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- About the Clerk of Court
Bill Kinsaul was elected Bay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller in November 2008. Bill received his BS degree from Florida State University and has worked at the Clerk’s office since 1998. In his role as Clerk he serves our County and is…
- Accessibility
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors.…
- Administration
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is also the Clerk of County Clerk. His office is located in the County Courthouse. The office of the Clerk was created in Article V and Article VIII of the Florida Constitution. The Clerk is an officer of the court of…
- Employment Opportunities
There are no positions available at this time
Applicants may download an application below and submit it with a resume. For more information, please see Jody Walls, Chief Deputy Clerk Court Services, Room 114 Main Courthouse, or call…
- Office Directory
View an office directory for the Bay County Clerk of Court. Get phone numbers, fax numbers, email addresses and mailing addresses.
- Organizational Chart
The following chart details the structure within the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office.
- Contact Us
The Clerk's office is located at 300 East 4th Street, Panama City, FL 32401.
main phone (850)763-9061
main fax (850)747-5188
The Juvenile Justice Courthouse is located at 533 E 11th Street.
Services provided at this location include:
Domestic…
- Hours of Operation and Holiday Schedule
The Bay County Clerk's Office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The holiday schedule is as follows:
Holiday Schedule 2012
New Year’s Day (observed)
Monday
January, 2, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr.…
- Map and Driving Directions Clerk of Court Office
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Note: The Juvenile Justice Courthouse is at a different location. Click here for the Juvenile Justice Courthouse address and map.
Visit our Contact Page for more contact information, an office directory, hours, location maps and a…
- Map and Driving Directions Juvenile Justice Courthouse
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Services provided at this location include:
Domestic Violence
Family Law, Child Support, Divorce
Juvenile
Note: The Clerk of Court office is at a different location. Click here for the Clerk of Court address and map.
Visi…
- County Commissioners
In this section
- BOCC Budget
The Board of County Commissioners annually approves the budget which determines the revenue and expenditures necessary to operate all County departments.
The budget will be prepared in such a manner as to facilitate understanding by citizens and other…
- BOCC Finance
Bay County Board of County Commissioners control funds in excess of funds required to meet current expenses. Funds used to meet current expenses are the responsibility of the Bay County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
By State Law, the Clerk of Circuit…
- Investment Glossary
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Accrued Interest - The accumulated interest due on a bond as of the last interest payment made by the issuer.
Agency - A debt security issued by…
- Investment Policy Ordinance
The following investment policies apply to all funds controlled by the Bay County Board of County Commissioners over what is needed for current expenses.
- BOCC Records
The Florida Constitution provides for the Clerk to act as Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. In this capacity, a primary responsibility of the Clerk is to record and index minutes to the Board of County Commission meetings. The entire…
- Trim Notices
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- Courts
The Courts' department encompasses several divisions within the Clerk's Office: Circuit Civil, County Civil (Small Claims), Family Law, Felony, Jury Services, Juvenile, Misdemeanor, Probate, and Traffic.
Court department employees attend court…
- Administrative Court Orders
An Administrative Court Order is a directive necessary to properly administer courts' affairs, consistent with Florida Constitution, State court Rules, and Florida Supreme Court administrative orders.
The purpose of an Administrative Court Order is to…
- Case Search
Bill Kinsaul is pleased to offer Internet access to information deemed as public record by Florida Statute 119.01 (1), (2), (3). Please accept the disclaimer below in order to access these electronic records.
