Pasco County, Florida court records are available through several channels. PascoCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be searched through official court online portals, directly at the Clerk of Circuit Court office, and through public terminals in court buildings.
Pasco Court System & Jurisdictions
Pasco County has two main levels of state courts — Circuit Court and County Court. Both are part of the Sixth Judicial Circuit and are subordinate to the Second District Court of Appeal.
Circuit Court
This is a court of general jurisdiction. Serious cases are handled here:
- Felony criminal cases
- Civil lawsuits over $50,000
- Family cases — divorce, child custody, alimony (family law forms are approved by the Florida Supreme Court)
- Probate cases — the process of settling a deceased person's estate
- Juvenile cases
County Court
A speeding ticket or minor dispute with a neighbor is most likely to be heard here. County Court handles:
- Misdemeanors — criminal offenses with a maximum punishment of up to one year
- Civil lawsuits up to $50,000
- Small claims cases — up to $8,000
- Traffic violations
- Local ordinance violations
If a case is appealed, the file moves to the Second District Court of Appeal, and documents become available through the Florida Appellate Case Information System.
Pasco Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The court schedule for today, tomorrow, and the current week is published through the Pasco County Clerk of Circuit Court system. To find a specific hearing, you need to know the party's name or case number.
- Go to the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller online portal.
- Select the Court Records Search section.
- Enter the party's last name or case number — the system will show scheduled hearing dates if they are set.
For appellate cases, the schedule is available on the Florida Courts website. General information about the county's court system can also be found on the official Pasco County website.
Public terminals in court buildings allow free calendar viewing. Contact the clerk's desk if you need help with the search.
How to Get a Copy of a Pasco Court Document
The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller is the official custodian of court documents. Copies come in two types — and the difference between them is significant.
Uncertified Copy
Suitable for personal review. It can be obtained online if the document is available in the electronic system or ordered at the clerk's office.
Certified Copy
Contains the official stamp and signature of the clerk. Usually required for submission to another court, government agency, or when processing legal documents.
To request public records, including civil, criminal, or official documents, contact the Pasco County Clerk of Court.
Ways to Obtain
- Online: through the Clerk & Comptroller portal — some documents are available for viewing and downloading.
- In Person: at any Clerk of Court branch.
- By Mail: send a written request specifying the case number, party names, document type, and return address.
Mailing address of the main office:
To obtain a Dissolution of Marriage Certificate, you can also contact the Florida Department of Health. State-level criminal history records are maintained by the FDLE — Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Some records have restricted access. Juvenile cases, sealed or expunged materials, and certain family cases are not public under Florida law.
Pasco Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court documents in Florida are set at the state level, including section 28.24 of the Florida Statutes. Below are the approximate rates applied by the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Name search (per name, per year) | $2.00 |
| Uncertified copy (per page) | $1.00 |
| Document certification | $2.00 |
| Copy of court order (per page, with certification) | $1.00 per page + $2.00 for certification |
| Duplicate document reissued | Depends on document type |
Payment is usually accepted in cash, money order, or credit/debit card. An additional service fee may be charged for processing electronic payment when ordering online.
Current rates should be verified directly with the clerk's office, as fees may change according to state law updates. Public information about cases can also be checked through PascoCourt.us.