Search Dixie County Court Records

Dixie County court records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Cross City. This is one of the smallest counties in Florida, with a population around 17,000. The clerk's office handles all court filings for civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases in Dixie County. Despite the small size, Dixie County follows the same public records laws as every other county in the state. Court records are open to the public unless a judge has sealed them or a state law makes them confidential. Clerk Dana H. Johnson runs the office and oversees all court records operations. You can search for case filings online or visit the clerk's office in person at the courthouse in Cross City.

Dixie County Clerk of Court

The Dixie County Clerk of Court is the official custodian of all court records in the county. Clerk Dana H. Johnson manages the office at the Dixie County Courthouse in Cross City. You can reach the clerk by phone at (352) 498-1200. The office handles all case filings, stores court documents, and provides copies of records to the public. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records in Dixie County are public unless a judge seals the file or the law makes them confidential.

Dixie County is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. The circuit court handles felony cases, civil cases over $50,000, family law, probate, and juvenile matters. The county court covers misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic cases. Both types of court records go through the same clerk's office in Cross City. The 3rd Circuit is one of the more rural circuits in Florida, covering a large area of the northern part of the state.

The Dixie County Clerk of Court website provides access to court services and filing information.

The clerk's website also has details on recording services, marriage licenses, and other county services handled through the same office.

Dixie County Court Records Search

Dixie County court records can be searched online through the CiviTek online records portal. This system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in Dixie County. You can search by party name, case number, or document type. It is free to run a search. If you need copies of documents, there may be a fee. CiviTek runs the online records system for a number of smaller Florida counties, and Dixie County is among them.

Search results show basic case info: party names, case type, filing date, and case status. Some documents may be viewable right from the search results. Others will need a visit to the clerk's office or a written request. Dixie County has a low case volume compared to larger counties, which can actually make it easier to find what you are looking for. Fewer filings mean fewer results to sort through.

The CiviTek portal gives you direct access to Dixie County court records and case data online.

If you cannot find what you need online, call the clerk at (352) 498-1200. Staff can check if the record exists and walk you through how to get a copy.

Note: Dixie County's online system may not include all older records, especially those from before the county went digital.

Public Access to Dixie County Records

Court records in Dixie County follow the same public access rules as the rest of Florida. Florida Statute 119.0714 says clerks must keep sensitive personal details out of the public record. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and dates of birth get redacted before records go out to the public. Filers are also expected to strip confidential data from their own documents before they hand them in.

Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 sets out which court records are open and which ones can be restricted. Most records are public. Juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and sealed files are off limits. If you believe a Dixie County court record has been wrongly held back, you have the right to challenge that under Rule 2.420 by filing a written request with the court.

Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 allows courts to post public documents online. Dixie County follows this order. Because it is a small county, the total volume of posted records is lower than what you would see in bigger counties. Still, the rules are the same. Your right to access public court records does not depend on the size of the county.

Getting Copies of Dixie County Court Records

You can get copies of Dixie County court records by visiting the clerk's office in Cross City, requesting them online, or sending a written request by mail. The clerk charges fees set by Florida law. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. If you need a record for a legal proceeding, the certified version is usually what the court will accept.

Standard copy fees in Dixie County include:

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

For mail requests, write to the Dixie County Clerk of Court in Cross City. Include the case number, the documents you need, and a check or money order for the expected fees. Call the clerk first if you are not sure about the total. Walk-in requests at the courthouse are the fastest way to get copies. E-filing is required for most new court filings in Florida, so use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal if you need to file a new document.

Note: Walk-in requests at the Cross City courthouse are processed same day in most cases, while mail requests can take a week or longer.

State Resources for Dixie County

Several state tools can help you find or work with Dixie County court records. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website links to every county clerk in the state. The MyFloridaCounty portal handles online payments for court fees and fines. If a Dixie County case was appealed, you can track it through the Appellate Court Information System (ACIS), which covers all Florida appellate courts.

The Florida Courts Help center offers free forms and guides for self-represented litigants. These cover common case types like divorce, small claims, and custody. The Florida Courts main site has info on every judicial circuit, including the 3rd Circuit that serves Dixie County. If you are not sure where to start with a court matter in Dixie County, these state resources can help you figure out the process before you contact the clerk.

Cities in Dixie County

Dixie County is one of the least populated counties in all of Florida. Cross City is the county seat and the largest town. Old Town is another small community in the county. All court records for Dixie County are filed and stored at the clerk's office in Cross City. There are no major cities with separate pages in Dixie County, but every resident is served by the same clerk's office at the courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Dixie County borders several other rural counties in north Florida. Each one has its own clerk and court records system. Make sure your case was filed in the right county before you search. Court records from one county will not appear in another county's system.