Pinellas County Court Records Lookup, Public Access Search and Clerk Copy Help
Use official Pinellas County and Florida court resources to search civil, family, probate, criminal, traffic, official records, court calendar, certified copies, courthouse locations and federal court records. This guide separates Clerk court records from official records, county public records, Sixth Judicial Circuit court information, Florida appellate search and PACER so users do not land on the wrong portal.
If you are searching for court records pinellas county court records, choose the task closest to what you need. Pinellas County court records may involve the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, public case records, official records, certified copies, civil records, criminal and traffic records, probate and guardianship records, family court, court calendar, Sixth Judicial Circuit resources, Florida appellate records or federal PACER.
Choose one option. The official action card below explains the safest route for Pinellas County court records without sending users to a wrong or misleading third-party lookup page.
🔎 All case records search — start with Pinellas Public Access
Use this for: searching available Pinellas County civil, family, criminal, traffic, probate case records and court calendar information.
Best official path: open the Pinellas Clerk public access case records search and choose the correct case-record category.
Before relying on it: remember that sealed, confidential, restricted, juvenile, protected and document-level records may not appear fully online.
Pinellas County Court Records Quick Facts Before You Search
Pinellas County court records are mainly searched through the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. The public access case records page includes search routes for all case records, civil and family case records, criminal and traffic case records, probate case records, court calendar, attorney login and registered-user login.
Do not confuse court case records with official records. Court case records relate to lawsuits, criminal cases, traffic cases, probate, guardianship, family matters and court calendars. Official records are a separate public records system for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, tax deeds, marriage licenses and other recorded instruments.
What This Pinellas County Court Records Guide Covers
Pinellas County Public Access Case Records Search
The official Public Access Case Records system is the best starting point for most Pinellas County court record searches. It includes links for All Case Records Search, Civil and Family Case Records, Criminal and Traffic Case Records, Probate Case Records and Court Calendar.
Use this public access search when you want to locate a case number, view docket-style information, search by party details, look up criminal or traffic case information, check civil or family matters, review probate case availability, or confirm a court calendar. However, do not treat every online result as a complete official file. Certain documents and case types can be restricted under Florida court-access rules.
Open the official Pinellas public access search
Start with the official Clerk public access case records page, not a paid background-check site or a generic people-search result.
Choose the correct case category
Select all case records, civil/family, criminal/traffic, probate, or court calendar based on the record you need.
Search by case number when possible
A case number is usually cleaner than a name-only search. If you only have a name, verify case type, filing date, party role and court location before relying on a match.
Use the Clerk for copies and certification
If you need a certified copy, official court document, sealed-record guidance or a record not visible online, contact the Pinellas Clerk or use the official copy request route.
Pinellas County Civil and Family Court Records Search
Use the Civil and Family Case Records search for civil lawsuits, small claims-style matters, family cases, divorce, custody, domestic matters and other civil/family court case information where public access is available. Civil records may also connect with county court, circuit civil, foreclosure, landlord-tenant, small claims or other civil divisions depending on the case.
Family records require special caution. Some divorce, custody, paternity, domestic violence, adoption, child support, guardianship or family-law documents may include restricted information. A public docket may show basic case events while certain documents are not available to the general public online.
Use for lawsuits, small claims, county civil, circuit civil, landlord-tenant, foreclosure and civil judgment-style matters.
Use for divorce, custody, paternity, domestic relations and family-law records where public access is allowed.
Use official Sixth Judicial Circuit and Clerk resources for injunction and domestic violence court questions.
Use the Clerk copy request process when a court, agency, attorney or employer requires official proof.
Use Civil/Family Category
Do not search criminal records if the case is a divorce, civil lawsuit, custody matter or small claims case.
Correct path firstFamily Records Can Be Limited
Family dockets may be public while specific documents remain restricted or protected.
Privacy mattersPinellas County Criminal and Traffic Court Records
Use the Criminal and Traffic Case Records search for criminal case lookup, traffic tickets, misdemeanor or felony case information, citation-related details, hearing information and court activity where public access is available. The public access system may allow searches by case number, date, attorney or defendant details depending on the category.
Criminal record search must be handled carefully. A court case search is not the same as a full background check. It may not include every arrest, jail record, police report, sealed matter, expunged matter, out-of-county record, federal case or confidential record. If the user needs an official criminal disposition, they should request the correct certified court document through the Clerk.
Before relying on a Pinellas criminal or traffic result
- Verify the case number and defendant identity.
- Confirm the case type, filing date and court location.
- Check whether the case is open, disposed, dismissed, sealed or expunged.
- Do not use a name-only match as official proof.
- Use certified dispositions or certified copies when required.
- Use PACER only if the case is federal, not a Pinellas County case.
Pinellas County Probate, Guardianship and Estate Court Records
Probate Case Records can include estate matters, guardianship, mental health-related petitions, wills deposited with the court, estate administration, and other probate division records where access is allowed. These records may not behave like ordinary civil case search results because some probate, guardianship or mental health records can be restricted.
