Hendry County Clerk of Court

Hendry County Clerk of Court

Located in LaBelle, the Hendry County Clerk of Court oversees case filings, official records, and financial administration for the county courts serving Southwest Florida. The office falls under Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit and functions as both recordkeeper and comptroller for county government. Hendry 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.

Contact Information & Location

Clerk: Kimberley Barrineau

Address: 25 East Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, FL 33975

Phone: 863-675-5217

Official Website: https://hendryclerk.org

20th Judicial Circuit: https://ca.cjis20.org

Services Available

Like all Florida clerks, the Hendry County Clerk of Court provides a range of public-facing services beyond case docketing, including:

  • Case and official court records search
  • Recording of official records (deeds, liens, judgments)
  • Marriage license applications
  • Traffic citation and court fee payments
  • Jury duty information and reporting
  • Passport application acceptance
  • E-filing access for attorneys and self-represented litigants

Why This Office Matters for Appeals

A rejected filing, a missing docket entry, or an incomplete record from the Hendry County Clerk’s office can jeopardize an otherwise strong appeal. Brownstone Law’s appellate attorneys routinely coordinate with the 20th Judicial Circuit’s clerks to confirm compliance with filing and record-certification requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I search Hendry County court records online?

Yes. The Hendry 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.

Does the Hendry County Clerk of Court handle appeals?

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.

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