Hon. Jerri L. CollinsJudgeCounty CourtSeminole
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120128OtherNo RatingI'm at a loss understanding how this vile woman hasn't been disbarred yet... A toxic stain on the Judiciary, and as a DV survivor, I cannot fathom how she can possibly still hold her position. My stomach turns to knots when I try ...Read More08/22/2023 02:49 PMContact reviewer
119539OtherNo RatingTerrible judge and person. Unable to make lawful decisions without empathy07/18/2023 02:07 PMContact reviewer
70239OtherNo RatingShe laughed, rolled her eyes and shook her head during testimony and closing arguments. She was pro prosecution 100% and had me shackled during trial for a first offense dui in which I appeared for every court date and had zero pr...Read More06/12/2019 04:05 PMContact reviewer
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Everyone once in a while I have a nightmare thinking I'm appearing in front of judge Collins and wake up with such relief that it was only a bad dream. I feel sorry for those public defenders that have to put up with her. One of ...Read More07/05/2018 05:33 PMContact reviewer
50094OtherNo Ratingmy attorney and state prosecutor came up with a resolution for my VOP . It was 15 days , day for day and terminate probation . She overrode that and basically forced me into a plea of either six months incarceration or two more...Read More06/13/2017 11:05 AMContact reviewer
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Judge Collins is a good judge who simply did her job in making sure the trial procedure and jury duty is taken seriously. Her reprimand was highly exaggerated.09/25/2016 11:59 AMContact reviewer
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If someone put In to run against her now and raised 50 or $100 by everyone who hates her they would have over $100,000 to run and get her off the bench in 202009/03/2016 09:30 AMContact reviewer
45135OtherNo RatingA complete failure as a person, to say nothing of her record as a judge.09/03/2016 09:27 AMContact reviewer
45093OtherNo RatingThis Judge is biased and dis honorable! How dare she just dismiss victims and treat them cruel like their abusers! Shame on Judge Jerri L. Collins!08/31/2016 08:28 PMContact reviewer
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lazy example of ajudge needs a lot of improvement should retire very weak on the law08/03/2016 09:32 PMContact reviewer
44284OtherNo RatingShe should resign. She is a disgrace to the court system. If she doesn't resign she should be investigated to the fullest extent possible. How many others has she victimized?07/15/2016 04:19 PMContact reviewer
44149Court StaffNo RatingRarely have I met a person who treats those that she works with such little respect. Anger management classes will barely scratch the surface of the help that Not only this but her understanding of the law is abysmal. Allowing he...Read More07/08/2016 08:13 PMContact reviewer
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I have great concern with this judge acting properly with parties rate her worst judge in Seminole county06/19/2016 09:19 PMContact reviewer
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An extraordinarily fair Judge who treats both litigants and criminals with great respect. Jeri can be tough, but she has the temperament and the empathy to deliver legal rulings and sentences with impartiality. As a former defense...Read More05/25/2016 07:37 PMContact reviewer
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terrible judge she deserves the legacy she has earned05/21/2016 02:56 PMContact reviewer
42767LitigantNo RatingGlad she get what she deserves. She runed my life. Mean lady, bad judge.05/16/2016 03:40 PMContact reviewer
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I could not have less respect for County Court Judge Jeri Collins. She has proven to have an exceptional bias in favor of the prosecution. Her recent trouble with the Domestic Violence victim that she incarcerated was a mere mor...Read More05/11/2016 01:34 PMContact reviewer
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nasty judge, nasty personality. How the heck did she become a judge?! and who the heck appointed this lady to the bench? You reap what you sow. I have been in front of this lady numerous times as a lawyer representing my clients...Read More05/07/2016 03:16 PMContact reviewer