If the user needs estate filings, guardianship orders, will information, probate case documents or certified probate copies, use the Probate Case Records search first, then contact the Clerk if documents are not visible or if certification is needed. For older probate records or recorded documents connected to estate work, Official Records Search may also be relevant, but it is not the same as the probate court case file.
Use for probate case information, estate case lookup and case events where public access is available.
Some guardianship records may have privacy limits or document-level restrictions.
Use probate records for estate proceedings and Official Records Search for recorded documents when relevant.
Ask the Clerk whether a certified copy, e-certified copy or plain copy is required for your use.
Pinellas Official Records Search vs Pinellas Court Records Search
Pinellas County users often confuse court records with official records. Court records involve court cases such as civil, family, probate, criminal and traffic matters. Official records involve recorded instruments such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, tax deeds, marriage licenses and other recorded documents.
The Pinellas Official Records Search allows searches such as simple search, party name, instrument number, document type, record date, consideration, book/page, case number and legal description. This is useful for recorded documents, property-related documents and official record instruments, but it is not the same as the Public Access Case Records search for court case dockets.
Use Court Records For Cases
Civil, family, criminal, traffic and probate case dockets belong in public access case records.
Court case pathUse Official Records For Documents
Deeds, liens, mortgages, judgments and recorded instruments belong in Official Records Search.
Recorded document pathHow to Request Pinellas County Court Record Copies and Certified Documents
If you need an official court record, do not rely only on a search screen. Use the Clerk’s official record-copy route. Pinellas Clerk resources include copy ordering, public records liaison contact, and electronic certification options where available. Copy fees, certification fees and access rules can vary by record type and delivery method.
Before requesting copies, collect the case number, party names, court division, filing year, document name, and whether you need a plain copy, certified copy, e-certified copy, transcript, recorded document or official court file document. This avoids delays and reduces the chance of ordering the wrong record.
Identify whether you need a case record or official record
Use court case records for lawsuits and criminal/probate/traffic matters. Use official records for recorded documents such as deeds, liens and mortgages.
Gather the case number or document identifier
For case records, use the case number. For official records, use party name, instrument number, book/page, document type, record date or legal description where available.
Ask for the exact document
Request the judgment, disposition, order, complaint, probate order, divorce record, docket sheet, traffic record, deed, lien, mortgage or certified copy by name.
Confirm fees and certification needs
Ask whether you need a certified copy, e-certified copy or regular copy before paying. Agencies may reject screenshots or uncertified printouts.
Pinellas County Court Calendar and Hearing Information
The public access case records system includes a Court Calendar route. This can help users look for scheduled proceedings, hearing information or case calendar details when available. Court dates can change, so a calendar search should not replace notices from the court, attorney communication or direct confirmation with the proper court office.
Before going to court in Pinellas County
- Confirm the courthouse location and courtroom.
- Check whether the case is civil, family, criminal, traffic or probate.
- Review the latest court notice or order.
- Use official court calendar resources when available.
- Contact the court or Clerk if the online calendar conflicts with a written notice.
- Arrive early and follow courthouse security instructions.
Pinellas County Courthouses and Court Records Office Locations
Pinellas County court-related services are spread across multiple locations. The main Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller location is listed at 315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Pinellas County’s contact map identifies this location for Clerk services such as child support, civil records, divorce records, marriage license, official records, probate and guardianship, recording services, small claims and traffic tickets.
The Sixth Judicial Circuit lists the Pinellas County Courthouse at 315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756, the St. Petersburg Courthouse at 545 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, and the Pinellas County Justice Center at 14250 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762. The Justice Center is especially important for many criminal and unified family court resources.
315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Use for many Clerk/civil/official records services.
14250 49th St. North, Clearwater, FL 33762. Use for many criminal justice and unified family court resources.
545 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Use for applicable St. Petersburg court services.
Pinellas County and Clerk resources commonly list 727-464-7000 for many Clerk/court services.
Sealed, Juvenile, Confidential and Restricted Pinellas County Court Records
Not every Pinellas County court record is fully public online. Florida court-access rules and the Florida Supreme Court access matrix can limit online access to certain documents or details. Some records may be sealed, expunged, juvenile, adoption-related, mental-health-related, domestic violence-related, guardianship-related, protected by statute, or restricted by court order.
If a case does not appear online, do not assume there is no record. It may be restricted, too new, too old, sealed, juvenile, stored in another court system, located in official records instead of case records, filed under a different name, in appellate court, or in federal court.
Records that may need direct Clerk or court guidance
- Juvenile and dependency records.
- Sealed or expunged criminal records.
- Adoption, guardianship or mental health records.
- Domestic violence and protected-party information.
- Family records with confidential documents.
- Documents restricted by Florida court-access rules.
- Records needing certified copy, e-certified copy or clerk authentication.
Florida Appellate Search and Federal Court Records for Pinellas County
Pinellas County trial court records are different from Florida appellate records and federal court records. If a case was appealed to a Florida District Court of Appeal or the Florida Supreme Court, use Florida Courts appellate resources such as ACIS where available.
