Flagler County
Flagler County is located in the northeastern region of Florida. It was created from the combination of Volusia and Saint Johns counties. It has a population of over 115,378 people. Flagler County's largest city is Palm City. It was named for Henry Flagler, who was responsible for constructing the east coast railway in Florida. The county seat for Flagler is Bunnell. Flagler County is known for its beautiful parks and coastline, as well as recreational activities.
The Flagler County court system is made up of a Circuit Court and a County Court. The Circuit and County Courts handle both civil and criminal cases to varying degrees. The Circuit Court manages a wide array of cases. It handles product liability, injunctions, felonies, adoption, child custody, juvenile delinquency, and guardianship cases. The County Court deals with small claims, landlord-tenants, criminal traffic offenses, infractions, petty theft, and violations of county ordinances.
Pursuant to the state law, it is the duty of the Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller to safekeep court records. Records are stored in the records division at the Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell. As required by the Florida Statute, all records are entered into the official records book. Court records include subpoenas, summons, motions, orders, and other types of documents filed in court as part of transparent judicial processes.
Most court records are open and can be accessed by anyone. The following are included in the list for interested persons when searching court records:
- Dependency Court Records
- Mental Health Commitment Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
- Domestic Relations Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Municipal Ordinance Violation Court Records
According to the Supreme Court order, members of the public are allowed unrestricted access to court records. The Sunshine Law also ensures that the general public has direct access to records. Official records and daily dockets are accessible online. The case search feature on the website of the Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller hosts records. Furthermore, if you need certified copies, you can request them in person by visiting the courthouse or online. If you are visiting in person, you may check the website of the clerk and confirm the hours of operation ahead of your visiting schedule.
