Find Spring Hill Court Records
Spring Hill court records are filed and stored by the Hernando County Clerk of Courts. Spring Hill is a census-designated place in Hernando County, and all court filings for the area go through the Hernando County courthouse in Brooksville.
Spring Hill Quick Facts
Hernando County Clerk of Courts
The Hernando County Clerk of Courts handles all court records for Spring Hill. The clerk runs both circuit and county court operations in the 5th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Citrus, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties.
The main courthouse is in Brooksville, the Hernando County seat. Spring Hill does not have its own courthouse. All cases from the Spring Hill area get filed in Brooksville or through the state e-filing system. You can call the clerk at (352) 754-4402.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public in Florida. Anyone can ask to see them. The clerk must provide access unless a judge has sealed the case or the law makes it confidential. This covers all records from Spring Hill.
The Hernando County Clerk's homepage is the starting point for court records, official records, and other services for Spring Hill residents.
From the main page, you can reach court case searches, official records, jury duty info, and more. Spring Hill residents use this site for most of their court business.
| Office | Hernando County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 |
| Phone | (352) 754-4402 |
| Website | hernandoclerk.com |
Search Spring Hill Court Records Online
The Court Records section on the Hernando County Clerk's site lets you look up cases filed in the county. This includes all cases from Spring Hill. You can search by name, case number, or date range. The tool covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases.
Basic searches are free. No account is needed. You can see the docket, party names, case status, and filing dates. The system works on any device and runs around the clock.
Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk keeps sensitive data out of public view. Social security numbers and bank account info do not appear in results. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 sets out the rules for sealing records. Sealed cases will not show up in your search.
Spring Hill has a large population for Hernando County. The area generates a good number of cases each year, especially in traffic court and civil filings. If your search brings back too many hits, add details like a middle name or a date range to filter the results.
Spring Hill Official Records
The Official Records portal covers recorded documents in Hernando County. Deeds, liens, judgments, mortgages, and other items recorded with the clerk are in this system. Property transfers in Spring Hill go through here.
Hernando County also uses the CiviTek system for online access to official records. You can search by name, book and page, or document type. The CiviTek portal covers records going back many years.
The Hernando County official records portal lets Spring Hill residents search deeds, liens, and other recorded documents.
Certified copies cost $1 per page. You can get them at the clerk's office in Brooksville or order by mail. Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court document images online for viewing.
Criminal and Family Court Records
Criminal cases from Spring Hill go through the 5th Judicial Circuit Court. Felonies are heard at the circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The clerk stores all records for both.
Family court records cover divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence cases in Spring Hill. Some family records have limits on public access. Child abuse and dependency files do not appear in the standard search. The clerk follows state law on access rules.
Spring Hill residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Electronic filing is required in most case types now. The portal works 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Court fees still apply even though filing itself is free.
For arrest records and booking data, you need to check with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. The clerk only has court records from cases that were filed in the Hernando County courts. Statewide criminal history checks go through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
More Resources for Spring Hill
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site links all 67 county clerks. You can pay fines, search records, or check jury duty info from one place. The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and self-help guides for people who need to file on their own.
For payments, MyFloridaCounty.com lets you pay court fees online. Spring Hill residents use this for traffic tickets and other court fines without driving to the Brooksville courthouse.
The Hernando County court records page has more detail on the full range of clerk services. If your case was filed in a different county, check with that county's clerk instead.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Spring Hill on the Nature Coast and in the Tampa Bay area. Court records for each are handled by their own county clerk.