Search Pembroke Pines Court Records
Pembroke Pines court records are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. The city does not run its own court system, so all filings go through the county clerk's office at 540 SE 3rd Avenue.
Pembroke Pines Quick Facts
Where Pembroke Pines Court Records Are Kept
Pembroke Pines is part of Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts stores all court records for the city. There is no separate clerk's office in Pembroke Pines. If you need to look up a case, get a copy, or file paperwork, you go through the Broward County Clerk.
The main office is at 540 SE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone is (954) 831-7283. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic court records for Pembroke Pines and the rest of Broward County. This is one of the busiest clerk's offices in the state.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. You can ask to see them. The clerk must provide access unless a judge has sealed the file or the law makes it confidential. This applies to all Pembroke Pines cases.
The Broward County Clerk's homepage has quick links for case search, e-filing, and records requests that Pembroke Pines residents can use.
The site covers jury duty, traffic citations, family court, and document recording. Most tasks can be done online without driving to the courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 SE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-7283 |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
How to Search Pembroke Pines Court Records Online
The Broward County Case Search portal (Web2) is the tool you need. It lets you search by name, case number, or date range. The system covers all case types filed in Broward County, which includes every Pembroke Pines case.
Searches are free. No account is needed for basic lookups. You can check case status, find court dates, and see docket entries. The results show party names, filing dates, and hearing schedules for Pembroke Pines cases.
The Web2 portal lets Pembroke Pines residents search court records across all Broward County divisions from home.
Florida Statute 119.0714 requires the clerk to keep social security numbers and bank account info out of public view. This is automatic. You do not have to request it. Sealed cases will not appear in search results at all.
Try to use a case number if you have one. Name searches can pull up many results in a county this large. Adding a middle name or date range helps narrow things down. The system is available 24 hours a day.
Getting Copies of Court Records
Certified copies cost $1 per page. You can get them from the clerk's office in Fort Lauderdale or request them online through the records request page. Bring a case number if you have one. It makes the process much faster.
Pembroke Pines residents who need copies for a legal matter should plan for a trip to the main courthouse if the online option does not work for their situation. Walk-in service is available during business hours. Staff can search by name if you do not have a case number, but expect a longer wait.
For recorded documents like deeds, liens, and recorded judgments, use the Broward County Official Records Search. This is a different system than the case search. It covers property transfers, mortgage filings, and other recorded documents for Pembroke Pines.
Court System for Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines falls under the 17th Judicial Circuit. Criminal cases go to circuit court for felonies and county court for misdemeanors. The Broward County Clerk stores all criminal records for both levels. If someone is arrested in Pembroke Pines, the case is filed in the Broward County court system.
Civil cases include lawsuits, foreclosures, evictions, and small claims. Family court covers divorce, child custody, and support orders. Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, these records are open unless a judge orders them sealed. Some family records have extra privacy protections by law.
Pembroke Pines 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. Court fees still apply on top of the filing itself. Credit card fees run about 3.95%.
Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post court document images online for public view. Not every document gets posted. Sealed and confidential records stay hidden. Pembroke Pines residents should check the Web2 portal first and then call the clerk if they need something not shown online.
Additional Resources
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site links to all 67 county clerks. You can pay fines or search records. The Florida Courts Help center offers free legal forms and self-help guides for Pembroke Pines residents who need to file on their own.
Use MyFloridaCounty.com to pay court fees online. Receipts are instant. It saves a trip to the courthouse for Pembroke Pines residents. The Broward County page on this site has more info about county-wide court services.
Pembroke Pines sits in southern Broward County, close to the Miami-Dade border. If your case involves another county, check with that county's clerk. Broward County only handles cases filed within its borders. The 17th Judicial Circuit does not cover Miami-Dade, which has its own court system and clerk's office.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Pembroke Pines in Broward County. All use the same Broward County Clerk of Courts for court records.