Wakulla County Court Records

Wakulla County court records are official records and documents that contain information about the legal proceedings of criminal, civil, family, probate, and domestic cases. Court records include all files, documents, papers, documentary evidence, and electronic data created, filed, or presented in court during a judicial action or hearing. These records include but are not limited to dockets, petitions, warrants, motions, transcripts, pleadings, judgments, affidavits, summonses, and calendars.

The courts in Wakulla County preserve court records for various reasons. They may be helpful legal precedents for future adjudications or research purposes. Court records may also be studied by case parties and legal professionals to track the progress of a case or submit appeals.

Are Court Records Public in Wakulla County?

Yes. Per Rule 2.420, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, anyone may access judicial records provided they are not exempt by law. Furthermore, the Florida Sunshine Law (Fla. Stat.§ 119.011) permits public access to court records the same as other Wakulla County public records.

Not all court records are, however, accessible by the public due to statutory limitations and restrictions. Per Rule 2.420(c) and § 119.0714.2a, the following court records and case information may be publicly unavailable without a court order:

• Court records deemed confidential by state or federal laws
• Copies of search/arrest warrants and their affidavits maintained by judges, clerks, and other judicial officers until an execution is made or the warrant is invalidated
• Records that may interfere with ongoing investigations or disturb public peace
• Court records that have been sealed or expunged
• Drafts, opinions, memoranda of trial/appellate courts, records of court conferences, notes, briefs, and other documents prepared for or by a judge or court clerk in relation to a judicial action or decision-making process
• Sensitive information such as social security numbers or other personal identifying information
• Adoption, mental health records, and some classes of domestic cases.

Wakulla County Court Records Search

Inhabitants and inquisitive persons may find Wakulla County court records at:

• The courthouse in Wakulla County where the case was filed or decided
• The Wakulla County Clerk of Circuit Court/Comptroller’s Office
• The Online Case Records Search Portal is managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
• The Florida District Court of Appeal Online Docket
• Online resources provided by third-party websites or aggregators.

Wakulla County Courts

The judicial needs of Wakulla County residents are met by a Circuit and County Court that presides over specific cases that fall within their jurisdictions. The Circuit Court handles several criminal charges and appeals from the County court. The County Court is in charge of small claims, traffic offenses, infractions, and ordinance violations.

The locations and contact information of the courthouses in Wakulla County are listed below:

Wakulla County Circuit Court
Wakulla County Courthouse
3056 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Phone: (850) 926-0905
Fax: (850) 926-0938

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

Wakulla County Criminal and Civil Records

Wakulla County criminal court records and civil court records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Civil court records typically include case files of small claims, property disputes, and civil actions. Criminal court records are typically generated when a person is arraigned or indicted for misdemeanor and felony offenses.

Interested persons may search for these records online or submit requests to:

Wakulla County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller
3056 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Phone: (850) 926-0905
Email: receptionist@wakullaclerk.com.

Wakulla County Marriage Records

Wakulla County Marriage records may be obtained from the clerk's office or the Florida Department of Health. Concerned persons may submit a filled-out application form and submit it to the Bureau of Vital Statistics unit. Each Wakulla County Marriage certificate has a search fee of $5 attached to its request. Extra copies of marriage certificates cost $4 each while a rush order attracts an additional charge of $10.

Wakulla County Divorce Records

Wakulla County divorce records, including dissolution of marriage/annulments, decrees, and judgments, are preserved by the Court Clerk's Office. Record seekers may visit the clerk's office for inspection and copying of divorce records. In addition, the State's Department of Health maintains divorce records from 1927 till date. Interested persons may submit application forms and other requirements to the Vital Statistics unit. A search fee of $5 and additional charge of $4 per extra copy applies.

Wakulla County Birth Records

Wakulla County birth records, death records, and marriage records are collectively tagged Wakulla County vital records. Birth certificates less than 125 years old are not publicly available and may be requested by a registrant of legal age or other persons authorized by law.

One may obtain a copy of the Wakulla County birth certificate from the local county health department or the Florida Department of Health. Certified copies of birth certificates cost $9 per copy and $4 for each additional copy. Completed request forms, adequate description/identification, and processing fees may be submitted in person to 1217 N Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, or mailed to Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042.

Wakulla County Death Records

Wakulla County death certificates and records are available at the Bureau of Vital Statistics unit of the Florida Department of Health. Certificates without the cause of death are publicly available to persons above 18 years old, while those with the cause of death are accessible by the spouse, parent, children, grandchildren, or legal representatives of the decedent. Individuals with a court order or other approved documentation may also request death certificates containing the cause of death. To request copies of Wakulla County death certificates:

• Fill out the Application for a Death Record form
• Pay a non-refundable search fee of $5 and $4 per additional copy requested. For instances where the exact year of death is unknown, a $2 search fee per year applies
• Submit application forms, valid identification, and fees in person or via mail to the Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Wakulla County Probate Court Records

Wakulla County probate court records comprise case files and information about estate administration, will/testament, guardianship/conservatorship, trust, and other probate proceedings. The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Wakulla County maintains probate court records. Most Probate Court records are not publicly available, hence, only qualified requestors like the case parties or a legal representative may access them. Qualifying individuals may visit the clerk's office during regular hours to inspect and copy these records.

Wakulla County Property Records

The Wakulla County Property Appraiser’s Office maintains property/parcel ownership information, building design/sketches, assessment roll/sales data, maps, deeds, and other property records. The Clerk of the Circuit Court also maintains land and property records in Wakulla County. To request a copy of a property record, one may visit the clerk or appraiser's office within business hours. Mail or fax requests are also allowed for public access to Wakulla County property records.

Alternatively, remote access to public property records is available on the Circuit Court clerk's Landmark web or the Appraiser's Records search page. A property records search may be conducted on these online search tools by inputting a name, ID number, parcel address, book/instrument number, or recording date.

Wakulla County Court Records Online

In addition to government-affiliated or official sources, interested persons can use third-party aggregators to obtain court records. Independent third-party resources like FloridaCourtrecords.us are convenient and fast alternatives for public access to Wakulla County court records.

These sites accumulate public court records from different sources including the courthouses and other official record custodians. They provide these records to users in an easy-to-use searchable database with basic search requirements. Individuals may search these databases by entering a name, case number, or birth date.

Most third-party websites also provide options for instant download of researched court documents and case information thereby saving the user time and effort. Nonetheless, it is important to verify the information sourced from third-party websites with official repositories to avoid using incorrect, incomplete, or outdated information for official purposes.