Find Taylor County Court Records
Taylor County court records are managed by the Clerk of Court in Perry. This is a small, rural county on the Big Bend coast of Florida with a population of about 21,000. Clerk Danny L. Griner runs the office. The clerk files and stores all civil, criminal, family, and traffic court records for the county. Under Florida law, most court records are open to the public. You can search for Taylor County records online or visit the courthouse in Perry to get what you need in person.
Taylor County Quick Facts
Taylor County Clerk of Court
The Taylor County Clerk of Court is the official custodian of all court records in the county. Danny L. Griner serves as clerk. The office is at the Taylor County Courthouse in Perry. Call (850) 838-3506 for questions about records, fees, or filing. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records in Taylor County are public unless a judge has sealed them or a state law makes them confidential.
Taylor County is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, and Suwannee counties. The circuit court handles felonies, civil cases over $50,000, family law, probate, and juvenile cases. County court takes care of misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic. All records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Perry. The 3rd Circuit covers a large stretch of rural north Florida, and Taylor County is one of the smaller members.
The Taylor County Clerk website has links to court services, official records, and contact info for the office.
You can also find information about jury duty, marriage licenses, and recording services on the clerk's site.
| Office | Taylor County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Danny L. Griner |
| Phone | (850) 838-3506 |
| Website | taylorclerk.com |
Taylor County Court Records Online Search
Taylor County court records can be searched through the CiviTek online records portal. CiviTek provides online records access for several of Florida's smaller counties, and Taylor County is one of them. You can search by party name, case number, or document type. The tool covers both court case data and official recorded documents. Searches are free, though fees may apply if you want to download or print copies.
Results show basic case details. You get party names, case type, filing date, and status. For full case files or specific documents, you may need to visit the courthouse in Perry. Since Taylor County is small, the total volume of records is lower than what you would see in a big urban county. That can make your search easier. But if a record is not in the system, it might be an older paper file. Call the clerk to check.
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website is a statewide resource that connects you to every county clerk office in the state.
Use it to jump between county clerk sites if you need records from more than one place in Florida.
Note: Taylor County's online database may not have every historical record. Files from before the digital transition may only be available in paper form at the courthouse.
Public Access and Privacy in Taylor County
Florida Statute 119.0714 requires the clerk to remove certain personal data from public records. Social security numbers, bank account info, and other sensitive details get redacted. Anyone filing documents in Taylor County must also strip out confidential data before submitting it. These rules protect privacy while keeping the records open.
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 sets out which court records are public and which can be restricted. Most records are open. Juvenile records, certain mental health files, and records sealed by court order are not. Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 lets courts post public documents online. Taylor County follows this order, though the volume of records posted may be less than in larger counties. If you think a Taylor County record was wrongly withheld, you can file a written challenge under Rule 2.420.
The law is clear on this point. Your right to access public court records does not depend on how big or small the county is. Taylor County residents and outsiders alike have the same right to look at public case filings.
Getting Copies of Taylor County Court Records
To get copies of Taylor County court records, visit the clerk's office in Perry, submit a request by mail, or use the online system. Fees follow state law. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. If the document is for a legal case, you will likely need the certified version.
Standard fees in Taylor County:
- Plain copies: $1.00 per page
- Certification fee: $2.00 per document
- Search fee: $2.00 per year per name
Mail requests should include the case number, what documents you need, and a check or money order. Call the clerk at (850) 838-3506 if you are unsure about the total. Mail requests can take a week or longer. Walk-in visits to the Perry courthouse are the fastest way to get copies. New court filings go through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, which is required for most case types in the state.
State Resources for Taylor County
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has links to every county clerk in Florida. The MyFloridaCounty portal handles online court fee payments for Taylor County and the rest of the state. For appellate records, the Appellate Court Information System (ACIS) gives free access to case data from all Florida appellate courts. If a Taylor County case went to a higher court, ACIS is how you find it.
The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and guides. These cover things like divorce, small claims, and custody, which are the kinds of cases that come up most often in a county like Taylor. They are designed for people who do not have a lawyer and need help understanding the court process.
Note: Taylor County is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit with six other counties, so circuit-level resources may cover all of them in one place.
Cities in Taylor County
Taylor County is a rural county with a small population. Perry is the county seat and the main town. Steinhatchee is a small community on the coast. All court records for these places go through the Taylor County Clerk of Court in Perry. No cities in Taylor County meet the population threshold for a separate page, but the clerk's office serves everyone in the county.
Nearby Counties
Taylor County borders Madison County to the north, Lafayette County to the northeast, Dixie County to the south, and Jefferson County to the west. Each county runs its own court records system through its own clerk. Make sure your case was filed in the right county before you search.