Daytona Beach Court Docket
Daytona Beach court docket records are managed by the Volusia County Clerk of Court in the 7th Judicial Circuit. With about 86,000 residents, Daytona Beach is one of the well-known cities in Volusia County. All court docket filings for Daytona Beach go through the county clerk office in DeLand, the county seat. You can search for court docket entries from home using the Volusia County clerk website or visit the courthouse in person. The 7th Circuit also covers Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, but Daytona Beach cases stay within the Volusia County system.
Daytona Beach Quick Facts
Volusia County Court Docket Access
Daytona Beach does not operate its own court system. In Florida, cities rely on county courts for all case filings. The Volusia County Clerk of Court holds every court docket record for Daytona Beach. The main courthouse is in DeLand, which is about 25 miles west of Daytona Beach. All case types are handled there, from civil and criminal matters to family law, traffic cases, and probate.
The Volusia County Clerk runs the volusiaclerk.org website for court docket searches. The site lets you look up cases by name, case number, or date range. You can check docket entries, see hearing dates, and view case status for any Daytona Beach court docket case from your computer or phone.
The Florida Courts website offers statewide resources that apply to Daytona Beach court docket cases in the 7th Circuit.
From the statewide courts site you can find links to the 7th Judicial Circuit, court forms, and self-help resources for people handling their own Daytona Beach cases.
| Court | Volusia County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| County Seat | DeLand, FL |
| Clerk Website | volusiaclerk.org |
How to Search Daytona Beach Court Docket
The Volusia County clerk website has search tools for finding Daytona Beach court docket records online. Enter a party name or case number and the system returns matching docket entries. You can see filing dates, hearing schedules, case type, and current status. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and document downloads have fees set by the county.
Beyond the local system, Daytona Beach residents have access to statewide search tools. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal handles more than 30 million filings per year across all 67 counties including Volusia. It runs 24 hours a day and is free for basic lookups. The ACIS portal covers appellate court docket records from the 7th Circuit. You do not need an account to search public cases on either system.
Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all Daytona Beach court docket records are public. Anyone can inspect and copy them without giving a reason. The law makes it the duty of each agency to provide access. Automation cannot reduce this right.
Note: Some Daytona Beach court docket documents may take a few business days to appear in the online system after being filed.
Daytona Beach Court Docket Public Access
Administrative Order AOSC24-65 from the Florida Supreme Court defines who can see what in electronic court docket records. The general public falls under User Role 7 and can view case numbers, party names, and docket entries for Daytona Beach cases without signing up. Sealed, expunged, and confidential records are blocked. Attorneys of record can register for higher access to their own cases.
Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420 makes certain records automatically confidential. Adoption cases, juvenile dependency files, mental health records, and substance abuse records are not open to public searches. Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card details get redacted from every Daytona Beach court docket document before anyone sees them. The Volusia County Clerk handles the redaction as required by Florida law.
You can visit the Volusia County courthouse in DeLand in person to review Daytona Beach court docket files. Bring a photo ID. Staff will help you find records and can make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Call the clerk for current fee amounts before you go.
Court Resources for Daytona Beach
The Florida Courts website has forms, self-help guides, and contact details for the 7th Judicial Circuit. Daytona Beach residents can use these resources for cases filed in Volusia County. The site also warns users about scam emails linked to court cases. Be careful with unexpected messages about Daytona Beach court docket matters.
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website lists every county clerk office in the state. Each handles over 1,000 statutory duties. For Daytona Beach, the Volusia County Clerk covers court docket records, official records, and other public documents.
For e-filing court papers in Daytona Beach cases, use the E-Filing Portal. Call (850) 577-4609 for support during business hours. Official records searches at MyFloridaCounty cover deeds, liens, and mortgages that may tie into Daytona Beach court docket cases.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Daytona Beach use nearby county courts for court docket records.