Clay County
Clay County is located in the Northeastern region of Florida. It was named in honor of Henry Clay, a former United States Secretary of State and statesman. Clay County was established on December 31, 1858 and comprises 644 square miles. Lakeside serves as the county's largest city while its county seat is in Green Cove Springs.
The Clay County judicial system includes multiple Circuit Courts and County Courts. Circuit Courts are trial courts that handle civil and criminal cases. Clay County Circuit Courts have jurisdiction over landlord-tenant cases, probate cases, mental health cases, and juvenile cases as well as civil cases in which the amount involved in dispute is $15,000 or less.
County Courts preside over civil and equity cases in which the amount involved in dispute is $10,000 or less. These courts are limited to cases involving juvenile traffic violation, misdemeanor, municipal and county ordinance violations. In addition, they have the jurisdiction to issue temporary orders if authorized by Circuit Courts.
Public court records in Clay County are records of legal proceedings and files containing court orders, trials, and judgment. The Clerk of Court and Comptroller is in charge of filing, indexing, and maintaining court records in Clay County. Clay County court records can be viewed at the Office of the Clerk of Court and Comptroller.
The public can obtain the following court records at the Office of the Clerk and Comptroller in Clay County:
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Traffic Records
- Probate Records
- Landlord-tenant Records
You will be able to access court records in Clay County by visiting:
Courthouse/Judge William A. Wilkes Judicial Complex
825 North Orange Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Members of the public can visit between 8 a:m and 5 p:m on weekdays. Alternatively, they can inquire about the availability of court records by calling 904 284 6317.
The public can also request to view documents electronically at the County Clerk of Circuit Court website. To search for a court record, you must provide a case number, the names of parties involved, and dates the case was opened and closed. Note that you can also request to receive certified copies by email through this website.
