Jackson County
Named for the 7th U.S. president, Andrew Jackson, Jackson County is one of the oldest counties in Florida. It was established in 1822 and encompasses a total area of 955 square miles. Jackson County has a population of about 47,000 residents, and its county seat is the City of Marianna.
Jackson County is part of Florida's 14th Judicial Circuit, which includes the Circuit and County Courts. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over significant legal matters, including civil disputes exceeding $50,000, probate issues, juvenile matters, and felony cases. It also handles tax disputes, real property cases involving titles or boundaries, and lawsuits involving declaratory judgments to clarify legal rights. The Circuit Court can issue extraordinary writs and injunctions to prevent unlawful actions. The County Court in Jackson County hears civil actions involving $50,000 or less, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and other small claims matters. It is typically responsible for handling most non-jury cases involving common disputes and less serious criminal matters.
Public court records in Jackson County consist of case files and documents generated from proceedings handled by the Circuit and County Courts. They include filings, motions, judgments, court orders, and other records stored at the Jackson County Courthouse. Jackson County's Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining public court records and may provide copies upon request. While most court records in Jackson County are accessible to the public, confidential documents or information are not.
In Jackson County, the following types of court records may be accessible to interested persons upon request:
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Family Law Court Records
In Jackson County, interested persons may conduct court records searches online to access Circuit and County Court cases. Interested persons may also contact the Clerk's office via fax at (850) 482-9920 to make records requests or visit the office location at:
Jackson County Clerk Of Circuit Court
4445 Lafayette Street
P.O. Drawer 510
Marianna, FL 32446
Phone: (850) 482-9552
Email: clerkmail@jacksonclerk.com
