Find Hamilton County Court Docket

Hamilton County court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Jasper. This north Florida county is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit. You can search the Hamilton County court docket for case filings, hearing schedules, and court orders through online portals or at the courthouse. The clerk's office keeps a full log of every action in each case. That includes filings, motions, hearing dates, and final orders. Hamilton County is a small, rural county, but the same Florida public records laws that apply to Miami-Dade or Broward apply here. Anyone can look up court docket records and request copies.

Hamilton County Clerk of Court

The Hamilton County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all court docket records for the area. This office files new cases, keeps track of hearings, stores documents, and gives out copies. The clerk is a constitutional officer elected by Hamilton County voters. The courthouse in Jasper is where all court docket business takes place.

The Hamilton County Clerk website has contact information and details about the office. Hamilton County sits in the 3rd Judicial Circuit with Columbia, Dixie, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. All seven counties share the same chief judge, but each has its own clerk. The Hamilton County clerk's office is small, which means you can usually get help quickly when you visit. Staff search court docket records by name or case number and can make copies on the spot.

How to Search Hamilton County Court Docket

Online search through state portals is the easiest way to find Hamilton County court docket records from home. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal covers every county in the state. You can search for Hamilton County cases, track docket entries, and file documents. The system processes over 30 million filings a year and runs around the clock.

The MyFloridaCounty portal has official records from Hamilton County. Search for deeds, liens, and recorded documents that may relate to court docket cases. The ACIS portal covers appellate court docket records from the 3rd Circuit. No account is needed for public searches on either site.

For in-person access, go to the Jasper courthouse. Give the clerk staff a name or case number. They will search the Hamilton County court docket and make copies. Service is quick since the office has a low case volume. Copies cost a per-page fee. Certified copies are available at a higher rate.

Note: Hamilton County's small population means fewer cases in the court docket system, but the full range of case types is still covered.

Hamilton County Court Docket Public Access

Florida Statute Chapter 119 makes court docket records in Hamilton County public. All state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. You do not need to give a reason. The clerk has a duty to provide access.

Certain records stay confidential. Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration seals juvenile records, adoption files, mental health cases, and substance abuse records. Social Security numbers and bank account details are redacted from court docket documents. Under AOSC24-65, the general public can see case numbers, party names, and basic docket entries online without registering. Document images in certain case types may need a registered account or a View On Request through the Hamilton County clerk.

Hamilton County Court Resources

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website links to all 67 county clerk offices. Find Hamilton County through their directory. The Florida Courts website has forms, self-help tools, and info on the 3rd Judicial Circuit. The circuit courts page explains how the 3rd Circuit serves Hamilton County.

Circuit courts handle felonies, family law, probate, and civil cases over $50,000. County courts in Hamilton County cover misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims up to $8,000, and civil disputes up to $50,000. Both create court docket records. The e-filing portal at myflcourtaccess.com lets you file documents in Hamilton County cases from home at any hour.

Cities in Hamilton County

Hamilton County has Jasper as its county seat along with White Springs and Jennings. All court docket cases go through the courthouse in Jasper. No cities in the county qualify for a separate page, but every resident uses the Hamilton County Clerk of Court for docket records.

Nearby Counties

Hamilton County sits near the Florida-Georgia border. These counties are its neighbors.