Flagler County Court Records Search

Flagler County court records are held by the Clerk of Court in Bunnell. This growing county on the northeast Florida coast has a population around 120,000. The clerk files and stores all civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic case records for the county. Clerk Tom Bexley manages the office and oversees all records operations. Under Florida law, most court records are public. You can search for Flagler County case filings online, visit the courthouse in Bunnell, or send a mail request to the clerk's office.

Flagler County Clerk of Court

The Flagler County Clerk of Court is the main office for all court records in the county. Clerk Tom Bexley manages operations from the Flagler County Courthouse in Bunnell. You can call the clerk at (386) 313-4400. The office handles all case filings, records storage, and the release of public documents. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records in Flagler County are public unless sealed by a judge or exempted by a specific statute.

Flagler County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Volusia, St. Johns, and Putnam 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 levels of court records are kept by the same clerk's office in Bunnell. The 7th Circuit is one of the busier circuits on the east side of the state, but Flagler County's caseload is smaller than its neighbor Volusia County.

The Flagler County Clerk of Court website is the starting point for accessing court records and services.

The clerk's site also has info on jury service, recording services, and how to pay fines in Flagler County.

Searching Flagler County Court Records Online

Flagler County has its own court records search page on the clerk's website. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or other search criteria. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in Flagler County. It is free to search. The search results show case details, party names, filing dates, and case status. Some documents may be viewable online, while others will need a visit to the clerk's office or a mail request.

Flagler County has grown fast over the past two decades. That means the volume of court records has grown too. The online search system helps handle that growth by giving the public a way to find case info without having to go to the courthouse in Bunnell. If you get too many results from a name search, try adding more detail like a middle initial or a date range. That can help narrow things down.

The Florida Courts website also has resources that cover Flagler County and the rest of the 7th Judicial Circuit.

If you cannot find what you need through the online tools, call the clerk at (386) 313-4400. The staff can check if the record is on file and tell you how to get a copy.

Note: Flagler County's online records may not include all historical cases, particularly those filed before the digital system was set up.

Public Access to Flagler County Records

Court records in Flagler County are subject to the same public access rules that apply statewide. Florida Statute 119.0714 requires clerks to redact sensitive personal information before releasing records. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and dates of birth are stripped from public documents. Filers are also supposed to remove confidential data from their own paperwork before they submit it to the clerk.

Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 controls which court records are open and which can be sealed or restricted. The vast majority are public. Juvenile cases, mental health matters, and records sealed by court order are not available for public view. Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 lets Florida courts post public court documents online, and Flagler County follows this order. The growing population means more cases and more records posted to the system each year.

If you think a Flagler County court record has been wrongly kept from the public, you can file a challenge under Rule 2.420. This involves a written request to the court explaining why you believe the record should be open. The judge will then decide whether the record stays restricted or gets released.

Getting Copies of Flagler County Court Records

You can get copies of court records from the Flagler County Clerk's office in Bunnell. Walk-in requests are the fastest option. You can also submit a request online or by mail. The clerk charges fees set by Florida law for copies and certifications.

Standard copy fees in Flagler 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, send a letter to the clerk's office in Bunnell with the case number, documents you need, and payment. Call ahead to confirm the total. Mail requests can take a week or more. E-filing is required for most new court filings in Florida. Use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file new documents rather than mailing them to the clerk.

Note: If you need certified copies for a legal matter, make sure to request them specifically. Plain copies are cheaper but may not be accepted in court.

State Resources for Flagler County

State-level tools can help with Flagler County court records. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site links to all 67 county clerks. The MyFloridaCounty portal handles online payments for court fees. The Appellate Court Information System (ACIS) tracks appellate cases from all Florida courts, including any Flagler County cases that were appealed.

For self-help resources, the Florida Courts Help center has free forms and guides. These cover case types like divorce, small claims, and custody, which are common in Flagler County. The Florida Courts main site has info on the 7th Judicial Circuit and other court resources that serve Flagler County residents.

Cities in Flagler County

Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County, with a population over 100,000. All court records for Flagler County are filed through the clerk's office in Bunnell.

Nearby Counties

Flagler County borders Volusia County to the south, St. Johns County to the north, and Putnam County to the west. Each county runs its own court records system. Double-check that your case was filed in Flagler County before searching here. Records from neighboring counties will not show up in the Flagler system.