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What This Bill Does
This document provides information on how to access court files, including dockets, transcripts, and electronic records, managed by the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. It outlines the rules for public access and provides instructions for searching records online or in person.
Residents can access most court records from 2003 to the present online, while older records require an in-person visit to the Lake County Courthouse in Tavares.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Lake County Residents
Residents are the primary users who must follow these procedures to access or request court documentation.
Attorneys of Record
Attorneys have specific access rights to case files that may be restricted from the general public.
Key Facts
- Court records include progress dockets, transcripts, exhibits, and electronic/video recordings of proceedings.
- Access to court records is governed by Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration and Florida Supreme Court Administrative Orders, not Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
- Most court records from 2003 to the present are available for online search.
- Some records are restricted to parties involved in the case, attorneys of record, or authorized government agencies.
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- Records older than 2003 must be requested in person at the Lake County Courthouse, Central Intake Section.
- The physical office for in-person requests is located at 550 W. Main St., East Wing, First Floor, Tavares, FL.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do I go to request records from before 2003?
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Exclusion from Public Records Law
The document explicitly clarifies that court records are governed by judicial rules rather than the standard Florida public records law (Chapter 119).
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