Hernando County Courthouse

Description

Please visit Hernando County Courthouse's website or call them to confirm the hours of operation and/or services listed on this website are still available.

Court System
The County Court has jurisdiction over all defendants accused of committing crimes which have been designated as misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is a criminal offense, which is punishable by imprisonment in a county correctional facility. The County Court also has jurisdiction over criminal traffic cases. Criminal Traffic Laws which are defined by the Florida Rules of Court as a violation that may subject a defendant upon conviction to incarceration.

The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all defendants accused of committing crimes that have been designated by the State Legislature as felonies. A felony is a criminal offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary. The Circuit Court also has jurisdiction over all cases in which a child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act or violation of law. A law enforcement officer files a delinquent complaint when a juvenile is alleged to have committed a felony, misdemeanor, contempt of court or violation of a local ordinance.

Circuit Court Services:

Civil Cases
Family Court
Criminal Court
Guardianship
Juvenile Court
Mental Health Court
Probate

County Court Services

Civil Court
Misdemeanor Court
Small Claims Court
Traffic Court (can make payments online)

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