Criminal Case Types
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 delinquent complaint is filed by a law enforcement officer 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 that have been designated as misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that 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.
Submitting Follow-Up Documents
Unless otherwise required by law, it is not necessary to submit the original(s) as a follow-up filing for documents filed electronically.