Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in state and local government services. This includes participation in court proceedings. Pursuant to Title II of the ADA the Florida State Courts System will make reasonable modifications in policies, practices and procedures; furnish auxiliary aids and services; and afford program accessibility.

Parties, witnesses, lawyers, jurors and other court participants can request assistance with things such as large print documents, American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, assignment to wheelchair accessible court rooms, and the like.

Pursuant to Rule 2.540(c) Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration – All notices of court proceedings, whether an order issued by a judge or a notice filed by an attorney or party, and all process compelling appearance, including but not limited to a summons, at court appearances, must include the following statement in bold face, 14-point Bookman Old Style or Arial font.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055; (386)758-2163, ADAmail@jud3.flcourts.org<mailto:ADAmail@jud3.flcourts.org> or complete the ADA Request form located at https://thirdcircuitfl.org/ada/ at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.