Understanding Florida's Court System

Approximately how many civil and criminal cases are presented annually?

• Nearly 30 million

• About 90 million

• Around 50 million

• Over 100 million

What types of cases do County Courts in Florida handle?

• Traffic offenses and criminal misdemeanors

• Family law cases

• Appeals from Circuit Courts

• Felonies and juvenile delinquencies

How many judicial circuits is Florida divided into?

• 30

• 25

• 20

• 15

What types of cases do Circuit Courts hear?

• Traffic offenses only

• Family law cases, felonies, and more

• Cases involving small amounts of money

• Only appeals from County Courts

What can Circuit Courts also hear in some cases?

• Appeals from County Court

• International law disputes

• New legislative proposals

• Traffic violations

What is the role of District Courts of Appeal?

• To retry cases

• To review trial court decisions

• To handle traffic offenses

• To issue new verdicts

How many justices are on the Florida Supreme Court?

• Seven

• Eight

• Five

• Six

What types of cases does the Florida Supreme Court review?

• Traffic offenses

• Death penalty cases and more

• Only civil disputes

• Only criminal cases

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret and apply laws

• To legislate new laws

• To elect judges

Who ensures your rights are protected in the court system?

• The police

• Politicians

• Lawyers

• Judges and juries