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Florida's Supreme Court makes a variety of case information available to the public. The most common way to find information about a case is to review the case docket, which lists briefs, filings, and rulings. Requests for official public records should be made in writing to [email protected]. The Florida Supreme Court also posts a list of new cases filed in the past week online, though this list does not include Florida Board of Bar Examiners cases or other sealed cases.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Court Hours | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST |
| Address | Florida Supreme Court, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 |
| Phone Number | (850) 488-0125 |
| ADA Accommodations: ADA Accommodations | |
| Public Records Requests | Should be made in writing to [email protected] |
| Archived Records | Transferred to the Florida State Archives or returned to the originating county's clerk of court |
| Online Records | Available via the Online Docket, including case dispositions, orders, petitions, briefs, and referee reports |
| Case Information | Dockets provide lists of briefs, filings, and rulings for each case |
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What You'll Learn
Florida Supreme Court contact details
The Florida Supreme Court is headquartered across Duval Street from the state capitol in Tallahassee. The Court consists of seven justices, including the Chief Justice, who, as of May 2023, is Carlos Muñiz. The Court's Clerk is John Tomasino.
The Court's business hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm EST. The phone number is (850) 414-7641, and the email address is available on the website. The Clerk's Office usually releases opinions, if any, at 11 am every Thursday. The Court generally convenes during the first week of each month, except during mid-summer.
Requests for official public records should be made in writing to [email protected], pursuant to Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420.
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Case dockets
In Bay County, anyone can visit the Case Search site and look up court docket events for a specific case without logging in. If you want to review a full calendar of Court Docket events, you can request secure login access by filling out an application form. This will also enable you to access advanced search features.
Palm Beach County's Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller system offers eCaseView, which allows any member of the public to search and view detailed information about civil, criminal, and traffic cases filed in the county. This includes charges, dispositions, sentences, court dates, complaints, and parties. Case docket events are displayed within a case, but there may be no associated image for these events. Case data in eCaseView goes back to approximately 1976, while document images are available from late 2008 onwards.
To perform advanced searches in eCaseView, users can download and submit a free user registration form. Registered attorneys can view document images for juvenile and adoption cases in which they are the attorney of record.
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Case dispositions
Florida's Supreme Court makes available many different forms of information about cases. The most common way to find information about a case is to review the case's docket—a list of briefs, filings, and rulings.
To access case dispositions, you can use the eCaseView platform, which allows any member of the public to search and view detailed information about civil, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Palm Beach County, including charges, dispositions, sentences, court dates, complaints, parties, and more. Document images from late 2008 onwards are also available to view online. eCaseView is free to use and does not require registration for basic searches. However, registered users can perform more advanced searches using additional criteria such as date of birth, incident number, arrest date, booking number, and driver's license number. Attorneys who register with their Bar number can access additional features, including viewing driving records for relevant cases and document images for juvenile and adoption cases.
Alternatively, you can submit a request for official public records to Florida's Supreme Court. Pursuant to Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, requests should be made in writing to [email protected]. For finalized cases, records are transferred to the Florida State Archives or returned to the clerk of court in the county where the case originated, so requests for these files must be directed to the appropriate entity.
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Rules of Procedure
The Florida Rules of Court Procedure are divided into several chapters, each pertaining to a different aspect of the law. These include:
- Chapter 1 – Rules of Civil Procedure
- Chapter 2 – Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration
- Chapter 3 – Rules of Criminal Procedure
- Chapter 4 – Rules of Civil Procedure for Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
- Chapter 5 – Probate Rules
- Chapter 6 – Rules of Traffic Court
- Chapter 7 – Small Claims Rules
- Chapter 8 – Rules of Juvenile Procedure
- Chapter 9 – Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Chapter 12 – Family Law Rules of Procedure
The Rules of Procedure for Florida's Supreme Court can be found on its official website, along with other resources such as court forms, administrative orders, and internal operating procedures. The website also provides contact information for the Court, including its address, phone number, and email address for ADA accommodations.
Additionally, the website offers information on how to file requests for official public records from the Florida Supreme Court. According to Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, such requests should be made in writing and sent to [email protected].
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is mandatory for attorneys in good standing with The Florida Bar when filing documents with the Supreme Court. This is in compliance with Rule 2.525, Fla. R. Jud. Admin., and Administrative Order AOSC13-7.
For those interested in purchasing a print copy of the Florida Rules of Procedure, they are available at the LexisNexis bookstore.
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Judicial Administration
Understanding Florida's Court System
Florida's court system is comprised of several levels, including the Supreme Court, District Courts of Appeal, Circuit Courts, and County Courts. The Supreme Court of Florida is the state's highest court, primarily hearing appeals from lower courts and interpreting state law and the state constitution.
Accessing Case Law Information
Florida's court system provides online resources for accessing case law information. The Online Public Docket offers a wealth of resources, such as court news, employment opportunities, court locations, and information on various services. This includes the Supreme Court of Florida, Trial Courts (both Circuit and County), and District Courts of Appeal.
Utilizing PACER
The Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system is a valuable tool for looking up case law in Florida. PACER provides electronic access to federal court case records and documents. You can register for a PACER account to search and locate appellate, district, and bankruptcy court case information. It offers a Case Locator if you are unsure which specific court a case was filed in, and you can also conduct nationwide searches to determine if a party is involved in a federal case. PACER updates its database daily and provides real-time access to federal case documents if you know the specific court where the case was filed.
Additional Resources
The Federal Court Cases Integrated Database (IDB) is another free resource provided by the Federal Judicial Center. It offers case data (not documents) for criminal, civil, appellate, and bankruptcy cases, aiding researchers in refining their requests. For Supreme Court case information, you can visit the court's website for access to opinions and case-related documents. Additionally, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) stores and preserves court records and case files that are eligible for permanent preservation. These records can be accessed directly from NARA.
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Frequently asked questions
You can search for Florida case law through the Online Docket feature on the Florida Courts website.
The Online Docket feature allows you to view all non-confidential dispositional orders from February 1, 2015, onwards. It also provides access to petitions, briefs and referee reports filed on or after February 1, 2015.
Records of finalized cases are transferred to the Florida State Archives or returned to the clerk of the court in the county where the case originated. You can request access to these files by contacting the relevant entity.
The Florida Supreme Court makes available various forms of case information. The most common way to find information is to review the case's docket, which lists all the briefs, filings and rulings related to the case.
Requests for official public records should be made in writing to [email protected], as per Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420.
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