Benchmark Guide
This tab is where you will find any notes pertaining to the case such as emailing the judge conversations between parties.
Notes Tab
What is the term for the authority given by law to a court to try cases and rule on legal matter within a particular area and/or over certain types of legal cases?
Jurisdiction
In a Felony Proceeding, this happens after Jury Selection
Trial
Who is pictured on the main page?
Pam Childers, Clerk of Court
The reason for requesting court records must be disclosed in writing. True or False?
False
This tab provides an overview of the case such as the case type, parties' information, judge assignment, status of the case and scheduled events.
General Tab
What is the term for a formal abridged record of the proceedings, such as motions, orders and judgment, in a legal action?
Docket
In a Dissolution of Marriage, this happens after petition is filed
Summons Issued
What tab allows you to view court documents on the website?
Public Record Tab
Generally, where would a public records request be made?
publicrecords@escambiaclerk.com
This tab is where you will find the current status or "final outcome" of a case.
Disposition Tab
What is the term for hearing held for the defendant to learn what charge(s) are being filed by the prosecutor and to enter formal plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest?
Arraignment
In a Traffic Proceeding, what happens if the defendant does not complete Traffic School?
Points Assessed to Driving Record
What tab allows you to pay a court fine online?
E-Services Tab
The Clerk has an independent obligation to redact certain confidential information in what two types of cases?
Criminal and Family Cases
This feature allows you a variety of options. The most common are sending document electronically through Smartbench to the judge and emailing documents to parties.
Tools Menu
What is the term for a formal, legal document that orders a person or entity to perform or to cease performing a specific action or deed, normally issued by the court or the clerk?
Writ
In a Dependency Proceeding, within how many days should an Arraignment be held?
28 Days
What tab allows you to send a court document through the website?
E-Services Tab
What is one example of an initial charging document?
Arrest Report
Notice to Appear
Direct File
This toolbar is used to manage all docket images for a docket entry. It allows you to scan, print, and redact, along with other actions.
Image Viewer Toolbar
What is the term for a phrase used in an order or judgment when the court wants the order or judgment to be effective as of a date in the past rather than the date the order or judgment entered?
Nunc Pro Tunc
In an Eviction Proceeding, this happens after a response is filed.
Determine Rent Hearing
How will I know if the Courthouse is open during an extreme weather event?
Home Page
Name five categories from the list of 23.
6. Birth and Death Records 7. Pregnancy Termination by Minor 8. Baker Act 9. Substance Abuse Records 10. Incompetency 11. Estate Inventories and Accountings 12. DV Victim Address 13. Child Abuse & Sexual Offenses 14. Gestational Surrogacy 15. Guardianships & Minor Settlements 16. Grand Jury Records 17. Family Services for Children 18. Juvenile Delinquency 19. Tuberculosis 20. PSI Reports 21. Forensic Behavioral Health Evals 22. Drug Court Records 23. Marsy's Law