Davie Civil Court Records Search

Civil court records in Davie are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Court. Search records online or visit the courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.

Broward County Clerk of Court

Davie does not have its own civil court. All civil court records in Davie go through the Broward County Clerk of Court. The clerk's office manages civil filings, judgments, and court documents for every city in Broward County. Davie is one of many cities that rely on the same clerk for civil court matters.

The Broward County Clerk website gives you online access to civil court records. The case search tool covers all case types across the county. You can look up Davie civil court records by name or case number from any device.

The Davie town government website provides local services and community information for residents.

For civil court records, contact the Broward County Clerk directly.

How to Search Davie Civil Court Records

You can search for Davie civil court records in two ways. The Broward County Clerk's website has a case search page. Type in a party name or case number and results load quickly. The tool pulls up all civil cases in Broward County, so every case from Davie shows up alongside cases from other county cities.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is the other main option. This statewide system connects to all 67 county clerks in Florida. You can search for Davie civil court records and file new cases through it. Setting up an account is free and simple.

Davie sits in the heart of Broward County, close to Fort Lauderdale. The central courthouse is a short drive away, but most people find it easier to search for Davie civil court records online instead of going in person.

The portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you want to search in person, visit the Broward County Central Courthouse at 201 SE 6th St in Fort Lauderdale. Staff at the clerk's office can help you look up civil cases and get copies. Bring your ID. Plain copies have a small per-page fee. Certified copies cost more but may be needed for court proceedings or legal filings.

Civil Court Structure for Davie

Davie falls in the 17th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Broward County. Civil cases from Davie go to one of two levels.

Circuit Court handles cases with claims above $30,000. Contract disputes, injury lawsuits, and real property actions are heard here. Family law cases, probate, and guardianship matters also go to Circuit Court. County Court takes civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 and eviction cases go to County Court.

Not sure which court level is right? Call the Broward County Clerk at (954) 831-6565. Staff can point you to the right filing window for your Davie civil court matter.

Broward County Civil Court Records

All civil court records in Davie are managed at the county level. For full details on the Broward County Clerk, court procedures, fees, and all search tools, visit our Broward County civil court records page. It has everything you need to know about civil cases across the county.

Davie shares the same clerk with Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, and many other Broward County cities. One clerk handles civil court records for the whole county.

Public Records Law and Davie Civil Court Records

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes most government records open to the public. Civil court records in Davie are included. You do not need to be a party in a case to look at the file. Anyone can request access to a public civil court record, and the clerk must provide it in a reasonable time.

Some records are not public. Social security numbers and bank account numbers cannot be in public files. Records sealed by a judge are off limits too. But most civil court records in Davie are open for anyone to view under Florida law.

Confidential Information in Davie Civil Court Records

Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 sets rules for private data in court filings. Anyone who files civil court papers in Davie must use the Notice of Confidential Information form if the documents have sensitive data. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and other protected details must be flagged for the clerk to keep them from public view.

If private data shows up in a public file, you can ask the clerk to redact it at no charge. Submit a request form with the case number and the page where the info appears. The clerk removes it from the public version of the Davie civil court record.

Self-Help Resources for Davie Civil Cases

The Florida Courts self-help page provides forms and guides for self-represented litigants. Small claims packets, eviction forms, and other common civil case types are covered. These forms work for Davie civil cases filed through the Broward County Clerk.

DIY Florida is built into the E-Filing Portal. This free tool asks you questions and fills out court forms step by step. Over 20 form types are available for civil cases. Once done, you file the forms through the portal to the Broward County clerk. Filing fees still apply for Davie civil court cases.

Call the E-Filing Portal support desk at (850) 577-4609 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern if you need help with electronic filing. Training videos on the portal walk you through the whole process for submitting civil court documents in Davie.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Davie. Many share the Broward County Clerk for civil court records. Check the address of your case to file in the correct county.