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Scheduled Maintenance This Weekend

I want to inform you that our website will have some limited capabilities this coming weekend as we perform an update to our case maintenance system. Our customers will be unable to search records and pay traffic tickets on our my eClerk website, use the State of Florida Courts E-Filing portal system, or use RealAuction from Friday, July 7th at 6 p.m. to Sunday, July 9th at 6 p.m. Thank you for your patience as we work to keep our systems performing in tip-top shape.

Clerk Publishes 2017 Unclaimed Checks List

You may not even be aware, but my office may have money for you in the form of a check. You can find out by viewing our unclaimed checks list at www.myorangeclerk.com. If you see your name on the list, by statute you have until Sept. 1, 2017 to claim the money.

The checks listed are those that were mailed, but never cashed. Perhaps because the intended recipient moved away and did not leave a forwarding address, or put the check away and forgot about it.

Whether you’re an individual, business, or an organization, make sure to view the unclaimed checks list. Our customers are a priority. I want them to receive the money that is theirs. That is why every year we go above and beyond to spread the word about our unclaimed checks list. To see if we are holding unclaimed funds in your name, visit www.myorangeclerk.com to search the list.

View Unclaimed Checks

Confidential Stamp and a Stack of Documents

New Bill Amends Confidential Information in Court Documents

I want to make everyone aware of newly enacted legislation regarding court records that will affect the filing of cases with the Clerk of the Court. House Bill 441, which became effective on July 1st, immunizes the Clerk of the Court from liability in cases where the Clerk inadvertently releases information that is confidential under the Rules of Judicial Administration, if the filer failed to identify the confidential information at the time of filing.

The rules already require a filer of any document containing confidential information to file a “Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing,” along with the document. See Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.420(d)(2). The notice must indicate that either the entire document is confidential, or identify the location of the confidential information within the document being filed. The new legislation underscores the importance of this rule.

If you ever find that confidential information has not been redacted, you can always contact us at our website at www.myorangeclerk.com. We will always work to correct any issue as quickly as possible and notify you when it has been completed.

Tell Us How We're Doing

If you have recently conducted business with the Clerk’s Office, I’d like to hear from you. Customer service is at the core of what we do for the citizens of Orange County. From process improvements and educational initiatives to technological advancements and community outreach, the customer is always our top priority.

Please take a moment to let us know what we did well as well as where we still have opportunities to improve.

Give Feedback

July Star Performer

Congratulations to Tracy Gasinski, our Star Performer for the month of July. Tracy is our Payroll Administrator on the Financial Services team. Her sincerity and eagerness to go the extra mile were instrumental in her being chosen as this month's recipient.

"Tracy approaches assisting you with a willingness that you can feel is genuine," said a colleague. "She is the epitome of professionalism. She displays commitment to our needs, addresses our concerns, is thorough, and provides assistance immediately when contacted."

In the Community

Left: Clerk Russell was the Keynote Speaker for the Osceola Branch of the NAACP’s Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. Center: Deputy Clerks and Clerk Russell took part in the 5th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraising event for Harbor House of Central Florida. Right: Clerk Russell and staff presented to the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Youth Leaders on their Law and Government Day.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 15th: 2017 Orange County Community Conference at the Orange County Convention Center, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 15th: The 3rd Annual Curry Fest: Bringing Cultures Together at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, July 21st: State of the City of Orlando Address by Mayor Buddy Dyer at the Orlando City Hall, 10:30 a.m.

Tiffany Moore Russell
Orange County Clerk of Courts

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