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The Franklin County Clerk's Office is responsible for overseeing various departments that deal with the Circuit and County court systems. All departments within the Clerk's office can be reached at 850-653-8861. Phone number extensions and email addresses (if applicable) for each department are provided for each department listed below. Here you'll find information about summons from the Clerk's Office and performing jury duty. Ext. 193
Foreclosure Sales
Inquire here about attending, bidding, and purchasing from foreclosure sales conducted by the Clerk's Office. Ext. 106 or 149
Circuit Civil/Family Law Enforcement
Inquire here about Circuit Civil - general court cases involving money amounts more than $15,000 and Family law cases relating to family matters. Ext. 106 or 149
County Civil Department
Inquire here about filing court cases less than $15,000, Small Claims Court and Evictions. Ext. 106 or 149
Domestic Violence
Inquire here for information about filing for an injunction for protection against another person. Ext. 106 or 149
Juvenile Department
Inquire here about court cases involving minors. Note: most juvenile records are confidential. Ext. 192 | MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Inquire here about the Baker Act (mental) or Marchman Act (alcohol or drugs). Ext. 106 or 149
Misdemeanor/County criminal Department
Inquire here about court cases involving minor crimes. Ext. 166
Felony/Circuit Criminal Department
Inquire here about court cases involving serious crimes such as grand theft or murder. Ext. 107
CHILD SUPPORT
Inquire here about payment information - receives and disburses child support payments in most cases. Ext. 132
Traffic Department
Inquire here about where to pay for your county traffic citations. Ext. 102
Probate & Guardianship Department
Inquire here about Information about estates, wills, guardians for minors and incapacitated persons. Ext. 106 | Many civil / family law forms may be accessed at www.flcourts.org at the Self Help Center. Additionally, on this website is a listing of the entities that provide legal aid.
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