Orlando Court Records Search

Court records for Orlando are maintained by the Orange County Clerk of Courts at the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando. Orlando is the county seat and the largest city in Orange County.

Orange County Clerk of Courts

All court records in Orlando go through the Orange County Clerk of Courts. The clerk runs both circuit and county court operations from the Orange County Courthouse. This includes civil, criminal, family, traffic, and probate cases for Orlando and every other city in Orange County.

Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. Anyone can request access. The only exceptions are cases that a judge has sealed or records that Florida law makes confidential. The clerk follows these rules for all Orlando cases.

The Orange County Clerk homepage gives Orlando residents quick access to court records, online services, and filing information.

From this page, you can get to the court records search, official records, jury duty information, and other services. The site is well organized and makes it easy to find what you need for Orlando court business.

Search Orlando Court Records Online

The My E Clerk portal is the main tool for searching Orlando court records. You can look up cases by name, case number, or date. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in Orange County.

Basic searches are free. You do not need an account to check case status or look up a court date. The portal shows party names, case types, filing dates, docket entries, and scheduled hearings for Orlando cases.

The My E Clerk search system lets Orlando residents look up case details, view dockets, and check court dates from any device.

If you need copies, the clerk charges $1 per page for certified documents. You can also get the Orange County Clerk's online services page which lists all the digital tools available. The court records info page explains what types of records are available and how to request them.

Registered users can view document images and set up case alerts in Orlando. Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk keeps social security numbers and bank account details out of public view. You do not need to ask for that. It happens automatically.

Criminal Court Records in Orlando

Criminal cases in Orlando go through the 9th Judicial Circuit Court. Felony cases are heard at the circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The clerk stores records for both levels.

Orlando has its own police department. Arrest records start there. The Orange County Sheriff handles areas outside Orlando city limits. Once the State Attorney files charges, the case enters the court system and the Orange County Clerk takes over record keeping.

Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, criminal court records are open to the public unless sealed by court order. Juvenile records are not part of the standard public search. Sealed and expunged records are also removed from search results in Orlando.

Orlando handles a large volume of criminal cases each year given its population. The 9th Judicial Circuit also covers Osceola County, so be sure you are searching in the right county if your case might have been filed there instead.

Civil and Family Court Records

Civil cases in Orlando include contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, foreclosures, evictions, and small claims. Circuit court handles cases over $50,000. County court covers the smaller amounts. Both types are in the My E Clerk system.

Family court records cover divorce, child custody, paternity, adoption, and domestic violence injunctions. Some family records are confidential by law. Child abuse and dependency cases have strict limits on who can see them.

Orlando residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. E-filing is required for most case types now. The system works 24 hours a day. Filing is free, but court fees still apply. Credit card fees run about 3.95%.

Court Services for Orlando

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website connects all 67 county clerks. You can pay traffic fines, search records, or check jury duty from this portal. Orlando residents use it for quick access to Orange County services.

Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court document images online. That is why many Orlando case documents are viewable through My E Clerk without a trip to the courthouse. Not all documents are scanned. Some older files or confidential records need an in-person visit.

The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and self-help guides. Orlando residents who need to file on their own can find forms for divorce, small claims, name changes, and more. The site also has step by step instructions for common court procedures.

For payments, MyFloridaCounty.com lets you pay court fees, traffic tickets, and other charges online. You get a receipt right away. This saves a trip to the courthouse in downtown Orlando. Parking downtown can be a hassle, so online payments are popular with Orlando residents.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Orlando in central Florida. Court records for each city are handled by their county clerk's office.