Located in Chipley, the Washington County Clerk of Court oversees case filings, official records, and financial administration for the county courts serving the Florida Panhandle. The office falls under Florida’s 14th Judicial Circuit and functions as both recordkeeper and comptroller for county government. Washington 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: Lora C. Bell
Address: 1293 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428
Phone: 850-638-6289
Official Website: https://washingtonclerk.com
14th Judicial Circuit: https://jud14.flcourts.org
Common reasons people contact the Washington County Clerk of Court include:
A rejected filing, a missing docket entry, or an incomplete record from the Washington County Clerk’s office can jeopardize an otherwise strong appeal. Brownstone Law’s appellate attorneys routinely coordinate with the 14th Judicial Circuit’s clerks to confirm compliance with filing and record-certification requirements.
Yes. The Washington 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.
