Category: FAQ
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How can I obtain a copy of my juvenile records?
For information on how to access juvenile records, please visit the Department’s Public Records Request page.
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What if I can’t afford my mortgage right now?
It is a good idea to contact your mortgage company and ask them what you should do. If your mortgage is government insured or subject to similar federal regulation, you may be entitled to reduced or suspended payments and your lender is required to inform you of that. If your monthly mortgage payments include an…
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What is a bid protest?
A bid protest is a challenge to the award or proposed award of a contract for the procurement of goods and services or a challenge to the terms of a solicitation for such a contract.
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What is the typical time frame for a legal firm to make a decision on a protest?
A legal firm endeavors to make a decision on a protest within 100 calendar days. They strive to issue a decision well before the 100-day deadline.
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How soon are bid protest decisions made public?
Decisions are typically released to the public shortly after the bid protest parties are notified, unless redactions are necessary.
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What Makes Certain Practices Anti-Competitive Or Illegal?
A practice is anti-competitive or illegal if a company uses its market power to reduce or eliminate competition in the market, or to reduce or eliminate competition in a secondary market in which it does not have such power. A good example is smartphones and tablets. Today you can purchase a smartphone from one company…
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When should I avoid granting or accepting a license?
You might receive advice against granting or accepting a license in situations where you can effectively develop your own intellectual property (IP), when there is a possibility of licensing your IP to companies that could diminish its value, when the royalties demanded are exorbitant and could hinder your business’s growth, when the IP to be…
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What is a Construction regulation?
Construction regulations cover both remodeling and new constructions, and are defined by local authorities as laws and ordinances. They represent standards that must be met for building design, construction, quality, plumbing, electrical and fire safety.
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How can a foreign athlete come to the US?
If an athlete plans for a short stay and will not earn income other than prize money, they might pursue a Visa A-1 or use the Visa Waiver Program. If an athlete wants to live full-time in the US, they likely will apply for a Visa B-1, which is often based on achieving international recognition,…
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How can I determine if an individual is being sought?
The public access system, The Florida Crime Information Center, maintained by the state law enforcement agency in Florida, allows for the exploration of wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles and parts, stolen license plates and decals, stolen boats and parts, stolen guns, and other stolen property. Accessing this system can provide the necessary information.
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How can I properly get rid of unused medications?
Refrain from flushing them! The state environmental department, which is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, provides instructions on how to dispose of unwanted or unused medications in a safe and responsible manner. This avoids polluting water sources and helps prevent accidental ingestion.
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Why am I not allowed to select my preferred doctor?
As per the mentioned Florida Statute 440.13(2)(a), legislation mandates that the employer/insurance company must offer suitable medical care.
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What does a Statement of Net Worth entail?
A Statement of Net Worth is a document mandated by the court where an individual provides a comprehensive breakdown of their financial details including income, expenditures, possessions, real estate, and liabilities. This affidavit must be signed in the presence of a notary public prior to its submission.
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How will a judge decide custody?
When determining custody and visitation, a judge will consider what is in the best interests of the child(ren). Some factors a judge may consider include: – who has been the child’s primary caretaker – the quality of each parent’s home environment – how "fit" the judge thinks each parent is (stable home and lifestyle, good…
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Who should I contact for inquiries about my driver license, tag, or title?
If you have any questions regarding your driver license, tag, or title, please reach out to your local Tax Collector’s Office.
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Who should I contact if I have inquiries about paying a traffic ticket?
Please get in touch with the Clerk of Court in the County in which your ticket was issued for further details and payment alternatives. You may visit the [official website] to locate your local clerk’s contact information.
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What happens after I complete the request for a restraining order?
After the clerk handles your request, it is then submitted to the judge for evaluation. The judge will make a decision based on your request and written account of the incidents that have occurred.
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Where can I complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course?
You may visit the website of the State Department responsible for children and families in Florida for a listing of approved course providers in the state.
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What is the registry for potential fathers in Florida?
The Florida Putative Father Registry, as outlined in Florida Statutes 63.053 and 63.054, offers unmarried biological fathers the chance to declare their paternity by submitting the Claim of Paternity form to the registry. For additional details on the Florida Putative Father Registry, please refer to the website of the Florida Department of Health.
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Who distributes funds from a regulatory agency to non-public educational institutions?
Financial officers of the regulatory agency disburse funds to the non-public educational institution on a quarterly basis, based on the parent’s selection of school. Parents need to give their consent to initiate the deposit of scholarship funds.
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Who determines students’ eligibility for FTC?
Families apply to one of the two authorized Student Funding Organizations (SFOs). Those organizations are responsible for collecting and evaluating documentation in support of the applications. They also distribute payments to private schools and other providers on behalf of the families.
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How can parents apply for the FTC?
Parents need to submit their application to a qualifying non-profit scholarship funding organization overseeing the program. To access a roster of such entities, please refer to the Department’s SFO website.