Pinellas County Court Guide
Complete guide to Pinellas County courts — the Clearwater courthouse and St. Petersburg branch, filing fees for the 6th Judicial Circuit, the $50 case reopening fee for modifications, and legal self-help resources across the county.
Courthouse Locations
Pinellas County Courthouses
Pinellas County has its main judicial complex in Clearwater and a major branch at St. Petersburg. All family law filings go to the main Clearwater courthouse unless otherwise directed by local procedure.
Pinellas County Justice Center
14250 49th St. N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 464-7000
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Family Court Division handles all divorce, custody, support, adoptions, and name changes
Criminal Justice Center
14250 49th St. N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 464-7000
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
St. Petersburg Branch
545 1st Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 582-7900
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
County Civil, Traffic, and some family matters
North County Branch
29582 U.S. Hwy 19 N.
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 464-7000
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Filing Fees
Pinellas County Filing Fees
Pinellas County (6th Judicial Circuit) fees include a notable $50 case reopening fee for modifications — one of the higher modification fees in the state. Verify current fees at mypinellasclerk.gov.
| Case Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dissolution of Marriage | ~$400 |
| Adoption | ~$400 |
| Child Custody (non-divorce) | ~$300 |
| Child Support (non-divorce) | ~$300 |
| Paternity | ~$300 |
| Domestic Violence Injunction | No fee |
| Name Change | ~$400 |
| Modification of Final Judgment | $50 reopen fee + any applicable filing fee |
| Summons Issuance | $10 per summons |
| Small Claims (up to $8,000) | $55–$120 |
| Eviction — Residential | ~$185–$235 |
Self-Help Resources
Pinellas County Legal Self-Help
ⓘ Verify current fees at mypinellasclerk.gov before filing. JusticeXpressFlorida.com is a document preparation service, not a law firm.