Overview of accessing Pinellas County court records:
Access Methods
Pinellas County court records can be accessed through the following:
- Online via the official website at ccmspa.pinellascounty.org
- In person at the courthouse, 315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756
- Using the public records request portal
Types of Available Records
The system provides access to these types of records:
- Criminal and traffic cases
- Civil court records
- Marriage licenses
- Divorce records
- Property records
- Probate court records
- Family court records
Search Features
Records can be located by various criteria, including:
- Case or citation number
- Defendant details
- Filing date
- Location
- Judicial officer
- Case type
Access Limitations
Guest access to the online system is limited by:
- A cap of 100 transactions per day
- Lower priority access
- Occasional unavailability due to maintenance
Restricted Information
Certain records are restricted from public access, such as:
- Social security numbers
- Medical details
- Military discharges
- Death certificates
- Family court issues
- Juvenile records
- Probate matters
Costs and Authenticity
Most records are free to access on official government sites. However:
- Some third-party sites may charge additional fees
- Non-government sources may lack current or accurate information
- Statutory fees may apply to obtain certified copies