Is your name on the list? Manatee Clerk holds $37K in unclaimed checks

The Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is holding $37,000.57 in unclaimed funds — and some of it might belong to you.

The Clerk & Comptroller’s annual list of unclaimed funds includes 645 checks for jury duty, court fee refunds, vendor invoices, and other court-related services payments issued in 2024. If unclaimed by September 1, 2026, the funds will be forfeited under Florida law.

“A check can go unclaimed for all kinds of reasons — a change of address, a missed notice, life just getting busy,” said Angel Colonneso, Esq., Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County. “This list is our way of making sure that money finds its way back to the people and businesses it belongs to before the deadline.”

To view the list, visit www.ManateeClerk.com.

If you think you are eligible for any unclaimed money, you must submit a notarized written claim or court motion with the Manatee Clerk’s Office, by September 1st, pursuant to Florida Statute 116.21.

For questions on how to file a claim, email the Clerk’s Accounting Division at clerkaccounting@manateeclerk.com or call (941) 749-1800.

Published Date: July 28, 2026