42320OtherNo RatingShe should be fired immediately.04/26/2016 02:44 PMContact reviewer
42144OtherNo RatingJudge Collins verbally abuses and imprisons victims of domestic violence. Abused women are already underserved by the legal system—Judge Collins's behavior in this instance was beyond appalling. A person who shows that lack of res...Read More04/20/2016 03:10 AMContact reviewer
41861OtherNo RatingShe is an embarrassment to judges all over the country. She needs to resign.04/05/2016 01:37 AMContact reviewer
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totally unsuited to judge others terrible on the bench and it showed should step down from the court03/26/2016 08:56 PMContact reviewer
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CONSIDERED BY MANY LAWYERS TO BE THE WORST JUDGE IN FLORIDA VERY WEAK ON THE LAW11/21/2015 05:25 PMContact reviewer
38592OtherNo RatingNo better then the dishonorable Tracy Sheehan in Hillsborough county to of the same ! Need to be removed !! ASAP .....10/29/2015 10:30 PMContact reviewer
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WHEN SOMEONE DOES NOT KNOW THE LAW THEY TRY TO FAKE IT AND BECOME A BULLY HELLOCOLLINS10/29/2015 07:46 PMContact reviewer
38550OtherNo RatingShame on you judge Jerri Collins !!! You should not be allowed to hold the title honorable because you are far from this. I pray you never have a domestic abuse scenario in yours or your families lives, you heartless excuse of a ...Read More10/28/2015 02:07 PMContact reviewer
38425OtherNo RatingTerrible excuse for a judge. People who need to indulge in their own ego's and self righteousness have no business dealing in the affairs of our most vulnerable. A good and reasonable judge should at very least be able to make a d...Read More10/22/2015 05:38 PMContact reviewer
38324OtherNo RatingI have been in this womans courtroom and I was on the wronfg side of her attitude. My attorney could not believe what she was ruling. It made no sense but we got evicted and was current and she could care less. Mo son was going ...Read More10/18/2015 10:10 PMContact reviewer
38245Court StaffNo RatingMs. Collins, or should I loosely say "judge" Collins. You should be absolutely ASHAMED of your conduct with the VICTIM of this domestic abuse case, and the HORRIBLE way you treated her. You should be FIRED, or otherwise terminat...Read More10/14/2015 05:15 PMContact reviewer
38238OtherNo RatingFor those of you who have already seen how this judge handles domestic abuse cases, I don't have to explain the atrocities this heartless woman has committed. For those of you who haven't seen how she handles domestic abuse cases,...Read More10/14/2015 03:29 PMContact reviewer
38224OtherNo RatingThe entire country saw how Judge Jerri Collins treats domestic abuse victims when video of her courtroom was shown on the national news. Judge Jerri Collins is an embarrassment to Seminole County. This judge needs to take course...Read More10/14/2015 07:24 AMContact reviewer
38205OtherNo Rating$138,000 a year for what? Thank you so much for sending the message loud and clear to domestic violence victims that they are worthless, just as their abusers have brainwashed them to feel. It is obvious you have never suffered th...Read More10/13/2015 04:23 PMContact reviewer
38197OtherNo Ratingabusing a domestic abuse victim is about the worst thing imaginable....SHAME on Jerri.....REVICTIMIZING a single mother!! This sentence was encouragement for her abuser and additional abuse for a victim. Can't Judges be FIRED?????10/13/2015 12:38 PMContact reviewer
38196OtherNo RatingWhat a heartless despicable person.....nothing honorable about her.......and to give a monster like this the power to judge other people is simply unforgivable......sentence her to do community service at an abuse shelter......alt...Read More10/13/2015 12:10 PMContact reviewer
38158OtherNo RatingThis woman has no understanding of domestic violence and should resign as judge. Furthermore, she needs to volunteer at a domestic violence shelter and be required to go through extensive training on verbal and physical violence. ...Read More10/12/2015 01:44 PMContact reviewer
