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The Flagler County Circuit Court and County Court are the trial courts for Flagler County, Florida. Circuit Court hears felonies, larger civil claims, family law, and probate, while County Court hears misdemeanors, traffic, county civil, small claims, and evictions.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Flagler County Circuit Court and County Court (Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida) |
| Main Address | Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110 |
| Main Phone | 386-313-4400 |
| Website | flaglerclerk.gov (Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller) |
| Judicial Officers | Judicial Circuit 7 has 27 circuit judges and 17 county judges authorized (circuit-wide, FY 2024-25) |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Bunnell) |
| Handles | Circuit Court: felonies, civil cases above the County Court limit, family court (domestic relations, juvenile delinquency, dependency, and termination of parental rights), and probate. County Court: misdemeanors, traffic, county civil, small claims, and evictions. |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for the relevant Florida district), parking tickets (the issuing city or county agency), and appeals (District Court of Appeal or Florida Supreme Court). |
| Online Case Search | cases.flaglerclerk.gov |
How to Search Flagler County Court Records
Have the full name, case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller keeps Flagler County court records.
Online
Go to cases.flaglerclerk.gov to open Access Court Records.
Search for case information the clerk publishes online.
Expect confidential records to be left out of results.
Best for: Looking up case information online
In Person
Go to the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office holds your case type.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call 386-313-4400 before you visit to confirm what you need.
Ask what the clerk requires for a records request.
Confirm any process before you send documents.
Best for: Questions before you visit
Search by Name on FloridaCourtAccess.org
Go to FloridaCourtAccess.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Flagler County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
The Flagler County Circuit and County Courts together recorded 13,767 new filings in fiscal year 2024-25 and disposed of ~13,548 cases. Total filings rose 9.3% from fiscal year 2023-24, while dispositions rose 4.3%.
13,767
Total filings in FY 2024-25 (circuit 3,269, county 10,498)
~13,548
Total dispositions in FY 2024-25
100.7
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 136,713)
+9.3%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023-24 (12,590)
| Metric | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 13,767 | 12,590 | +9.3% |
| Total Dispositions | ~13,548 | 12,991 | ~+4.3% |
| Criminal Filings | 4,741 | 4,281 | +10.7% |
| Civil Filings | 7,131 | 6,335 | +12.6% |
| Family Law Filings | 1,188 | 1,129 | +5.2% |
| Probate Filings | 707 | 845 | -16.3% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~125 | ~115 | ~+8.7% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~167 | ~153 | ~+9.2% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~5 | ~5 | ~0.0% |
Civil filings drove the change, moving from 6,335 to 7,131 (796 more cases).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Flagler County?
This table covers the five most recent fiscal years for Flagler County. Published years are shown as reported; earlier years marked with ~ are estimates based on the statewide trend and this county's latest published figures.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024-25 | 13,767 | ~13,548 | +9.3% |
| FY 2023-24 | 12,590 | 12,991 | ~+3.1% |
| FY 2022-23 | ~12,209 | ~12,603 | ~+3.2% |
| FY 2021-22 | ~11,827 | ~12,216 | ~+5.1% |
| FY 2020-21 | ~11,255 | ~11,634 | ~+1.7% |
Across the two fiscal years reported, total filings rose by 1,177 cases, or 9.3%, from 12,590 to 13,767. The biggest driver was county civil filings, which rose by 791 cases (+14.1%). Dispositions rose 4.3%, from 12,991 to ~13,548.
Chart note: a line chart of filings versus dispositions would run from oldest to newest, with years marked ~ as estimates.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Flagler County?
Civil cases, which include small claims, are the largest category of Flagler County filings in FY 2024-25, at 51.8% of the 13,767 total.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2024-25 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil (includes small claims) | 7,131 | 51.8% | +12.6% |
| County Civil (includes small claims) | 6,417 | 46.6% | +14.1% |
| Circuit Civil | 714 | 5.2% | +0.7% |
| Criminal (includes traffic) | 4,741 | 34.4% | +10.7% |
| County Criminal (misdemeanors and traffic) | 4,081 | 29.6% | +16.7% |
| Circuit Criminal (felonies) | 660 | 4.8% | -15.8% |
| Family law (includes juvenile) | 1,188 | 8.6% | +5.2% |
| Probate | 707 | 5.1% | -16.3% |
The fastest-growing category was county criminal (+16.7%), and the fastest-falling was probate (-16.3%).
How Does Flagler County Compare With Florida Overall?
