Access Homestead Court Docket
Homestead court docket records are filed through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court in the 11th Judicial Circuit. Located in the southern part of Miami-Dade County, Homestead has close to 86,000 residents. All court docket filings for Homestead go through the county clerk system since Florida cities do not operate their own courts. You can search for Homestead court docket entries online through the Miami-Dade clerk website, use the COIN system for criminal case lookups, or visit one of the county courthouse locations in person. Several statewide tools also provide access to docket records for cases filed in Homestead.
Homestead Quick Facts
Miami-Dade Court Docket for Homestead
The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court, Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Esq., manages all court docket records for Homestead. The 11th Judicial Circuit is the largest in Florida and covers only Miami-Dade County. Homestead sits at the southern end of the county, a good distance from the main courthouses in downtown Miami. For some types of cases, Homestead residents may need to travel to the Miami courthouses. Check with the clerk to see which location handles your specific case type.
The clerk runs the miamidadeclerk.gov website for court docket searches. The Criminal Justice Online Case Search, known as COIN, is at miamidadeclerk.gov/cjis for looking up criminal court docket entries. The main phone is 305-275-1155. You can also send public records requests to cocpubreq@miamidadeclerk.gov.
The City of Homestead website provides local government information and community services.
The city site does not host court records, but it links to code enforcement and local services. Some city code violations may end up as court docket entries in the Miami-Dade County system.
| Court | Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, 11th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Esq. |
| Phone | 305-275-1155 |
| Website | miamidadeclerk.gov |
How to Search Homestead Court Docket Records
The COIN system is the go-to tool for criminal court docket searches in Homestead. It covers felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic cases filed in Miami-Dade County. Search by name or case number and you get docket entries, hearing dates, charges, and case status. The system is free and does not need an account for basic use.
For civil court docket records in Homestead, use the main search portal on the Miami-Dade clerk website. It covers family law, probate, guardianship, civil disputes, and other case types. The Miami-Dade system is one of the largest in the state, so results may include cases from many cities. Filter your search to narrow down Homestead-specific entries.
Statewide tools add more search options. The E-Filing Portal tracks court docket filings across all 67 counties. The ACIS portal covers appellate cases from the 11th Circuit. Both are free and open to the public. Under Chapter 119, anyone can inspect Homestead court docket records without giving a reason.
Homestead Court Docket Access Rules
Administrative Order AOSC24-65 controls electronic access to court docket records in Homestead and across Florida. The general public (User Role 7) 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 makes adoption, juvenile, mental health, and substance abuse records automatically confidential.
The Miami-Dade clerk redacts Social Security numbers, bank details, and credit card numbers from all Homestead court docket documents. For formal records requests, email cocpubreq@miamidadeclerk.gov or call (305) 593-1352. The Interactive Voice Response System at 305-275-1155 can route you to the right department for your Homestead court docket needs.
Miami-Dade County has court offices spread across multiple locations. The main criminal court is at 1351 NW 12th Street in Miami. Family court is at 175 NW First Avenue. Civil court is at 20 NW 1st Avenue. Each office handles different types of court docket records. Check the clerk website for which location covers your Homestead case type.
Note: The Miami-Dade clerk uses an automated phone system that may have long wait times during busy periods.
Court Resources for Homestead
The Florida Courts website has self-help resources, court forms, and information about the 11th Judicial Circuit. Homestead residents can find forms for family law, civil cases, and other matters. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site lists all 67 county clerk offices.
For e-filing court papers in Homestead cases, use the E-Filing Portal. Call (850) 577-4609 for support during weekday business hours. Official records searches at MyFloridaCounty cover deeds, liens, and mortgages that may connect to Homestead court docket cases. The portal covers all 67 counties including Miami-Dade.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Homestead also use the Miami-Dade County court system for docket records.