Tamarac Civil Court Records

Civil court records for Tamarac are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Court in Fort Lauderdale. You can search these records online or at a nearby regional courthouse.

Broward County Clerk of Court

Tamarac does not have its own civil court. All civil court records for Tamarac go through the Broward County Clerk of Court. The clerk's office files new cases, stores court documents, and gives copies to the public. Tamarac is in the northwest part of Broward County. The North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach and the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation are both close to Tamarac.

The Broward County Clerk website has a case search tool that lets you look up civil court records from anywhere. The tool covers civil, family, probate, and other case types. Tamarac residents use the same system as everyone else in Broward County.

Tamarac sits between two regional courthouses, giving residents good options for in-person access to civil court records.

How to Search Tamarac Civil Court Records

The Broward County Clerk has an online case search. The public search is free and anonymous. You can look up civil court records by name or case number. The results cover all of Broward County, including cases from Tamarac.

The Broward County case search has three access levels. Public search shows non-confidential cases. Attorney access is for Florida Bar members. Registered user access gives extra details on family and probate cases. Advanced search lets you look by hearing date, filing information, or disposition to find specific Tamarac civil court records.

The eTrack tool sends updates when new documents are filed in a case. This is useful if you are following a Tamarac civil court case and want to know when something new happens.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal connects to all 67 county clerks statewide. You can search and file Tamarac civil court cases through the portal at any time. It is free to make an account. The DIY Florida tool in the portal fills out court forms for you based on simple questions.

For in-person help, the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach is a short drive from Tamarac. The West Regional Courthouse in Plantation works too. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $2.00 per document. Electronic certified copies cost $8.00 and never expire.

Civil Court Structure for Tamarac

Tamarac is in the 17th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Broward County. Civil cases from Tamarac go to one of two 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 Circuit Court matters too. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 are in County Court. Eviction cases from Tamarac also go to County Court.

County civil filing fees range from $55 for small 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 credit cards. No personal checks are accepted for Tamarac civil court filings.

Broward County Civil Court Records

All civil court records for Tamarac 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 all available search tools.

Broward County serves more than two million residents across 31 cities. Tamarac is one of many communities that depend on the county clerk for civil court records. The regional courthouses in Deerfield Beach and Plantation give Tamarac residents two convenient in-person options.

Public Records and Tamarac 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 Tamarac. You do not need to be a party in a case. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court file.

Electronic certified documents from the Broward County Clerk cost $8.00 each. You get them right away after payment. They never expire. Documents over 100 pages must be bought in person. Most Tamarac civil court records can be accessed online.

Some records stay private. Social security numbers and bank account numbers are kept out of public view. Sealed records are off limits. Parties must use the Notice of Confidential Information form when filing papers with sensitive data in Tamarac civil court cases.

Self-Help for Tamarac Civil Cases

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling civil cases without a lawyer. Packets for small claims, evictions, and other common types are available. They work for Tamarac 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, and legal databases. It is on the 1st floor at 201 SE 6th Street. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. If you qualify as indigent under Florida Statute 57.082, some fees may be waived for your Tamarac civil court case.

DIY Florida in the E-Filing Portal is free. It asks questions and creates the right forms for your case. You can file the forms through the portal to the Broward County clerk. Standard fees apply unless you qualify for a waiver. Call the support desk at (850) 577-4609 for help.

Nearby Cities

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