Search Pompano Beach Court Docket
Pompano Beach court docket records are filed and maintained by the Broward County Clerk of Court. The city sits in the 17th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Broward County. Residents who need to look up court docket entries for cases in Pompano Beach can search online through the Broward clerk website or visit the North Regional Courthouse at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach. That courthouse handles many Pompano Beach court matters and is just a short drive from the city. You can search for civil, criminal, traffic, and family law docket entries without leaving home using several online tools.
Pompano Beach Quick Facts
Broward County Court Docket for Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach does not run its own courts. Florida cities rely on the county court system for all case filings. The Broward County Clerk of Court keeps every court docket record for Pompano Beach. The main clerk office is at the Central Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. But Pompano Beach residents often use the North Regional Courthouse at 1600 W Hillsboro Blvd in Deerfield Beach because it is closer.
Broward County has four courthouse locations spread across the county. The North Regional Courthouse handles cases from the northern part of Broward, which includes Pompano Beach. You can file papers, request copies, and check court docket information at this location. The phone number for the North Regional Courthouse is (954) 831-1209. The main Broward clerk number is (954) 831-6565.
The Broward County Clerk website gives you full access to court docket search tools for Pompano Beach cases.
You can reach the case search system and find docket entries for any case filed in Broward County from this site. The Broward case search portal lets you look up records by name, case number, or date range.
| Court | Broward County Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Nearest Courthouse | North Regional Courthouse, 1600 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Phone | (954) 831-1209 |
| Clerk Website | browardclerk.org |
How to Search Pompano Beach Court Docket Records
Online search is the quickest way to find Pompano Beach court docket entries. The Broward County Clerk provides a case search tool at browardclerk.org/web2 that covers all cases filed in the 17th Circuit. You can search by party name or case number. Results show docket entries, hearing dates, and case status. No account is needed for basic searches.
Copy fees at Broward County are $1.00 per page for plain copies. Certification costs $2.00 per document. Electronic certified documents cost $8.00 each and never expire. The search fee is $2.00 per case per year searched. Documents over 100 pages are not available for online purchase. If you need a large file from a Pompano Beach court docket, you may have to visit the courthouse in person.
The statewide E-Filing Portal also tracks court docket filings across Florida. You can use it to check whether documents have been filed in a Pompano Beach case and see filing dates. For appellate matters, the ACIS system covers cases that went beyond the trial court level. Both tools are free for public searches.
Court Docket Access Rules in Pompano Beach
Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy court docket records. You do not need a reason. This law covers all records held by the Broward County Clerk for Pompano Beach cases. The policy is clear: providing access to public records is a duty of each agency in Florida.
Administrative Order AOSC24-65 from the Florida Supreme Court sets the access levels for electronic court docket records. The general public falls under User Role 7, which allows viewing case numbers, party names, and docket entries without registering. Some records are blocked from public view. Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420 lists what stays confidential, including juvenile records, adoption files, and mental health records. Social Security numbers and bank details get redacted from any Pompano Beach court docket entry you pull up online.
The Broward County Clerk uses a processing time of up to 2 weeks for email and fax requests for records. In-person visits at the North Regional Courthouse can be faster for Pompano Beach residents who need copies right away.
Note: Electronic certified documents from Broward County never expire and can be used for any legal purpose.
Pompano Beach Court Docket Resources
The Florida Courts website is a good starting point for understanding how the court system works in Pompano Beach. It links to self-help resources, court forms, and contact information for the 17th Judicial Circuit. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site connects you to all 67 county clerk offices across the state.
For public records requests, contact the Broward County Clerk archives division at (954) 831-6565 option 3. You can also fax requests to (954) 831-5550 or email at Redactarchives@browardclerk.org. The records request page on the Broward clerk site has full instructions. Attorneys can call the dedicated line at (954) 831-5600 for help with Pompano Beach court docket cases.
Official records searches for deeds, liens, and mortgages related to Pompano Beach court docket cases are available at MyFloridaCounty. These documents often connect to active cases in the Broward County court system.
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