OFFICE OF LAURA E. ROTH
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Order entered regarding Resumption of Court Operations

Posted 10/29/2021    Updated 11/15/2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, James R. Clayton, entered order C-2021-056 Resumption of Court Operations. This order takes effect Monday, November 1, 2021 and rescinds orders Z-2021-029 and C-2021-042. This order is to be read in conjunction with FL Supreme Court AOSC21-17 Amendment 2 In Re: COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols and Emergency Operational Measures for Florida Appellate and Trial Courts and is automatically terminated or amended based upon the rescission, expiration, or amendment of AOSC 21-17.

Prior Courthouse Service and Closure Alerts related to COVID-19

Posted 08/11/2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The CDC issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission in order to respond to recent, unexpected developments in the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the rise of the Delta variant. It is intended to target specific areas of the country where cases are rapidly increasing, which likely would be exacerbated by mass evictions. This Order is in effect through October 3, 2021. Details of the Order including translations in multiple languages along with the Declaration Form are available on the CDC's website.

Posted 07/30/2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In response to FL Supreme Court AOSC21-17 Amendment 1 In Re: COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols and Emergency Operational Measures for Florida Appellate and Trial Courts, James R. Clayton, Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, has issued Administrative Order C-2021-042 Temporary Emergency Court Procedures, effective July 30, 2021. This administrative order is to be read in conjunction with Z-2021-029 and the aforementioned Supreme Court order.

PLEASE NOTE: All persons summoned for jury service are required to wear face masks.

Posted 05/19/2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In response to Amendment 8 to FL Supreme Court AOSC20-32 In Re: COVID-19 health & safety precautions for operational phase transitions, James R. Clayton, Acting Chief Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit has amended the local safety procedures via administrative orders Z-2021-024 and Z-2021-028 as follows:

  • Masks are still REQUIRED for all in-person court proceedings. However, masks are no longer required outside of courtrooms or hearing rooms or in any proceeding that is not an in-person proceeding. Some masks requirements may still be applicable in instances where face to face interactions between court employees and persons occur.
  • Health screenings are no longer necessary. Masks are no longer required for entry into a court facility.

Posted 10/06/2020 Updated 03/30/2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Florida Supreme Court issued Amendment 8 to AOSC20-23 Comprehensive COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Florida Trial Courts.

The CDC entered an Order pertaining to residential evictions in the COVID-19 public health emergency stating that "subject to the limitations under the "Applicability" section, the September 4, 2020 Order is hereby modified and extended through June 30, 2021. Accordingly, a landlord, owner of a residential property, or other person with a legal right to pursue eviction or possessory action shall not evict any covered person from any residential property in any state or U.S. territory in which there are documented cases of COVID-19 that provides a level of public-health protections below the requirements listed in this Order." Visit the CDC website for more information.

Please check our website, email the Clerk's office at clerk@clerk.org, or call 386-736-5915 before making an in-person visit. If you plan to visit, pursuant to 7th Judicial Circuit Order Z-2020-070:

*Notice: Public entry for any reason into any Volusia County court facility is subject to conditions set below. An individual who refuses to abide by any of these conditions will be denied entry:

  • A facial covering or mask MUST be worn for entry to any Courthouse facility.
  • A non-invasive temperature check will be taken. Any individual with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater will be denied entry.
  • A general health screening will be conducted to check for symptoms.
  • A general screening involving possible exposure to COVID-19 will be conducted.
  • Posted social distancing and other spatial requirements must be followed.

*Notice: Clerk's office visitors requirements:

  • You must follow all posted social distancing directives and markers. Pursuant to the Order, any individual who refuses to abide by social distancing or other spatial requirements will be asked to vacate the facility.
  • Each Clerk's division customer service lobby is marked with social distancing markers. If no markers are available in a lobby, exit the lobby and follow the overflow distancing queues outside the division while you wait.
  • Sanitizer is available for your use at all customer service windows. Please use it before and after handling pens, documents and touching public surfaces. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your own pen.
  • Nightly professional cleaning of public areas will be conducted and sanitary conditions maintained.
  • If you are sick, experiencing symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 virus, and/or you have a fever of 100.4˚ Fahrenheit or more; or, if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, then DO NOT COME TO THE COURTHOUSE. Please send an email to clerk@clerk.org or write a letter and fax to (386) 822-5711 requesting your court date to be rescheduled. Please include your case number, mailing address, telephone number, and an email address. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please call (386) 257-6080 or (386) 736-5915.

