Search Lauderhill Civil Court Records

Lauderhill civil court records are filed and stored by the Broward County Clerk of Court. All civil cases in Lauderhill go through the 17th Judicial Circuit, with the main courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.

Broward County Clerk of Court

Lauderhill does not have its own civil court clerk. Like all cities in Broward County, Lauderhill civil court records are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Court. The main office is at the central courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Broward County also runs regional courthouses, including the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation, which is closer to Lauderhill than the downtown Fort Lauderdale location.

The Broward County Clerk website has online tools for searching civil court cases filed in Lauderhill and across the county. You can search by name or case number. The clerk also offers eTrack, a case tracking service that sends email alerts when new filings hit a case you want to watch.

The Broward County Clerk of Court has a public case search that provides access to civil court records at no cost.

Walk-in service is available at all Broward courthouse locations during business hours.

How to Search Lauderhill Civil Court Records

You can search Lauderhill civil court records online for free. The Broward County case search gives public access to non-confidential civil cases. The public search is open to anyone without registration. Type in a last name and first name or enter a case number to find matching civil cases.

The system covers all Broward County civil filings, including Lauderhill cases. Results show case type, filing date, parties, and case status. Attorney of Record access is available for Florida Bar members. Registered users can get extra details on family and probate files.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another way to reach Lauderhill civil court records. This statewide tool connects to all 67 county clerks in Florida. File new cases or check existing ones. Setting up an account is free and takes a few minutes.

For in-person searches, the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation is closest to Lauderhill. You can also go to the central courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Staff at both places can look up civil court records and make copies. Bring your ID. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certification adds $2.00 per document. Search fees are $2.00 per year searched.

Online searches are available around the clock. You do not have to wait for the courthouse to open.

Civil Court Structure for Lauderhill Cases

Lauderhill is in the 17th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Broward County. Civil cases go to one of two court levels based on the claim amount.

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, injury lawsuits, and property actions. Family law and probate cases also go to Circuit Court. County Court covers civil claims up to $30,000. Small claims under $8,000 are in County Court too. Eviction cases in Lauderhill fall under County Court.

The clerk's office can tell you which court level applies to your case. Call (954) 831-6565 if you need help figuring out where to file your Lauderhill civil case.

Filing Fees for Lauderhill Civil Court Cases

Filing fees for civil cases in Lauderhill follow the Broward County schedule. County civil fees depend on the claim amount:

• Claims up to $100: $55.00
• Claims $100 to $500: $80.00
• Claims $500 to $2,500: $175.00
• Claims $2,500 to $15,000: $300.00
• Claims $15,000 to $30,000: $400.00
• Tenant removal actions: $185.00

Circuit civil cases have extra fees for cross-claims and counterclaims. Summons cost $10.00 per defendant. The clerk accepts cash, cashier's checks, money orders, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted for Lauderhill civil court filings.

Confidential Information in Lauderhill Civil Court Records

Some data in civil court records must stay private. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers cannot appear in public files. If you spot these in a Lauderhill civil court document, tell the clerk. They will redact the numbers at no cost.

Filers must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This tells the clerk which parts of a filing have private data. Sealed records and adoption files are not accessible through the public search system at all.

Public Records Law and Lauderhill Civil Court Records

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes government records open for inspection. Civil court records in Lauderhill fall under this law. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court file. You do not need to be involved in the case.

The clerk must respond in a reasonable time. Social security numbers, sealed files, and some personal details are exempt. But the bulk of Lauderhill civil court records are open to all. You can search online or visit the courthouse for copies.

Self-Help for Civil Cases in Lauderhill

If you want to handle a civil case on your own, the Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides. DIY Florida, built into the E-Filing Portal, creates court forms for you based on simple questions. Over 20 form types are available for small claims, evictions, and other civil matters.

The clerk's office cannot give legal advice. For legal help near Lauderhill, consider the Legal Aid Service of Broward County or the Broward County Bar Association lawyer referral line. Standard filing fees apply when you submit documents to the clerk.

Broward County Civil Court Records

Lauderhill is one of many cities in Broward County. All civil court records for the county go through the same clerk's office. For full details on court procedures, fees, and search tools, see our Broward County page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Lauderhill and have civil court records pages on this site. Most are in Broward County and share the same clerk. Cities in Miami-Dade County to the south use a different clerk.