Largo Background Check Search
Background check records for Largo are kept by the Pinellas County Clerk of Court. Largo is the third largest city in Pinellas County with about 82,000 people, sitting between Clearwater and St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay area. The Pinellas clerk office in Clearwater handles all court records for the county. Criminal cases, civil matters, and traffic records from Largo all go through this system. You can search the clerk's database online or visit in person, and FDLE offers a statewide option that goes beyond just Pinellas County.
Largo Quick Facts
Pinellas County Clerk and Largo Records
Largo is in Pinellas County. Ken Burke is the Clerk of Court. His office at 315 Court St in Clearwater handles all court records for the county. Pinellas is densely populated with nearly a million residents, and the clerk system serves Largo along with St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and many smaller towns.
Every criminal case, civil suit, and traffic violation for a Largo resident goes into the Pinellas County system. The clerk website has a free online case search where you can look up records by name or case number. For the full county picture, visit the Pinellas County background check page.
| Clerk Office | Pinellas County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Ken Burke |
| Address | 315 Court St, Rm 400, Clearwater, FL 33756 |
| Phone | (727) 464-3341 |
| Website | mypinellasclerk.gov |
Pinellas County also has a criminal justice center in Largo at the Pinellas County Justice Center on Ulmerton Road. This location handles some court hearings for the area. Check with the clerk's office about which services are available at this branch for Largo residents.
Largo City Government
The City of Largo handles local government services like parks, utilities, and code enforcement. Court records and criminal history data are not part of the city's system.
Visit largo.com for city services. For background check records on a Largo resident, go to the Pinellas County Clerk or use the FDLE statewide system.
How to Search Largo Background Check Records
The Pinellas County Clerk has a free case search on their website at mypinellasclerk.gov. Type in a name. The system shows all matching cases filed in Pinellas County. This covers Largo, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and everywhere else in the county. Criminal cases show charges, filing dates, and outcomes. Civil and traffic cases show up too.
For statewide coverage, use FDLE. Go to CCHInet and submit a name-based search for $24. Results come by email and cover all 67 Florida counties. This is the way to go if you want to catch records from outside Pinellas County. Someone who moved to Largo from another part of the state might have records in other counties that the clerk search will not show.
Recorded documents are on the MyFloridaCounty portal. Search for liens, judgments, and deeds from Pinellas County and other counties. It is free to search.
- Pinellas clerk online case search: free
- FDLE name-based check: $24
- MyFloridaCounty official records: free
- Copies from clerk: fees vary
Note: Largo Police arrest data enters the Pinellas County court system after charges are filed, so it appears in the clerk's search.
FDLE Statewide Checks for Largo
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs the state criminal history database. It includes records from Largo and all other Florida cities. Two check types are available. Level 1 is name-based and costs $24. Level 2 uses fingerprints and checks state and FBI records.
Visit FDLE's criminal history page for details on both. For Level 2 checks, you need to go to a LiveScan provider. Find locations near Largo through the Florida Health Source directory. There are providers in Clearwater and St. Petersburg as well.
FDLE pulls data from law enforcement and courts statewide. The system includes arrests from Largo Police, the Pinellas County Sheriff, and court dispositions from the county courts. An FDLE check covers more ground than just searching the Pinellas clerk alone. It captures any records the person might have from other parts of Florida.
Public Records Access in Largo
Florida's public records law is in Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. It says government records are open to everyone. You do not have to live in Largo. No reason needed. The clerk has to give you the records unless a specific exemption applies.
Sealed and expunged records are not available to the public. Juvenile cases have restrictions. Active investigations can be held back temporarily. But the vast majority of court records from Largo are fully open. Criminal case files, civil filings, arrest reports, and traffic records are all public.
Under Chapter 943, FDLE governs how criminal history data is stored and shared. If you have trouble getting records, contact the Attorney General's Open Government division for assistance.
Getting Record Copies in Largo
Contact the Pinellas County Clerk at (727) 464-3341 to ask about copy fees. You can visit the main office at 315 Court St in Clearwater. Bring the person's name or case number. Plain copies are cheaper than certified ones. The staff will search and print copies from the file.
Mail requests work too. Write a letter with the name, case type, and dates. Include a check or money order for the fees. Send it to 315 Court St, Rm 400, Clearwater, FL 33756. For statewide FDLE records, order at CCHInet for $24. Results arrive by email.
Pinellas County Background Check Records
Largo is part of Pinellas County. All court filings and criminal records go through the Pinellas County Clerk. The county system covers Largo, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and every other community in Pinellas. For the full county breakdown with extra resources and search tools, see the county page.
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