Felony and Misdemeanor Divisions

Felony Phone: (772) 288-5536
Misdemeanor Phone: (772) 221-5723
Fax: (772) 288-5990
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Record Search/Document Request (Also see Online Court Cases link)

$2.00 per year / per name
Copies (per page) $1.00
Certification (per document) $2.00
Faxed copies (per page) $1.25 long distance \ $1.00 local
Postage/envelope fees additional if self-addressed stamped envelope is not provided
Emailed copies (per page) $1.00

Mail or fax in a written request which includes full name, date of birth, year of arrest and case number (if known).
Documents that have been recorded in Official Records may be accessed by going to Public Records and then to Official Records. (NOTE: The “accept” button on the DISCLAIMER page must be clicked on in order to enter the Public Search) Research Request Form.

Bond Refunds

Court fines will be taken out of cash bonds after final disposition. The remaining balance, if any, is then mailed back to the depositor in check form.  Checks are cut and mailed every Friday.
 

Expunge or seal a record

Court approval is required to seal or expunge a criminal record. The packets containing the necessary documents and instructions are available in the Criminal Division free of charge. You must also obtain a certified copy of the final disposition. The costs are $1.00 per page for the copy and $2.00 per document for the certification. Please contact (772) 223-7910 if you have any questions.

• Reasons an application to Seal/Expunge will be denied

• The Seal or Expunge instructions and forms may also be found at: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Transcriptions

Copies of transcriptions already filed in cases may be obtained for $1.00 per page and $2.00 for certification of the document. Transcriptions not already filed may be ordered through Court Administration at (772) 462-1879. Fees may apply.

Audio copies of court proceedings are available on cassette or CD* for $25.00 per CD (up to 60 minutes.) Please contact the Evidence Clerk at (772) 223-7910.
*CD’s are only available if recording was made after 12/06/1999
Audio recordings made after June 2007 should be ordered through Court Administration at (772) 462-1879.

Location

The Criminal Division is located on the second floor of the Constitutional Building. Turn right when stepping off elevator. Go through double doors. Turn right. Felony/Misdemeanor counters on the left.

Misdemeanor Phone: (772) 288-5546
Misdemeanor Phone: (772) 223-7915

Directions

Mapquest to Clerk of Court
 

Payments

We accept cash, check, money orders and most major credit cards.*
*Credit card processing fees apply.
 

Clemency

Must call the Clemency Board at (850) 488-2952
 

Forms/Additional Information

Other Agencies

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