Residential Foreclosure Managed Mediation Program
Effective July 19, 2010, the Seventh Judicial Circuit's Administrative Order 2010-022 requires that additional documents be filed in all mortgage foreclosure cases in Flagler County. To read the order and access forms, go to http://www.circuit7.org/ Residential Foreclosure Managed Mediation Program.
All plaintiffs/attorneys must follow this order and include the required form with new foreclosure cases on or before July 19, 2010. Form A (Exhibit 1) must be included with all cases.
Administrative Order 2010-22 also names Upchurch Watson White and Max Mediation Group as the mediation group for HOMESTEAD properties.
If you are facing foreclosure on your HOMESTEAD property and have questions about the new Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program please contact Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group by calling 386-523-1027 or 877-226-1312 (toll free) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Please view the attached brochure for further information - Important FREE Information For The Homeowner in Foreclosure.
Congratulations to Joannie Stachurski
Congratulations to Joannie Stachurski, who has obtained her Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute, an internationally recognized leader in HR certification.
Joannie started with the Clerk’s Office in April of 1994 as a Finance Clerk I. Joannie advanced herself in the Clerk’s Office through hard work and dedication, eventually overseeing all functions of Payroll and HR. In June of 2007, Joannie was promoted to Director of Human Resources for the Clerk’s Office.
HR certification is a career-long commitment – one who gains it has mastered core Human Resources’ principals, has completed difficult course work and successfully passed (the very first time) an arduous exam.
All of us within this office know Joannie is devoted to us and her profession.
Thanks Joannie for making us better!
State Rep. Bill Proctor joins Clerk’s Office in Habitat Build
State Representative Bill Proctor joined employees and friends of the Flagler County Clerk of Court’s office in volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity build in Palm Coast Saturday, April 24, 2010. With the help of many community volunteers such as those from the Clerk’s Office, Flagler Habitat has completed over 60 homes within the county.
NOTICE TO ALL ATTORNEYS
Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
Supreme Court rules opinion SC08-1141: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure requires that starting January 1, 2010, an amended Civil Cover Sheet, Form 1.997 and the new Family Court Cover Sheet, Form 12.929 shall be used when filing a case.
In addition, as part of the rule amendments, the opinion adopts a revised Form 1.998 Final Disposition Form.
These forms significantly redefine the categories under which civil and family cases must be reported by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
If the proper cover sheet is not included with a new filing, all paperwork may be returned to the filer.
There are a total of four (4) required forms that were included in Supreme Court Opinion SC08-1141. Three (3) can be found January 2010 on the Florida Bar website under Professional Practice, Rules of Civil Procedure…. www.floridabar.org. The other one (1) can be found January 2010 on the OSCA website under Family Law Forms at www.flcourts.org.
1) Form 1.997, the Revised Civil Cover Sheet
2) Form 1.998, the Revised Final Disposition Form
3) Form 1.999, the New Order Designating a Case Complex
4) Form 12.928 the New Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases
In Re: Grand Jury Investigation Regarding Executive Order 06-148 And 06-149...
Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Kim C. Hammond grants motion of John Tanner to UNSEAL AMENDED FINAL ORDER AND RULE 2.420(f) REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO JUDICIAL RECORDS AND FURTHER ORDERS CLERK OF COURT GAIL WADSWORTH TO PUBLISH SAME.
Clerk again named chair of FACC committee:
Clerk Gail Wadsworth has again been named a member of the General Operations Committee for the Florida Association of Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FACC) by Association President Jim Fuller of Duval County.
The function of the General Operations Committee is “to analyze, evaluate and implement the functions and operations of the office in terms of advancements in management and technology, along with statutory changes. There are two subcommittees under the General Operations Committee: Court Operations and Records Management.”
Gail again chairs the Records Management Subcommittee – its’ function is to develop and implement operational and administrative programs to address identified needs.
Wadsworth recently chaired a Tax Deed Best Practice Workgroup. Its’ product went through thirteen revisions before the workgroup released it the Records Management Subcommittee. It has now been sent to FACC’s Best Practices committee for their perusal.
Last year’s FACC President P. DeWitt Cason stated he chose Wadsworth for the post because he "wanted somebody who could focus on the task at hand and give other clerks around the state a clear report on changes."
Wadsworth also serves on the FACC Services Group LLC Board of Managers for District V. The Services Group is tasked with implementing and managing various business aspects of the Associations programs; its’ Managers are elected each year during district caucus.
Notice! Notice! Notice! Thursday, May 28, 2009
Governor Charlie Crist signed into law Senate Bill 1718 late last night in spite of Clerk efforts across the State of Florida to have this legislation vetoed. The provisions of this bill are effective July 1, 2009, EXCEPT for the sections involving circuit civil, foreclosure and real property, and probate filing fees which are effective Monday, June 1, 2009. Fee changes begin in Section 4, and continue.
View Senate Bill 1718
Fees are updated per this legislation on our "Filing Fees" page.
Auditor General Releases Report:
The State Auditor General's audit of eleven capital projects has confirmed that the Board of County Commissioners authorized contracts and purchase orders for the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center above the $33 million specified.
