Access Wakulla County Civil Court Records

Wakulla County civil court records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Crawfordville. The 2nd Judicial Circuit handles all civil cases filed in Wakulla County, and the clerk's office provides public access to court files online and at the courthouse.

Wakulla County Clerk of Court

Greg James serves as Clerk of Court for Wakulla County. His office stores all civil court records in the county. Staff handle new filings, keep court documents safe, and give out copies to the public. The office is at 3056 Crawfordville Hwy in Crawfordville. You can visit in person or call for help with civil court records in Wakulla County.

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

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has a directory for all clerk offices in the state. You can find Wakulla County clerk contact details through the Find a Clerk tool along with every other county clerk in Florida.

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

How to Search Wakulla County Civil Court Records

You can search Wakulla 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 pull up results. The system shows case type, filing date, and docket entries for civil court records in Wakulla 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 spot. Search by party name or case number to find Wakulla County records.

Wakulla County is a small county with about 34,000 people. That means fewer civil cases get filed here than in bigger counties. Searches tend to be fast and straightforward. Finding the right case is usually quick if you have a name or case number.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also gives access to Wakulla 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 Wakulla County.

For in-person searches, go to the clerk's office at 3056 Crawfordville Hwy in Crawfordville. 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 Wakulla County.

Civil Court Structure in Wakulla County

Wakulla County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Civil cases in Wakulla County go to one of two court levels based on the dollar amount at stake.

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury suits, and real property claims. Family law cases, probate, and guardianship also go to Circuit Court in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County and every other county in the state. If you are not sure which court level handles your civil case in Wakulla County, the clerk's office can help you figure that out.

Confidential Information in Wakulla County Civil Court Records

Some 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 charge for this in Wakulla County.

To request redaction from Wakulla County civil court records, file the "Request to Redact Confidential Number" form. List the case name, case number, document title, and page where the data appears. The clerk will remove it from the public version.

Parties and attorneys who file civil court papers in Wakulla County must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form tells the clerk that a filing has protected data so it stays out of public view.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in Wakulla County

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people who want to handle a civil case without a lawyer. Self-represented litigants can find form packets for common case types. The clerk's office in Wakulla County cannot give legal advice, but staff can point you to the right forms.

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

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 filing civil court papers in Wakulla County. Training videos on the portal walk through the whole process.

Public Records Access in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County. You do not need to be a party in a case. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court file.

Some limits exist. Section 119.0714 lists items that stay confidential, such as social security numbers and bank account numbers. Records sealed by court order are also off limits. But most civil court files in Wakulla County are open to the public without restriction.

For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 3056 Crawfordville Hwy in Crawfordville. Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk responds to public records requests within a reasonable time as required by Florida law.

Cities in Wakulla County

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

Communities in Wakulla County include Crawfordville, Sopchoppy, St. Marks, and Panacea. None of these cities have separate court systems. All civil cases go through the Wakulla County clerk's office.

Nearby Counties

Wakulla County is in the 2nd Judicial Circuit. 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. Nearby counties include Leon and Franklin.