Osceola County, FL Public Records

Courts in Osceola County

Court Records in Osceola County, Florida

The court system in Osceola County, Florida, includes Circuit Courts, County Courts, and Miami-Dade County Courts. similar to other counties in the state. Circuit Courts hold general jurisdiction managing each criminal and civil case, particularly those outside the scope of the County Courts. They handle significant matters such as family legal cases (child custody, divorce, and child support), probate issues, juvenile matters, mental health cases, and orders related to abuse prevention. Osceola County Courts, on the other hand, manage smaller civil disputes involving amounts below $15,000, excluding interest, fees, and other costs. County Courts maintain a shared jurisdiction alongside the Circuit Courts in specific cases, such as homeowner association disputes and landlord-tenant conflicts. Additionally, County Courts in Osceola offer a streamlined Small Claims process to resolve minor civil disputes efficiently.

Within the county of Miami-Dade, County and Circuit Court jurisdiction is merged into various divisions: the Criminal, Family, Civil, Juvenile, and Traffic courts. This includes a very structured organization that allows the courts to handle cases with far more speed and are divided by type. All records of the court in Osceola County are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. These records are available through the online portal of the Clerk or via written requests. Residents in need of assistance may visit or call the Clerk's office for further details on how to access court records. When searching for Osceola court records, be informed that copies are provided at $1 per page. You may also have these records certified with an additional surcharge of $2 for each document.

Jails and Prisons in Osceola County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Osceola County, Florida

Osceola County Corrections Department oversees the county's local jail. It also maintains a comprehensive record of all its inmates, which can be accessed via the department's inmate search portal. Inmate records that are not on the search portal can be obtained in person at 402 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744.

For inmates held in state jails, their records are maintained by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), and you can access them via their Offender Information Search Portal. Similarly, you can access records of federal inmates in Osceola County via the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Osceola County

Arrest Records in Osceola County, Florida

Osceola County arrest records contain information about the arrested individual as recorded by local arresting agencies. Typically, these are records that will contain personal information, mugshots, the name of the arresting officer, and events leading to an arrest. The arrest records are maintained by both the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and local police departments. Most arrest records are available to the public, although certain details may be held back for protection of ongoing investigation purposes. The Sheriff's Office allows residents and interested parties to make their arrest record requests online through the portal called the Daily Arrest Report or in person at the office. Criminal history in Osceola County can be accessed through the records of the courts. Records of the courts often provide further details, including pending charges, convictions, and related warrants, unlike arrest records. Full criminal records are not available and can only be accessed by visiting the court terminals or by making formal, written requests for it. An arrest record can also be obtained from the database provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.