Volusia County has an approximate population of 554,000. Founded on December 29, 1854, it was named after the community of Volusia, situated in northwest Volusia County. The county is home to 33 cities, including the City of DeLand, which serves as its county seat.

Courts in Volusia County

The highest court in Volusia County is the 7th Judicial Circuit Court. This is a trial court of general jurisdiction where court-related matters are resolved with fairness. Judges hear everything from small claims cases to civil and criminal matters.  It comprises four divisions: The Volusia County Criminal Courthouse hears cases involving misdemeanor and felony offenses, including drug possession, property crimes, violence, and driving under the influence of drugs. The S. James Foxman Justice Center adjudicates cases involving long-term substance abusers through extensive monitoring and treatment plans. Non-violent offenders with a history of substance abuse are served by these programs. Court cases are heard in Daytona Beach.

The Volusia County Family Courthouse hears cases including divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity, name changes, juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, and protective orders. Meanwhile, the Sunshine Plaza Traffic Court hears non-criminal civil infractions and all traffic offenses. On the other hand, the Volusia County Court is designated to settle disputes between citizens that can not be resolved by them. It also handles misdemeanors, small claims (under $8,000), civil actions that do not exceed $50,000, and traffic violations. It is a court of limited jurisdiction.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Volusia County

The Clerk of the Court makes public court records available online. Also, requests for copies of these records can be made by filling out the form. In addition to online access, anyone can visit the locations of the various courts in Volusia County during business hours.

Types of Public Court Records in Volusia County

Volusia County makes the following categories of court records available to the public, except those deemed confidential and sealed by state laws:

• Criminal Court Records
• Domestic/Family Court Records
• Civil Court Records
• Probate Court Records
• Traffic Records

Confidential Court Records

All court records are publicly available except those exempt from public disclosure due to state laws or court orders. These court records are considered confidential and can only be accessed by the parties involved in the case or their attorneys. Examples of confidential records include:

• Juvenile guardianship records
• Settlement agreement of a divorce case
• Medical and mental health records
• Adoption proceeding records
• Court-ordered diagnostic reports
• Violation of personal protection orders
• Foster care records or will

Juvenile Delinquency in Volusia, FL

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Volusia County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Florida often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 981 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 981 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Volusia County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Volusia County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Volusia County, FL

https://www.myflorida.com/

County Seat:	De Land
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1854
Total Square Miles:	1,432
2019 Population:	538,692
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	123 W Indiana Ave Administrative Center DeLand , FL 32720-4615 https://www.volusia.org/

Volusia County, FL Courts