Access Boca Raton Court Docket
Boca Raton court docket records are filed through the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. The city sits in the 15th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Palm Beach County. With more than 102,000 residents, Boca Raton is a major city in southern Palm Beach County. All court docket searches for cases filed here go through the Palm Beach County clerk system. You can look up docket entries online at the clerk website or visit one of the several courthouse locations in the county to review case files and get copies.
Boca Raton Quick Facts
Palm Beach County Court Docket for Boca Raton
Boca Raton does not have its own court. Florida cities rely on county courts for all case filings. The Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps every court docket record for Boca Raton. The main courthouse is the Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse at 205 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, but Palm Beach County has five courthouse locations spread across the county.
For Boca Raton residents, the South County Courthouse at 200 W. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach is the closest option. It handles criminal and civil matters and is closer than driving up to West Palm Beach. The South County Courthouse civil office number is (561) 274-1588. For criminal matters, call (561) 355-2996.
The Palm Beach County Clerk website has tools for searching court docket records online. You can look up the records search page to find cases by name or case number.
From the clerk website you can access court docket entries for civil, criminal, traffic, and family law cases in Boca Raton. The system covers all filings in the 15th Judicial Circuit.
| Court | Palm Beach County Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Nearest Courthouse | South County Courthouse, 200 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 |
| Phone | (561) 355-2996 |
| Clerk Website | mypalmbeachclerk.com |
How to Search Boca Raton Court Docket Records
Palm Beach County provides online search tools for court docket records on the clerk website. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. The system returns docket entries with hearing dates, case type, status, and filing history. No account is needed for basic public searches. The clerk also offers electronic certified copies that you can purchase and download.
One thing to know is that Palm Beach County has reported access issues for users outside North America. If you are trying to search Boca Raton court docket records from another country, you may need to use a VPN set to a United States location. ProtonVPN is a free option the county has suggested. This mainly affects people traveling abroad who need to check on a case.
The statewide E-Filing Portal also tracks filings for Boca Raton court docket cases. The ACIS portal covers appellate matters from the 15th Circuit. Both are free and open to the public. Under Chapter 119, anyone can inspect court docket records without giving a reason.
Boca Raton Court Docket Access Rules
Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC24-65 controls electronic access to court docket records in Boca Raton and statewide. Public users fall under User Role 7 and can view case numbers, party names, and docket entries. Sealed and expunged records are not visible at this level. Attorneys of record get higher access through registration. Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420 makes adoption files, juvenile cases, mental health records, and victim data automatically confidential.
For public records requests to the Palm Beach County Clerk, email publicrecords@mypalmbeachclerk.com or call 561-355-2996. The clerk handles requests for Boca Raton court docket documents alongside filings from all other cities in the county. In-person visits to the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach often give you the fastest access to copies.
Note: International users may need a VPN to access Palm Beach County court docket records online from outside North America.
Court Docket Resources for Boca Raton
The Florida Courts website has self-help resources, forms, and information about the 15th Judicial Circuit. Boca Raton residents can find court forms for family law, civil cases, and other matters. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site lists every county clerk office in the state.
Palm Beach County offers services beyond court docket records. The clerk handles marriage licenses, tax deeds, foreclosure sales, and official records. You can search for deeds, liens, and mortgages tied to Boca Raton court docket cases through the MyFloridaCounty portal. For public records requests related to property and county matters, visit the Palm Beach County public records page.
To file court documents in Boca Raton cases, use the E-Filing Portal. The support desk is at (850) 577-4609, open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern.
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