Search Public Records in Ocoee

Ocoee public records are maintained by the Orange County Clerk of Courts and the City of Ocoee, and both offices are required by Florida law to make those records open to any person who asks. Whether you need court records from a case filed in the 9th Judicial Circuit or city documents like building permits and commission minutes, Ocoee public records are accessible through the right local office.

Orange County Clerk of Courts

The Orange County Clerk of Courts serves the 9th Judicial Circuit and is the primary keeper of court records and official documents for Ocoee. The clerk is Tiffany Moore Russell, Esq. The office is at 425 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801. Phone: (407) 836-2000. The clerk's main site is myorangeclerk.com, and the online records search system is available at myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com.

Cases originating in Ocoee, including civil suits, criminal proceedings, family court matters, and probate cases, are filed with the Orange County Clerk. Official records like deeds, mortgage filings, liens, and judgment recordings tied to Ocoee properties go through the same clerk's system. You can search by name, case number, or document type through the online portal. Index information is generally free. Physical copies of documents cost $0.15 per page, and certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for the certification.

Florida's Chapter 119 statutes establish the legal framework that makes Ocoee public records open to any person, setting out both the rights of requesters and the duties of government agencies to respond.

City of Ocoee Records

The City of Ocoee generates and maintains its own set of public records separate from the county clerk. City records include City Commission meeting minutes, city ordinances, resolutions, adopted budgets, city contracts, and records from departments like the Ocoee Police Department, Development Services, and Public Works. City Hall is located at 1 N Bluford Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761. The main city phone number is (407) 656-2322.

Ocoee Police Department records, such as incident reports and arrest information, are held by the department. You can contact the records division at the police department directly to request those files. For building permits, zoning records, or code enforcement cases, Development Services at City Hall is the right place to start.

Note: Under Chapter 119, you can send your request by email, phone, mail, or in person. No form is required and you do not need to give a reason.

Orange County Corrections Records

Orange County Corrections maintains its own public records, which are separate from court records. The records custodian for Orange County Corrections can be reached at OCCDRecords@ocfl.net or by phone at (407) 836-0321. The office is at 3723 Vision Blvd, 4th Floor, Orlando, FL 32839. Inmate records, booking information, and corrections department reports that are not exempt by law can be requested through that office.

For statewide inmate records and corrections information, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement also maintains accessible databases. You can reach FDLE's Office of Open Government at fdle.state.fl.us/ogc/public-records or call (850) 410-7676 to submit a state-level public records request.

How to Get Ocoee Public Records

The process is simple. Decide which agency holds the record you need. Then contact them by phone, email, or in person. Describe the record as specifically as you can. Give them a name, date range, case number, or whatever helps them locate it. You don't have to explain your reason or provide ID.

Most government agencies in Florida are required to respond promptly. There is no set deadline in Chapter 119, but the standard is a good faith effort without unreasonable delay. If you need a lot of records or the request is complex, it may take longer, and you have the right to ask for a cost estimate before the agency starts pulling documents. For guidance on your rights, the Florida Attorney General's Open Government program offers free mediation at (850) 245-0140 when a request is denied. The First Amendment Foundation at (850) 222-3518 also offers free assistance and publishes a comprehensive guide to Florida's open records and open meetings laws.

Ocoee Records Contact Summary

Nearby Cities

Other Orange County cities near Ocoee are served by the same county clerk and courts.

Orange County Records

Ocoee public records are maintained by the Orange County Clerk of Court. Visit the county page for office details and online search access.