38156OtherNo RatingA complete disgrace, she should resign... she has set domestic violence issues back decades.10/12/2015 01:40 PMContact reviewer
38152OtherNo RatingSomeone with so little understanding of Domestic Violence has no place on the bench. Someone with so little humanity has no right to authority over other actual humans. Her appalling behavior to the Domestic Violence victim and he...Read More10/12/2015 11:31 AMContact reviewer
38144OtherNo RatingJudge Collins does not belong on the bench. She should spend a year volunteering at a Domestic Violence shelter to learn the REAL dangers to abused women. She is deficit in education, empathy, and appropriate behavior.10/11/2015 09:49 PMContact reviewer
38136OtherNo RatingMy Mama was a domestic violence victim. Judge Collins showed NO compassion or empathy toward the domestic violence victim. Judge Collins should be removed from office, or at the very least sentenced to six months of weekends volun...Read More10/11/2015 10:36 AMContact reviewer
38135OtherNo RatingShe's clearly a power hungry, evil woman who needs to face justice for the way she further harmed and traumatized a victim of domestic violence. I fear for myself when horrible people like this are elected to positions of power. S...Read More10/11/2015 10:24 AMContact reviewer
38134OtherNo RatingIt is shocking, but not unexpected to see this further abuse of a young women in a difficult situation. The lack of empathy suggest justice would be better served by impeaching her.10/11/2015 10:23 AMContact reviewer
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a total bully on the bench should be removed from office10/10/2015 09:48 PMContact reviewer
38112OtherNo RatingThis vile woman needs to be removed from the bench. Her obvious lack of education and understanding of DV victims and mental illness is alarming, and disgraces other judges on the bench. She is an embarrassment to her profession a...Read More10/10/2015 05:47 PMContact reviewer
38107Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingPeople commenting on here should really be complaining to Governor Scott in Florida. She was elected to term and he is really the only one who can ultimately kick her to the curb....where she belongs!10/10/2015 04:54 PMContact reviewer
38105OtherNo RatingIt's behavior like this that re-victimizes survivors, perpetuates the abuse via the court system, and discourages victims from reaching out to the systems that are designed TO PROTECT THEM. This woman is not fit to rule in a court...Read More10/10/2015 04:39 PMContact reviewer
38101OtherNo RatingThis woman needs to be educated on how to properly handle domestic violence cases. Her ruling sounds ripped out of a scene of a "what not to do" video I watched during DV training in California TEN years ago. There are resources a...Read More10/10/2015 04:00 PMContact reviewer
38099OtherNo RatingInstead of protecting the survivor of a heinous crime, this judge sentenced a woman who was afraid to testify against her abuser in open court. Instead of recognizing that if the woman had testified against her abuser she might ha...Read More10/10/2015 03:55 PMContact reviewer
38094OtherNo RatingThe Dishonorable Jerri Collins is a vile human being. She should be ashamed of herself, further abusing an abuse victim? This woman needed an advocate and Judge Jerri Collins failed in spectacular fashion. This homeless single mot...Read More10/10/2015 02:23 PMContact reviewer
38092OtherNo RatingJudge? She's not qualified to call a coin toss. What a waste.10/10/2015 02:17 PMContact reviewer
38084OtherNo RatingSoon to be former Judge Collins demonstrates no empathy or compassion whatsoever for this woman's emotional state nor her difficult situation. She appeared to be guided solely by her emotions and her level of anger seemed inapprop...Read More10/10/2015 01:25 PMContact reviewer
38080OtherNo RatingShe needs to be removed Women victims are treated unfairly to begin with To have a female ? to speak this way Shame10/10/2015 11:19 AMContact reviewer
38079OtherNo RatingAs a domestic abuse advocate she has shown the worst possible face of the justice system. Women in her jurisdiction will be less likely to trust that they will get fair treatment and less likely to have law enforcement get involve...Read More10/10/2015 10:50 AMContact reviewer
