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Lora C. Bell Clerk of Court Washington County Florida

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Payments

The Washington County Clerk of Court strives to make payments quickly and accurately, within the time-frame set by statute and court orders. The guidelines below are provided to help you understand when to expect payment from our office.

  • Eminent Domain: 48 hours from the time Financial Services receives a signed order and prior funding has been made available.
  • All other civil disbursements: 10 (calendar) day hold within the civil division, followed by 10 additional business days for processing, once Financial Services receives a signed order and prior funding has been made available.
  • Restitution and Refunds: 14 (business) days from the date of cleared payment by the defendant.
  • Vendor payments for goods/services: 30-45 (calendar) days from the receipt of goods/services.
  • Jury compensation: 20 (calendar) days from the date of jury service.

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Washington County Florida Clerk of Court

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1293 Jackson Avenue
Chipley, FL 32428

Court Room:
1293 Jackson Avenue
Chipley, FL 32428

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 647
Chipley, FL 32428

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Phone:
(850) 638-6289
Fax:
(850) 638-6288

Email:
[email protected]

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