This web site is intended for the general…
- Civil
Civil Court involves the following procedures:
Small Claims matters involve claims up to ,000
County Civil matters involve claims between ,001 and ,000
Circuit Civil matters involve claims of ,000 and above
Tax Deed Sales
…
- Circuit Civil
Claims of ,000 and above are the responsibility of Circuit, Civil Division
Auto Negligence
All matters resulting from personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising out of a party's alleged negligent operation of a motor vehicle, as…
- County Civil/Small Claims
County Civil (,001 to ,000)
All matters involving claims ranging from ,001 through ,000 in damages, exclusive of interest, court costs and attorney fees. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Mortgage foreclosures (less than…
- Foreclosure Sales
Online Bidding and Auction System
Visit the on-line auction system at
www.bay.realforeclose.com
Foreclosure Sales List in Adobe PDF Format
Foreclosure Sales List
NOTE: On-line bidding and auctions require advanced registration and advanced…
- Court Docket
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- Criminal
Original jurisdiction in criminal cases is assigned to the circuit and county courts. Courts having criminal jurisdiction may issue and process writs and the writs processed shall have effect through the state.
A felony is any criminal offense that is…
- Felony
NOTICE
Information or forms provided by the Clerk of Court should be considered as basic information only and may not be applicable to every situation. The information is not intended to be used as legal advice, but as basic and general information only.…
- Misdemeanor
A misdemeanor is a criminal offense, less serious than a felony and is usually punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture or confinement in a county jail. The maximum punishment can be up to one year.
If an arrest on a misdemeanor offense occurs the…
- Plea in Absentia
Call the Bay County Clerk of Court, Plea in Absentia line at 850-747-5151 during our normal office hours.
- Evictions
Notice
Information or forms provided by the Clerk of Court should be considered as basic information only and may not be applicable to every situation. The information is not intended to be used as legal advice but as basic and general information…
- Family Issues
Family Issues involve the following procedures:
Domestic Violence - Injunctions for protection.
Child Support / Alimony - Using the State of Florida Disbursement Unit System (SDU), to receive, record, report, monitor and disburse alimony and child…
- Child Support
The Child Support Enforcement division, in cooperation with the State of Florida Disbursement Unit (SDU), acts as the central depository for receiving, recording, reporting, monitoring and disbursing alimony and child support payments, in accordance with…
- Divorce Information
A Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) is an action to terminate the contract of marriage. Jurisdiction lies in the Circuit Civil Division. These matters are governed by the laws of the State of Florida (Florida Statutes) and the Florida Family Law Rules of…
- Domestic Violence
Violence
means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death, by a person against…
- Other Family Issues
Other family law cases include adoptions, paternity, name change, child custody, and annulment.
Adoptions are confidential. All papers and records pertaining to the adoption, including the original birth certificate, are confidential and subject to…
- Guardianship
Guardianship is a legal procedure to protect the personal and/or property rights of an incapacitated person by having a Court appointed guardian. There are various types of guardianships. An attorney can assist you in determining what type of guardianship,…
- Jury Duty
Jurors for County and Circuit Court are selected from the driver's license records of Bay County. Jurors are generally summoned two weeks prior to jury duty. All licensed drivers, with valid driver's licenses may serve on a jury.
Juries are generally…
- Juvenile
The Clerk's Juvenile Division processes records dealing with Delinquency and Dependency cases, involving people under 18 years of age.
All Delinquency and Dependency records are confidential.
The only parties who may inspect a juvenile file without…
- Juvenile Delinquency
As mandated by Florida Law, we cannot give out any information over the phone or on the Internet about any juvenile case. To view the court file, the authorized person must appear in person with a proper picture I.D.
Delinquency cases involve juveniles…
- Juvenile Dependency
As mandated by Florida Law, we cannot give out any information over the phone or on the Internet about any juvenile case. To view the court file, the authorized person must appear in person with a proper picture I.D.
Dependency cases are established…
- Marriage
The Clerk of Circuit Court is the issuing agent of marriage licenses for the State of Florida. All that is required for single adults to obtain a marriage license is for them to come in person to the Clerk's Office, bring their driver's license or other…
- Marriage FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your office located?
We are located in the Bay County Courthouse at 300 East 4th Street Panama City, Florida (32401), Room 101.
