The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Columbia County, based in Lake City, is responsible for docketing filings, preserving the official case record, and processing fees across the county and circuit courts of North Central Florida. This office sits within Florida’s 3rd Judicial Circuit.
Clerk: James M. Swisher, Jr.
Address: 173 Northeast Hernando Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055
Phone: 386-758-1342
Official Website: https://columbiaclerk.com
3rd Judicial Circuit: https://jud3.flcourts.org
Services available through the Columbia County Clerk’s office typically include:
For clients pursuing an appeal out of Columbia County, the certified record and docket maintained by the Clerk’s office are what the appellate court will actually review. Brownstone Law works with the 3rd Judicial Circuit’s clerk’s office to confirm the record is complete before briefing begins.
Columbia County is part of Florida's 3rd Judicial Circuit. Circuit-level administrative orders and local practices can affect filing formats, e-filing requirements, and division assignments.
Traffic citations can typically be paid online through the Clerk's website, by mail, or in person at the courthouse in Lake City. Deadlines and payment options vary depending on the citation type, so check the date on your notice.