38076OtherNo RatingGet off your high horse. This isn't all about your calendar and those related to it. Take your super ego someplace else and have some compassion for this abused woman. That's a big part of your job. Can't handle it move on. Don't ...Read More10/10/2015 08:24 AMContact reviewer
38073OtherNo RatingHer actions in July with verbally abusing a victim were unprofessional and inhumane. How does one in authority treat another human being in that manner?10/10/2015 08:05 AMContact reviewer
38072OtherNo RatingRather than repeating others, this is the point where we the people should stand up and work to remove this judge from the bench permanently and immediately.10/10/2015 06:43 AMContact reviewer
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This judge is a disgrace and should be removed from the bench. I have practiced law for 40 years and have never seen a more stupid action than putting a domestic abuse victim in jail after verbally abusing her. The prosecutor's ...Read More10/10/2015 06:05 AMContact reviewer
38070Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingJudge Jerri Collins: YOU HAVE FAILED YOUR COMMUNITY. YOU HAVE FAILED YOUR TITLE AS JUDGE.YOU HAVE FAILED TRUE JUSTICE. AND YOU HAVE FAILED HUMANITY BY SHOWING NONE. YOUR TIME TO BE JUDGED WILL COME. MAY YOU BE SHOWN THE SAME MERCY...Read More10/10/2015 04:00 AMContact reviewer
38068OtherNo RatingWhat is wrong with our judicial system that we even have to call attention to behavior like this from an elected individual. Why is she still in a courtroom handing down any judgements at all, when it is very clear to America, sh...Read More10/09/2015 10:25 PMContact reviewer
38066OtherNo RatingThis judge is beneath contempt. What a truly vile person.10/09/2015 09:53 PMContact reviewer
38062OtherNo RatingJudges educate themselves about the matters before them as a matter of course. There is no excuse for Judge Collins' behavior towards the DV victim. She harmed a person already suffering from PTSD and if you're too lazy/obtuse/arr...Read More10/09/2015 06:30 PMContact reviewer
38058OtherNo RatingI would have given her a 0 if it were possible. Any person who has ever worked with victims of domestic violence know that a large percentage suffer from PTSD and must also deal with the fact that the violence was perpetrated by ...Read More10/09/2015 04:35 PMContact reviewer
38048OtherNo RatingThe worst Judge EVER!!! She should spend a few days in jail. As an abuse survivor and mother, her behavior is disgraceful! She is appears to be cruel, thoughtless, another ignorant, malignant narcissist on the bench. Some "justi...Read More10/09/2015 12:41 PMContact reviewer
38047OtherNo RatingAs a former victim of domestic abuse, I can understand the victim's mind set - you are embarrassed, defeated, humiliated, scared and you don't think in a rational manner. I remember being in a state of fog and finally after going...Read More10/09/2015 11:17 AMContact reviewer
38045OtherNo RatingUnderstand when victim of domestic abuse is in your courtroom that the victim has a looping tape of the event in their head that does not turn off. Not because they prefer to relive it. The event haunts them! Next time offer the w...Read More10/09/2015 10:45 AMContact reviewer
38043OtherNo RatingShame, shame, shame on you Jerri. Sorry, but using Honorable or even Ms, simply doesn't fit. In my view, you should go the way of Leonard V. Wood......publicly sanctioned and then forced off the bench for his ridiculous antics i...Read More10/09/2015 10:25 AMContact reviewer
38034OtherNo RatingIt is typical of Bush appointees to always take the side of men since women are worthless and don't donate enough money to the Republican party. This particular judge makes summary judgments at pre-trial hearings, even though that...Read More10/09/2015 07:10 AMContact reviewer
38033Court StaffNo RatingBad decision.10/09/2015 06:50 AMContact reviewer
38032OtherNo RatingThis judge is pure evil. She gives a traumatized victim abuse. She is sending a message to abuse victims to stay away from the legal system. Bad enough we have to worry about police when calling for help, but then have to worry...Read More10/09/2015 05:27 AMContact reviewer
