Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Welcome to the official Clerk page. Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:30PM.

Today is World Public Service Day! The Franklin County Clerk of Court is honored to serve our community and provide vita...
06/23/2026

Today is World Public Service Day! The Franklin County Clerk of Court
is honored to serve our community and provide vital services to the residents of Franklin County.

ATTENTION JURORS: If you are summoned to appear for Jury Duty on Tuesday, June 23rd, you must appear. If you have any qu...
06/22/2026

ATTENTION JURORS: If you are summoned to appear for Jury Duty on Tuesday, June 23rd, you must appear. If you have any questions, please contact the Franklin County Clerk of Court at 850-653-8861.

The Franklin County Clerk of Court office wishes all fathers, grandfathers, and father figures a Happy Father’s Day!
06/21/2026

The Franklin County Clerk of Court office wishes all fathers, grandfathers, and father figures a Happy Father’s Day!

Today on Juneteenth, we come together to commemorate theend of slavery in the United States.
06/19/2026

Today on Juneteenth, we come together to commemorate the
end of slavery in the United States.

Did You Know? To protect against possible property fraud, the Franklin County Clerk of Court office offers free alerts t...
06/17/2026

Did You Know? To protect against possible property fraud, the Franklin County Clerk of Court office offers free alerts that notify you when an official record, such as a deed or mortgage, is recorded under your name. Sign up for this service today at www.franklinclerk.com.
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ATTENTION JURORS: If you are summoned to appear for Jury Duty on Wednesday, June 17th, you do not have to appear. All tr...
06/16/2026

ATTENTION JURORS: If you are summoned to appear for Jury Duty on Wednesday, June 17th, you do not have to appear. All trials have been cancelled. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Franklin County Clerk of Court at 850-653-8861.

06/16/2026

Important Notice

Due to poor attendance at our last jury selection, the Circuit Judge has directed that the exemption and disqualification requirements set forth below be strictly adhered to. You must appear if you don't qualify to be excused by the Clerk as outlined below. The Clerk's Office does not have the authority to excuse prospective jurors from jury service for reasons other than those specifically outlined in Section 40.013, Florida Statutes, and listed below.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in fulfilling this important civic responsibility.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your jury summons, please get in touch with the Franklin County Clerk's Office at (850) 653-8861.

Reporting for Jury Duty:

Jury service is an important civic responsibility and is required by law. The goal of the Franklin County Clerk's Office is to summon qualified citizens who represent a fair cross-section of the community, including working individuals, retirees, and persons of diverse backgrounds, to serve as jurors in the civil and criminal courts of Franklin County.

Exemptions and Disqualifications

Section 40.013, Florida Statutes, provides specific reasons a person may be excused or disqualified from jury service. These reasons fall into two categories: Optional Exemptions and Mandatory Disqualifications.

Optional Exemptions (Upon Request Only)

You may request to be excused from jury service if:

You are an expectant mother.
You are 70 years of age or older.
You are a parent who is not employed full-time and who has care and custody of a child under six (6) years of age.
You have previously appeared as a prospective juror in Franklin County within the past one (1) year. (The one-year period is calculated from the date you last served to the date of your new summons.)
You are responsible for the care of a person who is mentally or physically incapacitated.
You are a full-time federal, state, or local law enforcement officer or investigator employed by a law enforcement agency.

Mandatory Disqualifications

You are not qualified to serve as a juror if:

You are under 18 years of age.
You are not a citizen of the United States.
You hold the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet Officer, Clerk of Court, or Judge.
You have been convicted of a felony and your civil rights have not been restored.
You are currently under prosecution for a crime.
You no longer reside in Franklin County.

Requesting an Excuse

Individuals who fall within one of the mandatory disqualification categories must be excused from jury service. Individuals who qualify for an optional exemption will be excused only upon request.

To request an exemption or disqualification, please complete the Juror Excusal Statement included with your jury summons and follow the instructions provided.

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating, “that the Flag of the thirteen United Sta...
06/14/2026

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating, “that the Flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation.”
In 1916, more than 100 years later, President Woodrow Wilson established June 14 as Flag Day to commemorate that decree.

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, launching the D-Day invasion in Fran...
06/06/2026

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, launching the D-Day invasion in France. Today, we remember and honor the heroism of those who fought for our freedom.

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