Find Deerfield Beach Court Docket
Deerfield Beach court docket records are stored by the Broward County Clerk of Court in the 17th Judicial Circuit. With about 90,000 residents, Deerfield Beach sits in the northern part of Broward County near the Palm Beach County line. All court docket filings for Deerfield Beach go through the county clerk system. The North Regional Courthouse at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard is actually in Deerfield Beach, which gives local residents easy access to the court for filing papers, checking on cases, and getting copies of court docket documents.
Deerfield Beach Quick Facts
Broward County Court Docket for Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach is home to the North Regional Courthouse. This is one of four Broward County courthouse locations. The North Regional Courthouse at 1600 W Hillsboro Blvd handles court docket cases from the northern part of Broward County. Call (954) 831-1209 for this location. Having the courthouse in Deerfield Beach means you can walk in for court docket matters without driving to Fort Lauderdale.
The Broward County Clerk manages all court docket records across the county. The main office is at the Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, but the North Regional in Deerfield Beach provides most of the same services. You can file documents, request copies, and check case status at this location.
The Deerfield Beach city website shows local government services and community resources.
The city does not hold court records directly. All court docket data for Deerfield Beach cases lives in the Broward County clerk system. The case search portal on the Broward clerk site lets you find docket entries for any case in the county.
| Court | Broward County Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Local Courthouse | North Regional Courthouse, 1600 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Phone | (954) 831-1209 |
| Clerk Website | browardclerk.org |
Search Deerfield Beach Court Docket Online
The Broward County Clerk has two online search tools for finding Deerfield Beach court docket records. The case search portal and the web search tool both let you look up cases by party name or case number. Results show docket entries, hearing dates, and whether the case is still active. No account is needed for basic public searches.
Broward County fees for court docket documents apply to Deerfield Beach cases. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certification is $2.00 per document. Electronic certified documents cost $8.00 and never expire. Search fees run $2.00 per case per year. Documents over 100 pages are not available online. Visit the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach for those.
The statewide E-Filing Portal and the ACIS appellate search add more ways to track Deerfield Beach court docket records. Both are free and available around the clock. Under Chapter 119, all court docket records in Deerfield Beach are open to the public.
Note: The Broward clerk takes up to 2 weeks to process email and fax records requests for Deerfield Beach court docket documents.
Deerfield Beach Court Docket Access
Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC24-65 governs electronic access to court docket records in Deerfield Beach. Under User Role 7, the general public can view case numbers, party names, and docket entries without registering. Sealed, expunged, and confidential records need higher access. Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420 protects adoption, juvenile, mental health, and substance abuse records from public view.
The Broward County Clerk must redact Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card details from all Deerfield Beach court docket documents. For records requests, email Redactarchives@browardclerk.org or fax to (954) 831-5550. The archives phone is (954) 831-6565 option 3. Attorneys can call (954) 831-5600 for help with case questions.
Court Resources for Deerfield Beach
The Florida Courts website has court forms and self-help info for the 17th Judicial Circuit. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site links to all 67 county clerk offices. The Broward records request page explains how to get copies of Deerfield Beach court docket documents.
For e-filing court papers in Deerfield Beach cases, use the E-Filing Portal. Call (850) 577-4609 for support. Official records like deeds and liens tied to court cases are at MyFloridaCounty.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Deerfield Beach use Broward or Palm Beach County courts for court docket records.