Find Court Docket Records in Wakulla County

Wakulla County court docket records are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Crawfordville. The 2nd Judicial Circuit serves Wakulla along with Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Liberty counties in the Florida panhandle near Tallahassee. You can search court docket entries for civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases online or at the courthouse. Wakulla County is a small county just south of the state capital. The clerk keeps docket data for all local case filings and makes records available to anyone under Florida's public records law. A few simple steps will get you the court docket info you need.

Wakulla County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Wakulla County manages all court docket records. This office files new cases, tracks hearing dates, stores court documents, and logs each docket entry. Staff can help you find case files and get copies. The Wakulla County Clerk also handles official records like deeds, mortgages, and marriage licenses.

Wakulla County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit along with Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Liberty counties. The courthouse in Crawfordville is where the clerk's office operates. The county is small, so the volume of cases is lower compared to more populated areas. That can mean quicker turnaround on record requests. The Wakulla County Clerk website has contact details and may offer tools for searching court docket records online.

The Florida Courts website provides details on the 2nd Judicial Circuit and how it serves Wakulla County residents.

This page shows how Florida's 20 judicial circuits divide across the state, including the 2nd Circuit that covers Wakulla County.

Search Wakulla County Court Dockets

You can look up court docket records in Wakulla County online or at the clerk's office. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal covers all 67 Florida counties, including Wakulla. This statewide system has more than 770,000 users and processes over 30 million documents each year. Checking case status and docket entries is free for the public.

Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court docket records in Wakulla County are public. Anyone can see them without giving a reason. The clerk must provide timely access. The ACIS portal handles appellate court docket records from the Florida Supreme Court and all six District Courts of Appeal. No sign-up is needed for public searches on these tools.

For in-person searches, go to the Wakulla County courthouse in Crawfordville. Bring a case number or party name to help staff find the court docket records quickly. Certified copies carry a higher fee than regular copies but have official legal standing.

Note: Some court docket records in Wakulla County may be restricted under Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

Public Access to Wakulla Court Docket Records

Florida gives the public broad access to court docket records in Wakulla County. Chapter 119 of the statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. The clerk has a duty to provide access. Automation cannot reduce the right to view records. Both paper and electronic court docket files in Wakulla County are covered.

Administrative Order AOSC24-65 from the Florida Supreme Court controls electronic access to court records. It sets up 15 user roles with varying access levels. The general public can see case numbers, party names, and docket entries without an account. Sealed, expunged, and confidential records in Wakulla County are not open to the public. Family, juvenile, and probate case images need registration or an in-person visit to view under Rule 2.420. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has info on all 67 county clerks including Wakulla.

The MyFloridaCounty portal lets you search official records across Florida. Deeds, liens, and other documents found there may connect to court docket cases in Wakulla County.

Wakulla County Court Resources

The 2nd Judicial Circuit covers Wakulla, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Liberty counties. Circuit courts hear felonies, family law, probate, guardianship, and civil cases over $50,000. County courts handle traffic, misdemeanors, small claims up to $8,000, and civil disputes up to $50,000. Both levels create docket entries the Wakulla County Clerk stores.

The Florida Courts website links to all 20 circuits and has self-help tools. The circuit courts page explains the structure. File documents through the E-Filing Portal at any time. Call (850) 577-4609 for help on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wakulla County. Court docket records are filed in the county where the case starts. Check the location before you search.