Wakulla County Court Records
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Wakulla County, Florida is a small but well-organized judicial jurisdiction anchored in Crawfordville, the county seat. Court records here cover criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, family matters, and estate proceedings — all managed primarily through the Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Whether you're verifying a case outcome, getting a certified copy of a judgment, or researching property history, knowing where these records live and how to request them is the essential first step.
Court records are official government documents that capture every stage of a judicial proceeding — dockets, motions, pleadings, judgments, affidavits, warrants, summonses, transcripts, and documentary evidence submitted during hearings. They establish legal precedents, let parties track case progress, support appeals, and give the public a transparent view of judicial activity, all of which Florida law generally makes available.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Wakulla County?
The quickest online option is the Wakulla County Online Court Records Search, accessible through the statewide Civtek Florida portal. It's open to the public without an account and lets you search by name, case number, or other identifying details. If you want broader statewide context or need to identify the right court division, FloridaStateCourts.us covers Florida's circuit and county court structure and links to publicly available case information across the state.
If you need physical case files, certified copies, or help filling out forms, you can visit the Clerk's Office in person at the Wakulla County Courthouse. The office also supports electronic filing and lets you purchase electronic certified copies through its official portal. For official recorded documents — deeds, liens, and other instruments — the Landmark Web Official Records Search lets you search remotely by name, book and instrument number, parcel address, or recording date.
Wakulla County Courthouse — Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327 |
| Phone | (850) 926-0905 |
| General Line | (850) 926-0300 |
| Fax | (850) 926-0938 |
| receptionist@wakullaclerk.com | |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed holidays) |
The Wakulla County Clerk of Courts website also gives you direct access to court case searches, online payments for court costs and traffic citations, e-filing, and the full fee schedule.
Are Court Records Public in Wakulla County?
Florida has a strong open-government tradition. Under the Florida Sunshine Law (Fla. Stat. 119.011), public records — including court records — are open to anyone who wants to inspect or copy them. At the judicial level, Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration sets the framework for public access to all records of the judicial branch.
Even so, some records are confidential by statute or restricted by court order. Under Rule 2.420 and related provisions, the following types of records may not be available without a court order or a qualifying relationship to the case:
- Records sealed or expunged by court order
- Juvenile dependency case files (accessible only by parents, legal guardians, the child, or attorneys of record with a filed notice of appearance)
- Adoption records, which are entirely confidential and require a court order to access
- Mental health records, including involuntary Baker Act and Marchman Act filings
- Drafts, judicial deliberation notes, and other documents prepared exclusively for judicial decision-making
- Records of ongoing criminal investigations that could compromise law enforcement activity
- Arrest warrants and supporting affidavits that have not yet been executed or invalidated
- Documents containing personal identifying information such as Social Security numbers, full account numbers, or credit card numbers
If your Social Security number or complete bank account number appears in a court document, you can ask the Clerk to redact it at no charge. Submit a written request specifying the case number, document title, and page number.
Wakulla County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Wakulla County are split between two courts. The Circuit Court handles felony charges and appeals from County Court decisions. The County Court handles misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and related infractions. Both courts sit at the Wakulla County Courthouse in Crawfordville.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps all criminal case records filed in both courts. You can search case status — charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and case numbers — for free through the Civtek Online Court Records Search. Those results are for informational reference only and are not certified legal documents.
For certified copies of criminal case records, contact the Clerk's Office directly — in person at the courthouse, by mail to 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327, or by email. Costs are set by the Clerk's fee schedule.
Arrest records, incident reports, and law enforcement documentation are kept separately by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office, located at 15 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL 32327, main line (850) 745-7100, administrative hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. To request copies of incident or arrest reports, contact the Sheriff's Records section by email or by phone at (850) 745-7142. Florida Statute 119 sets the copy rate at $0.15 per page.
For a statewide criminal history background check, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) processes public requests. A state-level check currently costs $24, with an additional FBI fee of approximately $13 if a federal check is needed. Fingerprint-based checks are the most accurate and can be submitted through FDLE-approved LiveScan providers.
Wakulla County Civil Court Records
Civil cases are assigned to different courts based on how much money is at stake. The Circuit Court handles major civil actions — generally those involving claims over $30,000 — as well as County Court appeals. The County Court handles smaller civil matters and small claims cases.
Small claims covers disputes of $5,000 or less, excluding costs, interest, and attorney fees. The Clerk's Office can help self-represented filers with the paperwork to get started. Claims between $5,000.01 and $15,000 are filed as County Civil actions. Filing fees for County Civil matters are set under Florida Statute 28.246:
| Claim Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than $100 | $55.00 |
| $100 to $500 | $80.00 |
| $500.01 to $2,500 | $175.00 |
| $2,500.01 to $15,000 | $300.00 |
| Tenant Eviction | $185.00 |
| Issuance of Summons | $10.00 |
| Garnishment, Attachment, Replevin & Distress | $85.00 |
Additional charges apply for service on each defendant. Per-mediation fees for County Civil cases are $60 per party.
