Palm Bay Court Records
Court records for Palm Bay are filed and managed by the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County with over 142,000 residents.
Palm Bay Quick Facts
Brevard County Clerk of Courts
All court records for Palm Bay go through the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, traffic, and probate cases for every city in Brevard County. Palm Bay does not have its own separate court system.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public records. Anyone can ask to see them. The only exceptions are cases sealed by a judge or records that Florida law makes confidential. The clerk applies these rules to every Palm Bay case.
The Brevard County Clerk homepage gives Palm Bay residents access to case searches, official records, and court services.
From this site you can search court cases, look up official records, check jury duty status, and pay fines. Palm Bay residents can do most of their court business online through this portal.
| Office | Brevard County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 2767, Titusville, FL 32781-2767 |
| Phone | (321) 637-5413 |
| Website | brevardclerk.us |
| County Page | Brevard County Court Records |
Search Palm Bay Court Records Online
The BECA Case Search is the primary tool for looking up Palm Bay court records. BECA lets you search by name, case number, or date range. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in Brevard County.
Basic searches are free. You do not need an account. The system shows party names, case types, filing dates, and docket entries. Palm Bay cases show up under Brevard County in the results.
The BECA case search page lets Palm Bay residents look up court cases quickly by entering a name or case number.
If you need certified copies, the fee is $1 per page. You can request them in person or contact the clerk by mail. The clerk also offers an AcclaimWeb portal for viewing certain document images online.
The official records search is a different tool. Use it for deeds, liens, mortgages, and recorded judgments in Brevard County. This is separate from the court case search. If you need a recorded judgment from a Palm Bay case, look there.
Criminal Court Records in Palm Bay
Criminal cases from Palm Bay go through the 18th Judicial Circuit. Felony charges are heard at the circuit court level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The Brevard County Clerk stores records for both.
Palm Bay has its own police department. Arrest records start there. Once the State Attorney files charges, the case enters the court system and the clerk takes over record keeping. The Brevard County Sheriff also handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county near Palm Bay.
Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk redacts sensitive personal data from public records. Social security numbers, bank account info, and other protected details do not appear in search results. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 also controls what stays confidential in court files for Palm Bay cases.
Juvenile records are not in the standard public search. Sealed and expunged records are removed from results too. If you cannot find a case, it may be restricted under one of these rules.
Civil and Family Court Records
Civil cases from Palm Bay include lawsuits, contract disputes, evictions, foreclosures, and small claims. Circuit court handles the larger cases. County court takes the smaller amounts. Both show up in BECA search results.
Family court records cover divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence injunctions. Some family records are confidential by law. Child abuse and dependency cases have strict limits on access. The clerk follows Florida law on all of this for Palm Bay cases.
The Brevard County Clerk's official records search covers recorded documents like deeds, liens, and judgments for Palm Bay.
Palm Bay residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. E-filing is required for most case types. The portal works around the clock. Filing is free, but court fees still apply.
Court Services for Palm Bay
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website connects all 67 county clerks. Palm Bay residents can pay traffic fines, search records, and check jury duty from this portal.
Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court documents online. That is why many Palm Bay case files are viewable through BECA and AcclaimWeb. Not every document is available. Older records or sealed files may need an in-person visit or a written request.
The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and self-help guides. Palm Bay residents who need to file without a lawyer can find forms for divorce, small claims, and other common case types there.
For payments, MyFloridaCounty.com lets you pay court fees, traffic fines, and other charges online. You get a receipt right away. The Brevard Clerk site also has a public records search page that covers a broader range of documents for Palm Bay.
Brevard County has multiple courthouse locations. The one closest to Palm Bay is the Melbourne courthouse. Call (321) 637-5413 to find out which location handles your specific type of case or request from Palm Bay.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Palm Bay on the Space Coast of Florida. Court records for each go through their county clerk.