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 ……
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….
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.
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:
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
88770 Overseas Highway
Ste 2
Plantation Key, FL 33070
Failure to appear for a scheduled Court appearance, could result in you or your child being arrested.
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. Money orders should have your name and complete case number.
Your payments should be mailed to the Clerk’s Office nearest you.
Juvenile Division
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040
Juvenile Division
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
Juvenile Division
88770 Overseas Highway
Ste 2
Plantation Key, FL 33070
In order to reschedule your court date , you must contact your attorney. The Clerk’s Office is not authorized to reschedule your court date.
530 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-7707
4695 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
305-289-2595
88770 Overseas Highway
Ste 3
Tavernier, FL 33070
305-852-7349