Pompano Beach Civil Court Records Lookup

Civil court records for Pompano Beach are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Court. Search these records online or visit a courthouse location near you.

Broward County Clerk of Court

Pompano Beach does not have its own civil court. All civil court records for Pompano Beach go through the Broward County Clerk of Court. The clerk's office handles filings, stores court documents, and gives out copies. Pompano Beach is in the north part of Broward County, so the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach is the closest clerk location.

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

The North Regional Courthouse at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach is just a short drive from Pompano Beach. You can file new cases, get copies, and search civil court records there.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours at all Broward County courthouse locations.

How to Search Pompano Beach Civil Court Records

The Broward County Clerk has an online case search that covers all civil court records in the county. You can search by name or case number. The public search is free and does not need an account. It covers non-confidential civil cases, including those from Pompano Beach.

The Broward County case search has advanced options too. You can search by hearing date, filing information, or disposition. This makes it easier to find specific Pompano Beach civil court records when you have limited details.

Registered users get more access. If you sign up, you can see family and probate case images and information that the public search does not show. Florida Bar attorneys get access to all cases where they are the attorney of record. These extra tools help with Pompano Beach civil court records that involve sensitive case types.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another way to search and file. This statewide tool connects to all 67 county clerks. You can use it to find Pompano Beach civil court records and file new cases. It is free to set up an account. The portal also has the DIY Florida tool for filling out court forms.

For in-person access, go to the North Regional Courthouse at 1600 W Hillsboro Blvd in Deerfield Beach. This is the closest option for Pompano Beach. The Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale also handles all civil court records. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $2.00 per document plus $1.00 per page.

Civil Court Structure for Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach is in the 17th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Broward County. Civil cases go to one of two court levels based on how much is at stake.

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. Contract disputes, personal injury cases, and real property actions go here. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also fall under Circuit Court. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 are in County Court too. Eviction cases from Pompano Beach go to County Court.

Filing fees for county civil cases in Broward range from $55 for claims up to $100 to $400 for claims up to $30,000. Summons cost $10 each. Writ fees are $85. The clerk takes cash, cashier's checks, money orders, and credit cards. No personal checks are accepted for Pompano Beach civil court filings.

Broward County Civil Court Records

All civil court records in Pompano Beach are handled at the county level. Visit our Broward County civil court records page for full details on the clerk's office, court procedures, fees, and all search tools available.

Broward County has four courthouse locations spread across the county. Pompano Beach sits near the border with Palm Beach County, so the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach is the best choice for local residents who need to deal with civil court records in person.

Public Records Law and Pompano Beach Civil Court Records

Florida has broad public records laws. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes most government records open to the public. This includes civil court records in Pompano Beach. You do not have to be a party in a case. Anyone can ask to view a public court file.

Electronic certified documents are available for $8.00 each from the Broward County Clerk's website. They come through right away after payment. These documents never expire. You can use them any time you need a certified copy of Pompano Beach civil court records. Documents over 100 pages are not available for online purchase.

Some records have limits. Social security numbers and bank account numbers stay out of public files. Sealed records are off limits too. Parties who file court papers must use the Notice of Confidential Information form to flag sensitive data in Pompano Beach civil court records.

Self-Help for Pompano Beach Civil Cases

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for handling civil cases on your own. Packets for small claims, evictions, and other common types are available. The forms work for Pompano Beach civil court cases filed through the Broward County Clerk.

The Self Help Equal Access Center at the Broward County Central Courthouse has law librarians, computers, Westlaw, Lexis, and Wi-Fi. It is on the 1st floor at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Archives Division on the 3rd floor of the same building can help you get older civil court records from Pompano Beach.

DIY Florida in the E-Filing Portal fills out court forms for you. It is free to use. You answer questions and the tool creates the right forms for your case type. Standard filing fees still apply when you submit the forms for Pompano Beach civil court cases.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Pompano Beach. All Broward County cities share the same clerk for civil court records. Cities in Palm Beach County use a different clerk.