Flagler County accounted for 0.38% of the 3,628,225 filings statewide in FY 2024-25.
| Metric | Flagler County | Florida | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 13,767 | 3,628,225 | 0.38% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +9.3% | +1.1% | 8.3 points higher |
| Filings per 1,000 residents | 100.7 | 155.2 | 35% below state |
| Dispositions per 1,000 residents | 99.1 | 158.7 | 38% below state |
| Criminal share of filings (includes traffic) | 34.4% | 19.7% | 14.8 points higher |
| Civil share of filings (includes small claims) | 51.8% | 69.8% | 18.0 points lower |
| Family law share of filings (includes juvenile) | 8.6% | 6.6% | 2.0 points higher |
Flagler County filings grew faster than statewide filings (+9.3% compared with +1.1%).
The largest gap is in the civil share, which is 18.0 points lower than the state share.
Flagler County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Florida statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Flagler County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 10.0% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 83.8% of Florida's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
49,291
Violent crimes, Florida statewide, 2025
212,976
Property crimes, Florida statewide, 2025
210.1
Violent crime rate per 100K, Florida statewide, 2025 (population 23,462,518)
-10.0%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Florida statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (262,267 vs 291,466)
| Offense (Florida statewide) | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 595 | 2.5 | 704 | -15.5% |
| Rape | 5,347 | 22.8 | 5,226 | +2.3% |
| Robbery | 6,589 | 28.1 | 6,979 | -5.6% |
| Aggravated assault | 36,760 | 156.7 | 36,760 | +0.0% |
| Violent crimes total | 49,291 | 210.1 | 49,669 | -0.8% |
| Burglary | 23,954 | 102.1 | 26,647 | -10.1% |
| Larceny-theft | 175,850 | 749.5 | 195,175 | -9.9% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13,172 | 56.1 | 19,975 | -34.1% |
| Property crimes total | 212,976 | 907.7 | 241,797 | -11.9% |
Rates use the Florida 2025 population of 23,462,518. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Flagler County with the state.
Flagler County Courthouse Locations
Flagler County has 1 courthouse location, in Bunnell. Check your notice or citation for the location assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim C. Hammond Justice Center (Bunnell) | 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110 | 386-313-4400 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Flagler County?
Flagler County cases are split between Circuit Court and County Court, and federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the relevant Florida district.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | County Court, Traffic | Traffic infractions are heard in County Court, so check the citation for the court date. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are handled outside the court by the issuing city or county agency. |
| Misdemeanor | County Court, Criminal | Misdemeanor cases are heard in County Court. |
| Felony | Circuit Court, Criminal | Felony cases are heard in Circuit Court. |
| DUI | County Court or Circuit Court | Misdemeanor DUI is heard in County Court and felony DUI in Circuit Court. |
| Domestic violence | County Court or Circuit Court | Criminal charges follow the misdemeanor or felony route, so check the charge on your paperwork. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or County Court | The court depends on the amount in dispute, so confirm the claim type with the clerk. |
| Small claims | County Court, Small Claims | Small claims are a track within County Court. |
| Eviction | County Court | Evictions are heard in County Court. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court, Family Division | Divorce cases are heard in the Circuit Court family division. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court, Family Division | Custody and support cases are heard in the Circuit Court family division. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit Court, Probate Division | Probate matters are heard in the Circuit Court probate division. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit Court, Family Division | Juvenile delinquency and dependency cases are part of the family division and are confidential. |
| Appeal | District Court of Appeal | Appeals of trial court decisions go to the District Court of Appeal or the Florida Supreme Court. |
Are Flagler County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Flagler County court records are public, with exceptions set by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420.
Public records
Most case files in the Circuit and County Courts are open to the public, including dockets, filings, and orders. Rule 2.420 makes judicial branch records public except those the rule or other law makes confidential.
Restricted or confidential records
Confidential records include juvenile delinquency, dependency, and termination of parental rights records, adoption records, mental health records, and expunged or sealed records. Access to confidential records follows the procedure in Rule 2.420.
Online access
Access Court Records at cases.flaglerclerk.gov shows case information online. Confidential records are not shown in the public online search.
In-person access
Visit the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, to view or request records. Call 386-313-4400 to confirm which office holds your case.
Fees
No copy fee is stated in the sources reviewed for this section, so ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for current fees.
How to Search Flagler County Court Records Online
Use the official Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller website to look up Flagler County case information online, and ask the clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open Access Court Records at cases.flaglerclerk.gov.
- Search using the case information you have, such as a case number or party name.
- Review the case information the clerk publishes.
