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Walton County Clerk of Courts Online Records Access

Original title: Court Records Search - Walton County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller

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The Frame

What this does

Residents can search for court case information online, but the data provided is for informational purposes only and is not considered an official legal record.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

General Public

Residents may access public records online subject to the terms of the disclaimer and security matrix.

Florida Attorneys

Attorneys may apply for a secure login to access additional electronic records.

What changed

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Summary

This document serves as the portal and disclaimer for accessing public court records through the Walton County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller. It outlines the terms of use, search capabilities, and legal limitations for users accessing information online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the information found on this website for legal proceedings?

No. The website states that information provided is for informational purposes only and is not the official record; it should not be relied upon for legal action.

How do I search for a specific court case?

You can search by the last name of the individual or by using a specific case number format (e.g., 662020000123CAAXMX).

Are there restrictions on what records I can see?

Yes. Access is governed by the Florida Supreme Court's ',' which limits electronic access based on user roles and applicable laws.

Key Facts

The website provides public access to records as defined by Florida Statutes 119.01.
Information on the website is not an official record and should not be used for legal actions.
Users must agree to indemnify and hold the Clerk's office harmless for any damages resulting from the use of the website.
Electronic access to court records is restricted by the Florida Supreme Court's 'Access Security Matrix' based on user roles.
Searches can be performed by name or by specific case number format.
Date range searches are limited to a maximum of 7 days.
Registered users, such as Florida attorneys, can request a secure login by submitting a 3-page Access Agreement.
The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.
The main office is located at 571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.
The South Walton Courthouse Annex is located at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Why It Matters

Residents can search for court case information online, but the data provided is for informational purposes only and is not considered an official legal record.

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Discoveries

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Restricted Electronic Access

Access to electronic court records is not universal but is strictly tiered based on user roles via the Florida Supreme Court's Access Security Matrix.

Florida Supreme Court

Connected Entities

organizationWalton County Clerk of the Circuit Court“The government office responsible for maintaining and providing access to public”Map →

otherFlorida Statutes 119.01“The state law governing public access to government records.”Map →

organizationFlorida Supreme Court“The body that governs electronic access to court records via the Access Security”Map →

personCrystal Sconiers“The current Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

waltonclerkfl.govoffice3.com

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