Small Claims

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A Small Claims case is a way to settle legal disputes in which the amount of damages or value of the property involved is $8,000.00 or less, excluding court costs, interest, and attorney fees.

Sarasota County Small Claims Resources from the 12th Judicial Circuit Court

Small Claims: Who, What, Where & Why from the Florida Bar Association 

Statement of Claim Form Packets

Statement of Claim (General)(PDF, 34KB)

Statement of Claim (Auto Negligence)(PDF, 85KB)

Statement of Claim (for Goods Sold)(PDF, 34KB)

Statement of Claim (Money Lent)(PDF, 34KB)

Statement of Claim (for Return of Stolen Property)(PDF, 66KB)

Statement of Claim (for Work Done and Materials Furnished)(PDF, 35KB)

Statement of Claim (Promissory Note)(PDF, 34KB)

Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing - Rule 2.420(d)(2) Judicial Administration(PDF, 43KB)

Small Claims Resources

12th Judicial Circuit

Citizen Dispute Settlement Program

County Civil Mediation Program

Florida Bar Association

Small Claims Rules(PDF, 308KB)

Small Claims: The Who, What, Where and Why of Collection Law Suits

Florida Courts: Small Claims

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