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CLERK & COMPTROLLER OFFERS COUPLES ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION

Effective April 10, 江苏快三

The Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller provides couples an online service option when getting married: Applying for their marriage license online.

Both Florida and non-Florida residents can save time by beginning the marriage license application process online, at any time of the day or night. Then, come to the Clerk and Comptroller's office within 60 days to have your Marriage License issued. Once there, you will sign and receive your paper marriage license.

Lear more about how to get a marriage license, including requirements, what to bring, options to save you time and money, and what to expect.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19 precautions, in person marriage ceremonies at the courthouse have been temporarily suspended. Sign up to receive eNews and Announcements from the Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller to receive updates and notification once in-person marriage ceremonies resume.

SUSPENSION OF DOCUMENTARY STAMPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) LOANS

Effective April 6, 江苏快三

If you are submitting a Note or Written Obligation to be recorded on behalf of a small business citing the Title I CARES Act, it would be helpful to notate the document as such and / or incorporate a note to the recorder stating documentary stamps are suspended pursuant to Executive Order 20-95.

FL SUPREME COURT EXTENDS JURY SUSPENSIONS

Effective April 6, 江苏快三

In response to the new Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order 20-23, issued April 6, 江苏快三, further suspending jury proceedings, anyone with a summons for jury duty dated between March 16, 江苏快三, and May 29, 江苏快三, is not required to go to court as jury trials during this time have been cancelled.

For additional information, visit the 12th Judicial Circuit website.

TAX DEED SALES RESCHEDULED

Effective April 1, 江苏快三

As a result of COVID-19 and CDC recommendations, all Tax Deed sales scheduled for April 7, and May 5, 江苏快三 have been rescheduled to Thursday, June 25, 江苏快三, at 9:00 a.m.

For additional information about Tax Deeds, email TaxDeedClerk@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com or visit our tax deed sales information page.

FL SUPREME COURT EXTENDS JURY SUSPENSIONS

Effective March 25, 江苏快三

In response to the new Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order 20-17 extending jury suspensions through April 17, 江苏快三, anyone with a summons for jury duty dated between March 16, 江苏快三, and April 17, 江苏快三, is not required to go to court as jury trials during this time have been cancelled.

For additional information, read the Impact of COVID on Jury Service in Florida (March 24, 江苏快三).

DISCONTINUATION OF HAND DELIVERIES / DROP BOX SERVICES

Effective March 24, 江苏快三 at 5:00 PM

Hand deliveries and drop box services will be discontinued at close of business (5:00 P.M.) on Tuesday, March 24, 江苏快三. Alternate delivery options are available.

e-File your court documents
e-Record your Official Records documents (deeds, mortgages, Notices of Commencements)
Mail your documents:
Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller
P O. Box 3079
Sarasota, FL 34230-3079
Send your documents by overnight mail:
Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller
2000 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34237

NOTICE: LIMITED SERVICES AVAILABLE

CLERK AND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICES CONDUCTING LIMITED BUSINESS TO THE PUBLIC

Effective March 23, 江苏快三 -- UPDATED March 25, 江苏快三

COMPTROLLER SERVICES

Vendor, Financial Public Records, Comptroller-Related Inquiries
- CALL: 941-861-5165
- EMAIL: FAR@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com
Employee Payroll
- CALL: 941-861-5165
- EMAIL: clerkpayroll@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com (OMIT: personal information.)

BOARD RECORDS SERVICES

Obtain 江苏快三 Solicitation Permit
- CALL: 941-861-5279
- EMAIL: BoardofRecords@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com to schedule an appointment
View or Request Board Records, Code Enforcement Hearings, Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Decisions
- CALL: 941-861-5279
- EMAIL: BoardofRecords@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com

INTERNAL AUDIT AND OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES

Report suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
- CALL: Fraud Hotline - 855-506-0304
- MAIL: Fraud Hotline, P.O. Box 8, Sarasota, FL 34230
- FAX: 941-861-5704
- Learn about the Fraud Hotline service.

COURT SERVICES

YOU MAY ENTER THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ONE OF THESE SERVICES:

Seeking Emergency Court Order for temporary injunction for domestic violence.
Seeking Emergency Order regarding mental health issues.
Emergency relief: Evictions or Child Pick Up Order (persons not represented by an attorney).
Fines or court costs: Cash payments only for fines or court costs. For all others, pay online or mail your payment.
Marriage applications: NO CEREMONIES WILL BE CONDUCTED.

RECORDING OFFICE SERVICES

FOR NOTICES OF COMMENCEMENT:

Those in need of a building permit who want to record a Notice of Commencement, please inquire how to electronically file, or mail your Notice to the Clerk and Comptroller, attention Recording Office.

The Recording Office will send your certified copy to the building department via electronic means to eliminate any additional delay. If you prefer to have your certified copy mailed to you, please advise at the time you are sending your recordable document to the office.

In an effort to stop the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, the Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is closed to the public. Members of the public are urged to conduct their business online, via various e-services solutions, by phone, or by mail.

GO ONLINE: www.
INQUIRE BY PHONE: 941-861-7400
USE THE MAIL: P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL 34230-3079

Thank you, stay safe and healthy.

Karen E. Rushing
Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

PASSPORT SERVICES UPDATE

Effective March 19, 江苏快三

The U.S. Department of State Passport 江苏快三 closed all passport acceptance agencies on March 19, 江苏快三. The Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is responding in support of this guidance by not accepting passport applications until further notice by the U.S. Department of State.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Effective March 17 - March 27, 江苏快三

On March 13, 江苏快三, the 12th Judicial Circuit Court issued Guidelines and Protocols during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which is intended to dramatically reduce the number of people reporting to courthouse facilities.

The Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is responding in support of the 12th Judicial Circuit's guidance by requesting customers to conduct their business online, via various e-江苏快三 solutions, by phone, or by mail service when one or more of these options are available.

Traffic Tickets or Court-Ordered Financial Obligations

We strongly encourage individuals with traffic tickets or other outstanding court-ordered financial obligations, who are facing a hardship, to contact our office at 941-861-7400 to discuss the various options that may be available to you, such as reasonable payment plans. We know these are uncertain times for many, and our office is committed to working with you on a plan that best meets your circumstances.

For customer who are required to report to the Clerk and Comptroller's office because they require face-to-face contact to fulfill their service need, we are prepared to serve you in a controlled environment. Establishing a controlled environment for face-to-face service needs enables us to serve you, while adhering to the recommendations of the CDC and State Health Department to use universal precautions and social distancing practices. This may result in an increased wait time.

For more information regarding our online, by phone, and mail service options related to this notice, please visit our website at www. and click on the banner as it appears below:

Go Online. Don't Stand in Line.
Stop the Spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.

March 16, 江苏快三

The Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is responding in support of the 12th Judicial Circuit's guidance by requesting customers to conduct their business online, via various e-江苏快三 solutions, by phone, or by mail service when one or more of these options are available.

We will continue working diligently to provide you options and access to the services you need. Should this event require any changes to our daily operations, we will post news on our website at www.; in the meantime, to request news, announcements and alerts by email, sign up for eNews and Announcements.

12th Judicial Circuit Guidelines and Protocols During COVID-19 Pandemic

Although the courts remain open, our goal is to dramatically reduce the number of people reporting to the courthouses each day. PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE BUSINESS IN THE COURT FACILITIES ARE REQUESTED TO REFRAIN FROM COMING INTO THE BUILDING.

Effective March 17, 江苏快三 through March 27, 江苏快三, the following changes are implemented in each division:

CIRCUIT WIDE: NO INMATES WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO THE COURTHOUSE EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED

COUNTY COURT

All of the following to be re-notices by the Clerk's office.

All proceedings where a defendant is in custody will be done via video, including arraignments, docket soundings, VOP’s and case management hearings;
All out of custody misdemeanor arraignment dates during this time will be rescheduled to a date at least 30 days out;
All out of custody criminal traffic arraignment dates during this time will be rescheduled to a date at least 30 days out;
All out of custody docket soundings, pretrial conferences, case management, and VOP hearings set during this time will be rescheduled to a date at least 30 days out;
All small claims pretrial hearings set during this time will be rescheduled to a date at least 30 days out;
All civil traffic hearings scheduled in front of the Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer during this time will be rescheduled to a date at least 30 days out;
All contested traffic hearing dates during this time will be rescheduled to a date at least 30 days out;
All jury trials are suspended; and
Attorneys and litigants shall utilize telephonic conferencing where practical, provided that a party creates the conference call and circulates the call-in information to all parties and the Court. No Court Order is required.

CIRCUIT CRIMINAL (FELONY) COURT

All proceedings where a defendant is in custody will be done via video, including bond reduction hearings, arraignments, VOP’s and case management hearings;
All out of custody hearings will be rescheduled to a later date;
All jury trials are suspended.

FIRST APPEARANCES

First appearances will be held every day at the normal time by video;
Pretrial services and Manatee SPR will provide scaled back services during this time, including eliminating direct contact with inmates, however, at a minimum they will provide the court criminal histories and PCAs.

FAMILY, CIVIL, AND PROBATE / GUARDIANSHIP DIVISIONS, INCLUDING ALL MAGISTRATE HEARINGS

All Title IV-D Child Support Hearings will be rescheduled. The hearing officer will be available for telephonic or video jail hearings as needed.
All Baker Act and Marchman Act Hearings will be conducted telephonically by the General Magistrate.
Attorneys and litigants shall utilize telephonic conferencing where practical, provided that a party creates the conference call and circulates the call-in information to all parties and the Court. No Court Order is required.
For evidentiary hearings, the parties are directed immediately to meet and confer by telephone to discuss whether the evidentiary hearing may be conducted telephonically, by video conference, require live in person appearance, should be postponed until the conclusion of the COVID-19 outbreak, or some other action. After the parties' meet and confer, they shall immediately submit their recommendation via email to the assigned Judge's judicial assistant for the Court to review and take action

JUVENILE COURT

Detention hearing may occur via video or telephonic hearing. MRJDC has indicated that parents may attend telephonic hearings (including 21-day reviews) at the MRJDC conference room.
Shelter hearings may occur via video or telephonic conference call where practicable.
Attorneys and litigants shall utilize telephonic conferencing where practical, provided that a party creates the conference call and circulates the call-in information to all parties and the Court. No Court Order is required.

TREATMENT COURTS & SPECIALTY COURTS

Treatment court days are cancelled until after March 27, 江苏快三;
All group therapy sessions are cancelled;
All urinalysis drops are cancelled;
Treatment court supervisors shall develop procedures for counselors and case managers to have telephonic or video contact with clients, including documentation of this contact in DCCM.

MEDIATIONS - SCPT, COUNTY CIVIL, CDSP, FAMILY AND DEPENDENCY

Unless mediations can occur telephonically or via video, all in-person mediations are cancelled and will be rescheduled.

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