In Sarasota, the Sarasota County Clerk of Court and Comptroller manages the day-to-day recordkeeping that keeps the local court system running. Serving Southwest Florida within the 12th Judicial Circuit, the office is responsible for docketing filings, certifying orders and judgments, and maintaining the official records that residents and attorneys rely on.
Clerk: Karen E. Rushing
Address: 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941-861-7400
Official Website: https://sarasotaclerk.com
12th Judicial Circuit: https://12circuit.state.fl.us
The Sarasota County Clerk’s office offers several services that residents and attorneys commonly request, including:
When a case in Sarasota County heads to appeal, the docket entries and certified record maintained by this Clerk’s office become central to the process. Brownstone Law helps clients track filing deadlines, request transcripts, and verify that the record transmitted from the 12th Judicial Circuit is complete and accurate.
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.
Yes. The Sarasota 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.
