In 2010, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, the fourth division of the Brazilian League, will be contested for the second time in history.
The two best ranked in each group at the end of 6 rounds will qualify to the Second Stage, which will be played in home-and-away system.
América (AM) was judged not guilty on November 5 by the STJD, accused of fielding an out-of-contract player in the Quarterfinals against Joinville.
If found guilty, the club would have been disqualified from the Série D, losing its promotion, which would then by awarded to Joinville.
Finally, on December 9, the STJD decided to punish América (AM) with the loss of 6 points due to fielding an out-of-contract player.