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How to Request Privacy for Your Public Records

Original title: Confidentiality Requests – Office of Kelvin Soto, Esq., Osceola Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller

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The Frame

What this does

Residents can protect sensitive personal data, such as military discharge papers or family law records, from being publicly viewable online by submitting a notarized request to the Osceola County Clerk's office.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Osceola County Residents

Residents have the right to request the redaction of specific sensitive information from public online records.

Parties to Injunctions for Protection

Affected persons may request the addition of information regarding the identity of a respondent in a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

This document outlines the legal process for Osceola County residents to request the removal of sensitive personal information from public websites or to add information regarding injunctions for the protection of minors. It specifies which types of documents are eligible for and the requirements for submitting a formal request to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Key Facts

  • Residents may request the removal of specific exempt information from public websites, including military discharges, death certificates, and family/juvenile/probate court records.
  • Grantor, grantee, or party names cannot be removed from the Official Records index unless the name includes a street address (e.g., in a Trust or LLC).
  • Requests for record removal must be notarized, state the statutory basis for the exemption, and confirm the individual's eligibility.
  • Affected persons may request the addition of information to public websites regarding the identity of a respondent in a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor.
  • Requests to add information regarding injunctions must be in writing and include the specific case number.
  • Requests can be submitted by mail or in person at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741.
  • Courthouse hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with recording and payments accepted until 4:30pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remove my name from the public records index?
Generally, no. Grantor, grantee, or party names cannot be removed from the index unless the name includes a street address, such as in a Trust or LLC.
What documents are eligible for removal from the public website?
Eligible documents include military discharges, death certificates, and court records related to family law, juvenile procedure, or probate rules.
How do I submit a request to remove my information?
You must submit a notarized request that states the statutory basis for removal and confirms your eligibility to the Official Records office by mail or in person.

Why It Matters

Residents can protect sensitive personal data, such as military discharge papers or family law records, from being publicly viewable online by submitting a notarized request to the Osceola County Clerk's office.

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Public Access vs. Privacy

The document highlights the tension between Florida's broad public records laws and specific statutory exemptions for sensitive personal data.

Connected Entities

organizationOsceola Clerk of the Circuit Court & County ComptrollerThe government office responsible for managing public records and court filingsMap →
personKelvin SotoClerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller for Osceola CountyMap →
location2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741Physical address for submitting confidentiality and redaction requestsMap →
otherChapter 119Florida statutes governing public records and exemptionsMap →

Sources

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osceolaclerk.com

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