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Posted on: January 13, 2023

County Civil Limits Increase to $50,000

County Civil Limits Increase

On Jan. 1, county civil limits will increase from $30,000 to $50,000 and all other previous changes will remain the same.

  • There are still no changes to the fees.
  • The $8,000 small claims limit remains.
  • Civil cover sheets are still required. 

Learn more at www.flcourts.gov/Know-Your-Court/.

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