Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center
Filing information for Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center in Gainesville, FL. Part of the Alachua County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$8,000
Courthouse Details
Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center
201 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (Excluding Holidays)
Area Served
Alachua County
How to File at Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
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A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
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