Gadsden County Court Records

Gadsden County court records provide insight into legal matters within the Gadsden County Circuit and County Courts. These documents include Gadsden County arrest records, civil court records, and documents generated by the Gadsden County courts during criminal trials.

Generally, court records comprise trial-related documents and information that include but are not limited to:

• Complaints/Petitions
• Names of the litigants
• Case Numbers
• Case types
• Summons
• Responses
• Pleadings
• Evidence/Exhibits
• Judgments
• Orders
• Trial transcripts.

In Gadsden County and the rest of Florida, court records play important roles in ensuring the judiciary's equity, fairness, transparency, and accountability. They are also crucial for safeguarding citizens' constitutional rights.

Are Court Records Public in Gadsden County?

Yes, Gadsden County court records are public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes and Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration mandates public access to Gadsden County court records. However, the above laws do not grant blanket access to Gadsden County court records. The public cannot access sealed or expunged Gadsden County court records restricted under Florida or federal laws.

Gadsden County Court Records Search

Individuals searching for Gadsden County court records should log into the Gadsden County Official Records Search Portal. This online resource offers access to various types of Gadsden County public records. Alternatively, request access to Gadsden County court records through the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court at:

The Gadsden County Courthouse

10 East Jefferson Street,
Quincy, FL 32351
Phone: (850) 875-8601
Fax: (850) 875-8612
Email: clerkofcourts@gadsdenclerk.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1649,
Quincy, FL 32353.

Gadsden County Courts

The Gadsden County court system consists of the Gadsden County Circuit Court and the County Court of Gadsden. Per the Florida judicial hierarchy, the Gadsden County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction and handles civil and criminal cases beyond the authority of the County Court.

The County Court of Gadsden oversees civil and criminal cases such as:

• Misdemeanors
• Violation of municipal and county ordinances
• Civil claim cases where the amount in controversy is less than $15,000.00
• Uncontested divorces and civil dissolutions.

Interested public members may use the information below to contact any Gadsden County courts.

Gadsden County Circuit Court

Gadsden County Courthouse
10 East Jefferson Street,
P.O. Box 1649,
Quincy, FL 32351
Phone: (850) 875-8601
Fax: (850) 875-8612

Annex
24 North Adams Street,
Quincy, FL 32351
Phone: (850) 875-8601

County Court of Gadsden County

Gadsden County Courthouse
10 East Jefferson Street,
P.O. Box 1649,
Quincy, FL 32351
Phone: (850) 875-8601
Fax: (850) 875-8612

Gadsden County Criminal and Civil Records

Gadsden County criminal records and Gadsden County civil court records are publicly accessible. These documents contain details of civil and criminal trials within the Gadsden County Circuit and County Courts.

Interested persons may request access to Gadsden County arrest records and case files relating to criminal trials through the Gadsden County Clerk of Courts Office. Also, documents and information relating to small claims, personal injury cases, business litigation, property disputes, contract disagreements, family law, probate cases, and other civil prosecutions are accessible through the Gadsden County Official Records Search Portal.

Record seekers should note that not all Gadsden County criminal and civil court records are publicly accessible. For instance, juvenile records and documents relating to some family law cases are exempt from public scrutiny.

Gadsden County Marriage Records

Per Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, Gadsden County marriage records are publicly accessible unless the court states otherwise. However, the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office (the custodian of Gadsden County marriage records) may redact some information from Gadsden County marriage certificates for privacy and confidentiality reasons.

Individuals seeking access to Gadsden County marriage records should log into the Gadsden County Marriage License Search Portal and use names, application numbers, and birth dates to look for marriage records.

Alternatively, record seekers should visit or send mail requests to the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office at the Gadsden County Courthouse or:

• Order Gadsden County marriage certificates online through the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics Marriage Records Page.
• Download Florida Marriage Certificate Application Forms:
  • Complete the application form
  • Enclose checks/money orders to cover the applicable costs indicated in the application forms
  • Submit the applications in person or mail them to the following addresses:

Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics

1217 N Pearl Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Mail Address

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics,
P.O. Box 210,
Jacksonville,
FL 32231-0042.

Gadsden County Divorce Records

Gadsden County divorce records are public and accessible to interested individuals. However, the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office will redact confidential information such as financial details, Social Security Numbers, custody agreements, and driver's license and ID numbers.

Individuals seeking access to Gadsden County divorce records should:

• Visit or send requests through the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office
• Log into the Gadsden County Official Records Search Portal and use the online tools to look for divorce records
• Visit the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics webpage and order Gadsden County divorce records through the affiliate third-party link.

Gadsden Birth Records

In Gadsden County, there is a time restriction on public access to birth records. Gadsden County birth records that are less than 100 years old are not publicly accessible; only the subjects of the records, immediate family members, or authorized representatives may access these documents within this period.

Gadsden County birth records are important personal and administrative documents; they are official identity documents and play crucial roles in citizenship and social benefit claims.

Any interested individual seeking access to Gadsden County birth certificates should:

• Download an Application for Birth Records Form, complete it, and submit or mail it to the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics.
• Visit the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics webpage and order Gadsden County birth certificates online
• .Visit or submit a mail request to the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office at the Gadsden County Courthouse.

Gadsden Death Records

In Gadsden County, access to death records less than 50 years old is limited to immediate family members of the deceased and individuals with direct tangible interests. However, Gadsden County death records older than 50 years are accessible to all interested persons.

Gadsden County death records are significant for various reasons. They are crucial documents for life insurance and Social Security benefits claims. Also, they provide crucial information on death mortality rates, disease research, and population analysis.

Information seekers should note that access to Gadsden County Vital Records involves fees and may require valid identifications.

Gadsden County Probate Court Records

Gadsden County probate records are legal documents relating to the administration of estates within Gadsden County, FL. Generally, probate records refer to but are not limited to case files on:

• Guardianships
• Trust administrations
• Probate of Wills
• Escheat partitions
• Intestate successions
• Conservatorships.

For information about Gadsden County probate cases:

• Log in to the Gadsden County Official Records Search Portal and search for probate records by names or document types
• Visit or send a mail request to the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Gadsden County Property Records

Gadsden County property records are official files on real estate ownership and transactions within Gadsden County, FL. These documents include property-related information such as:

• Deeds
• Parcel Number
• Building Permit
• Plat Maps
• Zoning Information
• Property Tax Record
• Mortgage
• Property Sales History
• Survey Records
• Easements and Covenants
• Title Search and Abstract.

In Gadsden County, the Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller and the Gadsden County Property Appraiser Offices are the custodians of property records. For information about Gadsden County properties:

• Log in to the Gadsden County Property Appraiser's Property Search Portal and search for property records by names, parcel numbers, addresses, and other indicated criteria
• Search for Gadsden County property records through the Gadsden County Clerk of Court Official Records Search Portal
• Visit or send a mail request to the Gadsden County Property Appraiser's Office at:

16 South Calhoun Street,
Quincy, FL 32351
Phone: (850) 627-7168
Fax: (850) 627-0396

• Request to Gadsden County property records by mail or in-person visits to the Gadsden County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Office.

Gadsden County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources may provide a convenient option for accessing Gadsden public records. Non-government websites like floridacourtrecords.us provide 24-hour global access to Gadsden court records; they gather documents from various Florida courts and make them available in one place through advanced search tools and user-friendly interfaces. Nonetheless, records seekers should note that documents from non-official sources may be incomplete or contain errors.