Search Melbourne Court Records

Court records for Melbourne are maintained by the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. Melbourne is the second largest city in Brevard County and home to one of the county's courthouse locations.

Brevard County Clerk of Courts

Court records in Melbourne are filed with the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. The clerk runs court operations for every city in Brevard County. Melbourne benefits from having a courthouse branch in the south part of the county, so residents do not always have to travel to Titusville or Viera for court business.

The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, traffic, and probate cases. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, these records are public. Anyone can request to view them. Cases that a judge has sealed or records made confidential by law are the exceptions.

The Brevard County Clerk homepage gives Melbourne residents access to court case searches, official records, and online services.

The site has links to case search tools, official records, jury duty info, and payment options. Melbourne residents use this as their starting point for any court record request in Brevard County.

Search Melbourne Court Records Online

The BECA Case Search is the main tool for looking up court records in Melbourne. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. BECA covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases across all of Brevard County.

Searches are free. No account is needed for basic lookups. The system shows party names, case types, filing dates, and docket entries. Melbourne cases are filed under Brevard County in the results.

The BECA case search page is the primary tool for Melbourne residents to look up court cases in Brevard County.

For copies of court documents, the clerk charges $1 per page for certified copies. The AcclaimWeb portal gives online access to certain document images. You can also use the official records search for deeds, liens, and recorded judgments in Brevard County.

Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk keeps sensitive data out of public view. Social security numbers and bank account info are redacted automatically. This applies to all Melbourne cases.

Criminal Court Records in Melbourne

Criminal cases in Melbourne go through the 18th Judicial Circuit. Felonies are at the circuit court level. Misdemeanors go to county court. The Brevard County Clerk keeps records for both.

Melbourne has its own police department. Arrest records start with Melbourne Police. Once the State Attorney files charges, the case moves into the court system and the clerk handles the records from that point. The Brevard County Sheriff covers areas outside city limits.

Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 controls what information stays confidential in court files. Sealed cases do not show up in BECA. Expunged records are removed as well. Juvenile cases are kept separate from the standard public search for Melbourne.

Melbourne sits in the southern part of Brevard County. Cases from nearby Palm Bay also go through the same clerk, so you may see both cities come up in search results when looking through Brevard County court records.

Civil and Family Cases

Civil cases in Melbourne include contract disputes, personal injury claims, foreclosures, evictions, and small claims. Circuit court handles larger amounts. County court covers smaller claims. Both types are searchable through BECA.

Family court records cover divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence injunctions. Some family files are confidential under Florida law. Child abuse and dependency records have strict access rules. The clerk follows these rules for every Melbourne case.

Melbourne residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. E-filing is required for most case types. The system works around the clock. Filing is free, but you still pay court fees.

The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and self-help guides. You can find templates for divorce, small claims, name changes, and other common filings. These work for Melbourne and all of Brevard County.

Court Services for Melbourne

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website connects all 67 county clerks in Florida. Melbourne residents can pay traffic fines, search records, and check jury status through this portal.

Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court documents online for anyone to view. That is why many Melbourne case files show up in BECA and AcclaimWeb. Sealed or confidential records stay out of the public search.

The Brevard Clerk site also has a public records search tool that covers a broader range of records beyond just court cases. Melbourne residents can use it for general public record lookups in Brevard County.

For online payments, MyFloridaCounty.com handles court fees, traffic tickets, and other charges. You get a receipt right away. Melbourne residents often use this to avoid a trip to the courthouse.

Brevard County has courthouse locations in Titusville, Viera, and the Melbourne area. The south county courthouse is the most convenient for Melbourne residents. Call (321) 637-5413 to find out which location handles your specific need. Some services may only be available at certain branches.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Melbourne on Florida's Space Coast and central region. Court records go through each city's county clerk.