Sunrise Civil Court Records Lookup

Civil court records for Sunrise are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Court in Fort Lauderdale. Search these records online or visit a regional courthouse.

Broward County Clerk of Court

Sunrise does not have its own civil court. All civil court records for Sunrise go through the Broward County Clerk of Court. The clerk's office handles every civil case filing, stores court documents, and provides copies to the public. Sunrise sits in western Broward County, so the West Regional Courthouse in nearby Plantation is the closest clerk location.

The Broward County Clerk website lets you look up civil court records from any device. The case search tool covers civil, family, probate, and other case types. Sunrise residents use the same portal as everyone else in Broward County.

Broward County has four courthouse locations. The West Regional Courthouse at 100 North Pine Island Road in Plantation is the most convenient for Sunrise residents who need to handle civil court business in person.

How to Search Sunrise Civil Court Records

The Broward County Clerk has an online case search tool. The public search is free and does not need an account. You can look up civil cases by name or case number. The results cover all of Broward County, including every civil case from Sunrise.

The Broward County case search has three access levels. Public search gives anonymous access to non-confidential cases. Attorney of Record access is for Florida Bar attorneys. Registered user access gives non-attorneys extra information on family and probate cases. The advanced search lets you look up cases by hearing date or filing details, which helps when you have limited info about a Sunrise civil court record.

The eTrack service is useful for ongoing cases. It sends you updates when new documents are filed in a Sunrise civil court case. This saves you from checking the search tool every day.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal gives statewide access. You can search and file civil cases in Sunrise through this portal at any time. Setting up an account is free. DIY Florida, built into the portal, fills out court forms based on your answers to simple questions.

For in-person searches, the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation is close to Sunrise. The Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale works too. Bring your ID. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $2.00 per document. Electronic certified documents cost $8.00 each and never expire.

Civil Court Structure for Sunrise

Sunrise is in the 17th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Broward County. Civil cases from Sunrise go to one of two court levels.

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

Filing fees for county civil cases range from $55 for claims up to $100, to $400 for claims between $15,000 and $30,000. Each summons adds $10. The clerk accepts cash, cashier's checks, money orders, and major credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted for Sunrise civil court filings.

Broward County Civil Court Records

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

Broward County has more than two million residents spread across 31 cities. Sunrise is one of many western Broward communities served by the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation. The clerk's office at that location handles filings, copies, and record requests for Sunrise civil court matters.

Public Records and Sunrise 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 includes civil court records in Sunrise. You do not need to be a party in a case to view the file. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court record.

Electronic certified documents from the Broward County Clerk cost $8.00 each. They are available right away after payment. These documents never expire. Documents over 100 pages must be purchased in person. Most Sunrise civil court records can be obtained online through the clerk's website.

Some records are exempt. Social security numbers and bank account numbers stay private. Sealed records are off limits. Parties must use the Notice of Confidential Information form when filing papers that contain sensitive data in Sunrise civil court cases.

Self-Help for Sunrise Civil Cases

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

The Self Help Equal Access Center at the Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale has law librarians, computers, Westlaw, and Lexis. It is on the 1st floor at 201 SE 6th Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you qualify as indigent under Florida Statute 57.082, filing fees may be waived for your Sunrise civil court case.

DIY Florida in the E-Filing Portal fills out court forms for you. It is free. You answer questions and the tool creates the right documents. Standard fees apply when you file. The support desk at (850) 577-4609 can help with any issues.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Sunrise. All Broward County cities share the same clerk. Cities in other counties use a different clerk for civil court records.