Access Largo Court Records
Largo court records are handled by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court in Clearwater. Largo sits in the middle of Pinellas County, and all court filings for the city go through the county clerk's office at 315 Court Street.
Largo Quick Facts
Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court
The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all court records for Largo. The main courthouse and clerk's office are in Clearwater, which is about a 10-minute drive north of Largo. There is no separate courthouse in Largo itself, so all filings go through the Pinellas County system.
The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic records for the 6th Judicial Circuit. Largo residents use the same clerk and same search tools as everyone else in Pinellas County. Florida Statute Chapter 119 makes court records public. You can look up any case without giving a reason. The only exceptions are cases that a judge has sealed or records that fall under a confidentiality law.
The Pinellas County Clerk homepage is where Largo residents go to start searching for court records and other clerk services online.
From the site you can search court records, look up official records, check jury duty, and make payments. Largo residents can handle most court business from home using this portal.
| Office | Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756 |
| Phone | (727) 464-7000 |
| Website | mypinellasclerk.gov |
Searching Court Records Online
The View Records page on the clerk's website is the primary tool for looking up court records involving Largo residents. You can search by name, case number, or date range. The system covers all case types in Pinellas County.
The View Records page is where Largo residents search for court case information across the Pinellas County court system.
Basic lookups are free. You can check case status, see docket entries, and find hearing dates without paying anything. No account is needed for a basic search. Some document images are available to view online as well.
If you need certified copies, they cost $1 per page. Get them at the Clearwater courthouse or by mail. Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk removes social security numbers and bank account data from records that appear online. This is done automatically for Largo cases and all other cases in the county.
For official records like deeds, liens, and recorded judgments, the clerk has a separate official records search tool. These are recorded documents, not court case files. Both systems are free to search.
Family Court Records
Family law cases for Largo are filed in the 6th Judicial Circuit at the Clearwater courthouse. Divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence cases go through the Pinellas clerk. The Find A Service page on the clerk's site helps you find the right forms and filing steps.
Some family records have limits on who can see them. Child dependency cases are confidential. Domestic violence injunctions are public, though victim addresses can be kept out of the file. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 sets the rules on sealing. Sealed cases will not show up in public search results for Largo or anywhere else in Pinellas County.
Largo residents can file family law documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The portal works around the clock. Attorneys must use it. Self-represented people can too. Court fees still apply even though filing itself is free.
Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases from Largo go to the 6th Judicial Circuit Court. Felony cases are heard at the circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The Pinellas clerk stores records for both.
You can look up criminal cases through the View Records tool. The results show charges, court dates, and case outcomes. Arrest records come from the Largo Police Department or Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The clerk only keeps court records, not arrest or booking data.
Per Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post court documents online for public viewing. Sealed and expunged cases are left out. If you need a statewide criminal history check, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement handles that separately from the county clerk.
How to Get Court Records
Largo residents have three ways to get court records.
Online is the easiest option. Use the View Records page for court cases. Use the official records tool for deeds and liens. Both are free and available from home.
In person, head to the courthouse in Clearwater at 315 Court St. From Largo it is a short drive. The office is open weekdays during business hours. Bring ID if you need certified copies. Staff can help you find the right records.
By mail, send a written request to the Pinellas County Clerk at 315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Include the case number or the full names of parties involved. Add payment for any copies you need. Allow a few business days for processing plus mail time.
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site and the Florida Courts Help center are useful for finding forms and self-help guides. To pay court fines or fees online, Largo residents can use the MyFloridaCounty.com portal. Traffic tickets, court costs, and other charges can all be paid there without a trip to the courthouse.
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