Walton County Court Docket Search
Walton County court docket records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in DeFuniak Springs. The 1st Judicial Circuit covers Walton alongside Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties in northwest Florida. You can search court docket entries for civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases through the clerk's office or online tools. Walton County stretches from the Gulf Coast to the Alabama border and includes popular beach communities along 30A. The clerk maintains docket data for every case filed in the county and makes these records available to anyone under Florida's public records law.
Walton County Quick Facts
Walton County Clerk of Court
The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Walton County manages all court docket records. This office processes new filings, stores documents, tracks hearing dates, and keeps a log of every docket entry. Staff can help you look up case files and get copies. The Walton County Clerk also handles official records such as deeds, liens, and marriage licenses.
Walton County shares the 1st Judicial Circuit with Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties. The courthouse in DeFuniak Springs serves as the center of court business. The county has been growing fast, especially along the coast, which has led to more case filings in recent years. The Walton County Clerk website has contact info, search tools, and fee details. You can start a court docket search from the website without visiting the courthouse.
The Walton County Clerk website provides a portal for searching court docket records and other services.
From this site you can access case search, fee info, and contact details for the Walton County Clerk's office.
| Office | Walton County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 571 US Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 |
| Phone | (850) 892-8115 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | waltonclerk.com |
How to Search Walton County Court Dockets
Finding court docket records in Walton County can be done online or at the clerk's office. The website may have a case search tool for looking up records by name or number. Public searches are free and open to anyone. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court docket records in Walton County are public. You do not need to give a reason to see them.
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also tracks docket entries for Walton County. This statewide system connects over 770,000 users and processes more than 30 million filings per year across all 67 Florida counties. It is free to check case status and view docket information. The ACIS portal handles appellate court docket records from the Florida Supreme Court and District Courts of Appeal without registration.
To search court docket records in Walton County, have one of these:
- Full name of a party in the case
- Case number from the clerk
- Filing date range
In-person visits work well when you need certified copies or want to review a full case file. Go to the clerk's office in DeFuniak Springs during business hours. Staff can look up court docket records and make copies for you. Certified copies cost more but carry official standing.
Public Records and Walton County Dockets
Court docket records in Walton County are public under Florida law. Chapter 119 says all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying. The clerk must provide access in a timely way. Automation of records cannot reduce the right to see them. This covers both electronic and paper court docket files in Walton County.
The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC24-65 sets standards for electronic court record access. It creates 15 user roles with different access levels. The general public can view case numbers, party names, and docket entries without signing up. Sealed, expunged, and confidential records are off limits. Family, juvenile, and probate images in Walton County need registration or an in-person visit under Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website covers all 67 county clerks, including Walton.
The MyFloridaCounty portal gives you access to search official records across Florida counties. These may connect to court docket cases in Walton County.
Note: The Florida Courts website has warned about scam emails tied to court cases and jury duty across the state.
Walton County Court Docket Resources
The 1st Judicial Circuit covers Walton, Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties. Circuit courts hear felonies, family law, probate, 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 court levels create docket entries the Walton County Clerk maintains.
The Florida Courts website links to all 20 circuits and has self-help resources. The circuit courts page shows the structure. Use the E-Filing Portal to file documents at any time. For portal help, call (850) 577-4609 weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Walton County. Court docket records are kept in the county where the case was filed. Check the right county before searching.