Wakulla County
Wakulla County, named after the Wakulla River, is located in the northern part of the State of Florida. It encompasses a total area of 736 square miles with a population of approximately 33,000 residents. Crawfordville, the county seat, is one of only two unincorporated county seats in the state.
The 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida, which consists of the Circuit and County Courts, serves Wakulla County. The Circuit Court's Criminal Division handles felonies of all degrees, including life sentences and capital punishments, while the Circuit Civil Court handles non-criminal cases up to $30,000 or more. Common cases filed at the Circuit Civil Court include medical malpractice, negligence, property disputes, eminent domain actions, contract disputes, and lien transfers. Additionally, the Circuit Probate Division handles decedent assets or estates, guardianship for minors or incapacitated persons, trusts, wills, and mental health commitments. The Family Law Division has jurisdiction over cases concerning divorces, annulments, domestic violence, adoptions, emancipation of minors, paternity, child or spousal support, and parental rights. The County Court's Civil Division has jurisdiction over civil matters with monetary damages sought between $8,001 and $30,000. This includes cases such as evictions, replevin suits, and declaratory judgments. Additionally, the County Court handles criminal cases related to misdemeanors and traffic violations that may result in incarceration. For civil matters where the amount in controversy is below $8,000, these cases are handled by the Small Claims Division.
In Wakulla County, public court records include case files and documents created during legal proceedings at the Wakulla County Courthouse. Such records include motions, court verdicts, petitions, witness statements, and pleadings. The Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller manages public court records, including paper records stored at the courthouse.
Public court records in Wakulla County include:
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Family Law Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
Anyone seeking court records or dockets in Wakulla County may search online or visit/contact the Clerk's Office. Records requests may be submitted to the Clerk in writing and include case details to facilitate the search. They can also be submitted via mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope and necessary fees. Court records cost $1 per page, with an additional $2 charge per name or case for searches. Certified copies cost $2 each.