Posted 08/20/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: East Volusia residents: beginning MONDAY, AUGUST 24th, the Clerk's office divisions at the City Island Courthouse Annex in Daytona Beach will re-open to public visitors, a LIMITED number at a time. The following Clerk divisions will be open to the public from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday: the traffic and misdemeanor division; the civil, marriage and Official Records recording division; and the family/juvenile division. The security personnel will limit the number of customers allowed into each division and you MUST wear a face covering for entry into the building.

We are happy to begin again offering our services to East Volusia residents including, acceptance of case filings, applications for marriage licenses, payment of criminal costs, traffic citations, and child support payments, recordings in the Official Records including notices of commencement, all family and juvenile related filings and injunction assistance, as well as marriage ceremonies.*

*For marriage ceremonies, in order to limit the number of individuals in the courthouse, please don't bring friends or family members inside with you. If you bring others, your ceremony will be performed outside of the building (when weather allows), so please have guests wait outside while the clerk assists you.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! Please check with us first by emailing clerk@clerk.org if you're unsure if your needs require an in-person visit. We offer many services and free records access at www.clerk.org.

Posted 07/31/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Governor entered Executive Order 20-180, Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief, effective August 1 through September 1, 2020. This Order has been amended from prior versions that suspended these causes of actions and now ONLY suspends final action at the conclusion of a foreclosure or eviction proceeding when the proceeding arises from non-payment by a tenant or single-family mortgagor adversely affected by the COVID-19 emergency.

Posted 07/06/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Raul Zambrano, entered a Fourth Amended Emergency Court Procedures Administrative Order effective July 1, 2020. Read the complete Order here.

Order Highlights: Most provisions and terms from the prior Order remain in effect with some exceptions:

  • JURY TRIALS, grand jury proceedings and jury selections remain suspended until July 20, 2020.
  • The Clerks may resume issuance of writs of possession in all case types EXCEPT residential evictions for nonpayment of rent and foreclosures and Clerks may resume issuance of driver's license suspensions beginning July 1st. See FL Governor's Executive Order 20-159 regarding suspension of evictions and foreclosures until August 1st.
  • All non-criminal, civil infraction proceedings remain suspended until July 20th, 2020.

See the most recent FL Supreme Court Emergency Orders entered here

Other key provisions from prior 7th Judicial Circuit Orders remain in place as follows:

All divisions of the Clerk's office at the DeLand Courthouse at 101 N. Alabama Ave. are open to the public.

  • The Clerk's offices in DeLand will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. *See below Notices for requirements for entry.
  • Traffic, criminal and child support payments will still be accepted at the exterior walk-up windows.
  • Marriage ceremonies will be performed at the DeLand Courthouse.
  • The Clerk's office in DeLand can provide all services normally available at the Daytona Courthouses.

The S. James Foxman Justice Center in Daytona Beach was authorized to advance to Phase 2 operations on Monday, June 15th. The Clerk's office felony division at the Justice Center is open to the public.

At this time, in-person court proceedings and public visits to the Clerk's office at the City Island Courthouse Annex in Daytona are limited to ONLY weekday: Juvenile Shelter/Shelter Review Hearings, Juvenile Detention hearings, Family Law Injunctions, and Family/Dependency emergencies where imminent harm to a child is at issue. NO other in-person hearings or business with the Clerk's office may be conducted at this Courthouse facility until Phase 2 designation is reached.

The Volusia County "Sunshine Mall" traffic court annex was authorized to advance to Phase 2 operations beginning June 8th at 8:00 a.m.

Attorneys and litigants, follow your individual hearing notice, the direction of the judicial assistants or the clerk staff regarding whether your proceeding will be held remotely or in-person at the Courthouse in DeLand or other location. Judges may require attorneys to appear by electronic means for hearings. See the Order for further remote proceeding guidelines.

