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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Franklin County, Florida; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Franklin County public records: common questions
Where to search Franklin County records
Franklin County, Florida court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal.
- Court casesOfficial Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the Florida state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The Franklin County Courthouse is listed at 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, Florida 32320, with an annex in Carrabelle.
- The Clerk’s court-services page identifies circuit civil, county civil, family law, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, probate, small-claims, traffic, and other departments.
- The Clerk announced that Franklin County official records are available online for search and purchase.
- The Sheriff’s administration division states that it serves or enforces judicial process originating from the Supreme Court, circuit court, county court, and Board of County Commissioners.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Official Franklin County Sheriff website | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official court-services page for circuit and county court matters | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Franklin County official source (franklinclerk.com) | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Franklin County official source (franklinsheriff.com) | County or local | Open source |
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This Franklin County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Franklin County has 13,029 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 12-037
- Population
- 13,029 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Franklin County Courthouse is listed at 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, Florida 32320, with an annex in Carrabelle.
- Local detail
- The Clerk’s court-services page identifies circuit civil, county civil, family law, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, probate, small-claims, traffic, and other departments.
- Local detail
- The Clerk announced that Franklin County official records are available online for search and purchase.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff’s administration division states that it serves or enforces judicial process originating from the Supreme Court, circuit court, county court, and Board of County Commissioners.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Franklin County Courthouse is listed at 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, Florida 32320, with an annex in Carrabelle.
- Local detail: The Clerk’s court-services page identifies circuit civil, county civil, family law, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, probate, small-claims, traffic, and other departments.
- Local detail: The Clerk announced that Franklin County official records are available online for search and purchase.
How do I search Franklin County official records?
For Franklin County, start with Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal and Official court-services page for circuit and county court matters, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Franklin County official records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Clerk states that juvenile, family-law, probate, mental-health, military-discharge, and death-certificate images may not be viewable online.
Which Franklin County court handles a felony or misdemeanor?
For Franklin County, start with Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal and Official court-services page for circuit and county court matters, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Franklin County court handles a felony or misdemeanor depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Clerk states that juvenile, family-law, probate, mental-health, military-discharge, and death-certificate images may not be viewable online.
How do I obtain a Franklin County court document?
For Franklin County, start with Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal and Official court-services page for circuit and county court matters, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain a Franklin County court document depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Clerk states that juvenile, family-law, probate, mental-health, military-discharge, and death-certificate images may not be viewable online.
How do I request a Sheriff report or judicial-process record?
For Franklin County, start with Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal and Official court-services page for circuit and county court matters, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Sheriff report or judicial-process record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Clerk states that juvenile, family-law, probate, mental-health, military-discharge, and death-certificate images may not be viewable online.
Where are Franklin County foreclosure and tax-deed sales listed?
For Franklin County, start with Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal and Official court-services page for circuit and county court matters, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Franklin County foreclosure and tax-deed sales listed depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Clerk states that juvenile, family-law, probate, mental-health, military-discharge, and death-certificate images may not be viewable online.
Which office handles a municipal police record in Apalachicola or Carrabelle?
For Franklin County, start with Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal and Official court-services page for circuit and county court matters, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which office handles a municipal police record in Apalachicola or Carrabelle depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Clerk states that juvenile, family-law, probate, mental-health, military-discharge, and death-certificate images may not be viewable online.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use Official Franklin County Sheriff website. The Clerk’s staff do not provide legal advice or prepare legal forms.
Criminal cases in Franklin County
Start with Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal for the official Franklin County court path. County: The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners governs county services; the Clerk also performs statutory county-record and board-record functions. Court: The Clerk’s office supports Florida circuit and county courts serving Franklin County, including criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters.
Jail and custody information for Franklin County
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The Clerk states that juvenile, family-law, probate, mental-health, military-discharge, and death-certificate images may not be viewable online.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Franklin County Sheriff is the primary county law-enforcement and custody-record contact; state or federal holds may involve other agencies. Municipal: Municipal police, city-code enforcement, and municipal records remain separate from the county Clerk and Sheriff.
Statewide sources for Florida records
Statewide Florida sources are separate from Franklin County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby Florida records pages
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Official Franklin County and Florida record sources
For an official starting point, use Official Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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