Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County was established in 1915 in the southwestern part of Florida. It covers about 929.9 square miles of land, making it the 19th largest county in Florida by total area. The county is home to an estimated 211,688 residents, and its seat of government is in Crestview.
The Okaloosa County judicial system comprises two Circuit Courts and two County Courts. The Okaloosa County Circuit Courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction. They handle all criminal and civil cases, including felonies and general civil claims of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. They also handle family law cases, probate matters, mental health cases, and juvenile matters. The Okaloosa County Courts have limited jurisdiction over certain civil and criminal cases, such as civil and equity cases in which the amount in dispute is less than $15,000 (exclusive of costs and interest) and violations of municipal and county ordinances. Notably, the Circuit Courts and County Courts share jurisdiction over disputes in most landlord-tenant and some homeowner's association cases.
Okaloosa County court records are accessible to the public, including case filings, judgments, and other legal proceedings. In general, the following Okaloosa County court records are usually made available to the public upon request:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Family Records
- Probate Records
The Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts is responsible for recording, filing, and preserving court records. Interested members of the public may search for these records through the Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts' portal or visit the Clerk's Office in person at:
101 East James Lee Blvd.
Crestview, FL 32536
Phone: (850) 689-5000
Access to Okaloosa County court records on the Clerk's portal is free, but it is important to download the fillable form, Registration Agreement To View Records Online, fill it out, and send it back to the Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office will notify the user when they can access the online court system by sending a unique login ID and password, along with instructions on how to change the password and party ID or a unique PIN. Okaloosa County court records may be searched on the portal using party names or case numbers.
