Levy County
Levy County, Florida's 27th county, was established in 1845 following the Seminole Wars. It is notable for hosting the first railroad to pass through Florida, the Florida Railroad. As of 2020, the county had 42,915 residents. Its seat is Bronson.
In Levy County, residents are served by a Circuit Court and County Courts. The Circuit Court handles cases such as felonies, juvenile cases, and probate matters. It also oversees civil cases with claims exceeding $50,000 and has appellate jurisdiction for certain administrative and non-criminal cases. The County Court has a more limited jurisdiction. It handles landlord-tenant conflicts, uncontested civil dissolutions, and simplified divorces. It also hears misdemeanors, traffic violations, municipal ordinance breaches, and civil cases involving claims of up to $50,000. For disputes under $8,000, the court provides a streamlined small claims process.
Public court records are open-source legal documents that are maintained by the court system and reflect proceedings of court cases heard in Levy County. These records are generally accessible to the public, feature essential information about the case filing, and outline the rationale behind the court's decision. The Levy County Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining these records and providing public access to them. These records include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Property records
- Probate records
- Family records
To view these records, interested persons may request by mail or visit the Clerk's Office at:
355 South Court Street
Bronson, FL 32621
Phone: (352) 486-5266
Public court records may also be viewed online via the county's record search portal. The portal allows searches using criteria such as the parties' names, court types, and the year the case was heard.
The fees for obtaining court records in Levy County vary depending on the type and volume of records requested. Generally, uncertified copies cost $1 per page, while certified copies may cost additional certification fees. Also, if extensive research is required to locate the record, additional service fees may apply.
