Search Pasco County Civil Court Records

Pasco County civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Dade City. The 6th Judicial Circuit handles all civil cases filed in Pasco County, and the clerk's office provides public access to court files online and in person.

Pasco County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court in Pasco County is Nikki Alvarez-Sowles. This office keeps all civil court records for the county. Staff file new cases, store court documents, and hand out copies of civil filings. Pasco County has multiple courthouse locations spread across the county to serve its large and growing population. The main office is in Dade City, but the clerk also has offices in New Port Richey and Land O' Lakes.

The Pasco County Clerk website has tools for searching court cases and official records online. You can look up civil court records in Pasco County from any device with internet access. The site also has forms, fee schedules, and guides for people who need to file court papers on their own.

The clerk's office is open weekdays. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours for civil court record requests in Pasco County.

How to Search Pasco County Civil Court Records

You can search civil court records in Pasco County online or at the courthouse. The online search is free. It covers civil cases, traffic cases, and other court files. You can search by name or case number. The system pulls up case details, party names, and docket entries for civil court records in Pasco County.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also provides access to Pasco County civil court records. This statewide tool connects to all 67 county clerks. You can file new civil cases through the portal at any time. It is free to register. More than 770,000 users file through the portal each year.

The portal handles over 30 million documents per year across all Florida counties. Pasco County is one of the busiest in the state given its large population.

For in-person searches, visit the clerk's office at 38053 Live Oak Ave in Dade City. The West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey also handles civil court record requests. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Both are available at the counter.

Pasco County is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit along with Pinellas County. This is one of the busiest circuits in the state. If your civil case involves a location in Pasco County, you file here. Cases in Pinellas County go to the Pinellas clerk instead.

Civil Court Structure in Pasco County

Pasco County is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit. Civil cases go to one of two court levels based on the amount at stake.

Circuit Court handles civil cases with claims above $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, and real property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court in Pasco County. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 fall under County Court. Evictions and landlord-tenant matters are also in County Court.

The Florida court locations page shows courthouse addresses for Pasco County and every other county in the state. If you are not sure which court level handles your civil case, the clerk's office can point you to the right filing window in Pasco County.

Confidential Information in Pasco County Civil Court Records

Some details in civil court records are kept private. Under Florida law, social security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers must not appear in public court files. If these show up in a document, anyone can ask the clerk to redact them. There is no fee for this in Pasco County.

Parties and attorneys who file civil court papers in Pasco County must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags any confidential data so the clerk can keep it out of public view. The rule covers social security numbers, bank account numbers, and certain other personal details in civil court records.

Adoption records and files sealed by court order are not available through the public search. Most other civil court records in Pasco County are open to the public under Florida law.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in Pasco County

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It walks you through interview questions and fills out court forms for you. More than 20 forms are available for small claims, landlord-tenant, and other civil case types. You can file the completed forms through the portal to the Pasco County clerk's office. Standard filing fees still apply.

The E-Filing Portal support desk is available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time at (850) 577-4609. Call if you need help with electronic filing of civil court cases in Pasco County. Training videos on the portal show how to set up an account, submit documents, and pay fees.

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for common civil case types. The clerk's office in Pasco County cannot give legal advice, but staff can help you find the right forms for your type of civil case.

Public Records Access in Pasco County

Florida has broad public records laws. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. This covers civil court records in Pasco County. You do not need to be a party in a case. You can ask to see any public civil court file. The clerk must respond within a reasonable time.

Some limits exist. Records sealed by court order are off limits. Social security numbers and bank account numbers stay confidential under Section 119.0714. But most civil court files in Pasco County are open to the public.

For in-person access, visit the clerk's office in Dade City or the West Pasco branch in New Port Richey. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The Find a Clerk directory on the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website lists contact info for all 67 county clerks, including Pasco County.

Cities in Pasco County

Pasco County includes Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, and Land O' Lakes. All civil court cases for these communities go through the Pasco County Clerk of Court. Dade City is the county seat and the main location for filing civil court records in Pasco County.

None of the cities in Pasco County currently meet the population threshold for a separate city page on this site. All residents use the Pasco County clerk's office for civil court matters.

Nearby Counties

Pasco County shares the 6th Judicial Circuit with Pinellas County. Other nearby counties may handle civil cases if the dispute took place outside Pasco County. Check the address where the dispute occurred to find the right county for filing.