The State Attorney’s Office will activate the first Adult Civil Citation Program in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. This is a 90-day pilot partnership with the Kissimmee Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Orlando Police Department.
Pursuant to Florida Statute 901.41, law enforcement agencies who participate in this program may, at their discretion, issue a civil citation to an adult who has committed certain misdemeanor offenses instead of issuing a Notice to Appear or making a physical arrest.
Participants will sign a civil citation program agreement with the State Attorney’s Office that provides all the required conditions. The conditions include a program fee, community service hours, and participation in an online course (if required by the charge) which must be completed within 90 days.
When a participant meets all the requirements, they will be issued a certificate and the case will be dismissed. Failure to meet the requirements within the 90-day timeframe would result in criminal charges being filed and a summons being issued for the participant to appear in court.
Only those accused of committing designated misdemeanor offenses for the first time will be eligible for the Adult Civil Citation Program.
Pursuant to Florida Statute 901.41, law enforcement agencies who participate in this program may, at their discretion, issue a civil citation to an adult who has committed certain misdemeanor offenses instead of issuing a Notice to Appear or making a physical arrest.
Participants will sign a civil citation program agreement with the State Attorney’s Office that provides all the required conditions. The conditions include a program fee, community service hours, and participation in an online course (if required by the charge) which must be completed within 90 days.
When a participant meets all the requirements, they will be issued a certificate and the case will be dismissed. Failure to meet the requirements within the 90-day timeframe would result in criminal charges being filed and a summons being issued for the participant to appear in court.
Only those accused of committing designated misdemeanor offenses for the first time will be eligible for the Adult Civil Citation Program.
Adult Civil Citation Contact information:
Course Offerings:
To enroll in a course, you will need to create a profile and pay the required fee. Once you complete the course the Adult Civil Citation Coordinator will be notified.