Glades County Court Records

Glades County court records are managed by the Clerk of Court in Moore Haven. This is one of the least populated counties in Florida, with fewer than 14,000 residents. The clerk handles all civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic case filings for the county. Clerk Joe Flint oversees all court records operations. Under Florida law, most court records are public and open to anyone. You can search for Glades County case filings online, visit the courthouse in Moore Haven, or send a mail request to the clerk's office.

Glades County Clerk of Court

The Glades County Clerk of Court is the custodian of all court records in the county. Clerk Joe Flint manages the office at the Glades County Courthouse in Moore Haven. You can call the clerk at (863) 946-6010. The office is responsible for all case filings, record storage, and providing copies of public documents. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records in Glades County are public unless a judge has sealed the file or a statute makes them confidential.

Glades County is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, and Lee counties. The circuit court handles felony cases, civil cases over $50,000, family law, probate, and juvenile matters. County court covers misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic violations. All of these records go through the clerk's office in Moore Haven. The 20th Circuit is one of the larger circuits in south Florida, but Glades County is the smallest member by population. Most of the circuit's case volume comes from Lee and Collier counties.

The CiviTek online portal provides access to Glades County court records and case information.

You can also visit the clerk's website or call the office for help finding records that may not be in the online system.

Glades County Court Records Search

Glades County court records can be searched online through the CiviTek online records portal. This system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in the county. You can search by party name, case number, or document type. It is free to search, though copies of documents may have a fee. CiviTek handles the online records for a number of smaller Florida counties, and Glades County is one of them.

Search results show basic case data: party names, case type, filing date, and status. Some documents can be viewed from the search results. Others may only be available at the clerk's office. Glades County has a very low case volume. That is simply how things go in a county with fewer than 14,000 people. If you search and get no results, it might mean the record is not in the digital system yet or that you need to check a different county.

For statewide court resources, the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website links to all 67 county clerks.

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website connects you to every county's court records system.

If you are having trouble finding a Glades County record, call the clerk at (863) 946-6010. The staff can check if the record is on file and let you know what your options are.

Note: Glades County's online system may not include all historical records. Older cases filed before the digital system was in place might only be available at the courthouse in Moore Haven.

Public Access to Glades County Records

Court records in Glades County are subject to the same public access laws as every other county in Florida. Florida Statute 119.0714 requires the clerk to redact sensitive personal data from public records. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and dates of birth are removed before records go out to the public. Filers must also strip confidential information from their documents before submitting them.

Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 controls which court records are public and which can be restricted. Most records are open. Juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and records sealed by a judge are not publicly available. Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 allows Florida courts to put public documents online, and Glades County follows this order. The volume of records posted is small, given the county's tiny population, but the same rules and rights apply.

If you believe a Glades County court record has been wrongly restricted, file a challenge under Rule 2.420 by submitting a written request to the court. The judge will review it and decide whether the record should be made public. Your right to challenge a restriction applies no matter which Florida county you are dealing with.

Getting Copies of Glades County Court Records

You can get copies of Glades County court records by visiting the clerk's office in Moore Haven, submitting a request online, or mailing a written request. Walk-in visits to the courthouse are the fastest way. Fees are set by Florida law and are the same across all counties.

Standard fees in Glades 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 Glades County Clerk of Court in Moore Haven. Include the case number, a description of the documents you need, and payment by check or money order. Call ahead if you want a fee estimate. Mail requests can take a week or more to process. New court filings in Florida must go through the E-Filing Portal.

Note: Glades County is in a remote part of south-central Florida. If you cannot visit in person, the mail option or online search may be your best approach.

State Resources for Glades County

State tools can help with Glades County court records. The MyFloridaCounty portal handles online payments for court fees and fines. The Appellate Court Information System (ACIS) gives free access to all Florida appellate court records. If a Glades County case went to appeal, you can track it through ACIS.

The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and guides for self-represented litigants. These cover common case types like divorce, small claims, and custody matters. The Florida Courts main site has resources for the 20th Judicial Circuit and all other circuits. Since Glades County shares the 20th Circuit with Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Hendry counties, some circuit resources may be based in Fort Myers rather than Moore Haven.

Cities in Glades County

Glades County is a very small, rural county in the interior of south Florida. Moore Haven is the county seat and the only incorporated city, with a population under 2,000. The rest of the county is made up of unincorporated areas and small communities. All court records for Glades County are filed and stored at the clerk's office in Moore Haven. There are no major cities with separate pages in Glades County.

Nearby Counties

Glades County borders several counties in south-central Florida. Each one has its own clerk and court records system. Make sure your case was filed in Glades County before you search here. Records from a neighboring county will not appear in the Glades County system.