Florida court records by county: case search and dispositions
9 counties of Florida have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, Florida's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Florida criminal records.
Florida court records by county: case search and dispositions. 9 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County · 834,573 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Lee County court records |
| Polk County · 818,330 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Polk County court records |
| Seminole County · 484,271 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Seminole County court records |
| Sarasota County · 469,013 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Sarasota County court records |
| Manatee County · 441,095 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Manatee County court records |
| Marion County · 409,959 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Marion County court records |
| Escambia County · 326,928 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Escambia County court records |
| Santa Rosa County · 203,162 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Santa Rosa County court records |
| Sumter County · 151,565 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Sumter County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Florida court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How Florida court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 6,928,000 records across Florida, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Florida court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is drug possession (11%), followed by theft, larceny and stolen property (9%) and traffic offenses (not DUI) (9%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%. Across all Florida criminal records on our index, the most common category is theft, larceny and stolen property (17%).
How recent. About 5% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 60% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Florida, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Florida court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in Florida are heard in the Circuit Court, misdemeanors in the County Court, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps the case files. Florida publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond Florida court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
Florida background check: search court records by name.
- Type a first and last name, and add an age or date of birth so the right person rises to the top.
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Florida court records FAQ
How do I search Florida court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. The Clerk of the Circuit Court can search by name and date of birth or by case number.
Which court hears criminal cases in Florida?
Felony cases are heard in the Circuit Court; misdemeanors go to the County Court. The Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps the case files.
Does Florida publish court records statewide?
Yes. Florida publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a Florida court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a Florida court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are Florida's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.