Please check our website, email the Clerk's office at clerk@clerk.org, or call 386-736-5915 before making an in-person visit. If you plan to visit, pursuant to the Order:

*Notice: Public entry for any reason into any Volusia County court facility is subject to conditions set below. An individual who refuses to abide by any of these conditions will be denied entry:

  • A facial covering or mask MUST be worn for entry to any Courthouse facility.
  • A non-invasive temperature check will be taken. Any individual with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater will be denied entry.
  • A general health screening will be conducted to check for symptoms.
  • A general screening involving possible exposure to COVID-19 will be conducted.
  • Posted social distancing and other spatial requirements must be followed.

*Notice: Clerk's office visitors requirements:

  • You must follow all posted social distancing directives and markers. Pursuant to the Order, any individual who refuses to abide by social distancing or other spatial requirements will be asked to vacate the facility.
  • Each Clerk's division customer service lobby is marked with social distancing markers. If no markers are available in a lobby, exit the lobby and follow the overflow distancing queues outside the division while you wait.
  • Sanitizer is available for your use at all customer service windows. Please use it before and after handling pens, documents and touching public surfaces. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your own pen.
  • Nightly professional cleaning of public areas will be conducted and sanitary conditions maintained.
  • If you are sick, experiencing symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 virus, and/or you have a fever of 100.4˚ Fahrenheit or more; or, if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, then DO NOT COME TO THE COURTHOUSE. Please send an email to clerk@clerk.org or write a letter and fax to (386) 822-5711 requesting your court date to be rescheduled. Please include your case number, mailing address, telephone number, and an email address. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please call (386) 257-6080 or (386) 736-5915.

Posted 06/08/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Florida Supreme Court issued its third amended AOSC20-23, suspending jury proceedings, including grand jury proceedings, jury selection proceedings, and criminal and civil jury trial through July 17, 2020. Statewide grand jury proceedings are suspended through July 26, 2020.

The Order also extends the suspension of speedy trial time periods in criminal and juvenile court proceedings through the close of business on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Pursuant to the Order, issuance of writs of possession remain suspended through June 30, 2020.

Please see the Alert below for more information on Clerk services and Courthouse facility reopenings.

Posted 06/06/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Chief Judge Zambrano of the 7th Judicial Circuit entered Administrative Order Z-2020-045, Phase 2 Transition for Court Facilities, effective June 8th at 8:00 a.m.

The Order states the Volusia County Courthouse in Deland is authorized to advance to Phase 2 operations beginning June 8th at 8:00 a.m.

All divisions of the Clerk’s office at the DeLand Courthouse at 101 N. Alabama Ave. will reopen Monday, June 8th.

  • The Clerk's offices in DeLand will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. *See below Notices for requirements for entry.
  • Traffic, criminal and child support payments will still be accepted at the exterior walk-up windows.
  • Marriage ceremonies will be performed at the DeLand Courthouse.
  • The Clerk's office in DeLand can provide all services normally available at the Daytona Courthouses.

The S. James Foxman Justice Center in Daytona Beach is authorized to advance to Phase 2 operations on Monday, June 15th. The Clerk's office felony division at the Justice Center will reopen to the public on that date.

At this time, in-person court proceedings and public visits to the Clerk's office at the City Island Courthouse Annex in Daytona are limited to ONLY weekday: Juvenile Shelter/Shelter Review Hearings, Juvenile Detention hearings, Family Law Injunctions, and Family/Dependency emergencies where imminent harm to a child is at issue. NO other in-person hearings or business with the Clerk's office may be conducted at this Courthouse facility until Phase 2 designation is reached.

The Volusia County "Sunshine Mall" traffic court annex is authorized to advance to Phase 2 operations beginning June 8th at 8:00 a.m.

Attorneys and litigants, follow your individual hearing notice, the direction of the judicial assistants or the clerk staff regarding whether your proceeding will be held remotely or in-person at the Courthouse in DeLand or other location. Judges may require attorneys to appear by electronic means for hearings. See the Order for further remote proceeding guidelines.

Please check our website, email the Clerk's office at clerk@clerk.org, or call 386-736-5915 before making an in-person visit. If you plan to visit, pursuant to the Order:

*Notice: Public entry for any reason into any Volusia County court facility is subject to conditions set below. An individual who refuses to abide by any of these conditions will be denied entry:

  • A facial covering or mask MUST be worn for entry to any Courthouse facility.
  • A non-invasive temperature check will be taken. Any individual with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater will be denied entry.
  • A general health screening will be conducted to check for symptoms.
  • A general screening involving possible exposure to COVID-19 will be conducted.
  • Posted social distancing and other spatial requirements must be followed.