If the matter was filed in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court or a federal appellate court, use PACER. Pinellas County federal cases are generally searched through federal systems, not the Pinellas Clerk public access case records portal.
Use Florida Courts for Appeals
Best for Florida Supreme Court and District Court of Appeal docket and document search.
State appellate pathUse PACER for Federal
Best for federal civil, criminal, bankruptcy and federal appellate records.
Federal court pathOfficial Pinellas County Court Records Links
Use these official resources for Pinellas County court records, public access case search, official records, certified copies, courthouse locations, county public records, Florida appellate search, e-filing and federal court records.
Pinellas Clerk
Main Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller website for court records, official records, copy requests and Clerk services.
Open Pinellas ClerkPublic Access Case Records
Use for all case records, civil/family records, criminal/traffic records, probate records and court calendar.
Open Case SearchOfficial Records Search
Use for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments and official record instruments.
Open Official RecordsPinellas Public Records
Use for Pinellas County government public records requests under Florida public records law.
Open Public RecordsCounty Contact Map
Use for official Pinellas County location and contact details for Clerk and courthouse-related offices.
Open Contact MapSixth Judicial Circuit
Official circuit court website serving Pinellas and Pasco counties with court division and location resources.
Open Sixth CircuitPinellas Justice Center
Use for Pinellas County Justice Center address and court location information.
Open Justice CenterFlorida Courts
Use for Florida court information, appellate case search and statewide court resources.
Open Florida CourtsFlorida E-Filing
Use for Florida court e-filing access and filing resources where electronic filing applies.
Open E-Filing PortalPACER
Use PACER for federal court records, not Pinellas County trial court records.
Open PACERMiddle District of Florida
Use for federal courthouse and U.S. District Court information for many Florida federal cases.
Open Federal CourtState Attorney Sixth Circuit
Use for State Attorney resources for Pinellas and Pasco criminal justice matters.
Open State AttorneyMap for Pinellas County Clerk and Court Records Office in Clearwater
The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is listed at 315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756 for many Clerk services, including civil records, divorce records, marriage license, official records, probate and guardianship, recording services, small claims and traffic tickets. Use this map for general location help only. Before visiting, confirm the correct office, courthouse, room, current hours, security rules and whether your record can be handled in person.
Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Pinellas court services also use other locations, including the Pinellas County Justice Center and St. Petersburg Courthouse, depending on case type.
Pinellas County Court Records FAQs
How do I search Pinellas County court records online for free?
Start with the official Pinellas Clerk Public Access Case Records search. Choose All Case Records, Civil and Family, Criminal and Traffic, Probate, or Court Calendar depending on what you need.
What is the official Pinellas County court records website?
The official Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller website is mypinellasclerk.gov. The public access case records search is hosted through the Clerk’s public access system.
Is Pinellas Official Records Search the same as court case search?
No. Court case search is for civil, family, criminal, traffic, probate and calendar records. Official Records Search is for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, marriage licenses and other recorded instruments.
What phone number do I call for Pinellas County court records?
Pinellas County contact resources list 727-464-7000 for many Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller services. Use the official Clerk website to confirm the right department for your record type.
Where is the Pinellas County Clerk of Court located?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is listed at 315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Other courthouse services may be at the Pinellas County Justice Center or St. Petersburg Courthouse.
How do I search Pinellas County criminal and traffic records?
Use the Criminal and Traffic Case Records option in the Pinellas public access case records search. Search by case number when possible and verify identity carefully before relying on a name result.
How do I find Pinellas County civil or family court records?
Use the Civil and Family Case Records option in the public access search. Some family documents may be restricted even when a docket or basic case information is visible.
How do I search Pinellas County probate records?
Use the Probate Case Records option in the public access search. If you need estate documents, guardianship records, wills, certified copies or restricted probate information, contact the Clerk for official help.
How do I get certified copies of Pinellas County court records?
Use the Pinellas Clerk’s official copy request route or contact the Clerk directly. Ask whether you need a certified copy, e-certified copy or regular copy before paying.
Why can’t I find a Pinellas County court record online?
The record may be sealed, confidential, juvenile, restricted, too new, too old, in official records instead of case records, filed under another name, in appellate court, or in federal court.
Are Pinellas County federal court records in the county case search?
No. Federal court records are separate from Pinellas County trial court records. Use PACER or the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida for federal records.
Is Pinellas County court record search the same as a background check?
No. Court record search is not a complete background check. It may not include every arrest, police report, sealed case, expunged matter, out-of-county record, federal case or confidential record.
Bottom Line for Pinellas County Court Records Search
For a free online start, use the official Pinellas Clerk Public Access Case Records search and choose the right category: all case records, civil/family, criminal/traffic, probate or court calendar. If you need recorded documents such as deeds, liens, mortgages or judgments, use Official Records Search instead of court case search.
For certified copies, restricted records, probate documents, family documents, criminal dispositions, sealed-record questions, official records, appellate cases or federal cases, use the proper official office or portal. Do not rely on a third-party background site or a screenshot when official proof is required.