Search Orange County criminal court records through the Clerk’s official my eClerk system
Orange County, Florida criminal cases are maintained by the Orange County Clerk of Courts within Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit. The Clerk’s my eClerk system is the primary public search for felony, misdemeanor and related criminal court records. Court dates are searched separately through the Clerk’s hearing calendar, arrest and local criminal-history records can come from the Sheriff’s Office, current jail custody is handled by Orange County Corrections, and statewide Florida criminal-history records come from FDLE.
Which Orange County criminal-record source should you use?
Criminal court case
Filed charges, case number, docket entries, hearings, dispositions, judgments, sentences and public court documents.
Arrest / police record
Orange County Sheriff’s Office records can include incident reports, arrest-related records and local criminal-history checks.
Current jail custody
Use Orange County Corrections for current jail and inmate information.
Florida statewide history
FDLE is Florida’s central repository for statewide criminal-history information.
Appealed criminal case
Search the applicable District Court of Appeal if the Orange County trial-court judgment was appealed.
Federal criminal case
Federal cases are separate from Orange County court records and should be searched through PACER.
Orange County criminal court structure
Orange County is part of Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, together with Osceola County. Criminal cases are divided mainly between Circuit Criminal and County Criminal.
Felony criminal cases
Felony prosecutions are handled in Circuit Court. Ninth Judicial Circuit publishes separate Circuit Criminal judicial divisions and courtroom assignments.
Misdemeanor cases
County judges handle misdemeanor criminal matters and related lower-level criminal cases within county-court jurisdiction.
How to search Orange County criminal court records in my eClerk
Start with the official Orange County Clerk Court Records Search.
Select Criminal Case Records
Use the criminal case category rather than the civil, probate or family search.
Choose a search method
Search by first and last name, business name, case number, citation number or date range where applicable.
Use both first and last name
The Clerk requires both for a name search. Add a middle name where known to reduce false matches.
Open the matching case
Compare identifying details, case number, filing date and case type before assuming the result belongs to the person.
Review docket entries and disposition
Look for arraignment, motions, pleas, hearings, dismissal, trial, judgment and sentencing entries.
Request official copies when necessary
Use the Clerk’s Records Division if a needed filing is unavailable online or must be certified.
How far back do Orange County court records go online?
Those dates describe typical remote availability—not the entire lifespan of Orange County court records.
A missing online document may mean:
- the case is older than the remote-document period
- the record is stored offline
- the document is confidential
- the record is sealed
- the case is juvenile
- remote access is restricted by Florida court rules
- the search criteria are too broad or incorrect
How to read an Orange County criminal case docket
| Item | What it generally means | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Case number | Unique Clerk identifier for the criminal case. | Use this for copies and future searches. |
| Charge | Criminal allegation filed in court. | Do not treat it as a conviction. |
| Arraignment | Early proceeding addressing the filed charges and plea. | Charges may later be amended or dismissed. |
| Docket entry | Chronological court activity. | Read through the latest entries. |
| Plea | Defendant’s response or negotiated resolution. | Check whether adjudication was entered or withheld. |
| Disposition | Resolution of the charge. | This is essential to interpreting the record. |
| Judgment / sentence | Formal court outcome and sentence. | Review later modification or appellate activity. |
How to find an Orange County criminal court date
The Clerk provides a separate Orange County Court Hearing Calendar.
The calendar supports searches using information such as:
- hearing date
- case number
- first and last name
- judge
The results provide:
- hearing date
- time slot
- court location
- party name
- judge
- hearing status
Orange County criminal court copies and certified records
The Orange County Clerk Records Division accepts court-record requests online, by mail and in person.
Current Clerk copy fees
| Service | Current fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard copy | $1 per page | Paper or requested copy charge. |
| Certification | $2 per document | Added when certification is required. |
| Research | $2+ | May apply when Clerk staff must conduct research. |
| Diligent Search Letter | $7 | Certifies results of a Clerk court-record search. |
| Exemplification Letter | $7 | Plus applicable copy and certification charges. |
Mail or in-person records request
Orange County Clerk of Courts425 N. Orange Ave.
Suite 150
Orlando, FL 32801
Include:
- case number
- case party name
- party’s date of birth
- specific document needed
- year or years to search
Older Orange County criminal records and documents
If a case exists but the document is not available through my eClerk, the Records Division is the correct next step.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office local criminal-history check
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office provides a separate local criminal-history check.
OCSO says requests can be submitted through its Public Records Portal, in person, or by mail.
Orange County Sheriff’s OfficeRecords Section
2500 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
Records: 407-254-7280
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
How to obtain Orange County police and arrest reports
If the Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident, request the report from OCSO rather than from the Clerk of Courts.
OCSO currently accepts incident-report requests:
- online
- in person
- by mail
- by phone request
Records Section: 407-254-7280
Orange County jail and inmate records
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office does not operate the county jail. OCSO directs inmate questions to the Orange County Corrections Department.
Use the county’s official inmate-search resources for current jail custody, then use my eClerk to follow the related criminal prosecution.
Orange County warrant records
Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Process Section maintains and serves court-issued criminal warrants, including felony, misdemeanor, traffic and juvenile warrants.
The Sheriff’s Warrants Unit operates continuously to confirm active Orange County warrants for law-enforcement agencies.
