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Baker County
Name of Court in which program operates: Baker County Clerk of Courts
Name of program itself: Baker County Pro Se  
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 339 E. Macclenny Ave
City: Macclenny
State: FL
Zip: 32063
Phone for the public: (904) 259-8449
E-mail for the public: sherrid@bakercountyfl.org 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Baker County
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Child Support
Landlord Tenant
Small Claims
Program started: October, 2001
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
A self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - 
Family, Landlord Tenant, Small Claims
Program provides training regarding working with self-represented litigants for: Program Volunteers, Lay volunteers in the court
Does this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding self-represented litigants?   Local

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Brevard County
Name of Court in which program operates: Brevard County Clerk of Circuit & County Courts
Name of program itself: Family Pro Se Program
Address of program line 1 - Main location: Clerk of Court 1st Floor
Address of program line 2 - Main location: 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
City: Viera
State: FL
Zip: 32940
Phone for the public: (321) 617-7254 or 637-5413 ext. 57254
Fax for the public: (321) 617-7245
E-mail for the public: prosecoordinator@brevardclerk.us 
Website for the public: www.brevardclerk.us 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Brevard County, Florida
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Program started: January, 2004 (program transferred from County to Clerk's Office)
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
Written guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Family
Telephone assistance - Family
Bilingual or multilingual forms - Family
Web-based information in English - Family
Interactive Web-based forms - Family
In-person workshops - Family

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Broward County
Name of Court in which program operates: Broward County Clerk of Court
Name of program itself: Self Help Unit
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 201 SE 6th Street
Address of program line 2 - Main location: Room 248
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: FL
Zip: 33301
Phone for the public: (954) 831-5579
Website for the public: www.browardclerk.org 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Broward County
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Enter the month and year that the program started: July, 2004
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? A program director/manager/coordinator
The program has: A self-help center staffed with attorneys
Bilingual or multilingual staff
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Domestic Violence
Telephone assistance - 
Family, Domestic Violence
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence
Web-based information in English - Domestic Violence
In-person workshops - Family
Other relevant description or information: Clerk of Court provides landlord tenant forms and small claims forms for the public in the county civil division.

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 Daytona Beach
Name of Court in which program operates: Florida's Seventh judicial Circuit
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Court Administration/Family Court Services
Name of program itself: Family Self-Help Program
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 125 E. Orange Avenue
Address of program line 2 - Main location:  Rm. 201 
City: Daytona   Beach
State: FL 
Zip: 32114
Phone for the public: (386) 248-8182
Fax for the public: (386) 248-8183
Website for the public: www.circuit7.org 
Geographic area served by this program: Circuit
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Probate
Child Support
Program started: June, 2005
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
A self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys
Bilingual or multilingual staff
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Family
Telephone assistance - Family
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - Family
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) - Family
Web-based information in English - Family
Interactive Web-based forms - Family
In-person workshops - Family
Does this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding self-represented litigants?   Statewide, local

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Gilchrist County 
Name of Court in which program operates: Gilchrist County Clerk of Court
Name of program itself: Pro Se
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 112 S. Main Street
City: Trenton
State: FL
Zip: 32693
Phone for the public: (352) 463-3170
Fax for the public: (352) 463-3166
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Gilchrist County
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Program started: FY 2004 Circuit Wide 1 day/week
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? No
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Family
Other relevant description or information: Pro Se Program is Circuit Wide in the 8th Judicial Circuit. All (5) rural counties contribute to fund the program. Receives assistance 1 day per week.
Telephone assistance - Family
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence

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Hillsborough County
Name of Court in which program operates: Florida - 13th Judicial Circuit
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Administrative Office of the Courts
Name of program itself: Case Management Unit
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 800 E Twiggs St. Rm. 208
Address of program line 2 - Main location: 800 E. Twiggs St. Rm. 605
City: Tampa
State: FL
Zip: 33602
Phone for the public: (813) 272-5173
Fax for the public: (813) 276-8015
Website for the public: www.fljud13.org 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Hillsborough county, Florida
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Child Support
Program started: January, 1995
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
A self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys
Written guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: Telephone assistance - 
Family, Domestic violence
A system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services - 
Family, Domestic violence
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence
Name of Court in which program operates: Florida - 13th Judicial Circuit
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Bay Area Legal Services 
Name of program itself: Legal Information Center
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 800 E Twiggs St. Rm. Room 203
Address of program line 2 - Main location:
City: Tampa
State: FL
Zip: 33602
Phone for the public: (813) 864-2280
Fax for the public:
Website for the public: www.fljud13.org/legal_infoctr.htm
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Hillsborough county, Florida
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Landlord/Tenant 
Small Claims
Program started:
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
A self-help center staffed with attorneys
Written guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance

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Indian River County
Name of Court in which program operates: Indian River County Court
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Clerk of Circuit Court
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 2000 16th Avenue
City: Vero Beach
State: FL
Zip: 32960
Phone for the public: (772) 770-5185
Fax for the public: (772) 778-4748
E-mail for the public: clerk@clerk.indian-river.org 
Website for the public: www.clerk.indian-river.org 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program include: Indian River County
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Guardianship
Other
Program started: Around 1997
Bilingual or multilingual staff
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: Bilingual or multilingual forms - Traffic
Bilingual or multilingual materials - Traffic
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other

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Jefferson County
Name of Court in which program operates: Jefferson County
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Clerk of the Circuit Court
Address of program line 1 - Main location: Courthouse, Room 10
City: Monticello
State: FL
Zip: 32344
Phone for the public: (850) 342-0218
Fax for the public: (850) 342-0222
E-mail for the public: clerkcdb@hotmail.com 
Website for the public: http://www.jeffersonclerk.com 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Jefferson County
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Landlord Tenant
Small Claims
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - 
Landlord Tenant, Small Claims
Telephone assistance - 
Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, Small Claims
Other relevant description or information: Jefferson County does not have a pro se program.  They have made supreme court approved family law forms available. In addition, the Clerk's staff provides assistance with Small Claims, Domestic Violence and Landlord Tenant issues.    

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Lake County
Name of Court in which program operates: Fifth Judicial Circuit Court
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Office of Court Administration-Lake County
Name of program itself: Family Court Case Management Program
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 202 N. Sinclair Avenue
City: Tavares
State: FL
Zip: 32778
Phone for the public: (352) 742-4301
Website for the public: www.circuit5.org 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program include: Lake County
Substantive areas served  by the center include: Family
Child Support
Program started: October, 2000
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
A self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas:<