
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(1) No person is eligible for election or appointment to the office of county court judge unless the person is, and has been for the preceding 5 years, a member in good standing of the bar of Florida prior to qualifying for election to such office or submitting his or her name to…