How Do Florida Trial County Courts Work?

Florida County Courts are also referred to as the people’s courts. Florida has at least one county court in all the 67 counties in the state. These courts have original jurisdiction over minor criminal and civil cases. These include a wide range of cases such as civil disputes, traffic offenses, disputes involving $30,000 or less, and other minor criminal offenses (misdemeanors).

Most non-jury trials take place before one judge who serves as the county court judge. There is no fixed number of judges in Florida county courts as the number is directly affected by the county’s population and caseload. To qualify for a county judge’s office, an individual must be an elector of the county. The candidate must also have been a member of the Florida State Bar for a minimum of five years. However, for counties with a population of 40,000 or less, the candidate only needs to belong to the Florida Bar.

County judges in Florida serve six-year terms and are subject to the same disciplinary measures and the jurisdiction of the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

County court case records are maintained at the court’s office clerk in the court where the case was heard. Interested persons may query this office in writing or complete a request form provided by the court. The case number and other details relating to the case may be required during the request process. Generally, some counties such as Broward and Lee maintain a case search portal where case records may be accessed online.

The length of time a case takes in the county court is not fixed, as each case is treated discreetly. The length of time is determined by the facts of the case and the caseload of the court.

County courts in Florida include:

Alachua County
County Court of Alachua County
Alachua County Family / Civil Justice Center
201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352–374–3636
Fax: 352–338–3201

County Court of Alachua County
Alachua County Criminal Justice Center
220 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352–374–3636
Fax: 352–338–3201

Baker County
County Court of Baker County
Baker County Courthouse
339 East MacClenny Avenue, Suite 113, MacClenny, FL 32063
Phone: 904–259–8113
Fax: 904–259–4176

Bay County
County Court of Bay County
300 East 4th Street, PO. Box 2269, Panama City, FL 32402
Phone: 850–763–9061
Fax: 850–747–5188

Bradford County
County Court of Bradford County
945 North Temple Avenue, PO Drawer B, Starke, FL 32091
Phone: 904–966–6280
Fax: 904–966–6256

Brevard County
County Court of Brevard County
506 South Palm Avenue, PO. Box 219, Titusville, FL 32796
Phone: 321–637–5413

County Court of Brevard County - Melbourne
Melbourne Branch Courthouse
51 South Nieman Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321–952–4604
Fax: 321–952–4602

County Court of Brevard County - Viera
Moore Justice Center
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
Phone: 321–617–7314

Broward County
County Court of Broward County
Broward County Judicial Complex
201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954–831–6565

County Court of Broward County - North
North Regional Courthouse
1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Phone: 954–831–6565

County Court of Broward County - South
South Regional Courthouse
3550 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 954–831–6565

County Court of Broward County - West
West Regional Courthouse
100 North Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954–831–6565

Calhoun County
County Court of Calhoun County
Calhoun County Courthouse
20859 Central Avenue East, Room 130, Blountstown, FL 32424
Phone: 850–674–4545
Fax: 850–674–5553

Charlotte County
County Court of Charlotte County
Charlotte County Justice Center
350 East Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone: 941–505–4716

County Court of Charlotte County
Murdock Administration Building
18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Phone: 941–743–1400

Citrus County
County Court of Citrus County
Citrus County Courthouse
110 North Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: 352–341–6424
Fax: 352–341–6413

Clay County
County Court of Clay County
Clay County Courthouse
825 North Orange Avenue, P.O. Box 698, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone: 904–269–6302
Fax: 904–269–6390

County Court of Clay County - Keystone Heights
7380 State Road 100, Suite 10, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
Phone: 352–478–8016
Fax: 352–473–7652

County Court of Clay County - Middleburg
1836 Blanding Boulevard, Suite D, Middleburg, FL 32068
Phone: 904–282–6490
County Court of Clay County - Orange Park
1478 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073
Phone: 904–278–4769
Fax: 904–278–3690

Collier County
County Court of Collier County
3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34112
Phone: 239–252–2646

Columbia County
County Court of Columbia County
173 NE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055
Phone: 386–758–1041
Fax: 386–719–7401

Desoto County
County Court of DeSoto County
115 East Oak Street, Room 101, Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone: 863–993–4876
Fax: 863–993–4669

Dixie County
County Court of Dixie County
Dixie County Courthouse
214 Northeast Highway 351, PO. Box 1206, Cross City, FL 32628
Phone: 352–498–1200
Fax: 352–498–1201