If you're coming from the beach, take Hwy 98 going east until you get to Harrison…
- Mental Health
Mental health records are confidential. The only person who can obtain information is the person to whom the records pertain to (the respondent). Acts concerned with mental health include:
Baker Act (mental)
A process established by Florida Statutes…
- Probate
Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's assets are distributed to the heirs or beneficiaries, per the wishes of the deceased as stated in The Last Will and Testament or if there is no will, according to Florida Law. The Court…
- Traffic Citations
Non-Criminal Infractions
Ex. Speeding, no insurance, careless driving
Criminal Violations
Ex. DUI, driving while license suspended, improper tag
In this section
- Civil Traffic
A Non-Criminal Traffic Infraction is a violation not punishable by jail and which usually can be disposed of by payment of a civil penalty or election to attend a defensive driving course. A court appearance is not required, except in cases where the…
- Civil Traffic FAQs
Where do I mail my traffic fine?
If your traffic citation was issued in Bay County, mail payment to:
Bill Kinsaul, Clerk of Court
Traffic Division
P.O. Box 2269
Panama City, FL 32402
or
Bill Kinsaul, Clerk of Court
Traffic Division
300…
- Elect Traffic School
Elect to Attend Driver Improvement School
By electing to attend a driver improvement school, no points will be assessed to your driving record. This election can only be made once within a twelve-month period and only (5) five times within your lifetime.…
- Pay the Citation
Traffic Related Forms
You can pay the citation in person or by mail. We accept cash, money orders or VISA, MasterCard, DISCOVER over the counter and online payments with VISA and MaserCard.
If you mail your payment, DO NOT SEND CASH OR CHECKS. Pay…
- Non-Criminal Fines Schedule
Violation
Fines
Pedestrian/bicycle Violation
.50
Non-moving Violation
0.00
Move Over Act F.S 316.126(1)(a)
0.00
Moving Violation
0.00
Fail to Obey Traffic Control Device (Running a red light)
8.00
Sp…
- Pay Traffic Citations Online
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- Plead Not Guilty
To plead not guilty, you must make a request for a hearing to the Clerk within thirty (30) days of the date the ticket was received by completing and filing the Plea of Not Guilty form with the Clerk's Office.
If you are unable to appear in…
- Traffic Infraction Point Schedule
Violation
Points
Pedestrian/Bicycle Violation
0 Points
Non-moving Violation
0 Points
Move Over Act
3 Points
Moving Violation
3 Points
Moving Violation (involving an accident)
4 Points
Speeding 1 - 15 mph over…
- Criminal Traffic
A Criminal Traffic Offense is a violation that may subject a defendant, upon conviction, to incarceration. Criminal offenses require a court appearance and can carry penalties including fines/costs, probation, and/or incarceration (jail time).
Some…
- Fees and Service Charges
The clerk of the circuit court receives the following fees for services provided to the general public by the clerk's office. Fees are collected for services rendered such as recording documents and instruments and in performing the duties enumerated.…
- Appeals Fees
Appeals Services
Fees
Notice of Appeal to Clerk of Circuit Court
1.00
Notice of Appeal to Clerk of District Court
(Two Seperate Checks)
0.00 DCA/FSC +
0.00 Clerk
Per page ( Times the number of copies)
.00
Certific…
- Civil - County & Circuit Fees
Circuit Civil, County Civil, Small Claims Filing Fees Effective June 1, 2009 Pursuant to SB1728
Fees
County Civil Actions
Under 0
.00
1 - 0
.00
1 - 00
5.00
01 - ,000
0.00
Circuit…
- Family Law Fees
Filing Family Law Related Issues
Dissolution of Marriage (Annulment)
7.50
Final Judgment Recording Fee
.50
Other Domestic Cases (Name Change, Paternity, etc)
0.00
Counter Petition for Dissolution
5.00
Writ of…
- General Fees
General Services
Fees
Certifying Copies of any instrument
.00
Photographic Copies of any instrument 8½ x 11 or 8½ x 14
.00
Photographic Copies of any instrument greater than 8½ x 14
.00
Notarization
.00
…
- Marriage Fees
Marriage Services
Fees
Solemnizing Wedding
.00
Marriage License without Marriage preparatory class
.50
Marriage License with Marriage preparatory class Certificate
.00
Please be informed that fee increases…
- Probate Fees
Probate Services
Fees
Caveat/Notice of Trust
.00
Petition and order to admit foreign wills, authenticated copies, exemplified copies, or transcripts to record
1.00
Disposition of personal property without administration
1.…
- Traffic Fees & Fine Schedule
Traffic Services
Fees
3 Year Driving Record Report
.25
Lifetime Driving Record Report
.25
Affidavit For Traffic School
.00
Certification Letter (Applying for Hardship Drivers License)
.00
Extension/Partial…
- Finance
The State of Florida's Department of Banking and Finance, pursuant to Section 218.33 of the Florida Statutes mandates the basic accounting structure of the Clerk's Office.
