Circuit Civil, County Civil and Small Claims
Circuit Civil, County Civil and Small Claims
About Circuit Civil, County Civil and Small Claims
Alternative to a judge deciding the resolution of certain Small Claims, Circuit Civil and County Civil matters to facilitate the resolution of a dispute.
- Court ordered
- Small Claims - actions under $8,000
- County Civil – actions $8,000 - $50,000
- Circuit Civil – actions greater than $50,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find a mediator for my case?
In small claims cases, a Court-Ordered mediation is scheduled by our office and a mediator is assigned to the case.
In County Civil and circuit civil cases, a court order directs the client to contact Mediation and Diversion Services; you can reach staff there at (813) 272-5642.
How much does mediation cost?
- Small claim cases (actions under $8,000) – no fee
- County Civil cases (actions $8,000 - $50,000) - $60/party
- Circuit Civil cases (actions greater than $50,000) – parties pay the mediator on an hourly basis per party.
Where can I find a list of Court Appointed Arbitrators for Circuit and County Civil Diversion?
Click here for a current listing.
Contact Us
Mediation & Diversion Services
800 E. Twiggs Street, Suite 208
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 272-5642
Fax: (813) 301-3705
Email: mediation@fljud13.org