Sebring, Florida
430 South Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL - 33870
(863) 402-6565
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Highlands County Courthouse
Circuit Civil Office (863) 402-6591
County Civil Office (863) 402-6593Court System
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.
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 Civil Department handles all cases involving monetary judgments, declaratory judgments, mortgage foreclosures, negligence and professional malpractice cases.
Cases are filed in Small Claims Court when amount of claim is $8,000 or less, County Civil Court when $8000 but less than $30,000 and Circuit Civil Court when amount is $30,000 or more. Packets for small claims are available in room 105 of the Highlands County Courthouse or at the following link: Small Claims Filing Instructions and Forms
Tenant eviction packages are available in Room 105 of the Highlands County Courthouse (Landlord/Property Manager/Eviction with Damages) . Packets are $15.00 each.
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