Melbourne Court Docket Search
Melbourne court docket records are maintained by the Brevard County Clerk of Court in the 18th Judicial Circuit. With about 87,000 residents, Melbourne is one of the largest cities in Brevard County. The Melbourne Courthouse at 51 South Nieman Avenue gives local residents direct access to court docket services without driving to the main courthouse in Viera. You can search for court docket entries online through the Brevard clerk website or visit the Melbourne courthouse in person. The 18th Circuit also covers Seminole County, but Melbourne cases are handled by the Brevard County clerk.
Melbourne Quick Facts
Brevard County Court Docket for Melbourne
Melbourne has its own courthouse, which is a real convenience for residents who need court docket access. The Melbourne Courthouse at 51 South Nieman Avenue handles court cases for the southern part of Brevard County. Brevard also has courthouses in Viera (the Moore Justice Center) and Titusville. Melbourne is the most convenient for residents of the southern Brevard area.
The Brevard County Clerk operates the brevardclerk.us website with tools for searching court docket records. The Brevard Electronic Court Application, known as BECA, is the main search system. You can access it at the BECA case search page or through the AcclaimWeb portal. BECA replaced the older eFACTS program and covers all case types in Brevard County.
The Melbourne city website has information about local government services available to residents.
While the city site does not hold court records, it can direct you to code enforcement and local ordinance information that sometimes ties into county court docket filings. All actual court docket records for Melbourne live in the Brevard County clerk system.
You can also find helpful information about searching Brevard County court cases at this guide, which walks through the BECA search process.
The guide covers how to search by name, case number, and other criteria in the Brevard County court docket system. It is a useful resource for Melbourne residents who are new to the search process.
| Court | Brevard County Circuit Court, 18th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Courthouse | 51 South Nieman Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 |
| Phone | (321) 637-5413 |
| Clerk Website | brevardclerk.us |
How to Search Melbourne Court Docket Records
The BECA system is the primary tool for searching Melbourne court docket entries online. It covers all case types in Brevard County including criminal, civil, family, traffic, and probate. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. The system shows docket entries, hearing dates, charges in criminal cases, and case disposition. Access to BECA is free for basic public searches. Some documents may require a User Subscription Form for full access.
Juvenile delinquency cases in the Brevard County system are confidential. If you search for a Melbourne court docket and get no results for a known case, it may be sealed or involve a minor. The clerk is required to protect these records under Florida law.
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal tracks court docket filings across all 67 counties including Brevard. The ACIS portal handles appellate court docket searches from the 18th Circuit. Both are free for public lookups. Under Chapter 119, Melbourne court docket records are open to anyone for inspection and copying.
Note: BECA replaced the eFACTS system; if you have old bookmarks, update them to the new search URL at brevardclerk.us.
Melbourne Court Docket Public Access
Administrative Order AOSC24-65 sets electronic access rules for Melbourne court docket records. Public users get User Role 7 access, which shows case numbers, party names, and docket entries. No registration needed. Sealed, expunged, and confidential records are blocked. Attorneys of record can register to see more documents in their own cases through the Brevard clerk system.
Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420 protects certain records from public view. Adoption files, juvenile dependency records, mental health records, and substance abuse records are confidential. Social Security numbers and bank account details get redacted from any Melbourne court docket document before the public can see it. The Brevard County Clerk handles this redaction.
For in-person access, visit the Melbourne Courthouse at 51 South Nieman Avenue during business hours. Staff can help you search court docket files and make copies. You can also go to the Moore Justice Center at 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera or the Titusville Courthouse at 506 South Palm Avenue. Call (321) 637-5413 for hours and fees. You can also email helpdesk@brevardclerk.us for technical questions about the online system.
Court Resources for Melbourne
The Florida Courts website provides court forms, self-help guides, and contact details for the 18th Judicial Circuit. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site connects to all 67 county clerk offices including Brevard County.
For e-filing documents in Melbourne court docket cases, use the E-Filing Portal. Support is at (850) 577-4609 on weekdays. Official records at MyFloridaCounty cover deeds and liens in all 67 counties. Brevard County official records index data goes back to January 1, 1981, so older Melbourne court docket related documents may also be searchable.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Melbourne have their own court docket pages.