Property records — deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments — are maintained by the Clerk's Office and searchable remotely through the Landmark Web Official Records Search. The Wakulla County Property Appraiser's Office, reachable at (850) 926-0500, maintains parcel ownership data, assessment rolls, building sketches, and sales data through its own online search tool.
To verify civil case information currently in the system, use the Civtek Florida portal. Requests for certified civil case documents should go to the Clerk's Office at 3056 Crawfordville Highway or by email to receptionist@wakullaclerk.com.
Wakulla County Family Court Records
The Family Law division of the Clerk's Office processes, reviews, and schedules all documents tied to family and domestic relations cases. It handles a wide range of matters, including:
- Dissolution of marriage and annulments
- Paternity establishment
- Child custody and temporary custody arrangements
- Child support and spousal support
- Termination of parental rights
- Adoptions and emancipation of minors
- Name changes
- Juvenile delinquency and truancy
- Petitions for injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual violence
- Department of Children and Families cases (Children in Need of Services and Families in Need of Services)
- Foreign judgments
Divorce proceedings in Florida are filed as dissolution of marriage. The Florida Courts website has approved family law forms for self-represented litigants, and the Florida Supreme Court's Practice & Procedures page offers additional guidance. Some form packets are also available from the Clerk's Office for a fee. Keep in mind that Clerk's staff cannot advise you on which forms to use or how to complete them — that crosses into legal advice.
Several family court record types carry strict confidentiality protections. Juvenile dependency case files are confidential by statute and can only be accessed in person, with valid photo ID, by parents, legal guardians, the child, or attorneys who have entered an appearance in that specific case. The Clerk's Office will not discuss dependency cases by phone. Adoption records are equally confidential and require a court order to access.
If you need to file for an injunction for protection, you can submit paperwork with the Family Law division until 5:00 PM on weekdays. In an after-hours emergency, contact the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office at (850) 745-7100, or go to the Leon County Jail at 535 Appleyard Drive starting at 8:00 AM on weekends and holidays, where a deputy clerk and judge are available. Once a final injunction for protection is in place, you can apply for a free Hope Card through the Clerk's Office — a standardized card that helps you verify the protective order to law enforcement quickly.
Vital records tied to family proceedings — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and dissolution of marriage records — are maintained by the Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics. The local Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County can help you order these documents. Current Bureau of Vital Statistics fees include a $5 nonrefundable search fee for marriage and divorce records, with $4 charged per additional copy. Birth certificates are $9 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy. Death certificates without cause of death are publicly available to persons over 18 and carry the same $5 search fee and $4 per additional copy.
Wakulla County Probate Court Records
Probate proceedings in Wakulla County are filed with and overseen by the Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court, with records held by the Probate division. The division's scope goes beyond wills and estate distribution. Its records cover:
- Assets and estates of deceased persons
- Trusts
- Guardianship appointments for minors, incapacitated adults, and adults who voluntarily request a guardian of property
- Mental health cases, including involuntary Baker Act examinations and placements
- Substance abuse proceedings under the Marchman Act
- Involuntary tuberculosis treatment cases
- Adult protective services cases
- Expedited judicial intervention concerning medical treatment procedures
Filing a Will: Under Florida Statute 732.901, anyone holding an original Last Will and Testament must deposit it with the Clerk of the Circuit Court having jurisdiction over the estate within 10 days of learning of the testator's death. At the time of deposit, the custodian must provide the decedent's date of death and Social Security number. There is no filing fee to deposit a will. Once filed, the Clerk issues a Receipt for Deposit of Will showing the case number, filing date, and court seal, along with one courtesy certified copy. Additional certified copies of the will cost $1.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification charge.
Disposition of Personal Property Without Administration: For modest estates that don't involve real property, a simplified process under Florida Statute 735.301 may be available. You'll typically need the original Last Will and Testament (if one exists), an original or certified death certificate, a statement from the funeral home showing who paid the bill, notarized consents from all heirs, relevant asset documentation, and an Affidavit of Heirs. Once you've gathered the paperwork, the Clerk's Office can help complete the petition, which is then presented to the presiding probate judge. A filing fee is due when the petition is submitted.
Guardianship Records: The Guardianship division of the Clerk's Office audits and monitors guardianship files in Wakulla County. Guardianships may be established for incapacitated adults, minors who inherit assets, or minors who receive personal injury settlements over $15,000. All guardianship proceedings require an attorney — the Clerk's Office cannot provide legal assistance with guardianship forms or reports. Under Florida Statute 744.309, any Florida resident age 18 or older who is not under legal disability may qualify to serve as guardian. When annual accountings or verified inventories of guardian property are filed, the Clerk charges an audit fee per Florida Statutes. For guardianship inquiries, call the division at (850) 926-0301. The Florida Bar's Lawyer Referral Service is available at (850) 561-5600 for those who need legal counsel.
Most probate records are not fully open to the general public — they often contain sensitive financial and personal information. Access is generally limited to qualifying parties such as estate beneficiaries, personal representatives, attorneys of record, and others with a documented legal interest. Plan to bring proper identification when visiting the Clerk's Office for probate record requests.