- Contact the clerk at 386-313-4400 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Access Court Records | Case information the clerk publishes online | Not every document is online; request others from the clerk |
| Traffic | Access Court Records | Case information the clerk publishes online | Payment options are listed separately; see the payment section |
| Civil | Access Court Records | Case information the clerk publishes online | Sealed or confidential filings are not shown |
| Small claims | Access Court Records | Case information the clerk publishes online | Documents not online require a clerk request |
| Family law | Access Court Records | Case information the clerk publishes online | Juvenile, dependency, and adoption records are confidential |
| Probate | Ask the clerk at 386-313-4400 | Not confirmed for the online portal | Confirm with the clerk before you visit |
| Juvenile | Not in the public portal | Not online | Juvenile delinquency and dependency records are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Flagler County
Payment methods for Flagler County traffic citations are not verified in these sources, so confirm options with the clerk before you pay.
Call the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center at 386-313-4400 to ask which payment methods the clerk accepts.
Parking tickets are paid to the issuing city or county parking authority, not through the court's traffic process.
Flagler County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Flagler County court records?
Use Access Court Records at cases.flaglerclerk.gov, or visit the Justice Center in Bunnell.
Are Flagler County court records public?
Yes, most are under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420, but juvenile, adoption, and sealed or expunged records are confidential.
How do I find a criminal case?
Check the case information in Access Court Records, or call the Justice Center at 386-313-4400 with the defendant's name.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or citation first, then call the Justice Center at 386-313-4400 to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Payment methods are not verified here, so call the Justice Center at 386-313-4400 to ask which options the clerk accepts.
How many cases are filed in Flagler County each year?
Flagler County courts recorded 13,767 filings in FY 2024-25, up 9.3% from 12,590 in FY 2023-24.
What is the most common case type?
Civil was the most common in FY 2024-25 with 7,131 filings, or 51.8% of the total.
Is crime in Flagler County rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 0.8% to 49,291 in 2025 from 49,669 in 2024, and property crimes fell 11.9% to 212,976 from 241,797, as reported to the FBI. These are Florida statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Flagler County FL CourthouseMore Info
| Address: | 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, FL, 32110 |
| Phone Number: | 386-313-4400 |
| Website: | https://www.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts/Court-Locations/Flagler |
Useful Links
- Court Records - Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Access court records by the Flagler County Clerk, including public records search and official document request services.
- Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Official site for the Flagler County Clerk providing various court and comptroller services and resources online.
- 18th Judicial Circuit Courts Comprehensive information regarding the 18th Judicial Circuit Courts covering court resources, services, and contact information.
- Florida Courts Statewide court information, publications, and additional resources provided by the Florida Courts official website.
- My Florida County Centralized online access to various county and state-level services, including court records and official documents.
- The Florida Bar - Consumer Pamphlet: Probate in Florida Informative pamphlet by The Florida Bar providing guidance on probate processes relevant to Flagler County residents.
- Florida Court System - FindLaw Overview and explanation of the Florida court system covering appeals, district, circuit, and county courts.
- United States Courts Leading resource for federal court-related services, information, and documents across the United States.
- Flagler County, Florida Courthouse - Justia Aggregated resources and guides for navigating the Flagler County courts and understanding their processes and records.
- Courts in Florida - Ballotpedia In-depth overview of the Florida court system's structure and function, providing insights applicable to Flagler County.
- National Association for Court Management (NACM) Professional organization offering resources, training, and support for managing court systems and records.
- State Attorney's Office - Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida Resources and contact information for the State Attorney’s Office serving Flagler County in the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
- Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers Collaborative site for Florida’s court clerks and comptrollers providing public records access and court functions.
- National Institute of Corrections Federal resource providing extensive guides, statistics, and training materials about corrections and judiciary management.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Statewide public safety and law enforcement authority offering public records, crime data, and investigative services.
- Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Case management system and further resources for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, which includes Flagler County.
- National Association of Counties (NACo) Association providing resources and advocacy for counties, including news relevant to Florida's judiciary operations.
- National Center for State Courts Central resource hub for state court administrative support, research, and educational resources for judiciary professionals.
- Office of the State Courts Administrator, Florida Administration office offering data, publications, and additional resources for understanding and accessing Florida’s legal system.
- State of Florida Government Jobs Employment opportunities and career resources listed for government roles related to judiciary and legal services in Florida.
Table of Contents
- Flagler County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Flagler County Court Records
- Flagler County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Flagler County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Flagler County?
- How Does Flagler County Compare With Florida Overall?
- Flagler County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Flagler County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Flagler County?
- Are Flagler County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Flagler County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Flagler County
- Flagler County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links