Helpful Videos

File or Answer a Civil Complaint

This video was developed by the Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice to provide tips and guidance for those who are representing themselves in a civil case in Florida’s trial courts.

Preparing for Your Day in Civil Court

This video was developed by the Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice to provide self-represented litigants with helpful tips on how to prepare for their day in civil court.

Video scripts are provided in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. 

17th Circuit Video Tutorials 

These videos were produced by Florida’s 17th Circuit. Although specific to Broward County, litigants from around the state may find the videos helpful.

• County Court – Traffic
• County Court – Mental Health
• County Court – Small Claims
• County Civil – Evictions
• County Criminal – What to Expect
• Circuit – Unified Family & Dependency

Florida Injunctions: An Overview 

This video focuses on the needs of parties considering a petition for protection. It is hoped that the video will assist petitioners (as well as respondents) in understanding Florida’s four orders of protection and the requirements for filing a petition.

Florida Injunctions: The Hearing

This video is designed as an orientation to civil domestic violence court; the video provides important information about court room procedures, discusses the participants in the hearing, and answers many of the questions litigants might have about what will happen when they come to court.

Mythbreakers: Chapter 39 Injunctions

This video discusses common myths and misconceptions associated with the Chapter 39 injunction process. It also discusses the differences between Chapter 39 injunctions and Chapter 741 injunctions.

Chapter 39: Purpose is to protect and promote the best interests of the child in child abuse or domestic violence situations.
Chapter 741: Purpose is to protect adults in domestic violence situations, but children may be included in terms of injunction.

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