Find Sunrise Court Records

Sunrise court records are kept by the Broward County Clerk of Courts at 540 SE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. This city of about 100,000 people is in the western part of Broward County within the 17th Judicial Circuit.

Broward County Clerk of Courts

Sunrise does not have its own court clerk. All court records go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. The main courthouse sits about 12 miles east of Sunrise. For in-person visits, that is where you go.

The clerk stores civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic records for Sunrise and every other city in Broward County. Florida Statute Chapter 119 makes these records public. You can ask to view them at any time. No reason needed. Sealed cases and records protected by law are the only things held back.

The Broward County Clerk website is the starting point for Sunrise residents who need court information or want to file documents.

From the home page you can reach the case search tool, check fee schedules, download forms, or find contact details for specific departments. Most court business for Sunrise can start online.

How to Look Up Court Records in Sunrise

Use the Broward County Web2 portal to search for court records tied to Sunrise. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic court divisions.

Basic searches cost nothing. You do not need to create an account. Case status, party names, and docket entries are shown right away. For document images and deeper case detail, a registered account may be needed.

The Web2 case search tool is the main way Sunrise residents look up court records online.

Florida Statute 119.0714 tells the clerk to strip out social security numbers and bank account info from records before they go public. This is done automatically. Sealed cases do not show in the results. If you get too many results, add a middle name or narrow the date range.

Searches work any time of day or night. The portal stays up around the clock. Sunrise residents with a phone or computer can check case info from home without visiting the courthouse.

Criminal Court Records for Sunrise

Criminal charges in Sunrise are processed through the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. Felony cases go to circuit court. Misdemeanors go to county court. The Broward Clerk holds records for both levels.

You can find criminal case status, charges, and hearing dates through the Web2 portal. Booking records and arrest details are handled by the Broward Sheriff's Office. That is a separate system. For statewide criminal checks, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has its own search.

Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, criminal records stay public unless a judge orders them sealed. Juvenile cases are different. They are not included in the standard public lookup. Administrative Order AOSC 16-14 lets the clerk post court documents online. Sealed and confidential files are excluded from those postings.

Family and Civil Cases in Sunrise

Family law cases for Sunrise run through the Broward County Family Division. Divorce, custody, paternity, and domestic violence matters are handled here. Certain family records are confidential by state law. Child abuse and dependency files have strict access rules.

Civil cases in Sunrise cover lawsuits, foreclosures, evictions, and small claims. Circuit court takes cases above $50,000. County court handles the rest. Both show up in the Web2 search.

Filing is done online through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The portal runs day and night. Court fees apply even though the portal is free to access. Credit card users pay a processing fee on top of that.

Getting Copies of Sunrise Court Records

The Broward Clerk records request page explains how to get court document copies. Certified copies run $1 per page. You can ask in person or submit the request online.

Official records like deeds, mortgages, and recorded judgments are in a different system. The Broward County Official Records Search covers those. It is not the same as the court case search. Sunrise residents who need property records should use that tool instead.

More Resources for Sunrise Residents

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site links every county clerk in the state. It is helpful if you need court records from outside Broward County. The Florida Courts Help center provides forms and self-help guides for people handling cases on their own.

To pay court fees online, go to MyFloridaCounty.com. You get a receipt right away. This site works for any Broward County case.

Sunrise is part of Broward County. The entire county falls under the 17th Judicial Circuit. If your legal matter happened in another county, that county's clerk has the records. The Broward Clerk only covers cases within Broward.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Sunrise in Broward County. All use the same Broward County Clerk for court records.