St. Lucie County Civil Court Records Search

St. Lucie County civil court records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Fort Pierce. The 19th Judicial Circuit handles all civil cases filed in St. Lucie County, and the clerk's office gives public access to court files online and at the courthouse.

St. Lucie County Clerk of Court

Michelle R. Miller serves as Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for St. Lucie County. Her office keeps all civil court records for the county. Staff process new filings, store court documents, and hand out copies to the public. The main office is at 201 S Indian River Dr in Fort Pierce. You can visit in person or call for help with civil court records in St. Lucie County.

The St. Lucie County Clerk website has tools for looking up court cases and official records online. The site covers civil, family, probate, and other case types. You can search by party name or case number to find civil court records in St. Lucie County.

The clerk's office is open on weekdays during standard business hours. Walk-in requests for civil court records are handled at the front counter.

How to Search St. Lucie County Civil Court Records

You can search St. Lucie County civil court records online for free. The clerk's website links to case search tools that cover all civil case types. Enter a party name or case number to get results. The system shows case type, filing date, parties, and docket entries for civil court records in St. Lucie County.

The online search also connects to the statewide court records system run by CiviTek. This tool lets you look up civil cases across many Florida counties at once. Search by party name or case number. Results include case status and key dates for filings in St. Lucie County.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also gives access to St. Lucie County civil court records. This statewide system connects to all 67 county clerks. You can file new civil cases through the portal at any time. Registration is free. Filing fees still apply when you submit documents to St. Lucie County.

For in-person searches, go to the clerk's office at 201 S Indian River Dr in Fort Pierce. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Both are on hand. Bring your ID when you visit for civil court records in St. Lucie County.

Civil Court Structure in St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. Civil cases in St. Lucie County go to one of two court levels based on the dollar amount at stake.

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury suits, and real property claims. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court in St. Lucie County. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 fall under County Court too. Eviction cases are heard in County Court as well.

The Florida court locations page shows courthouse addresses for St. Lucie County and every other county. With about 330,000 people, St. Lucie County has a steady flow of civil court cases. The clerk's office processes thousands of civil filings each year.

If you are not sure which court level fits your civil case in St. Lucie County, the clerk's staff can help. They cannot give legal advice but can point you to the right filing spot.

Confidential Information in St. Lucie County Civil Court Records

Certain data in civil court records must stay private. Florida law says social security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers cannot appear in public court files. If these show up in a document, anyone can ask the clerk to remove them. There is no charge for this in St. Lucie County.

To request redaction, file the "Request to Redact Confidential Number" form with the St. Lucie County clerk. List the case name, case number, document heading, and page where the data appears. The clerk will black it out from the public version of the file.

Attorneys and parties who file civil court papers in St. Lucie County must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form tells the clerk that a filing has protected data so it stays out of public view.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in St. Lucie County

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people who want to handle a civil case on their own. Self-represented litigants can find form packets for common case types. The clerk's office in St. Lucie County cannot give legal advice, but staff can point you to the right forms.

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It walks you through questions and fills out court forms based on your answers. More than 20 form sets cover small claims, landlord-tenant, and other civil case types. You can file the forms through the portal to the St. Lucie County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply.

The E-Filing Portal help desk is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time at (850) 577-4609. Call if you need help filing civil court papers in St. Lucie County. The portal also has training videos.

Public Records Access in St. Lucie County

Florida has strong 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 St. Lucie County. You do not need to be a party in a case to see the file. Anyone can ask to view a public civil court record.

Some limits exist. Items that stay confidential under Section 119.0714 include social security numbers and bank account numbers. Records sealed by court order are also off limits. But most civil court files in St. Lucie County are open to the public.

For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 201 S Indian River Dr in Fort Pierce. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The Find a Clerk directory lists contact info for all 67 county clerks if you need to reach another office for civil court records.

Cities in St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County has several cities and communities. All civil court cases for these places go through the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court. Fort Pierce is the county seat and the main spot for filing and looking up civil court records in St. Lucie County.

Communities in St. Lucie County include Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and Tradition. Port St. Lucie is the largest city in the county. All civil cases go through the St. Lucie County clerk's office regardless of which city you live in.

Nearby Counties

These counties are also in the 19th Judicial Circuit with St. Lucie County. If you are not sure which county handles your civil case, check the address where the dispute took place. You must file in the right county for the court to have jurisdiction.