Nassau County, FL Courts and Public Records

The Circuit Court and County Court in Nassau County are Florida's trial courts for the 4th Judicial Circuit, handling felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil, small claims, family, probate, and juvenile cases.

Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready. Nassau County case records are kept by the county clerk.

The Nassau County Circuit Court and County Court received 8,209 new cases in FY 2024-25 and disposed of 8,683. Circuit Court filed 2,598 of those cases and County Court filed 5,611.

The biggest driver of the change was civil (including small claims) filings, which rose by 131 cases (4.1%), while total filings rose by 70 overall.

This table covers the five most recent fiscal years for Nassau 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.

Across the two fiscal years reported, total filings rose by 70 cases, or 0.9%, from 8,139 to 8,209. The biggest driver was circuit criminal filings, which fell by 97 cases (-12.8%). Dispositions rose 5.5%, from 8,231 to 8,683.

Chart note: a line chart of filings versus dispositions would run from oldest to newest, with years marked ~ as estimates.

Criminal cases, including traffic, make up the largest share of Nassau County filings at 40.9% of the 8,209 filed in FY 2024-25.

Civil cases grew fastest at +4.1%, while family court cases fell fastest at -4.3%.

Nassau County accounted for 0.2% of the 3,628,225 cases filed in Florida circuit and county courts in FY 2024-25.

Compared with Florida overall, the county's civil share is 29.1 points lower, its criminal share is 21.2 points higher, and its family court share is 6.1 points higher. Its total filings changed +0.9% in FY 2024-25, while statewide filings changed +1.1%.

These figures are Florida statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Nassau 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.

Rates use the Florida 2025 population of 23,462,518. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Nassau County with the state.

Nassau County has 2 official court locations in the clerk directory (Yulee and Fernandina Beach). Check your notice or citation to confirm the courthouse and division before you go.

The Circuit Court and County Court in Nassau County handle different case types, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller keeps the records for both. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the relevant Florida district, and parking tickets go to the issuing agency.

Yes, most Nassau County court records are public, with specific exceptions. Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420 gives the public access to judicial branch records unless the rule or other law makes them confidential.

Public records

Most civil, criminal, and traffic case files in Nassau County courts are open, including dockets, filings, and orders, unless a rule or court order restricts them.

Restricted or confidential records

Juvenile delinquency, dependency, and termination of parental rights records are confidential, as are adoption and mental health records. Expunged and sealed records are also restricted under Rule 2.420.

Online access

Look up case information on the nassauclerk.com and at myflcourtaccess.com for some civil filings. Online results do not show every document, and confidential or sealed cases are not shown.

In-person access

Visit the clerk at 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097 to view or request records. Call (904) 548-4600 to confirm which office holds your case.

Fees

Copy and certified copy fees are set by the county clerk. Ask the clerk for the current amount before you request copies.

Use the official portals to search Nassau County court cases by case type, and ask the clerk for documents that are not online.

1. Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
2. Open the clerk website at nassauclerk.com or the statewide portal at myflcourtaccess.com for civil records.
3. Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
4. Review the case details for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
5. Contact the clerk at (904) 548-4600 to request documents that are not online.

Traffic citations in Nassau County can be paid online, by phone, by mail, or in person, depending on the citation.

1. Online: Pay traffic citations at myfloridacounty.com with your citation number. Some citations are not eligible for online payment.
2. Phone: Use the MyFloridaCounty traffic phone line at myfloridacounty.com, which accepts major cards. A traffic school waiver may be required, so confirm eligibility first.
3. Mail: Send your name, address, phone number, and citation number to the clerk. Some clerks ask for a copy of the citation, so check the clerk website at nassauclerk.com first.
4. In person: Visit the clerk's traffic office at 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097. Have your citation number ready.
5. Payment plans: Ask the clerk for a payment plan before the county deadline. An administrative fee may apply, and failing to comply can lead to driver license suspension.

Criminal fines and court costs are paid at myfloridacounty.com/courtpay.

Parking tickets are paid to the issuing city or county parking office, not through the court's traffic process.