Miami Gardens Civil Court Records
Miami Gardens civil court records are filed and stored by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court. All civil cases in Miami Gardens go through the 11th Judicial Circuit, with the main courthouse in downtown Miami.
Miami Gardens Quick Facts
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court
Miami Gardens does not have its own civil court clerk. Like all cities in Miami-Dade County, civil court records for Miami Gardens are managed by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court, Juan Fernandez-Barquin. The main clerk's office is at 73 West Flagler Street in downtown Miami.
The Miami-Dade County Clerk website provides online access to court records and official records. You can search for Miami Gardens civil court cases by name or case number. The site also offers e-filing and other court services.
Miami Gardens sits in the northern part of Miami-Dade County, close to the Broward County line. The drive to the main courthouse in Miami can take 30 minutes or more with traffic. Online tools make it easier to handle civil court records without the trip.
Walk-in service at the main courthouse is available during weekday business hours.
| Clerk | Juan Fernandez-Barquin |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 W Flagler St Miami, FL 33130 |
| Phone | (305) 275-1155 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | miamidadeclerk.com |
How to Search Miami Gardens Civil Court Records
You can search Miami Gardens civil court records online for free. The Miami-Dade County court records search is open to the public. Enter a name or case number to find civil cases from across the county, including Miami Gardens filings.
Results show case type, parties, filing date, and current status. You can see docket entries and some document images. For certified copies or documents not in the online system, you will need to contact the clerk's office directly.
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also gives access to Miami Gardens civil court records. This statewide system connects to all 67 county clerks. You can file new civil cases and check on existing ones. Signing up is free and takes just a few minutes.
For in-person searches, go to the Miami-Dade County Courthouse at 73 W Flagler Street in Miami. Staff can look up Miami Gardens civil court cases and make copies. Bring your ID. Copy fees apply. The courthouse can be crowded, so online searches are usually faster.
Miami Gardens is a large city with over 116,000 people. It generates a steady volume of civil cases. Online tools let you search these records around the clock from anywhere.
Civil Court Structure for Miami Gardens Cases
Miami Gardens is in the 11th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Miami-Dade County. It is the largest trial court in Florida. Civil cases go to one of two levels based on the claim amount.
Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. These include contract disputes, injury claims, property actions, and foreclosures. Family law and probate cases also go to Circuit Court. County Court covers claims up to $30,000. Small claims under $8,000 are here too. Eviction cases in Miami Gardens go through County Court.
Call the clerk at (305) 275-1155 if you need help figuring out which court level applies to your Miami Gardens civil case.
Getting Copies of Miami Gardens Civil Court Records
You can get copies of civil court records for Miami Gardens cases in several ways. The online system lets you view some documents at no cost. For certified copies, contact the clerk's office. Electronic certified documents may be available for a fee.
At the courthouse, plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk accepts cash, money orders, and credit cards. Mail requests are also an option. Send a written request with case details and payment to the clerk's office at 73 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. Allow up to two weeks for processing.
If you need a document from a Miami Gardens civil case quickly, the online certified document service is the fastest option.
Confidential Information in Miami Gardens Civil Court Records
Certain data in civil court records must stay private. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers cannot appear in public files. This applies to all Miami Gardens civil court records. If you find these numbers in a public document, the clerk will redact them 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 contain private data. Sealed records and adoption files are not available in the public search at all.
Public Records Law and Miami Gardens Civil Court Records
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes opens government records to public inspection. Civil court records in Miami Gardens fall under this law. You do not need to be involved in a case to view the file. Anyone can ask for access.
The clerk must respond in a reasonable time. Social security numbers, sealed files, and a few other categories are exempt. But most Miami Gardens civil court records are open. You can search online or request copies at the courthouse in Miami.
Florida's Sunshine Law is one of the broadest public records laws in the country. It benefits anyone looking for civil court records in Miami Gardens.
Self-Help for Civil Cases in Miami Gardens
Free tools are available if you plan to handle a civil case on your own. The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for common case types. DIY Florida, built into the E-Filing Portal, creates court forms based on your answers to simple questions. More than 20 form types are available.
The clerk's office cannot give legal advice. For legal help near Miami Gardens, try Legal Aid of Miami-Dade County or the Dade County Bar Association lawyer referral service. These groups help people who need a lawyer for civil court cases but cannot afford one.
Filing fees still apply when you submit documents. The E-Filing Portal support desk is open weekdays at (850) 577-4609.
Miami-Dade County Civil Court Records
Miami Gardens is one of many cities in Miami-Dade County. All civil court records for the county go through the same clerk. For more details on court procedures, fees, and search tools, see our Miami-Dade County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Miami Gardens and have civil court records pages on this site. Other Miami-Dade cities share the same clerk. Broward County cities just north use a different clerk.