38031OtherNo RatingTough on victims - That is an interesting strategy. Judge Jerri should only be judging cup cakes at the county fair - boot this hideous woman out.10/09/2015 04:27 AMContact reviewer
38027OtherNo Ratingjerri, everyone from whom you are descended, and everyone who has ever had any influence on you must be, like you, simply stupid and evil. Did no one ever think to tell you anything about being a good person? Obviously not. Hon...Read More10/09/2015 12:03 AMContact reviewer
38023OtherNo RatingWhat is going on in Florida??!! So many problems there! And now, this cold-hearted judge VERBALLY ABUSES the poor woman who was obviously under a tremendous amount of stress! To be a victim of domestic abuse, homeless, trying t...Read More10/08/2015 08:20 PMContact reviewer
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Stupid woman! I hate judges like this who like to use the seat of judge to feed their own egos! She doesn't deserve such a position. Imbecile!10/08/2015 06:43 PMContact reviewer
38016OtherNo Ratingthis judge needs to receive more training and also be censured if not removed. once again, florida shows itself to be an embarrassment to the nation.10/08/2015 06:18 PMContact reviewer
38014OtherNo RatingAs an RN who regularly works with domestic violence victims, I am appalled at the insensitivity of this judge. Her stigmatizing remarks and punitive stance toward the victim has a long-reaching effect...that of creating an environ...Read More10/08/2015 06:10 PMContact reviewer
38011OtherNo RatingShe should not jail victims of abuse.10/08/2015 05:56 PMContact reviewer
38003Court StaffNo RatingAbsolutely DISGUESTING Judge. Obviously too young to be a judge. A disgrace for women everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!10/08/2015 03:53 PMContact reviewer
37998OtherNo RatingClearly does not have the temperament to be a judge and obliviously not even a decent human being10/08/2015 01:22 PMContact reviewer
37997OtherNo RatingDisgusting show of abuse of power.10/08/2015 12:45 PMContact reviewer
37996LitigantNo RatingThis Judge should be removed from the bench immediately (jailing DV victim, Oct 2015)10/08/2015 12:39 PMContact reviewer
37993OtherNo RatingJudge Jerri Collins should be recalled immediately! "Why doesn't she call the police?" THIS IS WHY! Judge Jerri Collins is why! I know. I have had the phone in my hand! But when you've spent years walking on eggshells and hav...Read More10/08/2015 12:06 PMContact reviewer
37992OtherNo RatingSent a victim of domestic violence, anxiety, depression, homeless mother of one year old baby to jail for a court no show to face her accuser. She was rude and unprofessional. Never seen a judge so incredibly unjust.10/08/2015 12:03 PMContact reviewer
37991OtherNo RatingThe video speaks for itself. Most painful thing I've watched in a long time.10/08/2015 11:52 AMContact reviewer
37987OtherNo RatingAs a state licensed domestic violence counselor, Nurse and Social Worker, the following is my professional opinion: The 'honorable' Judge Collins is an embarassment to the Court & its system--as reflected in the film clip televise...Read More10/08/2015 11:12 AMContact reviewer
37986OtherNo RatingMs. Collins..you are a joke.10/08/2015 11:01 AMContact reviewer
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Is it a requirement to give up your compassion, caring, and common decency as a judge? Lawyers in general have a despicable reputation, you Jerri Collins stoop to a new low. You should be recalled. Honorable? GIVE ME A BREAK10/08/2015 07:00 AMContact reviewer
37979OtherNo RatingIncredibly simple minded. Absolutely incapable of expounding or thinking on her feet. Has the apparent heart of a mass killer, in my humble opinion. Shojld be recalled by FL voters as soon as possible. What an utter embarrasment t...Read More10/08/2015 06:56 AMContact reviewer
37972OtherNo RatingBased on recent video of her treatment of a domestic violence victim I would call her contemptible! And i would be willing to appear in front of her, in court, to explain why I uabe reached this conclusion!10/07/2015 08:11 PMContact reviewer
37971OtherNo RatingSaw the video - the most horrible abuse of power I have ever seen This person should be ashamed of themselves. She should be taken off the bench10/07/2015 06:56 PMContact reviewer
