Jacksonville Court Docket Records
Jacksonville court docket records are kept by the Duval County Clerk of Courts. As the largest city in Florida by land area and population, Jacksonville sits within the 4th Judicial Circuit. All civil, criminal, and family case filings for Jacksonville go through the Duval County courthouse system. The clerk office maintains the full case docket for every filing made in the county, and residents can search these records online or in person at the downtown courthouse. Court docket data for Jacksonville cases includes party names, hearing dates, case status, and filed documents going back many years.
Jacksonville Quick Facts
Duval County Court Docket for Jacksonville
Jacksonville residents file all court cases at the Duval County Clerk of Courts. The city and county share a consolidated government, which means the same office handles court docket records for all of Jacksonville. The Duval County Clerk is an elected constitutional officer who manages case files, docket entries, and public access to court records. The main office is at 501 W. Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville.
The 4th Judicial Circuit covers Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties. Jacksonville cases make up the bulk of the circuit's caseload. Circuit courts in this area hear felony cases, family law matters, civil disputes over $50,000, probate cases, and juvenile matters. County courts handle misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims up to $8,000, and civil cases up to $50,000. Every one of these case types creates court docket entries that you can search through the Duval County system.
| Court | Duval County Circuit Court, 4th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 W. Adams Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
| Phone | (904) 255-2000 |
| Website | duvalclerk.com |
Call the clerk at (904) 255-2000 for questions about Jacksonville court docket records. Staff can help you find a case number, check a hearing date, or ask about getting copies. Hours are weekdays during normal business hours.
Search Jacksonville Court Docket Online
The CORE system is the main way to search Jacksonville court docket records from home. CORE stands for Clerk's Online Records Exchange. It lets you look up cases by name, case number, or date range. You do not need to register for basic searches. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in Duval County.
Visit the Duval County CORE portal to start a court docket search for Jacksonville cases. The tool is free for basic lookups and runs all day, every day.
Search results show case type, parties, filing date, and docket entries. You can see when hearings are set and what papers have been filed. For full document images, you may need to visit the clerk office in person or request copies. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court docket records are public and open for anyone to inspect. You do not need to give a reason for looking up a case in Jacksonville.
The Duval County Clerk homepage has links to all online services for Jacksonville residents.
From this page you can reach the CORE system, official records search, marriage licenses, and other clerk services. The site also has contact info and office hours for all Duval County courthouse locations that serve Jacksonville.
Getting Court Docket Copies in Jacksonville
You can get copies of Jacksonville court docket records in a few ways. Online access through CORE gives you basic case info at no cost. If you need certified copies or full documents, you will need to contact the clerk office or visit in person. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are accepted for legal purposes.
To request court docket records from Jacksonville by mail or in person, you can reach the official records department at the Duval County Clerk office.
The clerk charges fees for copies. Plain copies cost less than certified ones. The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC24-65 sets the rules for who can see what in electronic court records. The general public can view case numbers, party names, and docket entries without signing up for an account. Some documents are restricted under Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. Those include sealed, expunged, and confidential records. Juvenile dependency files and mental health records are not open to the public in Jacksonville or anywhere else in Florida.
For filing new documents in Jacksonville cases, use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. This statewide system lets you submit papers online for any case in Duval County. Over 770,000 users have accounts on the portal, and it handles more than 30 million documents each year across Florida.
Note: Processing times for certified copies from the Duval County Clerk may vary depending on workload.
Jacksonville Court Docket Resources
Several resources can help Jacksonville residents who need to work with court docket records. The city's consolidated government with Duval County means one set of offices handles everything. This makes finding the right resource simpler than in many other Florida cities.
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website lists all county clerk offices in the state, including Duval County. Each clerk handles more than 1,000 statutory duties, from filing cases to tracking docket entries and issuing certified copies. Jacksonville residents can also use the MyFloridaCounty official records search to find recorded documents tied to court cases in Duval County.
For appellate court docket records that started in Jacksonville but went to a higher court, use the ACIS portal. This system covers the Florida Supreme Court and all six District Courts of Appeal. You do not need to register for basic searches on ACIS. The 4th Judicial Circuit appeals from Jacksonville go to the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee.
The City of Jacksonville website has information on municipal code enforcement and city services. While the city does not run its own courts, code enforcement hearings and municipal ordinance cases go through the county court system and show up on the Duval County court docket.
Duval County Court Docket Records
Jacksonville is in Duval County, and all court filings go through the Duval County Clerk of Courts. The county court handles cases for the entire consolidated city-county area. For full details on the county court system, search tools, fees, and related records, visit the Duval County court docket page.