*Notice: Clerk's office visitors requirements:

  • You must follow all posted social distancing directives and markers. Pursuant to the Order, any individual who refuses to abide by social distancing or other spatial requirements will be asked to vacate the facility.
  • Each Clerk's division customer service lobby is marked with social distancing markers. If no markers are available in a lobby, exit the lobby and follow the overflow distancing queues outside the division while you wait.
  • Sanitizer is available for your use at all customer service windows. Please use it before and after handling pens, documents and touching public surfaces. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your own pen.
  • Nightly professional cleaning of public areas will be conducted and sanitary conditions maintained.
  • If you are sick, experiencing symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 virus, and/or you have a fever of 100.4˚ Fahrenheit or more; or, if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, then DO NOT COME TO THE COURTHOUSE. Please send an email to clerk@clerk.org or write a letter and fax to (386) 822-5711 requesting your court date to be rescheduled. Please include your case number, mailing address, telephone number, and an email address. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please call (386) 257-6080 or (386) 736-5915.

Key provisions from prior Orders still in effect:

  • All jury trials and grand jury proceedings remain suspended through July 2, 2020. Citizens may receive Jury summons in June for July trial dates.
  • All non-criminal, civil infractions proceedings remain suspended until further notice.
  • Foreclosure sales, issuance of writs of possession and D6 drivers license suspensions remain suspended until further Order.
  • Landlords, Attorneys and Mortgage-holders, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-137 on June 1st, extending the prior order suspending and tolling foreclosures and evictions for non-payment of rent until July 1, 2020.
Posted 05/29/2020 Updated 06/02/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE:Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Raul Zambrano, entered a third amended Emergency Court Procedures Administrative Order on May 29, 2020. Read the complete Order here.

Order Highlights: Effective June 1, 2020, until further Order, unless otherwise specified:

In-person critical and essential proceedings and locations:

  • Limited in-person critical and essential proceedings may now be conducted at both the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand and the City Island Courthouse Annex in Daytona. See the Order for the new complete list of critical and essential proceedings that may be conducted in person. The times and locations of these hearings will be set by the assigned judge.
  • City Island Courthouse Annex in Daytona: In-person court proceedings and public visits to the Clerk's office are limited to ONLY weekday: Juvenile Shelter/Shelter Review Hearings, Juvenile Detention hearings, Family Law Injunctions, and Family/Dependency emergencies where imminent harm to a child is at issue. NO other in-person hearings or business with the Clerk's office may be conducted at this Courthouse facility until Phase 2 designation is reached.
  • Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand: Many critical and essential proceedings may be conducted in-person if necessary at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand. The public may NOT enter the Courthouse in DeLand for any non-essential hearings or to visit the Clerk's offices until Phase 2 designation is reached. Visitors may continue to conduct most business with the Clerk at the exterior walk-up windows.
  • Justice Center in Daytona Beach: NO in-person hearings or business with the Clerk's office shall be conducted at the Justice Center in Daytona until Phase 2 designation is reached.
  • You can learn more about the Phase 2 criteria set by the Florida Supreme Court that must be met before court facilities may reopen to in-person hearings here.

In-person nonessential proceedings and Clerk's office visits:

  • Nonessential in-person proceedings at all Volusia County Courthouse facilities continue to be prohibited at this time. Further Administrative Orders will be issued as individual Courthouse facilities reach Phase 2 designation and may reopen to nonessential in-person hearings and in-person visits to the Clerk's office divisions.
  • At this time, many nonessential proceedings may be conducted remotely and you may be permitted to attend your hearing through video or telephone conferencing. Each judge has established procedures for electronic appearances. Please refer to your court notice for the judge assigned to your case. To check your judge's policies and procedures for electronic appearance, you may visit the court's website at www.Circuit7.org and look under the "Judges" link to find your judge and a listing of policies and procedures for electronic appearance.
  • As soon as any Courthouse facility reaches Phase 2 designation, the Clerk of Court will immediately announce when the Clerk's offices will be re-opened to in-person visitors at that location on this website and on the Clerk's official Facebook page.

