Court Business Update as of 1/6/2021

Hillsborough County has experienced an increase in COVID-19 positivity. In an abundance of caution, Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta has suspended in person court proceedings effective January 5, 2021, through a tentative date of March 1, 2021. The circuit remains in Phase 2 of the Florida Supreme Court’s phased operations approach. Courthouse facilities remain open to the public; however, those with scheduled in person proceedings may check their case record on-line 24/7 at hover.hillsclerk.com or contact the Clerk’s Office at 813-276-8100 for information related to the rescheduling of your hearing.

Proceedings may be conducted via remote technology. Click on the following link for a directory of remote hearings by judge.

Remote Hearings Directory

Essential in-person business will be conducted by following the necessary pandemic precautions.  Health screening is conducted by security personnel, which includes temperature taking.  Those with a temperature of 100.4 degrees will be denied entry.  Face coverings are required to enter and must be worn at all times within courthouse facilities. These links provide additional helpful resources.