Check my eClerk
Review the criminal docket for warrant-related court activity.
Contact law enforcement
OCSO advises people who believe they have a warrant to contact their local law-enforcement agency.
Verify directly
A warrant can be recalled, served or otherwise changed after an unofficial website last updated.
Florida statewide criminal-history search through FDLE
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is Florida’s central criminal-history repository.
FDLE offers:
- Instant Search
- certified criminal-history search
- non-certified criminal-history search
- ORI-based searches for authorized purposes
How to review or challenge your own Florida criminal history
FDLE provides a Personal Review process for individuals who want to check their own Florida criminal-history record for accuracy and completeness.
FDLE does not charge for Personal Review, but fingerprints are required.
Use it if you believe your record contains:
- wrong arrest information
- missing court disposition
- mistaken identity
- incorrect charge information
- record information belonging to someone else
Sealing or expunging an Orange County criminal record
Florida court-ordered sealing and expungement generally begins with an application to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility.
Obtain your Orange County case information
Locate the criminal case and obtain the required certified disposition.
Complete the FDLE Certificate application
Provide required personal information, arrest information and charges.
Get fingerprinted
FDLE requires a fingerprint form or card completed by an authorized criminal-justice or law-enforcement agency.
Include the FDLE fee
The current Certificate of Eligibility fee is $75 and is nonrefundable.
Wait for eligibility review
FDLE currently estimates approximately 12 weeks for a complete application packet.
Petition the proper court
The FDLE certificate alone does not seal or expunge the record. Court relief is required.
Juvenile, sealed and restricted Orange County records
Juvenile cases do not appear on the Clerk’s public hearing-calendar search because of confidentiality. Other criminal information can also be restricted because of sealing orders or Florida court-access rules.
Appealed Orange County criminal cases
If the Orange County trial-court judgment was appealed, check Florida’s appellate court system for the later docket and decision.
The appeal can change, reverse, affirm or modify the trial-court result.
Federal criminal court records from Orange County
Federal criminal cases are not Orange County Circuit or County Court records.
Use PACER for federal criminal docket information.
Orange County Courthouse criminal-record contacts
Orange County Clerk of Courts
Orange County Courthouse425 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
Records Division requests are handled through Suite 150.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
2500 West Colonial DriveOrlando, FL 32804
Records: 407-254-7280
Main: 407-254-7000
Orange County Courthouse map
Practical Orange County criminal court search tips
Use my eClerk first
The Clerk provides direct public searching without requiring a commercial background site.
Enter first and last name
Both are required for a my eClerk name search.
Narrow broad searches
The portal returns only the first 500 matches.
Remember 1990 / 2009
Most online docket information starts around 1990; most online documents start in 2009.
Use hearing calendar separately
The Court Hearing Calendar is better when your real question is “when is the next court date?”
Police report ≠ court file
Request Sheriff’s records separately from the Clerk’s criminal case.
Local check ≠ statewide check
OCSO local criminal history and FDLE statewide history answer different questions.
Order certification for official use
Immigration, licensing or legal matters may require certified records rather than screenshots.
Read the disposition
Never treat an arrest or original charge as the final outcome.
Using Orange County criminal records for screening decisions
A public my eClerk search or Sheriff’s local-history check is not automatically a consumer report prepared in compliance with laws governing employment, housing, credit or other regulated decisions.
Orange County criminal court records: frequently asked questions
1. Where can I search Orange County, Florida criminal cases online?
Use the Orange County Clerk of Courts my eClerk Criminal Case Records search.
2. How far back does Orange County my eClerk go?
The Clerk currently says online docket information is available for most cases from approximately 1990 to present, with documents available from 2009 to present for most case types.
3. Can I search by defendant name?
Yes. Name searches require both first and last name. Adding a middle name can help narrow common-name results.
4. Where can I find an Orange County criminal court date?
Use the official Orange County Court Hearing Calendar, which supports searches by date, case number, name or judge.
5. How much do Orange County court copies cost?
The Clerk currently charges $1 per page for copies and $2 per document for certification, with research fees beginning at $2 when applicable.
6. How much is an Orange County Sheriff’s local criminal-history check?
The Sheriff’s Office currently lists a $5 fee for a local criminal-history check.
7. Does an Orange County criminal search cover all Florida records?
No. Orange County court and Sheriff’s searches are local. Use FDLE for statewide Florida criminal-history information.
8. How much does an FDLE criminal-history check cost?
FDLE currently charges $24 for a public Florida criminal-history record check.
9. Can an Orange County criminal record be sealed or expunged?
Some records may qualify. Florida’s ordinary court-ordered process generally starts with an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, which currently has a $75 application fee.
10. Does Orange County my eClerk include federal criminal cases?
No. Federal cases are separate and should be searched through PACER.
Official Orange County and Florida sources used for this guide
- Orange County Clerk — my eClerk
- Orange County Court Records Search
- Orange County Court Hearing Calendar
- Orange County Clerk — Court Records
- Orange County Clerk — Request Court Records
- Ninth Judicial Circuit — Orange County Judges
- Orange County Sheriff’s Office — FAQ / Records
- Orange County Sheriff’s Office — Criminal Process / Warrants
- FDLE — Florida Criminal History Record Checks
- FDLE — Personal Review
- FDLE — Seal and Expunge Process
- PACER Federal Case Locator