Access Deerfield Beach Civil Court Records

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

Broward County Clerk of Court

Deerfield Beach does not run its own civil court. All civil court records in Deerfield Beach go through the Broward County Clerk of Court. The clerk's office handles civil filings, judgments, and court documents for every city in the county. Deerfield Beach is one of more than a dozen cities that use the same clerk for civil court matters.

The Broward County Clerk website has online tools for searching civil court records. You can look up cases by name or case number. The search covers all civil cases filed in Broward County, including those from Deerfield Beach.

Deerfield Beach sits in the northern part of Broward County, right on the border with Palm Beach County. The Broward County Clerk has a North Regional Courthouse at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach. This satellite location handles some court services closer to home for Deerfield Beach residents.

The Deerfield Beach city government website offers information about local city services and programs.

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

How to Search Deerfield Beach Civil Court Records

You can search for Deerfield Beach civil court records two ways. The Broward County Clerk's website has a case search tool. Type in a name or case number and the results load fast. It covers all civil cases in the county, so every Deerfield Beach case appears in the search.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another good option. This statewide system links to all 67 county clerks. You can search for Deerfield Beach civil court records and file new cases through it. Setting up an account is free.

The portal works on any device and is available 24 hours a day.

Deerfield Beach has a nearby courthouse option. The North Regional Courthouse at 1600 W Hillsboro Blvd handles some Broward County court services. For the full range of civil court records in Deerfield Beach, you may also visit the central courthouse at 201 SE 6th St in Fort Lauderdale. Staff can help with record searches and copies at both locations.

Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. Bring your ID when you visit either courthouse location for Deerfield Beach civil court records.

Civil Court Structure for Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach is part of the 17th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Broward County. Civil cases from Deerfield Beach go to one of two court levels.

Circuit Court handles civil cases with claims over $30,000. These include contract disputes, injury lawsuits, and property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship matters also go to Circuit Court. County Court handles cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 and eviction cases fall under County Court.

The clerk's office can tell you which court level fits your Deerfield Beach civil case. Call (954) 831-6565 for help with filing.

Broward County Civil Court Records

All civil court records in Deerfield Beach are managed at the county level. Visit our Broward County civil court records page for full details on the clerk's office, procedures, fees, and search tools. That page covers everything you need for civil cases in the county.

Deerfield Beach shares the same clerk with Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and many other Broward County cities. One clerk's office handles civil court records for all of them.

Public Records Law and Deerfield Beach Civil Court Records

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes most government records open to the public. Civil court records in Deerfield Beach fall under this law. You do not need to be involved in a case to view it. Anyone can request access, and the clerk must provide it within a reasonable time.

Some records stay private. Social security numbers and bank account numbers cannot appear in public files. Court records sealed by a judge are not available either. But most civil court records in Deerfield Beach are fully open to the public.

Confidential Information in Deerfield Beach Civil Court Records

Anyone who files civil court papers must follow Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This rule requires the Notice of Confidential Information form when a filing has sensitive data. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and other private details must be flagged for the clerk to keep them out of public view in Deerfield Beach civil court records.

If private information ends up in a public file, you can ask the clerk to redact it at no charge. Submit a request with the case number and the page where the data appears. The clerk will remove it from the public version.

Self-Help Resources for Deerfield Beach Civil Cases

The Florida Courts self-help page provides forms and guides for people handling civil court matters without a lawyer. Packets for small claims, evictions, and other common case types are available. These forms work for Deerfield Beach civil cases filed through the Broward County Clerk.

DIY Florida is a free tool in the E-Filing Portal. It asks questions and fills out court forms step by step. Over 20 form types cover most common civil case situations. Once done, file the forms through the portal to the Broward County clerk. Filing fees still apply for Deerfield Beach civil court cases.

For help with electronic filing, call the E-Filing Portal support desk at (850) 577-4609 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Training videos on the portal walk you through creating an account and submitting civil court documents.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Deerfield Beach. Several share the Broward County Clerk for civil court records. Others are in Palm Beach County. Check the address of your dispute to file in the right place.