Juvenile FAQ's
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- Where is the Clerk's Office located
- Where is the Juvenile Department located?
- Where are the Juvenile Agencies located?
- General Information for Juvenile Department
- What is a felony?
- What is a misdemeanor?
- What is a Delinquent act?
- I have moved. What do I need to do?
- Where do I make restitution payments?
- How do I change my court date?
WHAT IS A FELONY?
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, Fifth Edition A crime of a graver
or more serious nature that those designated as misdemeanors; e.g. aggravated
assault (felony) as contrasted with simple assault (misdemeanor). Under federal
law, and many statutes, any offense punishable by death or imprisonment for a
term exceeding one year ……
WHAT IS A MISDEMEANOR?
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, Fifth Edition Offenses lower than
felonies and generally those punishable by fine or imprisonment otherwise than
in a penitentiary….
WHAT IS A DELINQUENT ACT?
A "child who has been found to have committed a delinquent
act" means a child who, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 985, Florida
Statutes, is found by a court to have committed a violation of law or to be
in direct or indirect contempt of court. Violations of law as they relate to
delinquency normally mean those acts which if committed by adults are crimes.
I HAVE MOVED. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
It is the Juveniles/Parents responsibility to keep the Clerk’s Office
informed of their correct address.
If your mailing address changes, you must submit in writing,
your new address in person or by mail to the appropriate department:
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Key West Courthouse 500 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 |
Marathon Branch Courthouse 3117 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 |
Upper Keys Gov. Center 88820 Overseas Highway Plantation Key, FL 33070 |
Clerk of the Court 50 High Point Road Plantation Key, FL 33070 |
Failure to appear for a scheduled Court appearance, could result in you or your child being arrested.
WHERE DO I MAKE RESTITUTION PAYMENTS?
Restitution payments are made through the Juvenile Division
located in the Clerk of Circuit Court.
Your restitution order will indicate the amount of restitution due and the fees imposed. Payments are accepted
through the mail or in person. Checks or money orders should have your name and complete case number.
Your payments should be
mailed to the Clerk's Office nearest you.
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Clerk of the Circuit Court Juvenile Division 500 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 |
Clerk of the Circuit Court Juvenile Division 3117 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 |
Clerk of the Circuit Court 88820 Overseas Highway Plantation Key, FL 33070 |
Clerk of the Circuit Court 50 High Point Road Plantation Key, FL 33070 |
HOW DO I CHANGE MY COURT DATE?
In order to reschedule your court date , you must
contact your attorney. The Clerk’s Office is not authorized to reschedule your court date.
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State Attorney's Office 530 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 305-294-7707 |
State Attorney's Office 4695 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-2595 |
State Attorney's Office 88820 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 305-852-7349 |