Right to a Modification
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a modification in order to participate in a court proceeding or other court service, program, or activity, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Requests for modifications may be presented on the official form, in another written format, or orally. The form may be accessed through a webform or requested in hard copy—see the ADA Request Forms section on this page for options. Please complete the form and submit it to Kate Bradford, Esq., General Counsel, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 772-807-4370, bradfordk@circuit19.org, as far in advance as possible, but preferably at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance or other court activity.
Upon request by a qualified individual with a disability, this form will be made available in an alternate format. If you need assistance in completing this form due to your disability, or to request this document in an alternate format, please contact Kate Bradford, Esq., General Counsel, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 772-807-4370, bradfordk@circuit19.org.
ADA Modifications Provided by Florida Courts
Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”), the Florida State Courts System will make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures; furnish auxiliary aids and services; and afford program accessibility through the provision of accessible facilities, the relocation of services or programs, or the provision of services at alternative sites, as appropriate and necessary.
Examples of auxiliary aids or services that the State Courts System may provide for qualified individuals with disabilities include:
- Assistive listening devices
- Qualifies ASL or other types of interpreters for persons with hearing loss
- Communication access real-time translation/Real-time transcription services
- Accessible formats such as large print, Braille, electronic document, or audio tapes
- Qualified readers
Right to a Modification
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Contact Kate Bradford, Esq. — bradfordk@circuit19.org | 772-807-4370
ADA Modifications Provided by Florida Courts
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- 🎧 Assistive listening devices
- 🤟 ASL or interpreters for hearing loss
- 🧾 Real-time transcription services
- 📚 Accessible formats (large print, Braille, etc.)
- 📖 Qualified readers
Services Not Covered
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- Transportation to and from the courthouse
- Legal counsel or advice
- Personal devices and services
- Requests that alter legal procedures must be filed as motions
Documentation of the Need
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Request & Grievance Forms
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Martin County
3rd Floor, across from elevator. Check in with Clerk’s Office.
St. Lucie (Fort Pierce)
3rd Floor. Check in with court security.
St. Lucie West Annex
2nd Floor. Check in with court security.
Okeechobee County
2nd Floor. Check in with court security.
Indian River
3rd Floor. Check in with court security.