Find Civil Court Records in Taylor County

Taylor County civil court records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Perry. The 3rd Judicial Circuit handles all civil cases filed in Taylor County, and the clerk's office gives public access to court files both online and at the courthouse.

Taylor County Clerk of Court

Gary Knowles is the Clerk of Court for Taylor County. His office stores all civil court records for the county. Staff process new filings, keep court documents, and provide copies to the public. The office is at 108 N Jefferson St in Perry. You can visit in person or call for help with civil court records in Taylor County.

The Taylor County Clerk website has links to online tools for looking up court cases. The site covers civil, family, probate, and other case types. You can search by name or case number to find civil court records in Taylor County.

The clerk's office is open weekdays. Walk-in requests for civil court records are handled at the counter in Perry.

How to Search Taylor County Civil Court Records

You can search Taylor County civil court records online for free. The clerk's website links to the case search tools that cover all civil case types. Enter a party name or case number to get results. The system shows case type, filing date, and docket entries for civil court records in Taylor County.

The online search connects to the statewide court records system run by CiviTek. This portal lets you look up civil cases across many Florida counties from one place. Search by party name or case number to find Taylor County records.

Taylor County is a small county with about 21,000 people. That means fewer civil cases get filed here than in bigger counties. Searches tend to be quick and turn up fewer results, so finding the right case is usually easy.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also gives access to Taylor County civil court records. This statewide system connects to all 67 county clerks. You can file new civil cases through the portal at any time. Registration is free. Filing fees apply when you submit papers to Taylor County.

For in-person searches, go to the clerk's office at 108 N Jefferson St in Perry. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Bring your ID when you visit for civil court records in Taylor County.

Civil Court Structure in Taylor County

Taylor County is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, and Suwannee counties. Civil cases in Taylor County go to one of two court levels based on the amount in the claim.

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury suits, and real property claims. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court in Taylor County. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 fall under County Court too. Eviction cases are heard in County Court as well.

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

Confidential Information in Taylor County Civil Court Records

Certain data in civil court records must stay private. Florida law says social security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers cannot appear in public court files. If these show up in a document, anyone can ask the clerk to take them out. There is no fee for this in Taylor County.

To request redaction from Taylor County civil court records, file the "Request to Redact Confidential Number" form. List the case name, case number, document title, and page where the information shows. The clerk will black it out from the public copy.

Attorneys and parties who file civil court papers in Taylor County must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags protected data so the clerk can keep it out of public view.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in Taylor County

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling a civil case on their own. The clerk's office in Taylor County cannot give legal advice, but staff can point you to the right forms for your civil case.

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It asks you questions and fills out court forms based on your answers. More than 20 form sets are available for small claims, landlord-tenant, and other civil case types. You can file the completed forms through the portal to the Taylor County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply when you submit civil court documents.

The E-Filing Portal help desk is open 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 Taylor County. Training videos on the portal walk through the steps.

Public Records Access in Taylor County

Florida has strong 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 Taylor County. You do not need to be a party in a case to see the file. Anyone can ask to view a public civil court record.

Some limits apply. Section 119.0714 lists items that stay confidential, like social security numbers and bank account numbers. Records sealed by court order are also off limits. But most civil court files in Taylor County are open to the public.

For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 108 N Jefferson St in Perry. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The Find a Clerk directory lists contact info for all 67 county clerks if you need to reach another office for civil court records.

Cities in Taylor County

Taylor County has a few small communities. All civil court cases for these places go through the Taylor County Clerk of Court. Perry is the county seat and the main location for filing and looking up civil court records in Taylor County.

Perry is the only city in Taylor County. There are no other incorporated cities with separate court facilities. All civil cases go through the Taylor County clerk's office in Perry.

Nearby Counties

These counties are also in the 3rd Judicial Circuit with Taylor County. If you are not sure which county handles your civil case, check the address where the dispute took place. You must file in the right county for the court to have jurisdiction.