Jackson County Government Phones
Jackson County government offices are based in Marianna, a small city in the Florida Panhandle with a county population near 48,000. Every phone number for a Jackson County department is a public record. You can get it free, no questions asked. The county is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit and uses the 850 area code. This page covers the main phone contacts you need when dealing with Jackson County offices, including the clerk, courts, and state-level resources. Florida's Chapter 119 public records law guarantees your right to access all of this information.
Jackson County Quick Facts
Jackson County Government Contacts
Jackson County runs its government from offices in Marianna. The Board of County Commissioners oversees county operations and meets at the county courthouse. If you need a phone number for any county department, the front desk at the commission office can point you to the right place. Most offices are within walking distance of each other in downtown Marianna.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is a central contact in the Jackson County phone directory. Clayton Rooks serves as the current clerk. The main phone number is (850) 482-9552. The office is at 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446. The clerk handles court records, official documents like deeds and mortgages, and all public records requests. Marriage licenses, probate filings, and civil case records are all kept by this office. The clerk's website at jacksonclerk.com has info on court records and other services. You can call the clerk during business hours or visit in person at the courthouse. For simple requests like a phone number or office address, the clerk's staff will usually help you right away.
Jackson County also has a separate Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Sheriff, and Supervisor of Elections. Each office has its own phone line. All contact information for county employees is public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. You do not need to fill out a form or state a reason to get a number. Just call and ask.
Search Jackson County Records Online
Jackson County is one of the smaller Florida counties, so its online records tools may not be as extensive as what you find in bigger metro areas. The state provides several resources that fill in the gaps and cover Jackson County records.
The MyFlorida 411 directory lists phone numbers for all state agencies in Florida. You can search by agency name to find state offices that serve Jackson County, like the Department of Health or the Department of Revenue.
This directory is maintained by the state and gets updated when phone numbers or office locations change. It does not list county-level offices, but it is the best way to find state agencies that operate in the Jackson County area. The state information center at 1-866-693-6748 and 850-488-1234 can also help you track down the right agency if you are not sure where to call.
For records that go beyond what the county clerk keeps, the Florida public records check tool searches across multiple state databases. This can turn up records tied to Jackson County businesses, professionals, and more.
The public records check is free to use and pulls data from official state sources. It is particularly useful for finding information that sits with state agencies rather than the county clerk. Business filings with the Division of Corporations, for instance, are searchable through this tool.
Jackson County Court Phone Numbers
Jackson County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit along with Holmes, Calhoun, and Washington counties. The circuit court in Marianna handles felonies, major civil cases, family law, and probate matters. County court deals with misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic violations. Both courts operate from the Jackson County Courthouse.
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court to get court records or case information. The clerk maintains files for all cases in both the circuit and county courts. You can request basic case information by phone. For copies of specific documents, you may need to visit in person or submit a written request. Florida court records are public with certain exceptions for sealed or confidential cases.
The 14th Circuit's administrative office handles court scheduling and judge assignments. If you need to know when a hearing is set or which judge has a case, the clerk can look that up. All of this is basic directory and scheduling information that the public can access under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
How to Look Up Jackson County Phone Numbers
Getting a number from the Jackson County directory does not take much effort. Here are the most common ways:
- Call the Jackson County Courthouse in Marianna and ask to be transferred
- Search the MyFlorida 411 directory at 411.myflorida.gov for state offices
- Call the Florida State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748
- Use the state public records tool at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check
- Visit any county office in Marianna during business hours
Panhandle counties like Jackson tend to have shorter hold times than the big metro areas. You can usually get through to a real person quickly. If the office you need is closed or busy, try calling the main county line and asking for a direct number. They will give it to you. Florida law requires it.
For a full written list of all Jackson County office phone numbers, submit a public records request under Chapter 119. The county may charge for paper copies, but the information itself is free. Most people just call and get the number they need without a formal request, which works fine for one or two contacts.
Professional Licensing Records
If you need to check a professional license for someone in Jackson County, the state keeps a central database. The Florida Department of State lists all licensing boards at dos.fl.gov. Each board has its own search tool and phone number. This covers contractors, healthcare workers, real estate agents, and dozens of other professions.
License records are public in Florida. You can search by name to see if someone holds a valid license and whether any complaints have been filed. This is part of the state's open records framework and does not cost anything to look up.
Key Jackson County Department Numbers
| Clerk of Courts | (850) 482-9552 |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 |
| Judicial Circuit | 14th Circuit (Jackson, Holmes, Calhoun, Washington) |
| County Seat | Marianna, FL |
| Area Code | 850 |
| State Info Line | 1-866-693-6748 / 850-488-1234 |
| MyFlorida 411 | 411.myflorida.gov |
These are the main contacts for the Jackson County phone directory. Start with the clerk's office at the courthouse in Marianna for county-level records and contacts. For state agencies in the area, use the MyFlorida 411 tool or call the state info line. Hold times in Marianna are generally short. Try calling in the morning for the fastest response.
Cities in Jackson County
Jackson County includes Marianna, Graceville, Sneads, Cottondale, and several smaller communities. Marianna is the county seat and the largest city. None of the cities in Jackson County are large enough for a dedicated page on this site, but their office contacts are all public records under Florida law. You can reach city offices through the county directory or by calling the city hall in Marianna directly. Each municipality runs its own local government with phone numbers available to anyone who asks.
Nearby County Phone Directories
Jackson County borders several Panhandle counties. The following neighbors have phone directory pages on this site:
Washington County also borders Jackson but does not have a dedicated page at this time.