Special Magistrate Defined
A forum in which a dispute is presented to a neutral third party in the same manner as a civil lawsuit is presented to a judge. This process is binding and includes the right of appeal.
Special Magistrate
Florida Rules of civil Procedure Rule 1.490 (b)
Special Magistrates. The Court may appoint members of the Florida Bar as special magistrates for any particular service required by the Court, and they shall be governed by all the provisions of law and rules relating to magistrates except they shall not be required to make oath or give bond unless specifically required by the order appointing them. Upon a showing that the appointment is advisable, a person other than a member of the Bar may be appointed.
Special Magistrate Concepts
- Typically found in family matters
What are the benefits of Special Magistrates?
- Less costly than litigation.
- Less time than litigation.
- Less stress than litigation.
How do our professionals help?
The diversity of our Special Magistrates allows the parties an opportunity to choose the right arbitrator to produce the most effective results.
We pursue all the parties to set dates and confirm information so that all of the preliminary work is performed by us for you.
Our Special Magistrates provide thorough explanations so that all the parties can fully understand the basis for the arbitrator’s decision.
