Nassau County
Established in 1824, Nassau County covers a land area of 726 square miles in the northeast corner of the State of Florida. The county has a population of about 90,000 residents and is known for its beaches and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Fernandina Beach serves as its county seat.
Nassau County's court system is part of Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit, which comprises the Circuit Court and County Court. The Circuit Court handles major legal matters, including criminal cases, civil disputes exceeding $50,000, and domestic relations cases such as divorce, child support, and injunctions for domestic violence. It also has jurisdiction over probate cases concerning estates, trusts, guardianships, and mental health matters. Additionally, juvenile cases involving delinquency or dependency are heard by Circuit Court judges. The County Court handles cases involving misdemeanor criminal matters, traffic violations, and civil suits between $8,000 and $50,000. Its jurisdiction also includes landlord-tenant disputes, replevins, small claims ($8,000 or less), and non-criminal traffic offenses.
Public court records in Nassau County include case filings and other court documents generated during Circuit and County Court hearings. Such records include transcripts, motions, judgments, and court orders. The Nassau County Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining court records stored at the courthouse and may index them online for public access. While most court records are public, certain documents and information may be restricted under state laws or court orders.
In Nassau County, the following types of court records may be available to members of the public upon request:
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Family Law Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
- Probate Court Records
The Nassau County Clerk of Court provides public access to many Circuit and County court records on its Online Court Records Search portal. Users can search for court records by case number, party name, and case type. Records seekers may also access court dockets or request case files by contacting the clerk or visiting the county courthouse where case proceedings are held.
