ClerkNet

Electronic access
 to case files
24 hours
 per day


 

 

 

 

 

 

Karen E. Rushing, Sarasota County Clerk of the
Circuit Court and County Comptroller, is proud
to offer you ClerkNet.

 

ClerkNet provides attorneys who e-file increased access to public case file documents, with the exception of confidential files. Users can access and view a wider range of court records online, from any location with Internet access Office, home or portable device—without having to visit the Clerk's office.

A case viewing program like ClerkNet allows the Clerk of the Court to provide a secure and highly flexible search application to new and existing e-filers.

 

Already an attorney who e-files?
To register for ClerkNet, click here.

ClerkNet is brought to you as a service of Karen E. Rushing, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
2000 Main Street, Sarasota FL 34230 Ÿ  (941) 861-7400 Ÿ  www.SARASOTACLERK.com

 

ClerkNet FAQ

 

I’m already an e-filer. How do I sign up for ClerkNet? Attorneys with active e-file accounts can go to https://secure.SarasotaClerk.com and complete the application. You will receive an email confirmation when access has been activated. Return to https://secure.SarasotaClerk.com to log on and use ClerkNet.

 

I’m not an e-filer. Can I use ClerkNet? In order to comply with Supreme Court of Florida’s Administrative Order AOSC07-49 (policy on electronic release of court records), the Clerk utilizes the validation of e-file registrants to authenticate the attorney of record for ClerkNet access to the public case file documents. To receive all the benefits of ClerkNet, the first step is to register for e-file: Call (941) 861-7400 to complete the application. Upon registration and validation, attorneys can go to https://secure.SarasotaClerk.com and complete the application for ClerkNet.

 

How does ClerkNet work? ClerkNet works with the latest software technology, allowing the Clerk of the Court to provide attorneys with a secure, searchable database via the Internet. Once an attorney is a registered e-file customer, access to ClerkNet opens a window to all public case files regardless of attorney of record, with the exception of confidential documents. Log on to the system from any computer with Internet access and you can search by plaintiff/defendant, case number, or case type. With a few mouse clicks, you can see the actual scanned public court documents, follow a timeline or determine where a case stands in the judicial
process.

 

Are all files available for viewing on ClerkNet? All files within the Sarasota Clerk of Court’s case maintenance system are available, with the exception of confidential and sealed records. (Note: Civil case documents prior to 2001, criminal case documents prior to 2002 and any other records that do not fall within the parameters of imaged documents may not be available for online viewing).

 

I don’t e-file much. Can I join ClerkNet? Requirements for ClerkNet include being a registered e-filing
attorney, maintaining active e-file status, and processing the majority of your filings electronically. Only active e-filers will maintain access to the ClerkNet database of court case files. E-file account status will be routinely reviewed, and inactive e-file accounts may be discontinued.


Is there a fee to use ClerkNet? There is no user fee charged to access case files using ClerkNet.


I have more questions about ClerkNet. Who do I contact?  For ClerkNet Criminal, click here.
For ClerkNet Civil, click here. For ClerkNet Probate, click here.

 

 

ClerkNet. Electronic access to case files. 24 hours per day.