Access Glades County Court Docket

Glades County court docket records are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Moore Haven. Part of the 20th Judicial Circuit, Glades County sits in south-central Florida near Lake Okeechobee. You can search the court docket for case filings, hearing schedules, and orders through online tools or at the Moore Haven courthouse. The clerk's office logs every action in a case from start to finish. Glades County is one of the least populated counties in Florida, but the rules for public access to court docket records apply the same as in any large metro area. Anyone can look up a case and request copies of filed documents.

Glades County Clerk of Court

The Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all court docket records. This office processes case filings, tracks hearing dates, stores documents, and provides copies. The clerk is an elected constitutional officer. The courthouse in Moore Haven is the sole location for court docket services in Glades County.

The Glades County Clerk website has office contact info and available services. The 20th Judicial Circuit includes Glades County along with Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, and Lee counties. Lee County handles the most cases in the circuit by far, but Glades County has its own clerk and runs its own court docket system. Walk-in service is available at the Moore Haven courthouse during business hours. Staff can search for cases and print copies for you.

How to Search Glades County Court Docket

Statewide online portals are the best way to search Glades County court docket records from home. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal tracks cases filed in all 67 counties. You can search by case number, check docket entries, and view filings for Glades County cases. The system runs 24 hours a day and has over 770,000 users.

The MyFloridaCounty portal provides access to official records from Glades County. These include deeds, liens, and other recorded documents that may tie to court docket cases. The ACIS portal handles appellate court docket records if a Glades County case went to a higher court. No registration needed for basic searches.

In-person service is at the Moore Haven courthouse. Bring a name or case number. The clerk staff will search the Glades County court docket and make copies for a small fee. The office is small, which usually means quick service. Call ahead to verify hours.

Note: Glades County handles a low volume of court docket cases, so online records may be limited compared to larger counties.

Glades County Court Docket Public Access

Court docket records in Glades County are public. Florida Statute Chapter 119 says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. You do not have to say why you want to see a record. The clerk must give you access in a timely manner.

Some records are confidential under Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. Juvenile records, adoption files, mental health cases, and substance abuse records are sealed. Personal details like Social Security numbers and bank accounts are redacted from court docket documents. Administrative Order AOSC24-65 governs electronic access levels. The general public can view case numbers, names, and docket entries without an account. Higher access to document images in Glades County may need registration.

Glades County Court Docket Resources

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site lists all 67 clerk offices. Find Glades County through their directory. The Florida Courts website has forms, self-help guides, and circuit info. The circuit courts page shows how the 20th Judicial Circuit serves Glades County.

Circuit courts in Glades County handle felonies, family law, probate, and civil cases over $50,000. County courts cover misdemeanors, traffic matters, small claims, and civil disputes up to $50,000. Both create court docket records. Use the e-filing portal at myflcourtaccess.com to file documents in Glades County cases from anywhere.

Cities in Glades County

Glades County has Moore Haven as its county seat. Buckhead Ridge and Palmdale are small communities also in the county. All court docket cases go through the courthouse in Moore Haven. No cities qualify for a separate page, but all residents use the same clerk office.

Nearby Counties

Glades County borders several other counties in south-central Florida. Make sure you file in the right county.