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Case Search - Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to search for a case?
The fastest known retrieval method is to use the case number search located at the bottom of the screen. If you do not know the case number, you can search using the following:
  • Last Name
  • First Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date (violation date)
  • Birth Date
What type of cases can I search online?
You can search for Criminal, Civil, Traffic, Marriage Licenses, etc. You can find a list of available case types listed under the Court Type or view a list of types and descriptions in the "Related Links" box at the top of this page.
What is a uniform case number?
Case numbers are in the State of Florida, Uniform Case Number format. For your reference, the uniform case number format as decreed by the Supreme Court is:
County Designator 40
Year Designator 2000
Court Type CF
Sequential Number 000001
Party/Defendant Identifier A/N(4)
Branch Location A/N(2)
How can I view detailed information of my search results
Click on the "+" sign next to the case to expand the case detail.
Does the search only include your county?
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