Other key provisions:

  • All jury trials and grand jury proceedings remain suspended through July 2, 2020.
  • All non-criminal, civil infractions proceedings remain suspended until further notice.
  • Foreclosure sales, issuance of writs of possession and D6 drivers license suspensions remain suspended.
  • Landlords, Attorneys and Mortgage-holders, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-137 on June 1st, extending the prior order suspending and tolling foreclosures and evictions for non-payment of rent until July 1, 2020.
  • In addition to the already existing critical and essential proceedings that may be conducted in-person, the following proceedings were added to the list:
    • Criminal arraignments
    • Requests for waivers of parental notice of abortion
  • Public entry for limited critical and essential court proceedings to any Volusia County court facility is subject to conditions set below. An individual who refuses to abide by any of these conditions will be denied entry:
    • A facial covering or mask MUST be worn for entry to any Courthouse facility.
    • A non-invasive temperature check will be taken. Any individual with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater will be denied entry.
    • A general health screening will be conducted to check for symptoms.
    • A general screening involving possible exposure to COVID-19 will be conducted.
    • Posted social distancing and other spatial requirements must be followed.

Effect of Order on Clerk's Office Services:

Clerk of Court services that require an in-person visit continue to be available at the DeLand Courthouse at the exterior walk-up windows. We will post notice as soon as any Courthouse facility reaches Phase 2 designation and we are re-opened to in-person public visits.

Attorneys and parties may continue to file pleadings electronically with the Clerk's office in all case types. The Clerk will also continue to accept documents for recording in the Official Records, issue marriage licenses and passports, accept traffic citation or criminal case payments, accept child support payments, and assist with emergency injunction filings.

Before you come to any Courthouse location, remember that we offer many remote services on our website (including payment of traffic citation payments and free records research). You can also reach us with questions or requests by emailing clerk@clerk.org or calling 386-736-5915.

Notice: If you are sick, experiencing symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 virus, and/or you have a fever of 100.4˚ Fahrenheit or more; or, if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, then DO NOT COME TO THE COURTHOUSE. Please send an email to clerk@clerk.org or write a letter and fax to (386) 822-5711 requesting your court date to be rescheduled. Please include your case number, mailing address, telephone number, and an email address. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please call (386) 257-6080 or (386) 736-5915.

Posted 05/05/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FL Supreme Court issues amended AOSC20-23, suspending all grand jury proceedings, jury-selection proceedings, and criminal and civil jury trials through July 2, 2020.

The Order also extends the suspension of speedy trial time periods through July 6, 2020. Other provisions of the previous Emergency Measures Order remain in effect through May 29, 2020.

For non-jury proceedings, the Order states: "No proceedings or other court events other than essential proceedings and proceedings critical to the state of emergency or the public health emergency shall be conducted through in-person hearings." However, the following non-essential, non-critical court proceedings shall be conducted remotely by electronic means where possible:

(1) Alternative dispute resolution proceedings; (2) Status, case management, and pretrial conferences in all case types; (3) Non-evidentiary and evidentiary motion hearings in all case types; (4) Arraignments and pleas in absentia in county court misdemeanor cases; (5) Hearings in juvenile delinquency cases; (6) Hearings in noncriminal traffic infraction cases; (7) Problem-solving court staffings, hearings, and wellness checks; and (8) Non-jury trials in all case types, except for criminal, juvenile delinquency, and termination of parental rights petitions in dependency cases unless the parties in an excepted case agree to the remote conduct of a non-jury trial.

Contact the Court's Judicial Assistants to inquire about scheduling remote non-critical court proceedings.

Posted 04/22/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective Monday, April 27th, Chief Judge Raul Zambrano entered an Administrative Order changing weekday first appearance proceedings at the Volusia County Branch Jail to 1:30 pm. Other in-custody proceedings that were previously conducted at 1:30 pm are to be conducted at 8:30 am. Weekend and holiday first appearance proceedings will continue to be conducted at 8:30 am.

Posted 04/09/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Seventh Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Zambrano entered a Second Amended Emergency Court Procedure Administrative Order effective Friday, April 10th at 8:00am through June 1, 2020 at 8:00am.

The Order retains many of the current procedures and provides that changes to court proceedings may occur during the Order period as electronic means to conduct remote hearings are developed. Check our Official Facebook page and this website frequently for further updates.

