Search Miramar Civil Court Records

Miramar civil court records are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Court. All civil cases from Miramar go through the 17th Judicial Circuit, with the main courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.

Broward County Clerk of Court

Miramar does not have its own civil court clerk. Civil court records for Miramar are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Court. The main office is at the central courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Broward County also has regional courthouses. The South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood and the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation are both close to Miramar.

The Broward County Clerk website has online tools for searching civil court cases. You can look up Miramar filings by name or case number at no cost. The clerk also offers eTrack for case tracking. This service sends alerts when new documents hit a civil case you are watching.

The Broward County Clerk manages civil court records for all cities in the county, including Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Pembroke Pines.

You can visit any Broward County courthouse location for walk-in civil court record requests.

How to Search Miramar Civil Court Records

You can search Miramar civil court records online for free. The Broward County case search gives public access to non-confidential civil cases. The public search works without registration. Type in a name or case number to find matching results.

Three access levels are available. The public search is anonymous and open to all. Attorney of Record access lets Florida Bar members see their own cases. Registered users get more details on family and probate files. For general Miramar civil court record searches, the public option works fine.

The Broward County Clerk also has an advanced search tool. It lets you look by party name, party ID, hearing dates, filing details, and case disposition. This is useful for digging deeper into Miramar civil court records.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal connects to Miramar civil court records too. This statewide system links all 67 Florida county clerks. You can file new civil cases and check existing ones. Creating an account is free.

For in-person access, the South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood is close to Miramar. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certification costs $2.00 per document. Search fees are $2.00 per year searched. The clerk accepts cash, cashier's checks, money orders, and credit cards.

Civil Court Structure for Miramar Cases

Miramar 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 claims over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, injury lawsuits, and property actions. Family law and probate also go to Circuit Court. County Court covers claims up to $30,000. Small claims under $8,000 are in County Court too. Eviction filings for Miramar rental properties go through County Court.

If you are not sure which court level applies, call (954) 831-6565. The clerk's office can tell you where to file your Miramar civil case.

Filing Fees for Miramar Civil Court Cases

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

• 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 over $30,000 have their own fee structure. Extra charges apply for cross-claims, counterclaims, and summons. The clerk accepts cash, cashier's checks, money orders, and major credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted for Miramar civil court filings.

Confidential Information in Miramar Civil Court Records

Some data in civil court records stays private. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers cannot show up in public court files. This covers all Miramar civil court records. If you find these numbers in a public document, the clerk will redact them at no charge.

Anyone filing civil court papers for a Miramar case must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags private data so the clerk removes it from the public version. Sealed records and adoption files are not accessible through the public search.

Public Records Law and Miramar Civil Court Records

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes opens government records to public inspection. Miramar civil court records fall under this law. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court file. You do not have to be involved in the case.

The clerk must respond within a reasonable time. Social security numbers, sealed files, and some personal details are exempt. But the bulk of Miramar civil court records are open to all. Search online or visit any Broward County courthouse for copies.

Self-Help for Civil Cases in Miramar

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling civil cases on their own. DIY Florida, built into the E-Filing Portal, creates court forms based on your answers to simple questions. Over 20 form types cover small claims, evictions, and other civil matters.

The clerk's office cannot give legal advice. Staff can point you to the right forms but cannot help fill them out. For legal help near Miramar, consider the Legal Aid Service of Broward County or the Broward County Bar Association lawyer referral service. Filing fees apply when you submit civil court documents.

Broward County Civil Court Records

Miramar is one of the largest cities in Broward County. All civil court records across the county are managed by the same clerk's office. For complete details on court procedures, fees, and search tools, see our Broward County page.

Nearby Cities

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