Hillsborough County Court Docket Lookup

Hillsborough County court docket records are kept by the Clerk of Court and Comptroller in Tampa. The county has more than 1.4 million residents and makes up the 13th Judicial Circuit on its own. Victor D. Crist serves as the current clerk. You can search Hillsborough County court docket entries online through the HOVER case search system or visit the main courthouse at 419 Pierce Street. The clerk office handles all case types including circuit civil, circuit criminal, county civil, county criminal, family law, probate, guardianship, traffic, and juvenile dependency. HOVER gives you free access to case numbers, party names, and docket entries for cases filed in Hillsborough County. The system runs around the clock so you can search any time.

Hillsborough County Clerk Office

Victor D. Crist is the Clerk of Court and Comptroller for Hillsborough County. His office maintains all court docket records for the 13th Judicial Circuit. The main courthouse sits at 419 Pierce Street in Tampa. This is where most in-person searches for court docket records take place. Staff can pull case files, make copies, and answer questions about docket entries.

Call (813) 276-8100 to reach the Hillsborough County Clerk. The clerk website has full details on services, fees, and how to search court docket records in the county.

From the site you can reach the HOVER case search tool, download forms, and find contact info for each court division. The clerk offers electronic certified copies of court docket documents around the clock through the website. These digital copies work for any legal purpose and do not expire.

HOVER Court Docket Search in Hillsborough

HOVER is the online case search tool for Hillsborough County court docket records. The system lets you look up cases by case number, party name, attorney name, or date range. It covers all case types in the 13th Circuit including civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. Access HOVER at hover.hillsclerk.com to start your search.

No account is needed for basic court docket searches in Hillsborough County. Enter a name and the system returns matching cases with docket entries, hearing dates, and filing info. Each result shows the case type, status, and judge assigned. HOVER is free for the public. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court docket records are open to anyone in the state. You can search Hillsborough County cases at any hour from any location.

The Hillsborough County Clerk also keeps a records and reports page with links to official records, foreclosure sales, and tax deed files that sometimes tie to court docket cases.

Official records like deeds and liens are separate from court docket files but often relate to active or closed cases. The clerk search tools give you access to both types of records in Hillsborough County. If you need certified copies of court docket documents, the website offers electronic certified copies that are available 24/7.

Note: High profile cases in Hillsborough County may have a separate portal with special access rules.

Hillsborough Court Docket Case Types

The 13th Judicial Circuit handles a wide range of case types in Hillsborough County. Each one creates docket entries that the clerk stores and tracks. Circuit court cases include criminal felonies, family law matters like divorce and custody, probate and guardianship filings, juvenile dependency, and civil cases over $50,000. County court handles traffic offenses, misdemeanors, small claims, and civil disputes up to $50,000.

Foreclosure sales and tax deed sales also run through the Hillsborough County Clerk office. These tie into the court docket system since each sale follows a court order. The clerk posts upcoming sales on the website and updates the docket when each sale closes. You can file new cases through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, which sends documents right into the Hillsborough County court docket. Administrative Order AOSC24-65 governs how the clerk gives electronic access to these records. The general public can see case numbers, party names, and basic docket entries. Sealed and expunged records stay out of public view under Rule 2.420.

The E-Filing Portal tracks every document and updates the court docket for Hillsborough County in real time. Over 770,000 users across the state use this system.

Cities in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County includes Tampa and many smaller cities. All of them file court cases through the 13th Judicial Circuit. The clerk office in Tampa handles court docket records for every city in the county.

Other cities and communities in Hillsborough County include Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, and Temple Terrace. All court docket cases from these areas go through the Hillsborough County Clerk office in Tampa.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hillsborough County. Verify the filing address to make sure you search the right county for court docket records.