Largo Civil Court Records

Largo civil court records are handled by the Pinellas County Clerk of Court. All civil cases filed in Largo go through the 6th Judicial Circuit, with the main courthouse in Clearwater.

Pinellas County Clerk of Court

Largo does not have its own civil court clerk. Civil court records for Largo are managed by the Pinellas County Clerk of Court, Ken Burke. The main clerk's office is at the Pinellas County Courthouse in Clearwater, just a short drive north of Largo. All civil filings, record requests, and court services for Largo go through this office.

The Pinellas County Clerk website has online tools for searching court records and official records. You can look up Largo civil court cases by name or case number at no cost. The site also offers e-filing access and other services.

The Clearwater courthouse is open weekdays for walk-in service. Call ahead if you need help with a civil case from Largo.

How to Search Largo Civil Court Records

You can search Largo civil court records online for free. The Pinellas County online court records system lets you look up cases by name or case number. It covers circuit civil, county civil, family, probate, and other case types. All civil cases from Largo are in this system.

Search results include the case type, parties, filing date, and status. You can view some docket entries and filings online. For certified copies or documents not in the online system, contact the clerk's office directly.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also connects to Largo civil court records. This statewide system links to all 67 Florida county clerks. You can file new cases and check existing ones. Creating an account takes just a few minutes and costs nothing.

For in-person access, visit the Pinellas County Courthouse at 315 Court Street in Clearwater. Staff there can pull up Largo civil court records and make copies. Bring your ID. Copy fees and certification fees apply at the counter.

Largo is close to the Clearwater courthouse. The drive is usually 10 to 15 minutes. If you prefer not to drive, the online search tools are available around the clock.

Civil Court Structure for Largo Cases

Largo is in the 6th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers Pinellas and Pasco counties. Civil cases in Largo are split between two court levels based on the dollar amount at issue.

Circuit Court handles claims over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury suits, property actions, and foreclosures. Family law, probate, and guardianship are also in Circuit Court. County Court handles civil claims up to $30,000. Small claims under $8,000 go here too. Eviction cases for Largo rental properties are filed in County Court.

If you are not sure where to file your Largo civil case, the clerk's office can help. Call (727) 464-3341 and staff will tell you which court level applies.

Getting Copies of Largo Civil Court Records

There are several ways to get copies of civil court records for Largo cases. At the courthouse in Clearwater, plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies are available at a higher rate. The clerk accepts cash, money orders, and credit cards.

Mail requests work too. Send a written request with case details and payment to the Pinellas County Clerk at 315 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756. Allow time for mail processing. Include a return envelope if you want documents sent back to you.

Some documents are viewable online at no cost through the clerk's website. For certified copies, you need to go through the clerk's office. Electronic certified documents may be available for a fee depending on the case type.

Confidential Information in Largo Civil Court Records

Some data in civil court records is protected. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers must not appear in public files. This applies to all Largo civil court records. If you spot these numbers in a public document, ask the clerk to redact them at no charge.

Anyone filing civil court papers for a Largo case must submit the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags private data so the clerk can keep it out of the public version. Sealed records and adoption files are not in the public search.

Public Records Law and Largo Civil Court Records

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes government records open for inspection and copying. This covers civil court records in Largo. You do not have to be a party in a case to view it. Anyone can ask for access to a public civil court file.

The clerk must respond in a reasonable time. Some records are exempt from disclosure, like social security numbers and sealed files. But the vast majority of Largo civil court records are open to the public. You can view them online or request copies at the courthouse in Clearwater.

Florida's Sunshine Law gives anyone the right to inspect most government records. This includes Largo civil court records held by the Pinellas County Clerk.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in Largo

Free tools can help if you are handling a civil case on your own in Largo. The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for many civil case types. DIY Florida, part of the E-Filing Portal, creates court forms based on your answers to interview questions.

Over 20 form types cover small claims, evictions, and other civil matters. You can file completed forms straight to the Pinellas County clerk. Filing fees still apply. The E-Filing Portal support desk is open weekdays at (850) 577-4609.

The clerk's office cannot give legal advice. For legal help in the Largo area, try Gulfcoast Legal Services or the Clearwater Bar Association lawyer referral service. These groups assist people who cannot afford private attorneys for civil court cases.

Pinellas County Civil Court Records

Largo is one of several large cities in Pinellas County. All civil court records across the county are managed by the same clerk's office. For full details on court procedures, fees, and search tools, see our Pinellas County page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Largo and have civil court records pages on this site. Clearwater and St. Petersburg are also in Pinellas County and use the same clerk. Tampa is across the bay in Hillsborough County.