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What is the Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County?

Domestic Violence FAQ
To view the brochure provided by the Clerk's Office in regards to obtaining an Injunction for Protection Against Violence, click here.

What are the Flood Zones in Hillsborough County?

Tampa Florida Real Estate FAQ's
Hillsborough County has been divided into Flood Zones to signify the degree of flooding that might occur. Please visit the Hillsborough County Government website to get more information on zoning.

How do I get licensed to operate in Hillsborough County by the PTC?

Hillsborough County Government Online - Public Transportatio...
You must complete an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the particular service you wish to perform, i.e. taxicab, limousine, van, handicab, BLS ambulance, wrecker.

How many different taxicab companies are there in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County Government Online - Public Transportatio...
Technically, there are 19 separate taxicab service Certificate holders. However, Gulf Coast Transportation dispatches United Cab, United Taxi, ABC Taxi and Tampa Bay Cab. Yellow Cab of Tampa dispatches Yellow Cab and Checker Cab. Additonal services include Tampa Taxi and County Cab, Addis Taxi, A-1 Taxi, AmeriCab, Executive Taxi, Dial a Ride, Cab Plus and Black Car, Oldsmar Taxi, AAA Affordable Taxi, Amercian Victory (Southeast Zone) and Suburban Taxi (Northwest Zone).

How can I find out about employment with the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority?

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The Aviation Authority hires through Hillsborough County Civil Service at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/cs/. Visit the Employment section of the website for telephone numbers and the locations to submit applications.

Can I bring customers to Hillsborough County and then pick them back up without a license?

Hillsborough County Government Online - Public Transportatio...
If you bring a customer to Hillsborough County and stay with the customer while they are here and then you return them to your county, you do not have to be licensed by the PTC. If you drop them off, leave and then come back at a later time or date, you must be licensed by the PTC. For example, if you bring someone to a football game, concert or restaurant and stay to return your customer, you do not have to be licensed.

Is there a limit on the number of taxicabs allowed to operate in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County Government Online - Public Transportatio...
Yes, the PTC sets the limit based upon a formula of 1 taxicab for every 1900 inhabitants. The number is currently set at 613 taxicabs. This number is adjusted each year based upon a census update. The theory of limiting the number is based upon the thought that there should be enough taxicabs to serve the public adequately but not so many as to cause the taxicab drivers to operate at a loss.

How do I know if a company is licensed to operate in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County Government Online - Public Transportatio...
The companies generally put their PTC Certificate number in their yellow page ads but, you can call the Office of the PTC at (813)272-5814 for verification.

What happens after an arrest on a felony charge and I am released from the Hillsborough County Jail?

Circuit Criminal FAQ
The Clerk's Office receives the initial paperwork from the Hillsborough County Jail after a felony arrest. The Felony Department prepares the official court file, including the original arrest document as well as any release form. This information is also forwarded to the Office of the State Attorney. The State Attorney then reviews the case and makes the determination to file or not file formal charges.

How do I find out about non-judicial foreclosures in Harris County?

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Our thanks to a visitor to our website for discovering how to find non-judicial foreclosures in Harris County. For anyone who lives in a condo or townhome, this procedure should be very valuable. Non-judicial foreclosures involve a trustee's sale of the property. In the purchase documents, the property owner has agreed to the appointment of a trustee to foreclose and sell the property if one or more events occur.

How can I request public records from the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority?

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To request public records call Hillsborough County Aviation Authority's Public Records Custodian, Mitchell Thrower, at (813) 870-8721, email him, or mail a letter to: Tampa, FL 33622 Hillsborough County Aviation Authority fulfills record requests in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes (Public Records Law). The Authority assesses a labor charge and a charge for copies in accordance with Section 119.07(4) of the Public Records Law.

Where can I view a copy of the annual report for the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority?

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Download the latest annual report as well as archived copies of the financial report in the Facts/Stats/Financials section. You can also request a hard copy of the complete annual report through the Contact TPA section of the website.

I just purchased a new/used car in Hillsborough County. How much will my sales tax be?

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Florida sales and use tax in the amount of 6% is collected on the purchase price, less trade in, on all vehicle transfers of ownership. In addition, some counties charge a local discretionary sales surtax. Hillsborough County residents currently pay a 1% discretionary sales surtax on the first $5,000 of taxable value.

What Is a T-1 Circuit?

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Simple Answer - T-1 is a high-speed data circuit with four wires, two of which are used for transmitting and the other two for receiving. The T-1 is capable of transmitting and receiving data at a rate of about 1.5 million bits-per-second (BPS). Thus, the T-1's data transmission rate is more than 50 times faster than a PC modem operating at 28,800 BPS. Technical Answer - T-1 circuits provide a bandwidth of 1.536 "usable" Mbps on 24 channels of 64 kbps each.

What are the duties and responsibilities of the Judicial Conference?

Federal Judiciary Frequently Asked Questions
in 1922, the fundamental purpose of the Judicial Conference today is to make policy with regard to the administration of the United States courts.

Who are the members of the Judicial Conference?

Federal Judiciary Frequently Asked Questions
The Chief Justice of the United States is the presiding officer of the Judicial Conference. Membership is comprised of the chief judge of each judicial circuit, the chief judge of the Court of International Trade, and a district judge from each regional judicial circuit, who is elected for a term of not less than three nor more than five successive years as established by majority vote of all circuit and district judges of the circuit represented (28 U.S.C. Section 331).

When and where does the Judicial Conference meet?

Federal Judiciary Frequently Asked Questions
The statute requires the Chief Justice to summon the Judicial Conference into session annually, at such time and place in the United States as he may designate. Traditionally the Chief Justice has convened two meetings of the Conference each year, one in September and one in March. The members are required to attend each session unless excused by the Chief Justice, who will then designate a replacement. The Conference generally meets in Washington, D.C.

How does the Judicial Conference do its work?

Federal Judiciary Frequently Asked Questions
The Conference operates through a network of committees created to address and advise on a wide variety of subjects, such as automation, personnel, probation and pretrial services, sentencing, space and security, and judicial salaries and benefits. The seven-member Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference serves as the senior executive arm of the Conference, acting on its behalf between sessions on matters requiring emergency action.
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