Duval County
County Court of Duval County - Beaches Branch
1543 Atlantic Boulevard, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Phone: 904–255–2000
County Court of Duval County - Downtown Courthouse
501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904–255–2000

Escambia County
County Court of Escambia County
M. C. Blanchard Judicial Building
190 West Government Street, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, FL 32591
Phone: 850–595–4170 (Civil/Small Claims)
Phone: 850–595–4185 (Criminal/Misdemeanor)
Phone: 850–595–4331 (Family Law)
Phone: 850–595–3780 (Juvenile)
Phone: 850–595–4360 (Traffic)

Flagler County
County Court of Flagler County
Kim C. Hammond Justice Center
1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building 1, Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: 386–313–4400

Franklin County
County Court of Franklin County
Franklin County Courthouse
33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Phone: 850–653–8861

Gadsden County
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

Gilchrist County
County Court of Gilchrist County
Gilchrist County Courthouse
112 South Main Street, PO. Box 37, Trenton, FL 32693
Phone: 352–463–3170
Fax: 352–463–3166

Glades County
County Court of Glades County
Glades County Courthouse
500 Avenue J SOUTHWEST, P.O. Box 10, Moore Haven, FL 33471
Phone: 863–946–6010
Fax: 863–946–0560

Gulf County
County Court of Gulf County
1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Boulevard, Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Phone: 850–229–6112

Hamilton County
County Court of Hamilton County
Hamilton County Courthouse
207 NE 1st Street, Room 106, Jasper, FL 32052
Phone: 386–792–1288
Fax: 386–792–3524

Hardee County
County Court of Hardee County
Hardee County Courthouse
417 West Main Street, PO Drawer 1749, Wauchula, FL 33873
Phone: 863–773–4174
Fax: 863–773–4422

Hendry County
County Court of Hendry County
Hendry Courthouse Complex
25 East Hickpochee Avenue, P.O. Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33975
Phone: 863–375–5217

County Court of Hendry County
Clewiston Sub Office
1100 South Olympia Street, Suite 502, Clewiston, FL 33440
Phone: 863–983–1464

Hernando County
County Court of Hernando County - Main Office
Hernando County Courthouse
20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601
Phone: 352–754–4201

County Court of Hernando County - Spring Hill Office
Forest Oaks Government Center
7415 Forest Oaks Boulevard, Spring Hill, Florida 34606
Phone: 352–754–4201

Highlands County
County Court of Highlands County
Highlands County Courthouse
590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
Phone: 863–402–6565
Fax: 863–402–6768

Hillsborough County
County Court of Hillsborough County
Old Courthouse
419 Pierce Street, Room 107, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813–276–8100

County Court of Hillsborough County
George E. Edgecomb Courthouse
800 East Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813–276–8100

County Court of Hillsborough County
Plant City Courthouse
301 North Michigan Avenue, Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813–276–8100

County Court of Hillsborough County
Brandon Regional Service Center
311 Pauls Drive, Suite 110, Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: 813–276–8100

County Court of Hillsborough County
Southshore Regional Service Center
410 30th Street SE, Ruskin, FL 33571
Phone: 813–276–8100

Holmes County
County Court of Holmes County
Holmes County Courthouse
201 North Oklahoma Street, PO. Box 397, Bonifay, FL 32425
Phone: 850–547–1100
Fax: 850–547–6630

Indian River County
County Court of Indian River County
Indian River County Courthouse
2000 16th Avenue, P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961
Phone: 772–770–5185
Fax: 772–770–5008

County Court of Indian River County - North County
North County Office
11604 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
Phone: 772–388–0656

Jackson County
County Court of Jackson County
Jackson County Courthouse
4445 Lafayette Street, PO. Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447
Phone: 850–482–9552
Fax: 850–482–9920
Phone: 850–482–9699 (Traffic)
Fax: 850–718–0568 (Traffic/Misdemeanor/Small Claims)

Jefferson County
County Court of Jefferson County
Jefferson County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Circle, Monticello, FL 32344
Phone: 850–342–0218
Fax: 850–342–0222

Lafayette County
County Court of Lafayette County
Lafayette County Courthouse
120 West Main Street, PO. Box 88, Mayo, FL 32066
Phone: 386–294–1600
Fax: 386–294–4231

Lake County
County Court of Lake County
Lake County Courthouse
550 West Main Street, PO. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352–742–4100
Fax: 352–742–4110