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Apparently this person has a long reputation for being a jerk, I had pleaded for her to search for kindness, compassion and humanity, she may be a lost case unfortunately.10/07/2015 06:11 PMContact reviewer
37969OtherNo RatingJudge Jerri, I would not call you honorable, what happened to compassion? Have you always been right and never made a mistake? It is so unlikely that an educated person in your position make such a bad judgment, it may not be too ...Read More10/07/2015 06:08 PMContact reviewer
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If I could give Jerri Collins zero stars, that would be more fitting. You sentenced a domestic abuse victim to jail? She had anxiety and said she wanted to drop the charges! Regardless of the law, that did not have to be done nor ...Read More10/07/2015 08:41 AMContact reviewer
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She is the worst judge in all of central Florida08/08/2015 11:58 AMContact reviewer
36037OtherNo RatingConsistently excellent.07/07/2015 08:36 PMContact reviewer
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AT THE BOTTOM07/06/2015 11:39 PMContact reviewer
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Worst judge to appear in front of. Completely bias.05/11/2015 07:14 PMContact reviewer
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She is the worst judge I have ever appeared in front of. She is completely bias towards the state and does not try to hide it one bit. She is nasty to the attorneys and defendants that appear in front of her and has no business...Read More07/05/2014 02:14 PMContact reviewer
26711OtherNo RatingAbsolutely love Judge Collins! She is very fair and weighs all of the evidence. She has no problem telling it like it is. I will definitely be voting for her in the August election.05/01/2014 10:32 AMContact reviewer
26447LitigantNo RatingVery fair and firm04/10/2014 05:24 PMContact reviewer
24662OtherNo RatingI served as a volunteer mediator in the Small Claims Court in Seminole County, and had numerous opportunities to observe Judge Collins. (So I am an impartial observer, never having appeared before her as a litigant.) She is someti...Read More12/19/2013 10:10 AMContact reviewer
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I agree with Patricia and the other comments. She is capricious and has no logic to her rulings. She rules based on her emotions. She also does give a lot of legal advice from the bench, which she is not supposed to do as a judge....Read More10/30/2013 09:31 PMContact reviewer
23939LitigantNo RatingMy name is Patricia Tommaso, and I am using my husband's email address. I was in front of Judge Collins this morning. This is a very nasty person; she issued a summary judgement in a pre-trial conference, which my papers said coul...Read More10/29/2013 11:23 AMContact reviewer
23220LitigantNo RatingThis judge does not look at the whole picture, and lets her temperament get in the way of her judgement. She clearly needs to be given the boot. It time to vote her out.09/10/2013 09:59 AMContact reviewer
22760LitigantNo RatingThis judge gave legal advice to a plaintiff in an eviction case, and told her what to do to obtain a quick order lifting stay in bankruptcy court, and further stated that she would immediately sign the writ of ejectment upon recei...Read More08/12/2013 03:25 PMContact reviewer
16873OtherNo RatingI have observed many judges.Judge Collins is fair and unbiased.She does not let her emotions influence her rulings.08/15/2012 08:39 AMContact reviewer
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Absolute incompetent, terrible , terrible judge. The lady seems to come into the courtroom, toying with peoples lives. Makes judgements based off her mood that day. She certainly is not impartial as a judge should be. She will alm...Read More04/14/2012 09:39 PMContact reviewer
14374OtherNo RatingI've only observed three hearings: two directly and one indirectly while researching for an article. I observed two separate personalities--one for jail court room and one for public courtroom. Most received very reasonable ruling...Read More04/11/2012 06:11 AMContact reviewer

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