¶1This is a petition for writ of mandamus seeking an order directing the circuit court to accept a civil complaint filed by the petitioner in which he alleged a violation of his civil rights. The trial court rejected the complaint stating: “[t]his case belongs in Federal Court. It is filed as a violation of a federal statute.” (Emphasis in the original). We grant the petition, as that is *943not a valid reason for rejecting the complaint. A claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 may be brought in state court. See Crocker v. Pleasant, 778 So.2d 978, 982 n. 6 (Fla.2001).
829 So. 2d 942
Jackson v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided October 30, 2002
District Court of Appeal of Florida · decided 2002-10-30
Applies 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Civil Rights Act of 1871 / Section 1983 (Ku Klux Klan Act))
Relies on 778 So. 2d 978 - Crocker v. Pleasant
Decided 2002-10-30