Bradford County Court Docket Records

Bradford County court docket records can be found through the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Starke. Part of the 8th Judicial Circuit, Bradford County processes civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases at its courthouse. You can search court docket information for Bradford County cases by visiting the clerk's office or using online tools provided by the state. The clerk tracks every filing, hearing, and order in the court docket system. Public access is guaranteed by Florida law, so anyone can look up these records regardless of whether they are a party to the case or not.

Bradford County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in Bradford County manages all court docket records for the area. This means every case filed in the county goes through the clerk's office in Starke. The clerk keeps track of filings, motions, hearing dates, and final orders. You can get copies of any document on a court docket, and the staff can help you search for what you need.

Check the Bradford County Clerk website for online search tools, office hours, and forms. The clerk serves as the custodian of court records under Florida law. That role carries real weight. It means the clerk must protect the integrity of every court docket file and still make those records available to the public when asked. Bradford County is a smaller county, so wait times tend to be shorter when you visit in person compared to larger counties in the 8th Circuit.

Search Methods for Bradford County Court Docket

Online search gives you the fastest access to Bradford County court docket records. The clerk may offer a web-based case lookup on their site. You can also use statewide tools. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal tracks every document filed in Bradford County cases. This portal has over 770,000 registered users and processes more than 30 million documents each year across the state.

You can also search the MyFloridaCounty portal for official records that connect to court docket cases in Bradford County. This site covers deeds, liens, and recorded documents from all 67 counties. For appellate-level court docket records, the ACIS portal handles all Florida appellate courts. No registration is needed for basic public searches on ACIS.

In-person visits are simple. Go to the courthouse in Starke during business hours. The clerk staff can pull up court docket records on their system. Give them a party name or case number. They will search the docket and let you view the results. Copies are available for a per-page fee. Certified copies cost a bit more. Bradford County is small enough that the clerk staff usually has time to help walk-in visitors without a long wait.

Public Access to Bradford County Court Docket

All court docket records in Bradford County are public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the backbone of this right. It states that all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. No reason needed. The clerk must act on your request without delay.

Exceptions exist. Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration lists records that are automatically confidential. These include juvenile cases, adoption files, mental health records, and substance abuse treatment files. Victim information in certain cases is also protected. Social Security numbers and bank details are redacted from court docket documents in Bradford County before the public can see them. Under Administrative Order AOSC24-65, electronic access to court docket records is sorted by user roles. The general public falls under User Role 7, which allows viewing of case numbers, party names, and docket entries online.

Note: If you believe a court docket record was wrongly sealed in Bradford County, you can petition the court for review under Rule 2.420 procedures.

Bradford County Docket Resources

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site links to the Bradford County clerk's office and other county services. The Florida Courts website has self-help resources, court forms, and info on all judicial circuits in the state. Bradford County sits in the 8th Circuit, which also includes Alachua, Baker, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties.

The circuit courts page explains how trial courts work in Florida and what types of court docket cases they handle. Circuit courts take on felony cases, family law, probate, and large civil matters. County courts in Bradford County deal with misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims, and civil cases up to $50,000. Both court levels generate docket records that you can search through the Bradford County clerk.

Cities in Bradford County

Bradford County has a few towns. Starke is the county seat and the main population center. All court docket cases for Bradford County residents are processed at the courthouse in Starke. Hampton, Lawtey, and Brooker are smaller towns in the county that also use the same clerk office for court docket needs.

Nearby Counties

Bradford County shares borders with several counties in the 8th Judicial Circuit and beyond. Make sure your case is filed in the right county.