The County Civil Division has jurisdiction over civil cases up to $50,000 and Small Claims cases with amounts up to $8,000.
County Courts Each of Florida's 67 counties has at least one county court judge. The number of judges in each county court varies with the population and caseload of the county. County courts are courts of limited jurisdiction, which is established by statute.
The Court Process A small claims case is a legal action filed in county court to settle minor legal disputes where the dollar amount involved is $8,000 or less.
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County Court Jurisdictional Changes County court jurisdictional thresholds increase to $30,000 on January 1, 2020, and to $50,000 on January 1, 2023. Filers will be required to include a civil cover sheet specifying the dollar amount in dispute in cases exceeding $8,000 in value.
County Civil Judges have jurisdiction over Contract and Indebtedness cases up to $50,000, Landlord Tenant/Eviction cases, Small Claims and debt collection cases (amounts up to $8,000), Auto negligence, inium and Personal Injury Protection cases $8,001 to $50,000.
To make a request contact the Clerk's office by mail or in person at Miami-Dade County Courthouse or by email at cocoffrec@miamidade.