Find Civil Court Records in Pembroke Pines

Civil court records for Pembroke Pines are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Court in Fort Lauderdale. You can search these records online or visit the clerk's office.

Broward County Clerk of Court

Pembroke Pines does not have its own civil court. All civil court records in Pembroke Pines go through the Broward County Clerk of Court. The clerk's office manages all civil case filings, court documents, and official records for every city in Broward County. You can reach the clerk by phone or visit one of several courthouse locations across the county.

The Broward County Clerk website lets you look up civil court records from any device. The site has a case search tool that covers civil, family, probate, and other case types. Pembroke Pines residents use this same portal to find court records.

Broward County has four courthouse locations. The South Regional Courthouse at 3550 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood is the closest to Pembroke Pines. The Central Courthouse at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale is the main location for civil court records.

The clerk's office is open on weekdays. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours for civil court record requests.

How to Search Pembroke Pines Civil Court Records

You can search civil court records for Pembroke Pines online using the Broward County Clerk's case search. The system has three access levels. Public search gives anonymous access to non-confidential cases. Attorney of Record access lets Florida Bar attorneys view cases where they represent a party. Registered user access gives non-attorneys extra access to family and probate case information and images.

The Broward County case search covers all civil cases filed in the county. Type the name of the person or business you are looking for. The tool returns matching cases from across Broward County, including Pembroke Pines civil court records.

Broward County also offers eServices for civil court records. The eTrack tool lets you follow a case and get updates when new documents are filed. This works for civil, family, probate, felony, traffic, and misdemeanor cases. The Commercial Data Access API gives bulk access to case data for businesses that need it.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another way to search. This statewide tool connects to all 67 county clerks. You can search and file civil cases in Pembroke Pines through the portal any time. It is free to set up an account.

For in-person searches, the South Regional Courthouse at 3550 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood is the most convenient for Pembroke Pines residents. You can also visit the Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Bring your ID. Staff can help you find and copy civil court records. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document plus $1.00 per page.

Civil Court Structure for Pembroke Pines

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

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $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. Eviction cases in Pembroke Pines are filed in County Court as well.

Broward County civil filing fees vary by claim amount. For county civil cases, filing fees range from $55 for claims up to $100, to $400 for claims between $15,000 and $30,000. Each summons costs $10. Writ fees are $85. These fees apply to all Pembroke Pines civil court filings.

Broward County Civil Court Records

All civil court records in Pembroke Pines are handled at the county level. You can find more details on our Broward County civil court records page. That page covers the full clerk's office, court procedures, fee schedules, and all the ways to search civil records across the county.

The Broward County Clerk serves more than two million people across 31 cities. Pembroke Pines is one of the largest cities in the county. The South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood is the closest full-service courthouse for Pembroke Pines residents dealing with civil court records.

Public Records Law and Pembroke Pines Civil Court Records

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 in Pembroke Pines. You do not need to be a party in a case. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court file.

Most electronic court documents can be viewed or bought online through the Broward County Clerk's website. Electronic certified documents cost $8.00 each. They are available right away after you pay. Documents over 100 pages are not available for online purchase. These electronic certified documents never expire and can be used any time you need them for Pembroke Pines civil court records.

Some records are exempt. Social security numbers and bank account numbers stay out of public files. Records sealed by court order are also off limits.

Self-Help Resources for Pembroke Pines Civil Cases

The Broward County Clerk runs a Self Help Equal Access Center at the Central Courthouse. The law library is on the 1st floor, Room 1800, at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. It is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can use computers, access Westlaw and Lexis, and get help from law librarians for Pembroke Pines civil court matters.

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling civil court cases on their own. Packets for small claims, evictions, and other common types are available. DIY Florida in the E-Filing Portal walks you through court forms step by step.

If you qualify as indigent under Florida Statute 57.082, filing and summons fees are waived for Pembroke Pines civil court cases. Other costs may not be waived. Check with the clerk's office to find out if you qualify.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Pembroke Pines. All Broward County cities use the same clerk for civil court records. Cities in other counties use their own clerk.