The Criminal Division handles Felony, Misdemeanor, Criminal Traffic, County and Municipal Ordinances.
The Clerk is responsible for calendaring all criminal cases which go to court, attending each court session, recording the disposition of the court, and reporting all required information to the proper authorities. All forms can be accessed in our Forms Library.
All instructions and forms distributed by the Clerk’s Office are provided as a public service to persons seeking to represent themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney. These documents are meant to serve as a guide only, and to assist pro se (self-represented) litigants with their cases. Any person using these instructions and/or forms does so at his or her own risk, and the Clerk shall not be responsible for any losses incurred by any person in reliance on the instructions and/or forms.
Cases may be viewed online using the Court Records Search. Documents may be viewed and printed free of charge.
Certified documents may be obtained online through E-Certify.
To request copies directly from the Clerk’s Office, please submit the Request for Criminal Research document found in our Forms Library to our office via mail or email. The request may be submitted by email without the form, if the required information is noted in the email. The fees for copies and certification are listed within the research request form.
Felonies are classified into the following degrees:
Capital Felony is punishable by death or life imprisonment without eligibility for parole.
Life Felony is punishable by a term of life imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $15,000.00.
First Degree Felony is punishable by a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.
Second Degree Felony is punishable by a term of imprisonment not to exceed 15 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.
Third Degree Felony is punishable by a term of imprisonment not to exceed 5 years and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Some felony charges carry additional mandatory minimum confinement, fines, and other penalties.
Classification status as a Habitual Offender may result in the court imposing an extended term of imprisonment.
Misdemeanors are classified into two degrees:
First Degree Misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in the County jail.
Second Degree Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 60 days in the County jail.
Some misdemeanor offenses in which the violator has not been arrested may be resolved by paying a fine in lieu of a court appearance and a withhold adjudication of guilt is applied. In accordance with Administrative Order CR-2017-005-SC, this applies to the following violations.
| Violation | Florida Statue | Cost |
| Unlawful Sale/Use of Fireworks | F. S. 791.02(1) | $273.00 |
| Trespassing | F. S. 810.08(1) I (2)(a)&(b), F. S. 810.09(1) I (2)(a)&(b) | $273.00 |
| Obstruction by Disguise | F. S. 843.03 | $273.00 |
| Altering Date of Birth on Driver License or ID | F. S. 322.212(5)(b) | $273.00 |
| Unlawful Use of Another’s Driver License | F. S. 322.32(3) | $273.00 |
| Unlawful Use of an ID | F. S. 322.051(6) | $273.00 |
| Disorderly Conduct | F. S. 877.03 | $273.00 |
| Disorderly Intoxication | F. S. 856.011 | $288.00 |
| Possession of Alcohol under 21 | F. S. 562.111 | $288.00 |
| Misrepresenting Age to Obtain Alcohol | F. S. 562.11(2) | $288.00 |
| Fish & Wildlife Level 2 Violations | F. S. 379.401(2)(a)1-14, 20, or 21 | $273.00 |
| Fish & Wildlife Level 3 Violations | F. S. 379.401(3)(a)1, 7, or 8 | $273.00 |
| Violations of State Park Laws | F. S. 258.008(3)(a)-(e) | $273.00 |
- Included in each of these payable amounts are costs of prosecution in the amount of $50.00 (see F. S. 938.27).
- There is an additional 3.5% charge if paying via credit card that is not reflected in the above amounts.
- Alleged violators who fail to pay the monetary penalty listed above or request a court date within 30 days of the date the citation was issued, are to be set for arraignment before a County Court Judge.
Click here to verify your case and the amounts prior to remitting payment.
F. S. 943.0585 and F. S. 943.059; Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure: 3.692
General Information
You should read this General Information thoroughly before taking any steps to file your case or represent yourself in court. This is not intended as a substitute for legal advice from an attorney. Each case has its own particular set of circumstances, and an attorney may advise you of what is best for you in your individual situation. The Clerk’s Office is prohibited by law from providing legal assistance or advice in these matters.
If you have questions or concerns regarding these forms, commentary, instructions and appendices, the use of these forms, or your legal rights, it is strongly recommended that you talk to an attorney. If you do not know an attorney, you may call the Lawyer Referral Services at (561) 687-3266 or St. Johns County Legal Aid at 222 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 at (904) 827-9921 or toll free (877) 827-9921.
All instructions and forms distributed by the Clerk of Court are provided as a public service to persons seeking to represent themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney. These documents are meant to serve as a guide only, and to assist pro se (self-represented) litigants with their cases. Any person using these instructions and/or forms does so at his or her own risk, and the Clerk shall not be responsible for any losses incurred by any person in reliance on the instructions and/or forms.
Additional information may be obtained from Florida Department of Law Enforcement at (850) 410-7870; website: Seal-and-Expunge.
INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
NOTICE OF LIMITATION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: THE PERSONNEL IN THIS OFFICE ARE NOT ACTING AS YOUR LAWYER, PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE TO YOU, AND ARE NOT ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE COURT OR ANY JUDGE. THE JUDGE IS NOT REQUIRED TO GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED. THE PERSONNEL IN THIS OFFICE CANNOT TELL YOU WHAT YOUR LEGAL RIGHT OR REMEDIES ARE.
| Description | Fee |
| Copies of court documents | $1.00/page |
| Certification of court documents | $2.00 |
| Notary Fee | $10.00 |
| Fingerprint Card (cash only) | $5.00 |
| FDLE NON-REFUNDABLE fee (money order or cashier check) | $75.00 |
| Clerk processing fee – Includes required certified copies of order to be sent to law enforcement agencies | $54.00 |
Visit our Forms Library to download forms needed for this process. All forms are available for purchase at the Clerk’s Office for $3.00.
Contact Us
Phone: (904) 819-3600
Email: felony@stjohnsclerk.com
Address: 4010 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller