Miami Beach Court Records
Miami Beach court records are managed by the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller. This island city is part of Miami-Dade County, and all case filings go through the 11th Judicial Circuit courthouse in Miami.
Miami Beach Quick Facts
Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court
Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of downtown Miami. It is a separate city from Miami, but they share the same county court system. The Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller handles all court records for Miami Beach. There is no separate clerk office on the beach.
The main courthouse is at 20 NW 1st Avenue in Miami, across the bay from Miami Beach. Residents who need to go in person must cross over to the mainland. Most people find it easier to handle court business online instead of making the trip.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. Anyone can search for a case unless it has been sealed by a judge or is confidential by law. This rule applies to all of Miami-Dade County, including Miami Beach.
The Miami-Dade Clerk homepage gives Miami Beach residents access to case searches, fee payments, and court forms.
The site works on any device. You can check case status, pay fines, or look up jury duty from your phone.
| Office | Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128 |
| Phone | (305) 275-1155 |
| Website | miamidadeclerk.gov |
Search Court Records for Miami Beach
The Online Case Search is the main tool for finding court records involving Miami Beach residents. Search by name, case number, or date. The system covers civil, family, and probate cases filed in Miami-Dade County.
Searches are free. No account needed for basic lookups. You get case status, docket entries, and filing dates right away. The tool runs 24 hours a day.
Criminal cases use a separate system called COIN. Short for Criminal Online Information Network, it shows charges, bond info, and hearing dates. Miami Beach has a busy police department, and criminal cases from the city show up in COIN like any other Miami-Dade case.
The records page on the clerk's site shows all search tools for court cases across Miami-Dade, including those from Miami Beach.
If you want to see document images, you need an account. Registered users can view filings and track cases over time. Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk redacts sensitive data before anyone views it. Social security numbers and bank account info are removed automatically. No request needed.
Miami Beach Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases from Miami Beach go through the 11th Judicial Circuit Court. Felonies are at circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The clerk keeps records for both.
Miami Beach has its own police department. Police reports and arrest records come from the Miami Beach Police, not the court clerk. Booking photos and jail info are handled by Miami-Dade Corrections. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement offers statewide criminal history searches through its website.
Miami Beach sees a lot of criminal activity tied to its nightlife and tourist areas. DUI arrests, disorderly conduct, and theft charges are common. All of these go through the same court system as serious felonies. Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, criminal records stay public unless sealed by a judge.
Juvenile cases do not show up in the public search. Those records have strict access limits under state law. If you need to track a criminal case from Miami Beach, the COIN system is the best tool. It updates as filings come in.
Civil and Family Cases
Civil cases for Miami Beach cover lawsuits, evictions, foreclosures, and small claims. Circuit court handles cases over $50,000. County court takes small claims up to $8,000. Both show up in the Online Case Search.
Family court matters include divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence cases. Some family records are confidential by law. The clerk follows the rules on what stays public and what gets restricted.
Miami Beach residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The portal is open 24/7. Court fees still apply, and credit card payments carry a processing charge. This works for all case types in the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Court Records Services
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers connects all 67 county clerks statewide. You can pay traffic fines, search records in other counties, or look up jury duty info. This is useful for Miami Beach visitors who got a ticket in another county.
The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and self-help guides. If you need to file a case on your own, the forms work for any county in Florida. Miami Beach residents use the same ones as everyone else in Miami-Dade.
For online payments, MyFloridaCounty.com handles court fee payments. You get a receipt right away. Many Miami Beach residents prefer this over crossing the bay to the courthouse. Certified copies cost $7 each.
Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk posts public court document images online. Sealed or confidential cases stay hidden. Miami Beach is part of Miami-Dade County, and the county page covers the full court system for all cities in the area.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Miami Beach in South Florida. Court records for each go through their county clerk.