"One contract alone approved by the Board on January 17, 2006, comprised 95 percent of the general obligation bond proceeds and applicable investment earnings. Additional purchase orders and contracts were authorized by the Board for the Judicial Center project subsequent to January 2006, continuing into the 2007-08 fiscal year. As a result, the Board or Board staff should have been aware that the resources dedicated to the Judicial Center project were completely committed by January 2006 and Board action was necessary to fund the remaining expenditures of that project," the report stated.
The Clerk agrees with the Auditor General's recommendation to establish comprehensive written policies and procedures and further emphasizes the importance of enforcing strong and complete policies and procedures of internal control.
Clerk staff will continue working with the Board of County Commissioners and its employees to enhance the Board of County Commissioners payment processing procedures, and offers assistance to the Board of County Commissioners to implement the findings as provided by the Auditor General.
The public is encouraged to read the report AG -Report 2009-194 (click here) in its entirety. Please note the Clerk's Response begins on page 35. Additional back-up materials are also available. Flagler County Clerk of Courts Response Exhibits (click here)
Special Legislative Session Increases Fees / Creates New Funds:
View Legislative Notice
Clerk named chair of FACC committee:
Clerk of Courts Gail Wadsworth has been named a member of the General Operations Committee and Chair of Records Management for the Florida Association of Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FACC).
The Records Management Committee, which deals with statutory changes in records management throughout the legislative session, ensures that all 67 Clerk's Offices in the State of Florida are updated in an efficient and uniform manner.
A recent news article quoted FACC president P. DeWitt Cason concerning the appointment. Cason stated he chose Wadsworth for the post because he "wanted somebody who could focus on the task at hand and give other clerks around the state a clear report on changes."
Wadsworth also serves on the FACC Services Group LLC Board of Managers.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Flagler County Value Adjustment Board. Organizational Meeting Schedule for October 1, 2008. View Meeting Details
Court Records Are Available Online
The Flagler County Clerk of Courts is pleased to offer to the public internet access to criminal and civil cases on file in the Clerk's Office (Begin Searching Court Records Now). Comprehensive case information such as court proceedings, progress docket, disposition dates, case status and payment information is just a mouse click away. Users may search by case number, citation number, party name or company name. Also, the county and circuit judges' calendars are available, and the public can now see the schedules and case numbers.
While the Clerk's Office has attempted to ensure the accuracy of the online version, this online index is not the official index. The complete index of is available at the Clerk of the Court's office located in the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center.
As per Florida Statutes, sealed, expunged cases and juvenile records may not be disclosed as well as certain types of Family Law and Guardianship cases.
Records that are available include Child Support, Circuit Civil, County Civil, Criminal (felony, misdemeanor and criminal traffic cases), Domestic Relations, Probate, Small Claims and Traffic.
Child Support Team Receives Kudos from State Department of Revenue
Clerk of Courts, Gail Wadsworth, congratulates Sandra Finn and Gayle Alkire for their dedication and smart work after receiving notice from the state that Flagler County has the highest percentage increase, 17.6%, over the prior year in Child Support collections. "Were it not for Sandy & Gayle's working relationship, their partnership, with other state agencies; and their dedication to task, recognition such as this could not happen.
2008 Legislature Increases Fees as of July 1, 2008
The changes can be viewed by clicking on the links Filing Fees or Recording Fees.
Congratulations to Lisa White for 20 years of service at the Clerk's Office!
The Flagler County Clerk of the Courts Gail Wadsworth thanks Lisa for her dedication and willingness to share her experience and knowledge with the rest of us. "It makes us better!"
"It has been a pleasure working with Lisa these past years and I look forward to many more, " said Joannie Stachurski, Human Resources Director.
Congratulations!
No More DR-219s
You no longer need to file the form. Learn more...
Repeal of DR-219 FORM effective 6-1-2008
Credit Cards accepted at Clerk’s Office
The Flagler County Clerk of Court Gail Wadsworth is taking steps to make it easier for the public to make payments at the Clerk's Office by now accepting credit cards in Central Receipting.
Previously, money orders, cash and checks were the accepted forms of payment. After hearing requests from the public for alternative payment methods, the Clerk's Office has responded by adding credit cards as a payment option when customers visit Central Receipting (telephone payments are not accepted at this time).
Flagler County is one of 36 counties statewide to begin accepting credit card payments through the MyFloridaCounty.com payment system. The system, operated by the FACC Services Group LLC (of which your Clerk is a director), has been in operation since July 2003.
Credit cards accepted are: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. There is a third party convenience fee (not received by the Clerk of Court) of 3.2% or a minimum of $2.50 per credit card payment.
For more information on paying traffic citations, visit Traffic Facts.
Central Receipting is located on the first floor of the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information, call 386-313-4353.
The Clerk of Court Gail Wadsworth Congratulates Jennifer Barker
The Flagler County Clerk of the Courts Gail Wadsworth would like to congratulate Director of Finance, Jennifer Barker, for attaining the designation of Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).
"This designation is designed specifically to recognize the unique skill and special knowledge required of professionals who specialize in government finance. In attaining this CGFO designation, you have met the program's strict education and experience requirements and agreed to adhere to FGFOA's Code of Ethics. You have also passed a difficult government finance proficiency examination."
Florida Government Finance Officers Association, INC.
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