Marion County falls within the jurisdiction of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida. There are two types of courts in the state court system: Circuit and County. Marion County is also part of the Fifth District Court of Appeal, located in Daytona Beach. Contact info for all jurisdictional courts is furnished herein.

For the Florida Courts website, explore https://www.flcourts.org/.

CIRCUIT

Circuit courts generally hear cases where the matter in controversy is more than $15,000.00. These cases include Civil Cases, Child Support, Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence, Felony, Guardianship, Juvenile, Mental Health and Probate.

COUNTY

County courts generally hear cases where the matter in controversy is $15,000.00 or less. These cases include Civil Cases, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Misdemeanor, Small Claims, Traffic Tickets and Violations of County or Municipal Ordinances.

Contact Information for both Circuit and County Courts:

Marion County Judicial Center

110 NW First Avenue

Ocala, Florida 34475

352-671-5604

COURT OF APPEAL

The purpose of Florida’s District Courts of Appeal is to provide the opportunity for thoughtful review of decisions of lower tribunals by multi-judge panels. District Courts of Appeal correct harmful errors and ensure that decisions are consistent with our rights and liberties. This process contributes to the development, clarity, and consistency of the law (source).

Contact Information:

Fifth District Court of Appeal

300 South Beach Street

Daytona Beach, Florida 32114

386-947-1530

STATE SUPREME COURT

Mission & Vision

The mission of the judicial branch is to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and provide for the peaceful resolution of disputes.

Contact Information:

Florida Supreme Court

500 South Duval Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1925

850-488-0125

https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/

DISCLAIMER/HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

All information contained herein is for cost-free reference purposes only and is not to be considered legal or professional counsel of any kind.

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