Access Clay County Court Docket

Clay County court docket records are available through the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Green Cove Springs. The 4th Judicial Circuit serves Clay County along with Duval and Nassau counties in northeast Florida. Every case filed in Clay County creates docket entries that track the full life of the case. You can search these records using online tools or by visiting the clerk's office. The court docket covers all case types: criminal, civil, family law, probate, and traffic matters. Public access to court docket records in Clay County is a right under Florida law, and the clerk's office provides several ways to search for what you need.

Clay County Clerk of Court

The Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all court docket records in the county. This office processes filings, assigns case numbers, tracks hearings, and stores every document in the docket system. The clerk is an elected constitutional officer with broad duties. Beyond court docket management, the office also handles official records, jury services, and county financial matters.

The Clay County Clerk website at clayclerk.com is your starting point for online court docket searches. The site has case lookup tools, e-filing links, and office information. The main office sits at the Clay County courthouse in Green Cove Springs. Walk-in visitors can search court docket records during normal business hours. The 4th Judicial Circuit includes Clay County, Duval County, and Nassau County. While Duval County handles the largest caseload in the circuit, Clay County has its own clerk and courthouse for all local court docket matters.

Searching Court Docket Records in Clay County

Online search is the most convenient way to access court docket records in Clay County. The clerk's website has a search tool. Enter a party name or case number. The results show docket entries, filing dates, hearing schedules, and case status. Basic searches are free and available around the clock.

Statewide portals give you more options. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal covers Clay County cases. More than 770,000 users are on this system. You can file documents, check docket updates, and track case progress. The MyFloridaCounty site covers official records in Clay County too. Search for deeds, liens, and other documents that may tie to a court docket case.

Visit the courthouse in Green Cove Springs for in-person access. The clerk staff will search court docket records and let you view case files. Copies cost a small per-page fee. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and cost more. Bring whatever details you have about the case for the fastest search.

For appellate court docket records from Clay County, use the ACIS portal. It covers all Florida appellate courts and does not require registration for public searches.

Clay County Court Docket Public Records Law

Public access to court docket records in Clay County is protected by Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. This law makes all state, county, and municipal records open for inspection and copying. You do not have to say why you want to see a record. The clerk must give you access.

There are exceptions. Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration seals certain types of court docket records automatically. Juvenile cases, adoptions, mental health files, and substance abuse treatment records stay confidential. Personal details like Social Security numbers and bank accounts get redacted. Administrative Order AOSC24-65 sets out 15 user roles for electronic court docket access. The general public can view case numbers, names, and docket entries without an account. Higher access levels require registration and a valid purpose.

Note: If you cannot find a Clay County court docket record online, try visiting the clerk's office in Green Cove Springs where staff can check for records that may not have been digitized yet.

Court Resources in Clay County

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site provides a directory of all 67 county clerks in Florida. You can reach Clay County's page through this association. The Florida Courts website has court forms, circuit info, and self-help resources that apply to Clay County cases.

Clay County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. The circuit courts page has details on how this circuit works. The circuit court in Clay County handles felonies, family law, probate, juvenile matters, and civil cases over $50,000. County court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims up to $8,000, and civil cases under $50,000. Both courts produce docket records accessible through the Clay County clerk.

Cities in Clay County

Clay County includes Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Middleburg, Fleming Island, and Keystone Heights. All court docket cases are processed at the Clay County courthouse in Green Cove Springs. No cities in Clay County currently qualify for a separate page, but all residents use the same clerk's office for court docket records.

Nearby Counties

Clay County borders several other counties in northeast Florida. Make sure you are filing in the correct county before starting a case.