By authority of the Constitution of the State of Florida, Article VIII, Section…
- BOCC Finance
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- Bond Information
Bay County utilizes DAC as its Investor Relations Provider. To view Bay County's secondary market disclosure information:
Visit the www.dacbond.com website
In the "DAC for Investors" box on the left, click on "Register" to select your personal…
- Clerk Finance
Cash Bond Refund Procedures:
Cash bond money will be refunded after the final disposition of the case or by order of the court.
Refund will be to the depositor only (unless the depositor sent in a notarized letter stating otherwise).
Refund is by…
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
The Division of Board Finance, within the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, prepared this report. The Clerk as Chief Financial Officer of Bay County is responsible for the accuracy of the data presented, and for the completeness and fairness of this…
- Tourist Development Tax
Click Here to File Your Tax Report
Frequently Asked Questions
NEED TO FILE YOUR TAX REPORT? Click here to access the Bay County Tourist Development Tax web application.
WHAT IS THE BAY COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX? The tourist development tax is…
- Forms and Downloads
The information contained in the forms on this website is simply informational and is not intended as legal advice. Do not depend on using the forms offered on this site for making legal, business or other important decisions. Employees of the Clerk's…
- Homepage
The official Bay County, Florida, Clerk of Court website. Visit our homepage for recent news and information on the Courts, administration, the County Commissioners, fees and service charges, finance, forms and downloads, records and the Value Adjustment…
- News Archives
View recent news stories and news archives at baycoclerk.com.
- Official Records
The Florida Constitution provides for the Clerk to act as Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. In this capacity, a primary responsibility of the Clerk is to record and index minutes for the Board of County Commission meetings.
The Bay…
- Official Record Search
The Official Records Search allows you to search the entire Bay County Official Records database for final judgments, land records, and other public documents recorded after January 1st, 1987.
The search will return a list of Parties, the date the…
- Official Records Fees
We do not take personal checks.
Calculate your fees.
Official Records Services & Fees
Fees
Official Records CD (per book)
.00
Plat copy per page
.00
Record Search per year
.00
Extra names (per name over…
- Recording Requirements
Preparations of Instruments for Recording
Proper preparations of documents lie with the customer. Re-recording and corrective deeds can be costly. THEREFORE, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
Consideration of sale price must be noted.
Clearly printed or…
- Tax Deed Sales
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- Types of Documents
AFFIDAVIT
AFF
Affidavit, Declaration of Domicle
AGREEMENT
AGR
Agreement, Assumption Agreement, Bill of Sale, Sonsent, Future and Advanced Agreement, Lease, Merger, Promissory Note, Trust, Subordination
AGREEMENT AND/OR CONTRACT FOR…
- Related Links
Courts/Legal Links
Collecting a Judgement or Lein in the state of Florida
Federal Judiciary, US Courts
Florida State Courts
National Center for State Courts
Federal Government Links
FBI
First Gov. Links to U.S. Government
Official Federal…
- Value Adjustment Board
F.S. 194.015 Value Adjustment Board
“There is herby created a value adjustment board for each county, which shall consist of two members of the governing body of the county as elected from the membership of the board of said governing body, one of whom…
