Search Boynton Beach Civil Court Records
Civil court records in Boynton Beach are managed by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. You can search for cases online or in person at the courthouse in West Palm Beach.
Boynton Beach Quick Facts
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court
Boynton Beach does not have its own civil court system. Civil court records in Boynton Beach are filed and stored by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. Mike Caruso serves as the clerk. His office handles all civil filings, judgments, and court documents for the entire county. That includes every civil case that comes from Boynton Beach.
You can visit the clerk's office at the main courthouse in West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County Clerk website also has online tools for looking up civil court records. The case search covers civil, family, and probate cases across the county.
The Boynton Beach city government website provides general city services but does not handle civil court records. You can view the city's website for other local resources.
For court matters, go through the Palm Beach County Clerk directly.
| Clerk | Mike Caruso |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 N Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| Phone | (561) 355-2996 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | palmbeachclerk.com |
How to Search Boynton Beach Civil Court Records
You can search for Boynton Beach civil court records through two main tools. The Palm Beach County Clerk's website has a case search page. Enter a party name or case number to find records. The search pulls up civil cases from all cities in the county, including Boynton Beach.
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another way to search. This statewide system links to all 67 county clerks. You can search for Boynton Beach civil court records and file new cases through the portal. Setting up an account is free.
The E-Filing Portal works on any device. It is a good way for Boynton Beach residents to check case status or file court papers without going to the courthouse in West Palm Beach.
The portal connects you to Palm Beach County civil court records from your home.
If you want to search in person, head to the Palm Beach County Courthouse at 205 N Dixie Hwy in West Palm Beach. Staff at the clerk's office can help you look up cases and get copies. Bring your ID. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies of civil court records cost more than plain ones.
Civil Court Structure for Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach sits in the 15th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Palm Beach County. Civil cases from Boynton Beach are assigned to one of two court levels.
Circuit Court takes civil cases with claims above $30,000. This includes contract disputes, injury lawsuits, and property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship matters also go to Circuit Court. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 are in County Court. Eviction cases go to County Court as well.
Not sure which court level fits your case? The clerk's office can help. Call (561) 355-2996 and ask which filing window to use for your Boynton Beach civil court matter.
Palm Beach County Civil Court Records
All civil court records in Boynton Beach are handled at the county level. For complete details on the clerk's office, court procedures, fee schedules, and all search options, visit our Palm Beach County civil court records page. That page covers everything you need to know about civil cases across the county.
Public Records Law and Boynton Beach Civil Court Records
Florida's public records law is broad. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says most government records are open for anyone to see. Civil court records in Boynton Beach fall under this law. You do not have to be involved in a case to look at the file. The clerk must let you view public records within a reasonable time.
Some things stay private. Social security numbers and bank account numbers cannot appear in public court files. Records sealed by a judge are also off limits. But most civil court records in Boynton Beach are open to the public under state law.
Confidential Information in Boynton Beach Civil Court Records
When you file civil court papers in Boynton Beach, you must follow rules about private data. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 requires filers to use the Notice of Confidential Information form. This form flags sensitive data so the clerk can keep it out of public view. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and other protected details must be kept private.
If confidential data shows up in a public civil court file from Boynton Beach, anyone can ask the clerk to remove it. There is no charge for redaction. Submit the request form with the case number and the page where the info appears.
Self-Help Resources for Boynton Beach Civil Cases
The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling civil cases on their own. You can find packets for small claims, evictions, and other common civil case types. These forms work in Palm Beach County for Boynton Beach residents.
DIY Florida is another free tool. It is built into the E-Filing Portal and walks you through form preparation step by step. The program asks questions and fills out the forms for you. More than 20 form types are available for civil cases. You can file the completed forms right through the portal to the Palm Beach County clerk.
The E-Filing Portal support desk is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time at (850) 577-4609. Call if you need help filing civil court documents for a Boynton Beach case. Training videos on the portal show how to set up an account, submit papers, and pay fees.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to Boynton Beach. Civil court records for each city go through the county clerk where that city is located. Make sure you file in the right county.