County Court of Lake County
Lake County Courthouse
550 West Main Street, North Wing, 3rd Floor, Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352–253–2600
Fax: 352–253–2616

Lee County
County Court of Lee County
Lee County Justice Center
1700 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 2469, Fort Myers, FL 33902
Phone: 239–533–5000

Leon County
County Court of Leon County
Leon County Courthouse
301 South Monroe Street, Room 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: 850–577–4000
Fax: 850–577–4013

Levy County
County Court of Levy County
Levy County Courthouse,
355 South Court Street, Bronson, FL 32621
Phone: 352–486–5266
Fax: 352–486–5166

Liberty County
County Court of Liberty County
Liberty County Courthouse
10818 NORTHWEST State Route 20, PO. Box 399, Bristol, FL 32321
Phone: 850–643–2215

Madison County
County Court of Madison County
Madison County Courthouse
125 SOUTHWEST Range Avenue, PO. Box 237, Madison, FL 32341
Phone: 850–973–1500
Fax: 850–973–2059

Manatee County
County Court of Manatee County
Manatee County Historic Courthouse
1115 Manatee Avenue, West, PO. Box 25400, Bradenton, FL 34206
Phone: 941–749–1800

Marion County
County Court of Marion County
Marion County Judicial Center
110 NORTHWEST 1st Avenue, PO. Box 1030, Ocala, FL 34478
Phone: 352–671–5604
Fax: 352–671–5600

Martin County
County Court of Martin County
Martin County Courthouse
100 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: 772–288–5576

Monroe County
County Court of Monroe County
Roth Office Building
50 High Point Road, Plantation Key, FL 33070
Phone: 305–852–7145

County Court of Monroe County
Marathon Courthouse
3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: 305–289–6027

County Court of Monroe County
Plantation Key Government Center
88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070
Phone: 305–852–7145

County Court of Monroe County
Key West Courthouse
500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305–292–3458 (Civil)
Phone: 305–294–4641 (Criminal)
Phone: 305–295–3952 (Traffic)

Nassau County
County Court of Nassau County
Robert M. Foster Justice Center
76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097
Phone: 904–548–4663

County Court of Nassau County
Nassau County Historic Courthouse
416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Phone: 904–548–4663

Okaloosa County
County Court of Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County Courthouse
601-B North Pearl Street, Crestview, FL 32536
Phone: 850–689–5000

County Court of Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension
1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone: 850–651–7200

Okeechobee County
County Court of Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County Courthouse
312 NORTHWEST 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Phone: 863–763–2131

Orange County
County Court of Orange County
Orange County Courthouse
425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407–836–2000

County Court of Orange County - Apopka Branch
1111 North Rock Springs Road, Apopka, FL 32712
Phone: 407–836–2007

County Court of Orange County - Goldenrod
684 Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32822
Phone: 407–836–2007

County Court of Orange County - Juvenile Division
2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806
Phone: 407–836–2000

County Court of Orange County - Ocoee Branch
475 West Story Road, Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone: 407–836–2007

County Court of Orange County - Winter Park Branch
450 North Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone: 407–836–2007

Osceola County
County Court of Osceola County
Osceola County Courthouse
2 Courthouse Square, Suite 2000, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: 407–742–3715
Fax: 407–742–3699

Palm Beach County
County Court of Palm Beach County
Main Courthouse
205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Phone: 561–355–2996

County Court of Palm Beach County
North County Courthouse
3188 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: 561–624–6650 (Civil)
Phone: 561–355–2996 (Criminal)

County Court of Palm Beach County
South County Courthouse
200 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Phone: 561–274–1588 (Civil)
Phone: 561–355–2996 (Criminal)

County Court of Palm Beach County
West County Courthouse
2950 State Road 15, Room S–100, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone: 561–996–4843

Pasco County
County Court of Pasco County
Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center
38053 Live Oak Avenue, Dade City, Florida 33523
Phone: 352–523–2411 ext. 2211

County Court of Pasco County
West Pasco Judicial Center
7530 Little Road, PO. Box 338, New Port Richey, FL 34656
Phone: 727–847–2411 ext. 2211

County Court of Pasco County
East Pasco Records Center
38319 McDonald Street, Dade City, FL 33525
Phone: 352–521–4489

County Court of Pasco County
West Pasco Records Retention
8902 Government Drive, New Port Richey, Florida 34654
Phone: 727–847–2411 ext. 8838

