Homestead Court Records Search

Homestead court records are kept by the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller. This city sits at the southern end of Miami-Dade County, and all case filings go through the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court

Homestead is one of the southernmost cities in mainland Florida. It sits about 35 miles south of downtown Miami. Despite the distance, all court records for Homestead are handled by the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller. There is no separate court clerk in Homestead itself.

The main clerk's office is at 20 NW 1st Avenue in Miami. Homestead residents who need to visit in person face a long drive. That is why the online tools are so useful for people in this area. You can search cases, pay fines, and file documents without leaving home.

Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. Anyone can look up a case unless it has been sealed by a judge or the law makes it confidential. This applies to all cities in Miami-Dade, including Homestead.

The Miami-Dade Clerk homepage provides access to all court record tools that serve Homestead residents.

The site has links to case searches, fee payments, jury service, and forms. It works well on both phones and computers.

Search Court Records for Homestead

The Online Case Search is the main way to find court records involving Homestead residents. You can search by name, case number, or date range. The system covers civil, family, and probate cases filed in Miami-Dade County.

Basic searches are free. No account needed. You get case status, docket entries, party names, and filing dates right away. The system is available around the clock.

The court records page on the clerk's site lists every search tool for Miami-Dade cases, which includes all Homestead filings.

For document images, you need to create an account. Registered users can view filed documents and track cases over time. Under Florida Statute 119.0714, sensitive data like social security numbers is removed from public view automatically. No request is needed.

Criminal cases use the COIN system. COIN stands for Criminal Online Information Network. It covers charges, bond info, and hearing dates for criminal matters in Miami-Dade County. Homestead criminal cases show up in this system the same as cases from any other part of the county.

Homestead Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Homestead go through the 11th Judicial Circuit Court. Felony cases are heard at circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The clerk stores records for both levels.

Homestead has its own police department. Police reports come from them, not the court clerk. Arrest records and jail info are handled by Miami-Dade Corrections. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs statewide criminal history checks through its own site.

Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, criminal records stay public unless sealed by court order. Juvenile cases are not in the standard search. They have strict access rules. Homestead sees its share of court activity, and the online tools let people check case status without the long trip to downtown Miami.

Civil and Family Cases

Civil cases for Homestead residents cover lawsuits, foreclosures, evictions, and small claims. Circuit court handles cases over $50,000. County court takes small claims up to $8,000. The Online Case Search tool covers both.

Family court matters include divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence cases. Some family records are confidential by law. Child abuse and dependency records have the tightest restrictions. The clerk follows state rules on what stays public.

Homestead residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. This saves a trip to the courthouse. The portal is open 24/7. Court fees still apply, and credit card payments carry a processing charge. The portal works for all case types in the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Homestead grew fast in the last two decades. More residents means more court activity. The area has seen a rise in civil filings, especially foreclosure and landlord-tenant cases. All of these go through the same Miami-Dade clerk system.

Court Records Services

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site connects all 67 county clerks. You can pay traffic fines, search records, or check jury duty info for any county. Homestead residents with matters in Monroe County (the Keys are just south) can use this site to find the right clerk.

The Florida Courts Help center offers free forms and self-help guides. If you need to file a case on your own in Homestead, the forms and instructions are the same as anywhere else in Florida. Good option for people who cannot afford a lawyer.

For payments, MyFloridaCounty.com lets you pay court fees online. You get a receipt right away. Homestead residents save time by paying online instead of driving to the Miami courthouse. Certified copies cost $7 and can be ordered through the clerk's website or by visiting the office.

Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court document images online for viewing. Sealed and confidential cases do not show up in the results. Homestead is part of Miami-Dade County, and the county page has the full court system details for every city in the area.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Homestead in South Florida. Court records for each go through their county clerk.