The Order also addresses arraignment pleas. See paragraph 22.

The Clerk of Court for Volusia County's services remain as current:

Attorneys and parties may continue to file pleadings electronically with the Clerk's office in all case types. Clerk services that require an in-person visit continue to be available at the DeLand Courthouse at the exterior walk-up windows.

The Clerk will also continue to accept documents for recording in the Official Records, issue marriage licenses and passports, accept traffic citation or criminal case payments, accept child support payments, and assist with emergency injunction filings. We offer many remote services on our website (including payment of traffic citation payments and free records research). You can also reach us with questions or requests by emailing clerk@clerk.org or calling 386-736-5915.

Posted 04/06/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Florida's Chief Justice Charles Canady issued AOSC 20-23 suspending jury trials in Florida and extending other state legal deadlines through May 29th. This action lengthens a prior order that had set the ending date for emergency pandemic court procedures at mid-April.

AOSC 20-23 combines provisions of several previous administrative orders into a single document. It emphasizes the need for courts to continue applying social distancing and to use remote technology to help keep people safe while also honoring legal requirements. Among other things, the Order:

  • Suspends all jury selection proceedings and grand juries.
  • Lists other essential and critical proceedings that state courts must continue to perform with appropriate health safeguards, while limiting hearings in other cases.
  • Suspends speedy trial rules for criminal matters and noncriminal traffic infractions.
  • Suspends a rule requiring clerks of court to immediately issue paperwork to sheriffs when a final judgment is made in eviction cases.
  • Extends emergency changes to notarization and oath requirements.
  • Extends health-related limits on court-ordered family visitation involving children in the custody of the Florida Department of Children & Families, including allowing visitation by remote electronic means in some instances.

This and other emergency orders and advisories are being linked on the Florida Supreme Court's website: https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/Emergency

Attorneys and parties may continue to file pleadings electronically with the Clerk's office in all case types. Clerk services that require an in-person visit continue to be available at the DeLand Courthouse at the exterior walk-up windows.

The Clerk will also continue to accept documents for recording in the Official Records, issue marriage licenses and passports, accept traffic citation or criminal case payments, accept child support payments, and assist with emergency injunction filings. We offer many remote services on our website (including payment of traffic citation payments and free records research). You can also reach us with questions or requests by emailing clerk@clerk.org or calling 386-736-5915.

Posted 04/03/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Landlords, Attorneys and Mortgage-holders, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-94 on April 2nd, suspending and tolling foreclosures and evictions for non-payment of rent for 45 days. See the Executive Order 20-94.

Posted 03/27/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Chief Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit released the First Amended Emergency Court Procedures (COVID-19) Administrative Order effective March 30th at 8:00 a.m. until April 20th at 8:00 a.m. Chief Judge Raul Zambrano also released an accompanying Memo. The Order continues most current provisions postponing non-critical proceedings and setting forth emergency procedures with some notable changes.

Highlights:

  • Beginning April 6th through April 19th, criminal arraignments (including VOP's), competency hearings, and negotiated pleas/sentences involving persons incarcerated at the Volusia County jail, will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Jail. See Order for more details.
  • The Clerk of Court is directed to cancel foreclosure sales, cease issuance of writs of possession, and cease driver's license suspensions for failure to pay fines.
  • Juvenile Shelter and Shelter Reviews will be held electronically or in person at the DeLand Courthouse.
  • For Volusia, the Courthouse locations in Daytona remain closed to the public. Clerk services that require an in-person visit continue to be available at the DeLand Courthouse at the exterior walk-up windows.

Attorneys and parties may continue to file pleadings electronically with the Clerk in all case types. The Clerk will also continue to accept documents for recording in the Official Records, issue marriage licenses and passports, accept traffic citation or criminal case payments, accept child support payments, and assist with emergency injunction filings. We offer many remote services on our website (including payment of traffic citation payments and free records research). You can also reach us with questions or requests by emailing clerk@clerk.org or calling 386-736-5915.

Posted 03/25/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Supreme Court has extended all current orders suspending jury service and limiting court proceedings through close of business on Friday, April 17th. However the Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit will soon issue an administrative order with more specific information for Volusia County Courts. Updates and current information will continue to be posted to our website and on our official Facebook. All clerk services will continue as currently offered at the exterior service area of the DeLand Courthouse at this time.

