R. 34-9.001 Procedures for Public Hearings, Generally
R. 34-9.0015 Time Periods
R. 34-9.0016 Filing and Serving Documents; Facsimile Transmissions
R. 34-9.0017 Presiding Officer
R. 34-9.002 Parties to the Proceeding; Counsel; Qualified Representative
R. 34-9.003 Contents of Petition
R. 34-9.004 Staff Procedures Upon Receipt of Request for Hearing in Absence of Sworn Complaint
R. 34-9.005 Written Analysis of Sufficiency of Petition
R. 34-9.006 Commission Disposition of Petition
R. 34-9.0065 Rules Governing the Proceedings
R. 34-9.007 Investigations
R. 34-9.0075 Delegation of Authority
R. 34-9.012 Disqualification of Commission Members
R. 34-9.0121 Ex Parte Communications
R. 34-9.0153 Action on Recommended Order by the Full Commission
R. 34-9.016 Final Action
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Terms Used In Florida Regulations > Chapter 34-9 - Hearings Granted in Absence of Sworn Complaint

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Hearsay: Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.