Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Month, and throughout the year, Florida’s Clerks of Court work alongside local law enforcement and the courts to provide essential services that help protect domestic violence survivors.
Villages Annex ReOpens for Services October 19th
The Villages Annex Office will reopen on October 19th and can provide access to common Clerk Services and Activities.....
[UPDATED 10/01/2020]: Hearings and Court Events Cancellations - Domestic Administrative Order(s)
The court has begun to schedule limited in-person hearings for all of these essential proceedings. When you receive your notice please arrive timely as CDC guidelines are being followed for entry to the Courthouse facility
Gloria R. Hayward
From the Sumter County Clerk
In the Florida Constitution, the position of Clerk was established for two purposes.
First, there needed to be a secure place to file the land records so the Clerk became the “Public Trustee” of all records. As Public Trustee, all the records processed have to be microfilmed or imaged to ensure the preservation of the public records for future generations as this is the history of our county.
Second, the Clerk’s position was created so there would be a check and balance within the county government for the Board of County Commissioners and the Courts. Read More
Update's and Information related to the current impact of COVID-19 and Clerk of Court Operations
For information related to current suggestions in dealing with and the effects of COVID please see the attached flyer provided by the Sumter County Health Dept: Community Resource Guide
BCC Meeting Special Minutes and Documents related to COVID 19
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