Hamilton County Court Records

Hamilton County court records are held at the Clerk of Court office in Jasper. This is one of the least populated counties in Florida, with about 14,000 residents. The clerk files and stores all civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases for the county. Even though Hamilton County is small and rural, it follows the same state laws on public records as every other Florida county. Greg Godwin serves as the Clerk of Court and manages all court records operations. You can look up Hamilton County case filings online through the CiviTek records portal, or you can visit the clerk's office in person at the courthouse in Jasper.

Hamilton County Clerk of Court

The Hamilton County Clerk of Court is the custodian of all court records in the county. The clerk's office sits at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Jasper, Florida. You can reach the office by phone at (386) 792-1288. The clerk handles case filings, stores court documents, and gives out copies of records to the public. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records in Hamilton County are open to the public unless sealed by a judge or made confidential by state law.

Hamilton County is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit along with Columbia, Dixie, 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 levels of court records go through the same clerk's office in Jasper. If you are not sure which court dealt with your case, the clerk's staff can help you sort that out.

The Hamilton County Clerk of Court website is the starting point for court records and other clerk services.

Beyond court records, the clerk's site has info on marriage licenses, recording services, and jury duty for Hamilton County residents.

Hamilton County Court Records Search

Hamilton County court records can be searched online through the CiviTek online records portal. This system provides access to court case data for Hamilton County. You can search by party name, case number, or document type. The tool covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in the county. It is free to search, though fees may apply if you need to download or print copies of some documents. CiviTek hosts the online records system for quite a few smaller Florida counties, and Hamilton County is one of them.

Search results show basic case info like party names, case type, filing date, and case status. You can view some documents right from the search results. Others may need an in-person visit to the clerk's office or a written request by mail. Hamilton County does not see the volume of filings you would find in a big county like Duval or Hillsborough. But the same rules for public access still apply. Florida law gives you the right to look at court records unless a law says they are exempt.

The CiviTek portal for Hamilton County provides online access to court records and official documents.

If you have trouble finding a specific Hamilton County court record online, call the clerk's office at (386) 792-1288. They can tell you what is on file and how to get a copy.

Note: Hamilton County's online court records database may not include all older records, especially those filed before the system went digital.

Public Access Rules in Hamilton County

Court records in Hamilton County fall under the same public access rules as the rest of Florida. Florida Statute Section 119.0714 requires the clerk to keep certain personal details out of public records. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and similar data get redacted from court records before they go online or are released. Anyone who files a document in Hamilton County is also responsible for taking out confidential info before they turn it in to the clerk.

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 available for the public to see. If you think a Hamilton County court record has been wrongly withheld, you can challenge that under Rule 2.420. You would file a written request with the court laying out why you believe the record should be open to the public.

Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 lets Florida courts post public court documents online. Hamilton County follows this order, though with fewer cases than a large county, the online collection may be smaller. The point is that the size of the county does not change your legal right to access public court records. The rules are the same in Hamilton County as they are in Miami-Dade.

Getting Copies of Hamilton County Court Records

You can get copies of Hamilton County court records by going to the clerk's office in Jasper, requesting them through the online portal, or sending a mail request. The clerk charges fees set by Florida law. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. If you need a document for a legal case, you will most likely want the certified version. In-person requests at the Jasper courthouse are the fastest way to get what you need.

Common copy fees in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County Clerk of Court in Jasper. Include the case number, the documents you need, and a check or money order for the fees. If you do not know the total, call the clerk's office first. They can give you an estimate over the phone. Mail requests may take a week or more. E-filing is required for most new court filings in Florida, so if you need to submit a new document, use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal instead of mailing it.

Note: Hamilton County follows the same fee schedule as most small Florida counties, but always confirm with the clerk before sending payment.

State Resources for Hamilton County

Several state-level tools can help you find court records tied to Hamilton County. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website links to every county clerk in the state. It is a useful starting point if you are not sure which county holds the records you need. The MyFloridaCounty portal handles online payments for court fees and fines in Hamilton County and across Florida.

For appellate court records, the Appellate Court Information System (ACIS) offers free access to case data from all Florida District Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court. If a Hamilton County case went up on appeal, you can track it through ACIS. The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and guides for people representing themselves. These self-help resources cover common case types like divorce, custody, and small claims.

Cities in Hamilton County

Hamilton County is one of the most rural counties in Florida. Jasper is the county seat and largest town. Other communities in the county include White Springs and Jennings. All court records for Hamilton County are filed and stored at the clerk's office in Jasper. There are no major cities with separate pages in Hamilton County, but the same clerk's office serves every resident in the county no matter where they live.

Nearby Counties

Hamilton County sits along the Georgia border in north-central Florida. It shares borders with Columbia, Suwannee, Madison, and Lafayette counties. Each county has its own clerk and court records system. If you need records from a neighboring county, use the links below.