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A. They have 7 justices.

B. Cases they hear as original jurisdiction: when there are disputes between states affecting ambassadors and other public ministers.

C.The components are when they recall that an appeal from a state's highest court will be heard in the federal supreme court only if a federal question is involved in the case and the same supreme court agrees to hear that appeal. in short, most state supreme court decisions are final.

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A. 1 judge per courtroom

B. 5 judges in each court

c. the cases they hear are related to the executive branch, and they hear oral arguments from attorneys, study the briefs that attorneys submit.

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A. 20 judicial districts
B. Cases they hear:
- Juvenile delinquency
- Felonies
- Family law matters
- Probate
- Guardianship
- Mental health
- Civil disputes involving sums of $15,000 and higher

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Cases they hear
- Misdemeanors: not as serious criminal acts that are punished "lesser" than felonies
- Small claims that are up to $5,000: a local court that wants to claim a small amount of money and can be heard and decided quickly
- Civil cases that are up to $15,000: when a party files a complaint and pays a filing fee
- Traffic: a person that received a citation from a police officer and must pay a fine, they can also plead guilty

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A. The mission and vision of the Florida court system is to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law.

B. Circuits courts have general trial jurisdiction over matters assigned by statute to the country courts and also hear appeals from country court cases.

C. FIRST COURT-  1293 Jackson Avenue
SECOND COURT- 1005
E. Memorial boulevard Lakeland, FL 33801
THIRD COURT- 73w. flager street FL Lauderdale, FL 33301
FOURTH COURT- 201 S.E. 6th street FL. Lauderdale 33301
FIFTH COURT- 400 south street titusville, FL 32780

D. You can find information about legal aid and how to be able to receive help when you can't afford a private lawyer. As well as self-help centers near you to get information in person.

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A. the chief judge is Bertila Soto, 305-349-5720

B. Dade county district court

c. CIVIL- foreclosures and cases with damages in excess of $15,000 filed by an individual.
CRIMINAL- major criminal cases where the resulting penalty can be imprisonment in a state penitentiary
FAMILY- divorce, child custody child support, adoption, paternity, and name change
APPELLATE- appeals from the country court
PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIP- cases to the processing of wills
UNIFIED CHILDRENS COURT- handles related family law matters.
TRAFFIC COURT- civil traffic infractions.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE- related misdemeanors.
D. Child support: a parent could ask for child support even if they are married and don't want to get a divorce.

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A. Harvey Ruvin is the current Clerk of Courts for Miami-Dade County. Clerk of Court is an officer of court that is responsible for maintaining the records of a court.
B. Things you can purchase online:
- Certified copies: Family/Divorce
- Code Enforcement citations: Find direct online information
- Criminal justice payments: Background check
- Parking citations
- Traffic citations
C. Fee schedule:
- Marriage license: $86
- Dissolution of Marriage: $409
- Unlawfully parking in a disabled spot: $253
- Speeding 15 miles over the speed limit: $269

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A. A jury is a group of people who sworn to give a verdict based on the information that is given to them in court.
B. Citizens in Miami-Dade County are randomly selected by a computer each year to be summoned for jury duty. Summonses are mailed to citizens who have  a valid driver's license or identification card.
C. Tips For People On Jury Duty:
Web Reporting Instructions
Jurors must check the link below to see their locations.

Miami-Dade County Courthouse Jury Pool
73 W. Flagler Street, Room 200
Miami, Florida 33130
786-828-5879

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building Jury Pool
1351 NW 12 Street, Room 700
Miami, Florida 33125
786-828-5879

Telephone Reporting Instructions
Jurors must call the telephone number indicated after 5 p.m. the FRIDAY before their start date for recorded instructions on when to report.  The recording will instruct jurors to report on a specific day based on their start date and their juror number, so locate your juror number and your start date on your summons prior to telephoning.  The telephone number for your recorded reporting instructions for jurors who are reporting to the Jury Pool is 786-828-5879.
Receiving a Jury Summons
When you receive a jury summons, read it carefully as it provides answers to almost every question about jury duty. The summons contains a juror badge, information regarding excusing or postponing service, payment and parking instructions. You must bring the summons with you when reporting for jury duty.
Lost Jury Summons
If you have lost or misplaced your jury summons, please contact 786-828-5879 for assistance, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please have your Florida Driver's License number or Florida Identification card number available so that the jury pool staff can assist you with your jury service information and determine where you are to report. If our jury pool staff cannot locate your jury service information with your Florida Driver's License number or Florida Identification card number, you may have been summoned to the Federal Court (305) 523-5190.

Attire and Dining

Please dress in appropriate business attire.  Bring a jacket or sweater due to building temperature variations.  Please no shorts or uniforms.

A cafeteria/snack bar is located inside either courthouse on the first floor and also inside the jury pool assembly rooms.  Various restaurants are within walking distance of the Dade County Courthouse.  For those bringing their lunch, a refrigerator and microwave are available in the Jury office at either courthouse.

Length of Service

The State of Florida utilizes a one day/one trial jury management system. That means that on the day you report for jury service your obligation is to be available to the Court for possible selection on a trial.  If you are not selected to serve on a trial or in an ongoing selection by at the end of the first day, you will not have to report again the next day. However, if on your first day, you are selected on a trial, or in a selection process, you must serve until the end of the trial selection process or until the judge indicates that you are no longer needed. The average length of a jury trial in Miami-Dade County is three days.