Search Deerfield Beach Court Records
Deerfield Beach court records are maintained by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. This city sits in the northeast corner of Broward County, close to the Palm Beach County line, and all court filings go through the 17th Judicial Circuit.
Deerfield Beach Quick Facts
Broward County Clerk of Courts
Court records for Deerfield Beach are kept at the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. The main courthouse is about 15 miles south of Deerfield Beach. There is no branch courthouse in the city itself, so residents need to go to Fort Lauderdale for in-person services or use the clerk's online tools.
The clerk handles all case types for Deerfield Beach. Civil suits, criminal charges, family matters, probate, and traffic tickets all go through this office. Florida Statute Chapter 119 makes court records public. You can view them without giving a reason. Sealed cases and records made confidential by law are the only exceptions.
The Broward County Clerk's website is where Deerfield Beach residents can start most court-related tasks online.
You can find links to case search tools, fee schedules, forms, and contact info from the main page. The site is updated on a regular basis.
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-7283 |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
Search Court Records for Deerfield Beach
The Broward County Web2 portal is the primary search tool for Deerfield Beach court records. It covers all divisions: civil, criminal, family, and traffic. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. The system is free to use and runs around the clock.
No account is needed for basic searches. You can check case status, see party names, and look at docket entries right away. If you want to view full document images, you may need to register for an account. Deerfield Beach cases show up under Broward County since that is where they are filed.
The Web2 search portal gives Deerfield Beach residents access to court case data across the 17th Judicial Circuit.
Florida Statute 119.0714 requires the clerk to redact social security numbers and financial account info from public records. This happens automatically. Sealed cases will not appear in search results. If you are looking for a case near the Palm Beach County border, make sure you are searching the right county. Cases filed in Palm Beach go through a different clerk.
Copies of Deerfield Beach Court Records
To get copies of court records, use the Broward Clerk records request page. Certified copies cost $1 per page. You can request them online or in person at the Fort Lauderdale courthouse.
Official records like deeds and liens are separate from court case files. The Broward County Official Records Search lets you look up recorded documents. Property transfers, mortgages, and court judgments that have been recorded show up in that system.
Deerfield Beach residents who need records from neighboring Palm Beach County should check with the Palm Beach Clerk. The boundary between the two counties runs along Hillsboro Boulevard, so some addresses that seem close to Deerfield Beach may actually be in a different jurisdiction.
Criminal Case Records in Deerfield Beach
Criminal cases for Deerfield Beach go through the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. Felonies are heard at the circuit level. Misdemeanor charges stay in county court. The Broward Clerk stores records for both.
You can search criminal cases through the Web2 portal. It shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Arrest records and booking details come from the Broward Sheriff's Office. The clerk does not hold those. For a statewide criminal history check, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement offers a search tool.
Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, criminal records are open to the public. Juvenile cases are an exception. They do not show in the standard public search. A judge can seal or expunge a criminal record in some cases, which removes it from public view. Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 gives the clerk the right to post court document images online, but confidential files are kept out.
Family and Civil Court Records
The Broward County Family Division handles divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence cases for Deerfield Beach. Some family records are confidential. Child dependency and abuse cases are restricted by law.
Civil cases include contract disputes, personal injury claims, foreclosures, and small claims. Circuit court covers cases over $50,000. County court handles smaller amounts. Both types of cases are searchable through the Web2 portal for Deerfield Beach.
Deerfield Beach residents can file court documents online through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The portal works all day and night. Court fees still apply when you e-file. The Florida Courts Help center has forms and guides for people who want to handle a case on their own.
More Resources
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website links all 67 county clerks in one place. You can pay fines, search records, or look up jury service. Deerfield Beach residents can also use MyFloridaCounty.com to pay court fees online and get a receipt right away.
Deerfield Beach sits in Broward County, which is one of the most populated counties in the state. The 17th Judicial Circuit serves all of Broward. If you need court records from another county, you must contact that county's clerk. Each clerk only handles records for its own jurisdiction.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Deerfield Beach in the Broward and Palm Beach County area. Court records for each depend on the county where the case was filed.