What are my rights as a tenant or a landlord?
You may wish to seek the assistance of an attorney for these matters, or research the statutes online.
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Are there resources for tenants?
The Florida Bar has provided resources for tenants on its website. A guided interview tutorial is available to help tenants create an eviction response.
When are recently-filed documents available for viewing?
Once our office has processed the document (normally within 2-3 business days), you should be able to view the document if you are otherwise allowed to do so.
Where can I view the case status and date of disposition?
Once you search a case, the status of the case will display in the returned results. To view more information, open the case by clicking the case number. For criminal cases, click on the “Charges” tab to view the disposition date.
Can I view court documents if I come to the Clerk’s Office?
The Clerk’s Office provides publicly-available computers to view court records. Persons viewing court records using these computers are considered registered users for the purpose of viewing records.
Where can I find the balance due on my case?
Basic information concerning the balance due on a case is located under the “Fees” tab in the Court Records Search portal after you click to open the case. The Clerk’s Office does not track the restitution balance. NOTE: The balance listed may not reflect the total amount due on your case. Balances for criminal cases are …
If I have questions regarding the status of my request, who can I contact?
Generally, record requests are processed and the record is made available within 24-36 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. For questions concerning the status of a request, please contact: Circuit Civil – (352) 742-4148 County Civil – (352) 742-4145 Circuit Criminal-Felony – (352) 742-4126 County Criminal-Misdemeanor – (352) 742-4128 Domestic Relations / Child Support – (352) …
How do I request to see a document/image not currently available?
When you determine a document you wish to view, click the “View on Request” link, which looks like a lock icon on the left side of the docket number. If the image is not currently available, a pop-up window will prompt you to request the document and enter your email information if you wish to …
Why are some documents not available to be viewed?
The availability and the content of cases and document images is governed by the role of the person wanting to see the image, the nature of the image, and the information contained therein. An anonymous user of the system will have the least access, while attorneys of record and parties to cases will have greater …
How do I enroll as a registered user?
You must submit a completed registration agreement in order to become a registered user. If you are seeking access to records as a party to the case, an attorney of record, or an officer, owner, or employee of a business entity named as a party with authority to view such court records, the form must be notarized. …