The investigative process of the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission is by law confidential pursuant to Title XI, Chapter 402 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. Accordingly, JHRC will interview only the potential Charging Party in a private session wherein if all legal jurisdictional requirements are met, a charge will be filed and a sworn affidavit executed. The information obtained during the intake interview is very important to the overall investigative process and outcome of the charge. It is, therefore, imperative that the session be a private, confidential one where the potential Charging Party has the undivided attention of a Commission employee, minimal distractions, and is free to be candid regarding the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.

An interpreter may be present in the event a potential Charging Party has an impairment or language barrier that impedes the designated Commission employee's ability to conduct the Intake Interview in an efficient and confidential manner.

A potential Charging Party, under 18 years of age, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

A potential Charging Party may be accompanied by an attorney who (1) provided a letter of representation to the Commission, or (2) presented his/her Florida Bar Identification.

A potential Charging Party may be interviewed with individuals filing identical or very similar allegations against the same company. (NOTE: The Commission will make the final decision regarding this exception based on the allegations made and the availability of staff at the time of the Intake Interview.)