Probate

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The Probate Department maintains court records of the estates of deceased persons, trusts, appointments of guardians of minors, incapacitated persons and adults who voluntarily request the appointment of a guardian of their property. Records are kept pertaining to mental health cases consisting of involuntary examinations and placements under the Baker Act, substance abuse cases pursuant to the Marchman Act, involuntary treatment for tuberculosis, adult protective cases and expedited judicial intervention concerning medical treatment procedures. The Probate Division also prepares petitions and issues delayed birth certificates.

"Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing."