DeSoto County residents and attorneys rely on the Clerk of Court in Arcadia to accept filings, maintain official records, and issue certified documents for cases arising in the Florida Heartland. The office is part of Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit and serves both circuit and county courts. DeSoto County is one of Florida’s smaller, close-knit communities, and the Clerk’s office provides the same full range of statutory services on a more local, personal scale.
Clerk: Nadia K. Daughtrey
Address: 115 East Oak Street, Room 101, Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone: 863-993-4876
Official Website: https://desotoclerk.com
12th Judicial Circuit: https://12circuit.state.fl.us
Like all Florida clerks, the DeSoto County Clerk of Court provides a range of public-facing services beyond case docketing, including:
Because appellate courts decide cases largely on the written record, the accuracy of the DeSoto County Clerk’s docket and record certification can directly affect the outcome of an appeal. Brownstone Law’s attorneys routinely coordinate with clerks in the 12th Judicial Circuit on rendition dates, transcripts, and record completeness.
Yes. The DeSoto County Clerk of Court provides an online case and/or official records search through its official website. Availability and access rules vary by case type, so confidential or sealed records may not appear in a public search.
The Clerk's office dockets filings including notices of appeal in many case types and helps certify the record, but it does not decide legal issues or provide legal advice. Appellate strategy should be handled by counsel.
