Pasco County Circuit Court Case Search

The Pasco County Circuit Court is the main trial court in Pasco. It maintains general jurisdiction over most cases, including civil and criminal trials. Generally, records generated during legal proceedings are maintained by court staff such as the Circuit Court Clerk and County Comptroller. The Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller also processes public record requests to view and copy circuit court records. Record seekers may require a circuit court case search for different reasons, including academic research, personal records, background checks, and case reviews.

What Kinds of Cases have been heard in Pasco Circuit Court?

The following are examples of cases within the circuit court’s jurisdiction.

• Criminal Cases: felonies, some misdemeanors, and some lesser-included offenses
• Civil Cases: landlord-tenant disputes, land and titles disputes, actions involving boundaries of real property, injunctive relief, and civil claims over $15,000
• Juvenile Cases: juvenile delinquency and child protection cases
• Probate Cases: cases concerning wills, trusts, guardianships, and estates
• Domestic/Family Law: divorce, separation, child custody, abuse prevention orders, and child support

Pasco County Circuit Court

The court system in Florida consists of Circuit and County Courts. The circuit court serves an important role as the main trial court with general jurisdiction over most criminal, civil, and family law cases. As the court hears most trials, including felonies to civil claims for large amounts, residents involved in legal proceedings may likely find their cases handled at the county circuit court.

Listed below are all the Circuit Court locations in Pasco County.

Circuit Court of Pasco County
Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center
38053 Live Oak Avenue,
Dade City, FL 33523
Phone: (352) 523-2411 ext. 2211

West Pasco Judicial Center
7530 Little Road, P.O. Box 338,
New Port Richey, FL 34656
Phone: (727) 847-2411 ext. 2211

Pasco County Case Lookup

Interested parties may look up Pasco County Circuit Court records using the following request options provided by the Circuit Court Clerk.

Online Court Record Searches

Record seekers may use the Online Court Record Search (OCRS) tool to look up Pasco County court records online for free. The OCRS provides options for the general public and attorneys involved in a case to look up court records. Although records can be viewed for free online, obtaining physical copies will require a fee.

This includes all records maintained by all departments, including criminal, civil, probate, and domestic court records. Records can be searched using various criteria, including full names of parties involved, court type, case number, date of birth, and filing date. Certified copies of court records can also be ordered using the E-Certify system.

Walk-in Court Record Requests

Record seekers may call ahead to any of the following retention centers maintained by the Clerk and Comptroller's Office to view or copy paper files/records in person.

East Pasco Records Retention Facility
38319 McDonald Street
Dade City, FL 33525
Phone: (352) 521-4489

Jack Albert Records Retention Facility
8902 Government Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34654-5555
Phone: (727) 847-8962

Prospective visitors are advised to arrive between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to avoid the busiest times at the centers. When visitors call ahead, they may provide the case numbers and the names of the case parties to be searched. However, requesters will be charged a search fee if staff assists them with their search.

Record seekers may require a valid government-issued photo ID when requesting certain records. Public access computers are available to look up dockets and other case information for free. Ordering paper copies of any court records will cost $1 per page. Certification of court records costs $2 per document, and assisted searches cost $2 per name per year. Payment during in-person requests is accepted in cash, credit/debit cards, in-state business or personal checks, and money orders. Card payments may incur a processing fee.

Mail-in Requests

Record seekers may send a written request containing enough information to locate court records to the mailing addresses of the Records Center.

East Pasco Records Retention Facility
38053 Live Oak Avenue
Dade City, FL 33523-3805

Jack Albert Records Retention Facility
P.O. Box 338
New Port Richey, FL 34656-0338

Requests should be in writing and contain identifying information such as the name of the case party, filing date, case number, and any other information to help identify the record. Payment for copies is $1 per page plus an additional $2 to certify each document. Payment may be included in the mail as a check or money order payable to the Pasco County Clerk and Comptroller. Record seekers are advised to call ahead of their request to receive a quote for the copies. A self-addressed and stamped envelope must be included if the records are to be delivered by mail.

Pasco Circuit Court Case Search by Name

The Pasco County Circuit Court Clerk’s office provides various options for name-based court record searches. Name-based searches are available online, in-person, or by mail. This type of search requires the requester to provide the full name of the party/parties involved in the case. For a valid search, the name must be complete and spelled properly. As multiple subjects may bear the same name, records may be asked for further details to narrow the search. Additional information such as type of record, date of birth, case numbers, and filing dates.

Pasco Circuit Court Docket Search

A court docket is a simple court record that documents the timeline of a court case. Using a docket, interested parties can follow the progression of a case, noting motions, filings, rulings, and any other important events. Record seekers can obtain dockets for Pasco County Circuit Court cases by visiting the court in person or searching using the OCRS online database.

Lookup Pasco County Circuit Court Online

The online search tool and Pasco County database are the official resources for looking up Circuit Court records online. However, third-party record websites are a convenient alternative to official sources. Floridacourtrecords.us and similar websites provide an option to look up Pasco County Court Records online using any internet-ready device. They possess user-friendly interfaces and search tools that can be used to locate records using simple criteria like names and case numbers. Users of these websites should bear in mind that they have no government ties; hence, any records they offer may not be accurate or up-to-date.

Supreme Court vs. Circuit Court

The Florida Supreme Court and the Pasco County Circuit Court both serve as courts under the Florida court system but have different duties. These courts mainly differ from each other in the following ways.

• Authority: The Florida Supreme Court is the highest court and final authority on legal matters in the state. Its duties include the interpretation of the state constitution and laws, overseeing the Florida bar, monitoring and enforcing judicial conduct, and handling appeals from the lower courts, as well as the appellate courts. The Pasco County Circuit Court is the main trial court responsible for hearing criminal, civil, probate, juvenile, and family law cases. Typically, only the U.S. Supreme Court can overturn a decision made by the Florida Supreme Court.
• Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court has statewide jurisdiction, while the circuit court jurisdiction is restricted to Pasco County alone.
• Court Structure: The Supreme Court has seven justices appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms, while the circuit court judges can also be elected locally.