Bradford County Record Search

Background check records in Bradford County are managed by the Clerk of Court in Starke and by FDLE at the state level. This rural county in north central Florida has a small but active court system. Criminal cases, civil filings, and other court records are all stored at the Bradford County courthouse. If you want to search someone's background in Bradford County, you can do it online through the clerk's portal or through FDLE's statewide criminal history database. In-person requests at the Starke courthouse are also an option for anyone who wants to pull records directly.

Bradford County Public Records Access

Florida's Sunshine Law gives everyone the right to look at public records. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is clear on this. All state, county, and city records are open to the public unless a specific law says otherwise. You do not need to live in Bradford County. You do not need to state a reason. Just ask for the records and the clerk has to give you access.

This means anyone can search court records in Bradford County for a background check. Criminal cases, civil suits, probate matters, and traffic violations are all part of the public record. The only things you cannot see are sealed or expunged cases and certain records that fall under a specific statutory exemption. Most background check records in Bradford County are fully open. The Attorney General's Open Government page covers more on how the law works and what to do if a request is denied.

Bradford County Clerk of Court

Denny Thompson is the Bradford County Clerk of Court. The office is at 945 N Temple Ave in Starke. You can reach the clerk at (904) 966-6280. Staff handle all court filings and record requests for Bradford County. The office is the single point of contact for local court records.

The Bradford County Clerk website at bradfordclerk.com offers some online search tools. You can look up case info from the site. The system shows basic case data like type, date, and status. For full documents, you may need to visit in person or call the office. The staff in Starke can pull files and make copies while you wait.

The Bradford County Clerk's website shows their online portal and services for searching records.

Use this page to find case information and start a background check search in Bradford County.

Note: Bradford County is a small office so wait times are usually short for in-person record requests.

Searching Background Check Records in Bradford County

There are a few ways to search for background check records in Bradford County. Online, start with the clerk's case lookup on the Bradford County Clerk website. This is free and open to anyone. You type in a name and the system shows matching court cases. The results list case numbers, types, dates, and current status. For a broader search, the MyFloridaCounty portal covers official recorded documents across the state, including Bradford County. This catches things like liens and judgments that may not show up in a regular case search.

In person, go to 945 N Temple Ave in Starke. Bring an ID and ask the staff to run a name search. They can look up cases in the system and let you see the files. You can request copies on the spot. If you want a statewide background check that covers all of Florida, use FDLE's CCHInet system. The fee is $24 for a name-based check. Results come back in about a day and cover criminal history from all 67 Florida counties, including Bradford County.

FDLE Checks for Bradford County

FDLE maintains the statewide criminal history database for Florida. This includes arrests from the Bradford County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement. When you run a check through FDLE, you get results from across the state, not just from Bradford County court records.

Start at the FDLE Criminal History Records page. From there you can choose between a name-based search or a fingerprint-based search. The name check is faster and cheaper at $24, but it only finds records that match the exact name you enter. The fingerprint check is more thorough and catches records even if someone used a different name. Bradford County residents can review their own record through FDLE's personal review option to see what shows up on their background check before someone else runs one.

The VECHS program handles checks that Florida law requires for certain roles under Chapter 943. These go through FDLE and include both state and FBI database searches. Livescan providers handle the fingerprinting. The Florida Health Source website lists approved providers by area.

Note: FDLE results may take a few business days for name-based checks, while fingerprint checks can take longer depending on demand.

Bradford County Background Check Fees

Costs for a background check in Bradford County are in line with the rest of the state. The FDLE charges $24 for a name-based criminal history check. You pay this online at FDLE's criminal history page. At the Bradford County Clerk, copy fees are 15 cents per page for plain copies and $1 per page for certified copies. There is no charge to search the online case system.

Fingerprint checks cost more. The exact price depends on the agency that needs the check. FDLE sets the base fee, but the Livescan vendor may charge extra for the fingerprinting itself. Most checks in the Bradford County area cost between $50 and $100 total when you add vendor fees.

• FDLE state check: $24.00
• Plain copies: $0.15 per page
• Certified copies: $1.00 per page
• Online case search: Free

How to Get Bradford County Court Copies

To get copies of court records from Bradford County, visit the clerk's office at 945 N Temple Ave. Ask for the case file by name or number. Staff will pull it and print the pages you need. You can also mail a request. Include the person's name, any case details, and a check for the fees. The Find a Clerk directory lists all 67 county clerks in Florida, including Bradford.

For FDLE criminal history records, use the online portal at CCHInet or mail your request to FDLE in Tallahassee. Online is faster. You get results by email. If you want to check your own record, FDLE offers a personal review option on their website. This lets Bradford County residents see what is in their file and request changes if something is wrong.

Cities in Bradford County

Bradford County is home to Starke, Lawtey, Brooker, and Hampton. Starke is the county seat and the location of the clerk's office. No cities in Bradford County have a population over 75,000. All background check records for every city in the county go through the Bradford County Clerk of Court in Starke.

Nearby Counties

Bradford County shares its borders with several other north Florida counties. Records for someone who lived nearby may be filed in one of these.