Search Florida Court Docket Records
Florida court docket records are public documents held by circuit courts and county courts across the state. All 67 counties keep case files through the Clerk of the Circuit Court. You can search court docket information online through several statewide portals or at the county level through individual clerk websites. Each clerk office lets you look up case numbers, hearing dates, party names, and filed documents. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also tracks docket entries for cases filed across the state. Whether you need to check a court date or find case filings, Florida provides multiple ways to search from home or in person at any courthouse.
Florida Court Docket Quick Facts
How to Find Florida Court Docket Records
There are several ways to look up court docket records in Florida. Online search is the fastest option for most people. You can search from home at any time of day. In-person visits work best when you need certified copies or want to review the full case file. Both options are open to anyone.
The Florida Courts website is the main portal for court docket information across the state.
From this site you can reach case search tools, court forms, and contact info for all 20 judicial circuits in Florida. The courts site also links to self-help resources for people who want to handle their own cases. Scam emails are on the rise, so the courts have warned users to stay alert when they get unexpected messages about court docket cases or jury duty.
Florida's Clerks of the Circuit Court keep all court docket files at the county level. These clerks are independently elected constitutional officers who protect the interests of Florida citizens. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website lists all 67 county clerk offices and their services.
Each clerk handles more than 1,000 statutory duties. They file cases, track docket entries, issue certified copies, and maintain public access to court records. The office of the Clerk and Comptroller performs record keeping, information management, and financial services for Florida's court system and county government.
Florida ACIS Court Docket Search
The Appellate Case Information System is live in all of Florida's appellate courts. ACIS lets you search court docket entries and case documents for the Florida Supreme Court and all six District Courts of Appeal. You do not need an account to search public documents. The system is free for basic searches. It is important to note that some case dockets and documents may be restricted by rule, statute, or otherwise not available to the public.
Access the search portal at acis.flcourts.gov to start looking up appellate court docket records in Florida.
The portal shows case docket entries, party names, filing dates, and available documents. The ACIS search page lets you find Florida court cases by name, case number, or date range.
Enter a name or case number and the system returns matching court docket entries. Results show case type, status, and filing history for each case in Florida. Attorneys of record and self-represented litigants who need access to documents in their cases must register. The ACIS information page has full details on what the system covers.
The ACIS account has replaced the older eDCA system. Attorneys who register in one Florida appellate court do not need to re-register in others. The ACIS registration guide walks you through sign-up.
Once registered, you can view case documents in your own cases across all appellate courts in Florida.
Florida Circuit Court Docket Records
Florida has 20 circuit courts. These are trial courts with general jurisdiction. Most jury trials in the state happen at this level. Each circuit serves one or more of Florida's 67 counties and has a chief judge who manages court operations.
The circuit courts page on the Florida Courts website shows how these 20 circuits divide across the state.
Each circuit has a clerk and trial court administrator. Court docket records from Florida circuit courts cover these case types:
- Criminal felony cases
- Family law and divorce filings
- Probate and guardianship matters
- Juvenile delinquency and dependency
- Civil cases over $50,000
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, all court records are open for public inspection. Anyone can ask to see a circuit court docket in any county across Florida. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
County Court Docket Records in Florida
Florida's county courts handle cases with limited jurisdiction. Each of the 67 counties has at least one judge. The number of judges depends on how many cases that county handles. Most trials heard by a judge instead of a jury happen at the county court level in Florida.
The county courts page explains the full structure of Florida's county-level courts.
County court docket records in Florida cover traffic offenses, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims up to $8,000, misdemeanor cases, violations of municipal ordinances, and civil matters up to $50,000. You can search these docket records at the county clerk office or through online portals that many Florida counties now offer.
E-Filing Portal and Florida Court Dockets
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is a statewide system for filing court documents. More than 770,000 users have accounts. The portal handles over 30 million documents filed each year. It connects self-represented litigants, attorneys, judges, and court staff across all 67 Florida counties. The portal has saved filers an estimated $38 million in postage costs since it launched.
The E-Filing Portal Authority page covers how the system is governed and what it offers.
The E-Filing Authority is an intergovernmental body made up of the 67 elected Clerks of Circuit and County Court plus the Clerk of the Supreme Court. Users can file cases in batches to save time. The service is free for submitting documents, though standard court fees still apply. Visit the E-Filing Portal login page to create an account or sign in.
The portal tracks each filed document and updates the court docket in real time. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For help, call the support desk at (850) 577-4609 during weekday hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern. The main portal page gives you access to all filing services in Florida from one place.
When you call the support center, leave a message with your name and question so they can return your call.
Florida Court Docket Public Access Laws
Florida law makes court docket records open to the public. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying. This is a broad right. You do not need to state a reason for your request. Providing access to public records is a duty of each agency in Florida. The law also says that automation of public records must not erode the right of access.
Certain court docket records are exempt from public view in Florida:
- Social Security numbers
- Bank account and credit card details
- Medical information
- Juvenile records
- Adoption records
Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420 sets rules for sealing court records and redacting sensitive data from docket entries. The Florida Supreme Court issued Administrative Order AOSC24-65 in September 2024 to set standards for electronic access to court records. This order defines 15 user roles with different access levels. The general public can view case numbers, party names, and docket entries without registering. Confidential, sealed, and expunged records need higher access. The Florida Supreme Court website has the full text of this order.
The court system also sets technology standards for how clerks must provide electronic access to court docket data across Florida.
Three access methods exist: direct access at clerk offices, secure web access for registered users, and public web portals. Each gives you a different level of access to court docket records in Florida.
Official Records and Florida Court Dockets
Florida counties keep official records like deeds, mortgages, and liens alongside court docket files. These records often connect to active or closed court cases. The MyFloridaCounty portal gives you access to official record searches in every county.
Search official records at MyFloridaCounty to find documents tied to Florida court docket cases.
The portal covers all 67 counties. You can search by name, document type, or date range. The official records portal lets you view and print recorded documents from county offices across Florida.
Many court docket cases involve property transfers or liens. Access to both court dockets and official records gives you a fuller picture of any legal matter in Florida.
Additional Florida Court Docket Resources
MyFloridaCounty also handles traffic citation payments and child support payments. These tie into the court docket system since traffic cases and support orders go through county courts in Florida.
Pay traffic citations online at the traffic citations page on MyFloridaCounty.
Traffic cases show up on county court dockets in Florida. You can look up case status and pay fines through this tool. The traffic tickets portal connects to county courts across the state for quick access to case info.
Child support payments run through the family court docket system. Make payments at the child support page on MyFloridaCounty.
The child support portal tracks orders from family court docket cases in all 67 Florida counties.
Support orders appear on circuit court dockets since family law falls under circuit court jurisdiction in Florida.
Note: Court docket records in Florida are updated regularly, but processing times vary by county.
Browse Florida Court Docket Records by County
Each county in Florida has its own Clerk of the Circuit Court who manages court docket records. Pick a county below to find local search tools and contact details for that area.
Court Docket Records in Major Florida Cities
City residents file cases at their county circuit court. Pick a city below to find court docket access and resources in that area.