Leon County Justice of the Peace Courts Filing Rules

Questions about jury impaneling or jury service may be directed by phone to the jury office at the District Clerk’s office.

A civil jury-trial request must be in writing.

A party may file a motion objecting to mediation within 10 days after notice, and the case may be excused if the Court finds a reasonable basis.

Continuances are heard at times scheduled by the court, must meet applicable notice and pleading requirements, and may be heard later only when based on grounds arising after the scheduled time.

A copy of the transfer order must be delivered to each party or that party's attorney of record.

A draft order must not share a page with a pleading, motion, or certificate of service, or any part of one.

The jury fee must be paid when the jury-trial request is filed.