Court records of St. Johns County, Florida, are available through several channels. StJohnsCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, you can use the official online portals of the Florida court system, visit the Clerk of Court in person or call, and use public terminals in the courthouse to view case registers and hearing schedules.
St. Johns Court System & Jurisdictions
St. Johns County is part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which also includes Flagler, Putnam, and Volusia counties. All cases are heard within the unified state court system but are divided between two levels — Circuit Court and County Court.
Circuit Court handles more serious categories of cases:
- Felony criminal cases
- Civil lawsuits over $50,000
- Family law — divorce, child custody, alimony, domestic violence
- Probate and estate administration cases
- Juvenile cases
The Circuit Court judge also hears appeals from County Court decisions.
County Court deals with smaller-scale cases. These include misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil lawsuits up to $50,000, and small claims cases up to $8,000. If you receive a speeding ticket or want to file a lawsuit for a small amount, this is the County Court.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of St. Johns County serves as the registrar for both court levels — maintaining case files, keeping registers, and issuing document copies.
St. Johns Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
To find out which hearings are scheduled for today, tomorrow, or the week, use the online tools of the Florida court system.
- Visit the official website of the Seventh Judicial Circuit — it publishes judges' schedules and hearing calendars.
- Use the MyFloridaCounty.com portal to search for case information and hearing dates in St. Johns County.
- Call the Clerk of Court's office to confirm the time and room of a specific hearing — especially if the case was recently rescheduled.
Individual judges' calendars are sometimes updated with delays. If you are a party to a case or a witness, it's best to confirm the hearing date the day before.
How to Get a Copy of a St. Johns Court Document
The Clerk of Court of St. Johns County issues both uncertified and certified copies of court documents. A certified copy has the official seal and signature of the clerk — it is usually required for submission to other courts, government agencies, or when processing notarial documents.
Ways to Obtain Copies
- Online: through the MyFloridaCounty.com portal, you can view the case register and, in some cases, download documents. Not all documents are available for download — confidential materials (juvenile cases, sealed records, some family cases) are restricted.
- In person: visit the Clerk's office at the courthouse. You will need the case number or at least the names of the parties and an approximate date.
- By mail: send a written request specifying the case number, document type, and contact information.
Mailing address of the Clerk's office:
Note: Some older cases may only be stored in paper form. In such cases, the clerk may require additional time to locate them.
St. Johns Court Records Fees & Payment
The fees for copies and searches of court documents in Florida are set at the state level — according to Florida Statutes, Chapter 28. Below are the typical fees charged by the Clerk of Court of St. Johns County.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Regular document copy (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certified copy | $2.00 per document + $1.00 for each additional page |
| Record search fee | Up to $2.00 per name/per year |
| Notarial certification (if required) | According to state rates |
These fees are defined in Chapter 28, Florida Statutes. Separate administrative orders of the Seventh Judicial Circuit may establish additional fees for specific services.
Payment at the Clerk's office is usually accepted in cash, money orders, and in some cases, credit cards. When ordering online through the portal, an additional electronic payment processing fee may apply. Confirm the current payment methods by calling the Clerk's office at (904) 819-3600 before sending a request by mail — this will save time.