Hialeah Civil Court Records

Hialeah civil court records are handled by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court. All civil cases in Hialeah go through the 11th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Miami-Dade County.

Where Hialeah Civil Court Records Are Filed

Civil court records in Hialeah are filed with the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court. Florida's court system works at the county level, not the city level. There is no separate civil court for the city of Hialeah. All civil lawsuits, small claims, and other civil matters go through the Miami-Dade County courthouse system.

The Miami-Dade County Clerk website has online tools for searching civil court records. You can look up cases by name, case number, or party. The site covers civil, family, probate, and other court files. Hialeah residents use this same system as everyone else in Miami-Dade County.

Hialeah is the seventh largest city in Florida by population. It is one of several large cities in Miami-Dade County that all share the same clerk of court for civil cases.

How to Search Hialeah Civil Court Records

You can search civil court records for Hialeah online or in person. The Miami-Dade County Clerk runs a case search tool on its website. Type a name or case number to pull up results. The search is free and open to anyone. It covers all civil court records in Miami-Dade County, including cases from Hialeah.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another way to access civil court records for Hialeah. This statewide tool connects to all 67 county clerks in Florida. You can file new civil cases through the portal at any time. Registration is free. The portal handles over 30 million documents per year across all counties.

The E-Filing Portal has saved filers about $38 million in postage over its history. It lets you submit court papers from home or your office without going to the courthouse in person.

For in-person searches, visit the Miami-Dade County Courthouse at 73 W Flagler St in downtown Miami. The Hialeah branch courthouse may also handle some civil matters. Call (305) 275-1155 to check which location serves your needs for civil court records. Staff can look up cases and make copies at the counter.

Civil Court Structure for Hialeah

Hialeah is in the 11th Judicial Circuit. Miami-Dade is the only county in this circuit. It is also the most populous county in Florida with about 2.7 million people. Civil cases go to one of two court levels.

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

If your civil dispute took place in Hialeah, you file your case with the Miami-Dade County Clerk. The Florida court locations page shows all courthouse addresses in the county.

Confidential Information in Hialeah Civil Court Records

Some details in civil court records are kept private. Social security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers must not appear in public court files under Florida law. If these numbers show up in a document, anyone can ask the clerk to redact them. There is no fee for redaction.

Parties and attorneys who file civil court papers must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Rule 2.420. This form flags confidential data so the clerk can keep it out of public view. The same rules that apply across all of Miami-Dade County apply to civil court records involving Hialeah.

Self-Help Resources for Hialeah Civil Cases

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It walks you through interview questions and fills out court forms for you. More than 20 forms are available for small claims, landlord-tenant, and other civil case types. You can file the completed forms through the portal to the Miami-Dade County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply.

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for common civil case types. The clerk's office cannot give legal advice, but staff can point you to the right forms. Hialeah residents with civil court matters can also check the Miami-Dade County Bar Association for lawyer referral services.

The E-Filing Portal support desk is available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern at (850) 577-4609. Call if you need help filing civil court documents.

Public Records Access for Hialeah

Florida has broad public records laws. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. This covers civil court records involving Hialeah residents and businesses. You do not need to be a party in a case. Anyone can view public civil court files.

Some limits exist. Records sealed by court order are off limits. Social security numbers and bank account numbers stay confidential. But most civil court files are open. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more.

Miami-Dade County Civil Court Records

For full details on the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court, courthouse locations, and all civil court services, visit the Miami-Dade County civil court records page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are also in Miami-Dade County or nearby counties. All use their respective county clerk for civil court records.