Posted 03/17/2020 - Last Updated 03/23/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Courthouses are closed to the public throughout Volusia County except for limited Clerk services and mission-critical judicial proceedings beginning March 18th at 5 p.m. until April 6, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. The Courthouse and Clerk's office are open for business tomorrow March 18th. Please read the Administrative Order entered March 17, 2020.

Highlights:

The Order details mission-critical court proceeding types and locations, and some set times. Most proceedings will take place either at the Volusia County Branch Jail or the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand. Public entry is very limited.

Any proceedings not deemed critical are postponed:

"17. All court proceedings/events not mentioned herein that are scheduled to take place in any court facility in the Seventh Judicial Circuit are hereby postponed and are to be rescheduled by the parties or the court."

There will be no court proceedings held and no public entry at either Daytona courthouse per the Order:

"22. The S. James Foxman Justice Center and Volusia County Courthouse Annex in Daytona Beach are both closed to the general public. Persons wishing to conduct business with the Clerk of the Court related to the mission-critical functions enumerated in this Order may continue to do so using the exterior public access area on the south side of the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand. The public may also record documents, obtain marriage licenses, pay child support, file injunctions, or pay tickets at the public access area."

Limited Clerk services will continue to be available:

  • 1) All in-person public business with the Clerk of Court MUST be conducted at the exterior public access area on the south side of the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • 2) The Clerk will provide services relating to those case types deemed mission critical as described below. The Clerk will also accept documents for recording in the Official Records, issue marriage licenses, accept child support payments, assist with all injunction filings, and accept traffic citation payments. We are unable to perform marriage ceremonies beginning Thursday, March 19th until operations resume. We will continue to process completed passport applications at the exterior service area - you must bring your own passport-compliant photo.
  • 3) Many electronic services are still available through the Clerk's website at www.clerk.org and through normal electronic filing processes.

Court proceedings that will continue to be held are limited to those deemed "mission critical" as defined by the Order:

  • a) First appearances;
  • b) Bond hearings;
  • c) Juvenile detention hearings;
  • d) Juvenile shelter hearings;
  • e) Domestic violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, dating violence and stalking injunctions, as well as all chapter 39 injunctions;
  • f) Risk protection orders;
  • g) Marchman Acts;
  • h) Baker Acts;
  • i) Family law (including juvenile) cases where the imminent safety of children is an issue;
  • j) Vulnerable Adult injunctions;
  • k) Emergency incapacity petitions and appointment of guardians;
  • l) Proceedings involving requests for "do not resuscitate" orders;
  • m) Adult Protective Service Act proceedings;
  • n) Requests for search warrants and arrest warrants;
  • o) Violations of quarantine or isolation orders;
  • p) Violations of orders to limit travel;
  • q) Violations of orders to close public or private buildings;
  • r) Seizure of bodily fluids;
  • s) Mandatory vaccinations proceedings;
  • t) Enforcement of curfew orders;
  • u) Extraordinary writs;
  • v) Any other "emergency" proceedings or hearings as authorized by the Chief Judge.

If you have been scheduled to appear at a court proceeding in a case type not deemed to be mission critical, your appearance will be automatically postponed. See the Administrative Order for further direction.

Traffic citation and court obligation payments, records research, and requests for Clerk services related to mission-critical cases may be made by visiting www.clerk.org or emailing clerk@clerk.org or calling (386) 736-5915.

Posted 03/14/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALL JURY TRIALS are suspended for the next two weeks but NON-JURY PROCEEDINGS OR APPEARANCES ARE STILL SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE. The Florida Supreme Court issued No. AOSC20-13 COVID-19 Emergency Procedures in the Florida State Courts on March 13, 2020, suspending all "grand jury proceedings, jury selection proceedings, and criminal and civil jury trials" from Monday, March 16, 2020, through Friday, March 27, 2020, due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Posted 03/13/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: At this time when safeguarding your health is top priority, remember that the Clerk's office offers many services and access to free court and land records online for your convenience. You can pay traffic tickets and obtain information remotely by visiting our website at www.clerk.org. Or email us with your questions or needs at clerk@clerk.org. Before you visit in person, give us a call to see how we can help remotely at (386) 736-5915.