Pinellas County
County Court of Pinellas County
Clearwater Courthouse
315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727–464–7000

County Court of Pinellas County
Pinellas County Justice Center
14250 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762
Phone: 727–464–7000

County Court of Pinellas County
North County Branch Office
29582 US 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761
Phone: 727–464–7000

County Court of Pinellas County
Tyrone Branch Office
1800 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
Phone: 727–464–7000

County Court of Pinellas County
St. Petersburg Judicial Building
545 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727–464–7000
Fax: 727–582–7990

Polk County
County Court of Polk County - Bartow Branch
Polk County Courthouse
255 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: 863–534–4000

County Court of Polk County - Lakeland Branch
Polk County Government Center
930 East Parker Street, Room 240, Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863–534–4000

Putnam County
County Court of Putnam County
Crescent City Satellite Office
19 North Summit Street, Crescent City, FL 32112
Phone: 386–698–1217
Fax: 386–698–4283

County Court of Putnam County
Putnam County Courthouse
410 St. Johns Avenue, P.O. Box 758, Palatka, FL 32178
Phone: 386–326–7600
Fax: 386–329–0888

County Court of Putnam County
Interlachen Satellite Office
1114 State Road 20, Suite 2, Interlachen, FL 32148
Phone: 386–684–3717
Fax: 386–684–4640

Santa Rosa County
County Court of Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County Courthouse
6865 Caroline Street, P.O. Box 472, Milton, FL 32572
Phone: 850–981–5554
Fax: 850–626–7849

Sarasota County
County Court of Sarasota County
Sarasota County Courthouse
2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941–861–7400

County Court of Sarasota County - Venice Branch
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center
4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
Phone: 941–861–7400

Seminole County
County Court of Seminole County
Altamonte Springs Branch
995 North State Road 434, Suite 403, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: 407–862–5373

County Court of Seminole County
Casselberry Branch
376 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 376, Casselberry, FL 32707
Phone: 407–830–7337

County Court of Seminole County
Seminole County Civil Courthouse
301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: 407–665–4330
Fax: 407–330–7193

County Court of Seminole County
Criminal Justice Center
101 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773
Phone: 407–665–4450
Fax: 407–665–4545

St. Johns County
Richard O. Watson Judicial Center
St. Johns County Courthouse
4010 Lewis Speedway, St Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904–819–3600
Fax: 904–819–3661

St. Lucie County
County Court of St. Lucie County
South County Courthouse
250 NORTHWEST Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986
Phone: 772–462–6900

County Court of St. Lucie County
Clerk of Court Office
201 South Indian River Drive, P.O. Box 700, Ft. Pierce, FL 34954
Phone: 772–462–6900

County Court of St. Lucie County
Fort Pierce Courthouse
218 South 2nd Street, Ft. Pierce, Florida 34950
Phone: 772–462–6900

Sumter County
County Court of Sumter County
Sumter County Courthouse
215 East McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513
Phone: 352–569–6600
Fax: 352–569–6623

County Court of Sumter County
North Sumter Annex
8033 East CR–466, The Villages, FL 32162
Phone: 352–689–4625
Fax: 352–689–4626

Suwannee County
County Court of Suwannee County
Suwannee County Courthouse
200 South Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386–362–0500

Taylor County
County Court of Taylor County
108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 102, Perry, FL 32347
Phone: 850–838–3506

Union County
County Court of Union County
Union County Courthouse
55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, FL 32054
Phone: 386–496–3711
Fax: 386–496–1718

Volusia County
County Court of Volusia County
Daytona Beach Courthouse Annex
125 East Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: 386–257–6000
Fax: 386–257–6039

County Court of Volusia County
New Smyrna Beach Courthouse Annex
124 North Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Phone: 386–423–3300
Fax: 386–423–3348

County Court of Volusia County - DeLand
Volusia County Courthouse
101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724
Phone: 386–736–5915
Fax: 386–822–5711

Wakulla County
County Court of Wakulla County
Wakulla County Courthouse
3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Phone: 850–926–0905
Fax: 850–926–0938

Walton County
County Court of Walton County
Walton County Courthouse
571 US Highway 90 East, P.O. Box 1260, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850–892–8115

County Court of Walton County
South Walton Courthouse Annex
31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Suite 500, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: 850–267–3066

Washington County
County Court of Washington County
Washington County Courthouse
1293 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428
Phone: 850–638–6289
Fax: 850–638–6288