Suwannee County
Occupying a total area of 692 square miles in North Central Florida, Suwannee County was founded in 1858 and named after the Suwannee River. The county is home to at least 45,000 people.
The Third Judicial Circuit of Florida provides judicial services for the population in Suwannee County. The Circuit Court in the county is a trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles family law matters, felonies, probate matters, civil cases in which the amount in controversy exceeds $15,000, and juvenile cases. The court also hears appeals from the Suwannee County Court. Generally, the County Court has limited jurisdiction and hears cases like civil cases (less than $15,000 in controversy), misdemeanors, traffic infraction suits, and small claims (less than $500 in dispute).
Suwannee County court records that are not confidential or sealed are accessible to members of the public and are known as public court records. They include information, documents, transcripts, statements of facts, indictments, verdicts, and orders generated during legal proceedings and are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Records of the following types of court cases in Suwannee County are typically available to the public:
- Criminal cases
- Civil cases
- Family law cases
- Traffic violation cases
Interested persons can visit the Suwannee County Courthouse in person to obtain public court records of interest or submit their requests online.
