Bradford County Records Lookup

Bradford County court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Starke, the county seat. Clerk Ray Norman manages all court filings for this small north-central Florida county with a population of about 28,000. The clerk's office handles civil, criminal, family, traffic, and probate cases. Court records in Bradford County are public documents under Florida law. Most case filings can be searched online, and the clerk's office provides copies of records to anyone who asks. Bradford County is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Alachua, Baker, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. The courthouse in Starke is where all court business happens for the county.

Bradford County Clerk of Court

The Bradford County Clerk of Court is the official keeper of all court records in the county. Clerk Ray Norman runs the office and handles case filings, document storage, and public records requests. You can reach the clerk at (904) 966-6280. The office is at the Bradford County Courthouse in Starke. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records in Bradford County are open to the public unless a judge has sealed the case or a specific exemption applies under state law.

The circuit court in Bradford County handles felonies, large civil disputes, family law cases, probate, and juvenile matters. The county court covers misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic infractions. Both sets of court records go through the same clerk's office in Starke. Bradford County is one of the smaller counties in the 8th Judicial Circuit, but the public access rules here are the same as in any other part of the state. You have the right to look at court records, get copies, and search the database.

The Bradford County Clerk of Court website has information on court services and public records access.

The clerk's site covers court records as well as other services like marriage licenses, recording, and jury duty in Bradford County.

Bradford County Court Records Online

Bradford County court records can be searched through the CiviTek online records portal. This system hosts court records for several smaller Florida counties, including Bradford. You can search by party name, case number, or document type. The results show basic case details like filing date, case type, party names, and case status. The search is free to use. You may need to pay a fee if you want copies of specific documents.

The CiviTek system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in Bradford County. Some documents may be viewable online, while others will require a trip to the clerk's office or a mail request. Bradford County has fewer cases than larger counties, so you may find that searches return a manageable number of results without much effort to narrow things down. If you know the case number, that is the fastest way to pull up what you need.

For a broader look at court records across the state, the MyFlCourtAccess portal connects to case data from multiple Florida counties. You can also use the MyFloridaCounty portal to pay court fees online for Bradford County cases.

The MyFloridaCounty portal handles online payments for court fees and fines across the state.

If you cannot find a Bradford County court record online, try calling the clerk's office at (904) 966-6280. The staff can tell you if the record exists and how to get a copy.

Note: Bradford County's online records may not include all older case filings that were created before the digital system was put in place.

Access Rules for Bradford County Records

Court records in Bradford County follow the same public access framework as the rest of Florida. Florida Statute 119.0714 requires the clerk to redact certain personal information from court records before they are released. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and similar sensitive data get removed. Anyone filing a document in Bradford County should also scrub confidential details before submitting it to the clerk.

Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 lays out which court records can be accessed by the public and which are restricted. Most records are open. Juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and sealed files are exceptions. Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 permits courts to post public documents online, and Bradford County follows this rule. The practical effect is that many Bradford County court records are available for online viewing, though the smaller volume of cases means there is less to sift through compared to a big county like Duval or Hillsborough.

Copies of Bradford County Court Records

You can get copies of Bradford County court records by going to the clerk's office in Starke, making a request online, or mailing a written request. The clerk charges fees set by Florida law. Plain copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more and come with an official seal. If you need a document for court or a legal matter, you will most likely need the certified version. Walk-in requests at the Starke courthouse are the fastest option.

Here is a quick look at common fees for Bradford County court records:

• Plain copies: $1.00 per page
• Certification fee: $2.00 per document
• Search fee: $2.00 per year per name

For mail requests, include the case number, a description of the documents you need, and a check or money order payable to the Bradford County Clerk of Court. If you are not sure about the total cost, call (904) 966-6280 for an estimate. Mail requests may take a week or more. New court filings in Bradford County must go through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal since the state requires electronic filing for most case types.

Statewide Resources for Bradford County

Several state-level tools can help you access court records tied to Bradford County. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website links to every county clerk in the state. The Florida Courts main site has general information about how the court system works, including the 8th Judicial Circuit that serves Bradford County. For appellate records, the Appellate Court Information System (ACIS) tracks cases from the District Courts of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.

The Florida Courts Help center is a good option if you are representing yourself in a Bradford County case. The site has free forms and step-by-step guides for common case types like divorce, child custody, and small claims. These resources are approved by the Florida courts and are updated regularly. Using the right forms can save you time and help you avoid mistakes when filing in Bradford County.

Note: Bradford County shares the 8th Judicial Circuit with Alachua, Baker, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties, so some circuit-level resources will cover all six counties.

Cities in Bradford County

Starke is the county seat and the main town in Bradford County. Other communities include Lawtey, Hampton, and Brooker. All court records in Bradford County are filed and stored at the clerk's office in Starke. There are no major cities with separate court records pages in Bradford County. Everyone in the county uses the same clerk's office for court business.

Nearby Counties

Bradford County sits in north-central Florida and shares borders with several neighboring counties. Make sure you are searching in the right county. Court records from one county will not show up in another county's system.