Wakulla County Court Records Search

Wakulla County, Florida, is a small but well-organized judicial jurisdiction anchored in Crawfordville, the county seat. Court records generated here span criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, family matters, and estate proceedings, all of which are managed primarily through the Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Whether you need to verify a case outcome, obtain a certified copy of a judgment, or research property history, understanding how and where these records are maintained is the first practical step.

Court records in Wakulla County are official government documents that capture every stage of judicial proceedings, including dockets, motions, pleadings, judgments, affidavits, warrants, summonses, transcripts, and documentary evidence submitted during hearings. These documents serve multiple purposes — they establish legal precedents, allow parties to track case progress, support appeals, and provide a transparent account of judicial activity available to the general public under Florida law.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Wakulla County?

Several access paths are available for locating court records in Wakulla County. The most direct route for online users is the Wakulla County Online Court Records Search, managed through the statewide Civítek Florida portal, which allows anonymous public access to case information without the need to create an account. Users can search by name, case number, or other identifying details. For those who prefer official court resources and broader statewide tools, FloridaStateCourts.us provides a useful starting point for navigating Florida’s court system, locating court divisions, and understanding what public case information may be available across the state’s circuit and county courts.

In-person access remains an option at the Wakulla County Courthouse, where the Clerk’s Office maintains physical case files and can assist visitors with searches, certified copy requests, and form completion. The Clerk’s Office also offers electronic filing and the ability to purchase electronic certified copies through its official portal. For official records such as deeds, liens, and instruments recorded in the public record, the Landmark Web Official Records Search allows remote searches 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
Email	receptionist@wakullaclerk.com
Hours	Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed holidays)

The Wakulla County Clerk of Courts website also provides direct access to court case searches, online payments for court costs and traffic citations, e-filing capabilities, and the full fee schedule.

Are Court Records Public in Wakulla County?

Florida operates under a strong presumption of open government. Under the Florida Sunshine Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.011), public records — including court records — are accessible to any person wishing to inspect or copy them. This policy is reinforced at the judicial level by Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, which establishes the framework for public access to all records of the judicial branch.

That said, certain categories of records are either confidential by statute or restricted by court order. Under Rule 2.420© and related provisions, the following are among the records that may not be available to the public without a court order or 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 accessible only upon court order
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

Any person may request the redaction of a Social Security number or complete bank account number from a court document by submitting a written request to the Clerk — specifying the case number, document title, and page number — at no charge.

Wakulla County Criminal Court Records

Criminal proceedings in Wakulla County are divided between the Circuit Court, which handles felony charges and appeals from the County Court, and the County Court, which handles misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and related infractions. Both courts sit at the Wakulla County Courthouse in Crawfordville.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains all criminal case records filed in both courts, and case status information is searchable through the Civítek Online Court Records Search. Records available through this portal are intended for informational reference and are not certified legal documents, but they allow users to verify case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions at no cost.

For certified copies of criminal case records, requests must be made directly to the Clerk’s Office — either in person at the courthouse, by mail to 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327, or by email. The Clerk’s fee schedule governs the cost of certified copies and other court services.

Arrest records, incident reports, and law enforcement documentation are held separately by the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office, located at 15 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL 32327, with a main phone number of (850) 745-7100. Administrative office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies of incident and arrest reports can be requested through the Sheriff’s Records section by contacting records staff directly by email or by phone at (850) 745-7142. Florida Statute § 119 governs the cost of reproductions, with a standard copy rate of $0.15 per page.

For statewide criminal history background checks, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) processes public requests. The current FDLE processing fee is $24 for a state-level criminal history check, with an additional FBI fee of approximately $13 if a federal check is required. Fingerprint-based checks provide the most accurate results and can be submitted through FDLE-approved LiveScan service providers.

Wakulla County Civil Court Records

Civil cases in Wakulla County are handled at two levels depending on the dollar amount of the dispute. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over major civil actions — typically those involving claims exceeding $30,000 — as well as appeals from the County Court. The County Court handles smaller civil matters and small claims cases.

Small claims actions involve disputes of $5,000 or less, excluding costs, interest, and attorney fees. The Clerk’s Office can assist self-represented filers in completing the paperwork required to initiate a small claims action. For claims between $5,000.01 and $15,000, the case is filed as a County Civil action. The filing fee structure for County Civil matters, established under Florida Statute § 28.246, is as follows:

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, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and instruments recorded in the Official Records, are maintained by the Clerk’s Office and are 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, with an online records search tool available through the Appraiser’s website.

Civil case information for records currently in the court system can be verified through the Civítek Florida portal. All records requests for certified civil case documents should be directed 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 calendars all documents relating to family law and domestic relations cases. This division 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” under Florida Family Law. The Florida Courts website provides approved family law forms that self-represented litigants may use, and the Florida Supreme Court’s Practice & Procedures page offers additional guidance. Certain form packets are also available from the Clerk’s Office for a fee. Note that the Clerk’s staff cannot provide legal advice regarding which forms to use or how to complete them.

Several categories of family court records carry strict confidentiality protections. Juvenile dependency case files are confidential by statute and can only be accessed in person with valid photo identification by parents, legal guardians, the child, or attorneys who have entered an appearance in the specific case. The Clerk’s Office does not provide information about dependency cases by phone. Adoption records are similarly confidential, accessible only upon a court order.

Individuals seeking an injunction for protection can file paperwork with the Family Law division until 5:00 PM on weekdays. After hours, in emergencies, the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 745-7100 should be contacted, or assistance can be sought at the Leon County Jail, located at 535 Appleyard Drive, beginning at 8:00 AM on weekends and holidays, where a deputy clerk and judge are available. Victims who have obtained a final injunction for protection may also apply for a free Hope Card through the Clerk’s Office — a standardized card that helps verify the existence of a protective order to law enforcement.

Vital records connected to family proceedings — including 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 assist residents in ordering these documents. Fee structures from the Bureau of Vital Statistics 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 the 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 maintained by the Probate division. The Probate division handles a broader range of matters than simply wills and estate distribution. Its records include:

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, the custodian of 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. The custodian must provide the decedent’s date of death and Social Security number at the time of deposit. There is no filing fee to deposit a will with the Clerk’s Office. Upon deposit, the Clerk issues a Receipt for Deposit of Will with 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 not involving real property, a simplified process under Florida Statute § 735.301 may be available. Required documentation includes the original Last Will and Testament (if one exists), an original or certified death certificate, a statement from the funeral home showing by whom the bill was paid, notarized consents from all heirs, relevant asset documentation, and an Affidavit of Heirs. Once paperwork is assembled, the Clerk’s Office can assist in completing 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, as the Clerk’s Office cannot provide legal assistance in completing 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-related inquiries, the division can be reached at (850) 926-0301. The Florida Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service is available for those seeking legal counsel at (850) 561-5600.

Most probate records are not fully open to public inspection in the same way as civil or criminal court records, given that they often contain sensitive financial and personal information. Access to specific probate files is generally limited to qualifying parties — estate beneficiaries, personal representatives, attorneys of record, and others with a documented legal interest — and may require presenting proper identification at the Clerk’s Office.