Riverview Court Records
Riverview court records are filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court in Tampa. Riverview is a census-designated place in southern Hillsborough County, and all court business runs through the county clerk at 800 E. Twiggs Street.
Riverview Quick Facts
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court
Riverview does not have a courthouse. There is no local clerk's office here. All court records for Riverview are kept by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court at the main courthouse in Tampa. This is the same clerk that serves Tampa, Brandon, and every other community in Hillsborough County.
The clerk files and stores records for all court divisions. That means civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. Riverview has grown fast over the past two decades, but the court system has not changed. Everything still goes through the 13th Judicial Circuit in Tampa. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. You can look up any case without needing a reason.
The Hillsborough County Clerk's website is the starting point for Riverview residents who need to search court records online.
From the homepage you can access court records, official records, jury service info, and other clerk services. Riverview residents use the same online tools as the rest of Hillsborough County.
| Office | Hillsborough County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Phone | (813) 276-8100 |
| Website | hillsclerk.com |
Searching Court Records Online
The HOVER portal is how you search court records for Riverview online. HOVER lets you look up cases by party name, case number, or filing date. It covers every case type in the 13th Judicial Circuit.
Searches are free. You can check on a case status, view the docket, or find a court date without paying anything. The system shows party names, charges (for criminal cases), and scheduled hearings. Some document images are available too.
If you need certified copies, the cost is $1 per page. Order them at the clerk's office in Tampa or by mail. Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk strips out social security numbers and bank account data from online records. This is done by default for all records, including cases involving Riverview residents.
The HOVER system is up around the clock. Riverview residents can search court records at any time without driving to Tampa. For better results, use a full name and a date range. That cuts down on how many results come back.
Family Court Records
Family law cases for Riverview are filed in the 13th Judicial Circuit. Divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence cases all go through the circuit court in Tampa. The clerk's family law page has filing info, forms, and fee details.
Some family records have viewing limits. Child dependency cases are confidential. Domestic violence injunctions are public, but victim addresses may be shielded from the record. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 controls what can be sealed or kept confidential. If a Riverview case is sealed, it will not show up in HOVER.
Riverview residents can file family law papers through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Attorneys must e-file. Self-represented people can too. The portal works every day, all day. You still pay court fees on top of filing.
Criminal Records in Riverview
Criminal cases from Riverview go to the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Tampa. Felony cases are heard at the circuit level. Misdemeanors are handled in county court. The clerk records both types.
You can search criminal records through HOVER. Look up charges, court dates, plea deals, and sentencing info. Arrest records come from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The clerk only handles the court side of things.
Per Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can put court documents online for public access. Sealed and expunged cases do not show up. Riverview has seen more court filings in recent years as its population has grown, so be specific with your search terms to find the right case.
How to Get Court Records
You have three options to get court records for Riverview cases.
Online is the easiest. Use the HOVER portal. It is free to search and gives you results right away. You can view docket entries and some documents from your phone or computer at home in Riverview.
In person means a trip to Tampa. The clerk's main office is at 800 E. Twiggs Street. From Riverview, plan on about a 25 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic. The office is open Monday through Friday. Take a photo ID if you want certified copies.
By mail, write to the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court at the Tampa address. Include the case number or full party names and a rough filing date. Enclose payment for copies. Allow time for processing and return mail.
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site and the Florida Courts Help center are good places to find forms and guides. The MyFloridaCounty.com portal lets Riverview residents pay court fines and fees online without going to the courthouse.
Official Records and Other Filings
The clerk's records and reports page covers official records for Riverview. These are recorded documents like deeds, liens, mortgages, and judgments. They are different from court case records. You can search them online by name or document number for free.
Riverview is one of the fastest growing communities in Hillsborough County. More people means more court filings of every kind. The clerk's online tools make it possible to handle a lot of this without leaving your house. Between HOVER for court cases and the records and reports tool for official documents, most searches can be done from a screen.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Riverview in the Tampa Bay area. Court records for each are handled by their county clerk.