Boca Raton Civil Court Records Lookup

Civil court records for Boca Raton are kept by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. You can search these records online or visit the clerk's office in West Palm Beach.

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court

Boca Raton does not have its own civil court. All civil court records in Boca Raton go through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. The clerk is Mike Caruso. His office manages all civil case filings, court documents, and official records for every city in Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton. You can reach the clerk by phone or visit in person at the main courthouse in West Palm Beach.

The Palm Beach County Clerk website lets you look up civil court records from anywhere. The site has a case search tool that covers civil, family, probate, and other case types. Boca Raton residents use this same portal to find court records.

How to Search Boca Raton Civil Court Records

There are two main ways to search civil court records for Boca Raton. The first is the Palm Beach County Clerk's online case search. Go to the clerk's website and use the court records search tool. You can look up cases by party name or case number. The search covers all civil cases filed in the county, which includes every case from Boca Raton.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is the second option. This statewide tool connects to all 67 county clerks in Florida. You can use the E-Filing Portal to search for civil court records in Boca Raton and file new cases electronically. It is free to set up an account.

The E-Filing Portal provides access to Palm Beach County civil court records from any device with internet access, which makes it a good option for Boca Raton residents who want to check case status without driving to the courthouse.

The portal also includes the DIY Florida tool. This free program walks you through court forms step by step.

For in-person searches, go to the Palm Beach County Courthouse at 205 N Dixie Hwy in West Palm Beach. This is about 45 minutes north of Boca Raton. Bring your ID. Staff can help you find civil court records and make copies. Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more.

Civil Court Structure for Boca Raton

Boca Raton is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Palm Beach County. Civil cases from Boca Raton go to one of two court levels based on the claim amount.

Circuit Court handles civil cases with claims over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, and real property actions. Family law cases, probate matters, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims cases up to $8,000 fall under County Court too. Eviction cases are filed in County Court as well.

If you live in Boca Raton and need to file a civil case, you file it with the Palm Beach County Clerk. The clerk's office can tell you which court level is right for your case. Filing fees vary based on the type and value of the civil claim.

Palm Beach County Civil Court Records

Since all civil court records in Boca Raton are handled at the county level, you can find more details on our Palm Beach County civil court records page. That page has full info on the clerk's office, court procedures, fee schedules, and all the ways to search civil records across the county.

The clerk's office at the Palm Beach County Courthouse serves all cities in the county. Whether you live in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, or Boynton Beach, you use the same clerk for civil court matters.

Public Records Law and Boca Raton Civil Court Records

Florida has some of the strongest public records laws in the country. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes most government records open to the public. This includes civil court records in Boca Raton. You do not need to be a party in a case to view the file. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court record.

Some records are exempt from public access. Social security numbers and bank account numbers must be kept out of public court files. If you find that kind of info in a Boca Raton civil court record, you can ask the clerk to redact it at no charge.

The Find a Clerk directory on the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website lists contact info for every county clerk in the state, including Palm Beach County, which handles Boca Raton civil court records.

The directory shows phone numbers, addresses, and website links for all 67 clerks.

Confidential Information in Boca Raton Civil Court Records

Parties who file civil court papers must follow strict rules about private data. Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, filers must use the Notice of Confidential Information form to flag any sensitive details. This keeps social security numbers, bank account numbers, and other protected data out of public view in Boca Raton civil court records.

If confidential information appears in a public court file, anyone can submit a request to have it removed. The clerk will redact the data from the public version. There is no fee for this service. The rule applies to all civil court records in Boca Raton and across Palm Beach County.

Self-Help Resources for Boca Raton Civil Cases

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people who want to handle civil court matters without a lawyer. You can find packets for small claims, evictions, and other common case types. The forms work for any county, including Boca Raton civil court cases filed through the Palm Beach County Clerk.

DIY Florida is a free tool built into the E-Filing Portal. It asks you questions and fills out the court forms for you. More than 20 form types are available. Once the forms are done, you can file them right through the portal to the Palm Beach County clerk's office. Standard filing fees still apply for Boca Raton civil court cases.

The E-Filing Portal support desk is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Call (850) 577-4609 if you need help with electronic filing. Training videos on the portal show how to set up an account and submit documents for civil court cases in Boca Raton.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Boca Raton. Each one handles civil court records through its own county clerk. If you are not sure which county covers your case, check the address where the dispute took place.