Fort Lauderdale Court Docket Records
Fort Lauderdale court docket records are kept by the Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court. As the county seat of Broward County, Fort Lauderdale is home to the Central Courthouse at 201 SE 6th Street. The city falls in the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves only Broward County. All civil, criminal, family, traffic, and juvenile cases for Fort Lauderdale go through the county clerk. You can look up court docket entries online through the Broward County case search portal or visit the Central Courthouse in person. The docket tracks every filing, hearing, order, and case update for Fort Lauderdale matters.
Fort Lauderdale Quick Facts
Broward County Court Docket for Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is the county seat of Broward County. The Broward County Clerk manages all court docket records for the county's nearly 2 million residents. The 17th Judicial Circuit serves only Broward County, and it is one of the largest in the state. The clerk office handles case files, docket entries, certified copies, and public records requests.
Broward County has four courthouse locations. The Central Courthouse at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale is the main location. The North Regional Courthouse is at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach. The South Regional Courthouse sits at 3550 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. The West Regional Courthouse is at 100 North Pine Island Road in Plantation. Fort Lauderdale cases may be heard at the Central Courthouse or routed to another location based on case type.
| Court | Broward County Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Central Courthouse | 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-6565 |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
For questions about Fort Lauderdale court docket records, call the main line at (954) 831-6565. Attorneys can use the dedicated line at (954) 831-5600.
Search Fort Lauderdale Court Docket Online
The Broward County Clerk has an online case search portal for looking up court docket records. You can search by party name, case number, or other criteria. Visit the Broward County case search to start.
Basic searches are free. Results show case type, parties, filing dates, and docket entries. You can also use the web search tool for another way to look up Fort Lauderdale court docket data.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. Anyone can search Fort Lauderdale court docket data. Some records stay restricted under Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. Those include sealed, confidential, and expunged records.
The Broward County Clerk homepage connects to all online services.
From the homepage you can reach case search, records request forms, fee schedules, and contact information for every Broward County courthouse that handles Fort Lauderdale cases.
Fort Lauderdale Court Docket Copies and Fees
The Broward County Clerk charges fees for court docket record copies. Here are the main costs:
- Copy fee: $1.00 per page
- Certification fee: $2.00 per document
- Electronic certified documents: $8.00 per document
- Search fee: $2.00 per case, per year searched
Electronic certified documents never expire and work the same as paper certified copies. For documents over 100 pages, you cannot buy them online. You will need to visit the clerk office or mail your request. Processing for mail and fax requests can take up to two weeks.
The records request page has the full details on how to order Fort Lauderdale court docket copies.
For filing documents in Fort Lauderdale cases, use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. This statewide system runs around the clock and connects to the Broward County clerk system. Administrative Order AOSC24-65 sets access rules for electronic court records in Broward County and the rest of Florida. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has links to all 67 county clerk offices. Use the MyFloridaCounty portal for official records like deeds, mortgages, and liens tied to Fort Lauderdale court docket cases.
Note: Electronic certified documents from the Broward County Clerk can be used indefinitely without expiring.
Broward County Court Docket Records
Fort Lauderdale is the county seat of Broward County. All court filings go through the Broward County Clerk. For the full county overview, courthouse details, and more resources, visit the Broward County court docket page.
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