Lauderhill Court Records
Lauderhill court records are stored by the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. This city of roughly 76,600 residents sits in central Broward County and is part of the 17th Judicial Circuit.
Lauderhill Quick Facts
Broward County Clerk of Courts
There is no local court office in Lauderhill. All court records for the city are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The main courthouse at 540 SE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale is the place to go for in-person requests. It is about 10 miles east of Lauderhill.
The clerk processes all case types for Lauderhill residents. That includes civil lawsuits, criminal charges, family matters, traffic tickets, and probate. Florida Statute Chapter 119 guarantees public access to court records. You do not need to provide a reason or show ID to view them. Records that a judge has sealed or that the law classifies as confidential are the only exceptions.
Lauderhill residents can access most clerk services through the Broward County Clerk's website without driving to Fort Lauderdale.
The site links to the case search system, fee info, court forms, and department contacts. You can handle a lot of court business from a computer or phone.
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-7283 |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
Searching Court Records for Lauderhill
The Broward County Web2 case search is the tool you use to find court records from Lauderhill. It covers all divisions. Civil, criminal, family, traffic. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date.
The search is free. No account needed for basic lookups. You can see party names, case status, and docket entries without signing in. If you want full document images, you may need to register. The portal works around the clock.
The Web2 portal serves all Broward County cities, including Lauderhill, for court record searches.
Under Florida Statute 119.0714, sensitive data like social security numbers gets stripped out before records go public. This happens without a request. Sealed or confidential cases will not show up in your search. If you get too many results, add a date range or middle name to refine things.
How to Get Copies of Lauderhill Court Records
You can order copies through the Broward Clerk records request page. Certified copies cost $1 per page. Plain copies may be cheaper. Requests can be made online or in person at the Fort Lauderdale courthouse.
For recorded documents like property deeds, liens, and mortgages in Lauderhill, use the Broward County Official Records Search. That system is separate from the court case search. It covers recorded instruments that affect property in Lauderhill and the rest of Broward County.
Processing times depend on the request. Simple copies are usually fast. Requests that need a staff review take longer. You can call (954) 831-7283 with questions about any Lauderhill court record request.
Criminal Records in Lauderhill
Criminal charges in Lauderhill go through the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. Felonies are circuit court cases. Misdemeanors are county court. The Broward Clerk holds all criminal records for both levels.
Use the Web2 portal to look up charges, case status, and hearing dates. Arrest records and booking info come from the Broward Sheriff's Office. The clerk does not store those. A statewide search is available through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for records beyond Broward County.
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 requires criminal court records to be public. There are exceptions for juvenile cases and sealed records. A judge can order a record sealed or expunged if the defendant meets the legal requirements. Once that happens, the case no longer shows in public results. Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 allows the clerk to post documents online, but anything confidential stays off the public portal.
Family Court Records for Lauderhill
Family law cases for Lauderhill go through the Broward County Family Division. This includes divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence. Some of these records are kept confidential by state law. Child dependency and abuse cases are not available to the general public.
To file a family case, you use the Broward County Circuit Court. Florida law says at least one party must have lived in the state for six months before filing a divorce petition. Check with the clerk for current filing fees since they can change.
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal lets Lauderhill residents file court papers online any time of day. Court fees still apply. The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and step-by-step guides for people who do not have a lawyer.
More Court Resources
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website connects all 67 county clerks. You can pay fines, search records, or look up jury info through their site. For court fee payments, MyFloridaCounty.com gives you a receipt right away.
Lauderhill is in Broward County, which falls entirely within the 17th Judicial Circuit. If you need records from a case filed in another county, you have to go to that county's clerk. The Broward Clerk only handles Broward cases.
Nearby Cities
These cities border Lauderhill in Broward County. Court records for all of them go through the same clerk's office.