Search Charlotte County Court Docket

Charlotte County court docket records are held at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Punta Gorda. The 20th Judicial Circuit serves Charlotte County along with Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties in southwest Florida. You can search the court docket for Charlotte County cases online or at the courthouse. Every filing, motion, hearing date, and court order gets logged in the docket system. The clerk's office makes these records available to the public under Florida's open records law. Whether you need to track a civil case, check a criminal hearing date, or find old family law filings, the Charlotte County court docket is your go-to source.

Charlotte County Clerk of Court

The Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official custodian of all court docket records in the county. This office handles new filings, stores case documents, schedules hearings, and provides copies to the public. The clerk is an elected constitutional officer. Staff at the Punta Gorda courthouse assist with searches and can pull up court docket information for any case in the system.

Visit the Charlotte County Clerk website to search court docket records, find forms, and get contact details. The site has links to case lookup tools and e-filing options. Charlotte County is a busy courthouse given the growing population in southwest Florida. The 20th Judicial Circuit handles all major case types here: felonies, civil matters over $50,000, family law, probate, and juvenile cases. County court docket cases in Charlotte County cover misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims, and lower-value civil disputes.

How to Find Charlotte County Court Docket Records

The easiest way to search Charlotte County court docket records is online. The clerk's website provides a case search tool where you can look up cases by name, case number, or date. Results show docket entries, case type, filing date, and current status. You do not need to create an account for basic searches.

Statewide portals extend your search options. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal connects to court docket records in Charlotte County and every other Florida county. You can track filings, check case updates, and file documents through this portal. The MyFloridaCounty site gives you access to official records from Charlotte County, including deeds and liens that may link to court docket cases.

If you need records from an appellate case that started in Charlotte County, search the ACIS portal. This free system covers all Florida appellate courts. No sign-up needed for basic searches.

In-person access is available at the courthouse in Punta Gorda. Staff can search court docket records and make copies. Bring as much case info as you have. Copies cost a per-page fee, and certified copies cost more.

Note: Under Administrative Order AOSC24-65, some court docket document images in Charlotte County require registration or a View On Request process before you can see them online.

Charlotte County Court Docket Public Access

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes protects your right to see court docket records in Charlotte County. The law says all state, county, and municipal records are open. Anyone can ask. The clerk has to respond in a timely way. Automation of records cannot reduce the public's right to access them.

Some records are off limits. Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration defines what stays confidential. Juvenile dependency cases, adoption records, and mental health files are sealed automatically. Social Security numbers and bank account info get redacted from court docket documents. The general public can view case numbers, names, and docket entries online without registering. To see document images in family law, juvenile, or probate cases from Charlotte County, you may need to register or request access through the clerk.

Court Docket Resources for Charlotte County

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers association links to all county clerk offices in the state, including Charlotte County. The Florida Courts website provides court forms, self-help guides, and circuit details. Charlotte County is in the 20th Circuit, which you can learn more about on the circuit courts page.

For e-filing, use the portal at myflcourtaccess.com. It is free for document submissions. Standard court fees still apply. The support desk is available at (850) 577-4609 during business hours if you need help with filing in Charlotte County.

Cities in Charlotte County

Charlotte County includes Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood, and other communities. All court docket cases go through the Charlotte County courthouse in Punta Gorda. None of the cities in Charlotte County have a separate page on this site, but every resident files court docket cases through the same clerk office.

Nearby Counties

Charlotte County borders several other counties in southwest Florida. Verify your address to make sure you file in the correct county.