Boynton Beach Court Records

Boynton Beach court records are kept by the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller. All court filings for this city route through the county clerk's office, with the main courthouse located in West Palm Beach.

Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller

All court records in Boynton Beach are managed by the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller. There is no city-level court system. Every civil, criminal, family, and traffic case filed in Boynton Beach goes through this county office.

The main courthouse is at 205 North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. For Boynton Beach residents, the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach is closer and handles many of the same services. Call 561-355-2996 for help with any court records question.

Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. Anyone can view them. The only exceptions are cases sealed by a judge or records the law makes confidential. This applies to all of Palm Beach County, not just Boynton Beach.

The Florida Courts website provides an overview of public access rules that apply to courts across the state, including those serving Boynton Beach.

Palm Beach County has multiple courthouse locations to serve its large population. Boynton Beach sits in the central part of the county, making the South County Courthouse the most practical option for most in-person visits.

Search Court Records for Boynton Beach

The eCaseView portal is the main search tool for Boynton Beach court records. You can search by name, case number, or date. It covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic filings across all of Palm Beach County.

Searches are free. No account needed. The portal shows docket entries, party names, and hearing dates. For actual document images, you may need to register or go to the clerk's office in person.

There is no city-level filter. Boynton Beach cases sit in the same database as all other Palm Beach County cases. Use the person's full name or the case number for the best results. Adding a middle name or birth date helps narrow things down when a name is common.

Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk keeps social security numbers and bank account info out of public view. This is automatic. Sealed cases do not appear in search results at all. The portal is available 24 hours a day from any device.

Boynton Beach Official Records

For recorded documents like deeds, liens, and mortgages in Boynton Beach, use the Official Records Search. This is separate from the court records tool. You search by name, instrument number, or book and page.

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site links to each county's search tools, making it a useful starting point if you need records from multiple counties.

Certified copies cost $1 per page. You can order them online or at the courthouse. The official records database covers many years of recorded documents for Boynton Beach. Very old records might not be in the online system and could require a visit to the clerk's main office in West Palm Beach.

Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Boynton Beach go through the 15th Judicial Circuit. Felonies are heard at the circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The clerk stores records for both levels.

Search for charges, case status, and court dates through eCaseView. Arrest records and booking info are handled by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, not the clerk. If you need a full background check, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a statewide criminal history search.

Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, criminal court records are open unless a judge seals them. Juvenile cases are not part of the public search. Be aware that some records may have a slight delay between the arrest and when the case appears in the clerk's system. It depends on how fast the State Attorney files charges.

Civil and Family Cases

Civil cases in Boynton Beach cover contract disputes, foreclosures, personal injury, and small claims. Circuit court handles cases over $50,000. County court takes claims up to $8,000.

Family court records cover divorce, custody, paternity, and domestic violence. Some family records are confidential by law. Dependency cases have strict access limits. The clerk follows Florida law on what stays public.

Boynton Beach residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. E-filing is mandatory for most case types. The portal runs around the clock. Filing fees apply, and credit card processing adds about 3.95%.

More Resources for Boynton Beach

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site connects all 67 county clerks. Pay fines, search records, or check jury info from one place. The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and guides for self-represented litigants.

For online payments, MyFloridaCounty.com handles court fees. You get a receipt right away. Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court documents online. Not everything makes it to the portal, but the most common filings are there.

The Palm Beach County page has more detail on county-wide court services. Boynton Beach is one of several mid-size cities in the county, and all share the same clerk. If you have a case that involves another Palm Beach County city, it all goes through the same system.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Boynton Beach in Palm Beach County. All share the same county clerk for court records.