Find Okeechobee County Court Records
Okeechobee County court records are held by the Clerk of Court in the city of Okeechobee. The county sits in south-central Florida near the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, with a population of about 42,000. Clerk Sharon Robertson manages the office and oversees all court record operations. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, and traffic case filings for the entire county. Court records here are public under Florida law unless sealed by a judge or exempted by statute. You can search for filings through the clerk's website or visit the courthouse in Okeechobee to look things up in person.
Okeechobee County Quick Facts
Okeechobee County Clerk of Court
The Okeechobee County Clerk of Court is the official custodian of all court records in the county. Clerk Sharon Robertson runs the office at the Okeechobee County Courthouse. You can call the clerk at (863) 763-2131. The office files new cases, stores court documents, and provides copies to the public. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records in Okeechobee County are open to the public unless sealed or made confidential by law.
Okeechobee County is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also includes Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. The circuit court handles felonies, civil cases over $50,000, family law, probate, and juvenile matters. County court covers misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic violations. Both types of records go through the same clerk's office in Okeechobee. Despite being the smallest county in the circuit by population, Okeechobee follows the same court procedures and public access rules as its larger neighbors.
The Okeechobee County Clerk website provides access to court services and filing information.
The clerk's site also covers official records, marriage licenses, and other services available at the courthouse.
| Office | Okeechobee County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Sharon Robertson |
| Phone | (863) 763-2131 |
| Website | okeechobeeclerk.com |
Okeechobee County Court Records Online
Okeechobee County court records can be searched through the clerk's court records page. The system lets you look up cases by party name, case number, or other criteria. It covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in the county. You can view basic case details like party names, case type, filing date, and status. For some cases, documents are available to view online as well.
The Okeechobee County Clerk also provides online access to court case records through the clerk's case search system.
From the search results, you can see which cases are on file and check the status of a case without needing to visit the courthouse.
The clerk also offers access to official records for property documents like deeds and liens. This is a different database from the court records system. If you are looking for a property record, use the official records search. For court cases, stick with the court records tool.
The Okeechobee County official records system lets you search for recorded documents like deeds and liens.
Keep in mind that official records and court records are two different things. The clerk manages both, but they live in separate databases.
Note: Okeechobee County's online records have improved over the years, but some older cases filed before the digital system went live may only be available at the courthouse.
Public Access and Privacy in Okeechobee County
Florida Statute 119.0714 requires clerks to redact personal information from court records before they go public. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and similar sensitive details get removed in Okeechobee County, the same as everywhere else. Anyone who files a court document must also strip out confidential data before they submit it.
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 determines which court records are open and which can be restricted. Most are public. Juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and anything sealed by a judge are not. If you believe an Okeechobee County record is being wrongly withheld, you can challenge it under Rule 2.420 by filing a written motion with the court.
Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 from the Florida Supreme Court allows courts to post public documents online. Okeechobee County follows this order and provides online access to many court documents. The county is small, but the legal standards for public access are the same ones that apply everywhere in Florida.
Getting Copies of Court Records
There are a few ways to get copies of Okeechobee County court records. Visit the clerk's office in person. Send a mail request. Or use the online system if the document is available there. The clerk charges fees set by Florida law.
Standard fees for Okeechobee County:
- Plain copies: $1.00 per page
- Certification: $2.00 per document
- Search fee: $2.00 per year per name
For mail requests, send a letter to the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court. Include the case number, which documents you need, and a check or money order for the fees. Call (863) 763-2131 first if you want an estimate. Walk-in visits to the courthouse are the fastest way to get copies. Mail requests can take a week or more. All new court filings in Florida go through the E-Filing Portal. This is required by state law for most case types.
State Resources for Okeechobee County
Statewide tools can help with Okeechobee County court records. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website links to all 67 county clerks. The MyFloridaCounty portal handles online payments for court fees across the state.
The Appellate Court Information System (ACIS) provides free access to appellate case data. If an Okeechobee County case was appealed, you can track it on ACIS. The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and self-help guides for people handling legal matters on their own. These cover divorce, custody, small claims, and other common case types that come up in smaller counties like Okeechobee.
Note: Okeechobee County is in the 19th Judicial Circuit with Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Circuit resources and administrative orders may apply to all four counties in the circuit.
Cities in Okeechobee County
The city of Okeechobee is the county seat and the main population center. It is the only incorporated city in the county. Smaller communities include Basinger and Fort Drum. All court records are filed at the clerk's office in the city of Okeechobee. There are no cities in Okeechobee County with a population over 75,000, so no separate city pages exist. The clerk serves all residents of the county from one location.
Nearby Counties
Okeechobee County sits in south-central Florida and borders several counties around Lake Okeechobee. Each county has its own clerk and court records system. Confirm the case you need is in Okeechobee County before you search here.