Gadsden County
Created in 1823, Gadsden County is the only county in Florida with an African-American majority. Its population was 43,826 as of the 2020 census. The county was named after James Gadsden, an aide-de-camp to President Andrew Jackson. The county seat is located in Quincy, its largest city by land area. Gadsden County covers an area measuring 516 square miles, and has a total 12 square miles of water bodies.
Gadsden County has two courts: Gadsden County Circuit Court and County Court of Gadsden County. The County Court of Gadsden County hears violations of county and municipal ordinances. It also hears most misdemeanors, juvenile traffic infractions, and civil cases with claims under $15,000. The Gadsden County Circuit Court is the highest court in the county, and it handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of the County Court. It hears civil cases with more than $15,000 claims and all felonies. The court also hears juvenile, family law, probate, and mental health cases.
Gadsden County public court records are documents containing the legal proceedings and judgments of the county's courts and are made available to members of the public upon request. These records include court filings, writs, warrants, orders, court transcripts, and judgments. The Gadsden County Clerk of Court maintains and keeps these records in compliance with state and county rules.
The following types of court records are available in the county to members of the public:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Traffic records
- Family law records
- Probate records
The Gadsden County Clerk of Court maintains a portal for searching for public court cases. Members of the public may also visit the Clerk of Court's office to request non-confidential court records. While some court records are available online, others have yet to be uploaded to the portal. Individuals can contact the Gadsden County Clerk of Court at (850) 875-8601 or via email to make inquiries. Obtaining certified true copies of court records costs $2 per case.
