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How is evidence handled during the hearing?

The petitioner and the Property Appraiser’s Office are each required to provide a copy of their evidence for use by the Special Magistrate at the hearing. If not being brought to the hearing, evidence must be provided to the VAB Clerk five (5) business days prior to the hearing, and can be uploaded through the VAB Online Portal, mailed, or delivered in-person.

Online:

Copies of evidence, documentation, and information for petitions can be viewed and uploaded through the VAB online portal.

In-Person:

Deliver to the Value Adjustment Board Clerk located at:
Lake County Courthouse
550 W. Main St.
East Wing, First Floor (Jury Assembly Room)
Tavares, FL 32778
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday

By Mail:

Lake County Value Adjustment Board
550 W. Main St.
Tavares, FL 32778-7800

If the parties participated in the evidence exchange before the hearing, it is advised that each party should bring a copy of all evidence to reference during the hearing. Any evidence that was not submitted as part of the evidence exchange may not be accepted by the Special Magistrate during the hearing.

Please note that any additional evidence submitted during the hearing will not be returned and will be kept by the VAB as part of the record.