Lake County
Lake County is located in central Florida. It was founded in 1887 and carved from sections of Orange and Sumter Counties. The county was named for many lakes within its borders. Lake County has a population of over 380,000 and covers a land area of 951.8 square miles.
County courts and circuit courts are the major courts in Lake County. These courts have jurisdiction over different case types and aid the justice system in the county. The county courts are limited in their jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. They handle small claims, traffic, misdemeanors, civil cases, and certified questions matters.
The circuit courts have general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters. These courts handle matters relating to prevention orders, probate, family law, juvenile dependency, juvenile delinquency, mental health, guardianship, civil cases, and some appeals from the county court. The court also handle serious crimes such as murder, rape, grand theft, and burglary.
The clerk of the circuit court maintains court records in Lake County. The public can visit the location of the office of the clerk to search court records. The office is located at:
Lake County Courthouse
550 West Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778
The county clerk also makes case information available online for public access. The courts database includes case information in the following categories:
- Circuit civil
- County civil
- Child support
- Criminal-felony
- Criminal-misdemeanor
- Domestic relations
- Injunctions or domestic violence
- Probate guardianship
- Small claims
- Traffic
