Access Monroe County Court Docket

Monroe County court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Key West. Monroe County is the sole county in the 16th Judicial Circuit, which makes it one of the few single-county circuits in Florida. The county stretches across the Florida Keys, and court docket records cover cases from Key West to Key Largo. You can search court docket entries online through the county website or visit the Key West courthouse in person. Every civil, criminal, family, and traffic case creates a docket that tracks all filings, hearings, and orders. Florida law makes these records available to the public.

Monroe County Clerk of Court

The Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court runs court docket operations from the courthouse in Key West. This office files new cases, logs docket entries, and stores documents for all case types. The clerk is an elected constitutional officer who also manages official records and county financial duties. Monroe County has courthouse locations in Key West, Marathon, and Plantation Key to serve residents spread across the island chain.

The Monroe County website provides contact details, services, and court information. Because the county spans over 100 miles of islands, having multiple courthouse locations helps residents access court docket records without traveling to Key West. Call the office to find out which location handles your case type. Walk-in visits let you search records and get copies of court docket documents.

Search Monroe County Court Docket Online

You can search court docket records in Monroe County through online tools or in person at one of the courthouse locations. The county website is the starting point for local case searches.

The Monroe County website has information on court services and how to access case records. You can search by party name or case number. Results show docket entries, filing dates, and case status. The clerk handles both circuit court and county court records, covering all case types from a single office.

Statewide portals also cover Monroe County court docket data. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal tracks filed documents from all 67 Florida counties. The ACIS portal covers appellate court docket searches from the Florida Supreme Court and District Courts of Appeal. No account is needed for basic public searches. The MyFloridaCounty portal lets you search official records in Monroe County, including deeds, liens, and mortgages.

Note: Monroe County is the only county in the 16th Judicial Circuit, so all cases in this circuit are Monroe County cases.

Public Access to Monroe County Court Dockets

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes court docket records public. All state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. The Monroe County Clerk must provide access. No reason is needed for the request.

Certain records stay confidential. Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420 covers sealed and expunged cases. Social Security numbers, bank details, and medical info are redacted from public copies. Juvenile and adoption records remain sealed. The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC24-65 governs electronic access with 15 user roles. The general public can see case numbers, party names, and basic docket entries from Monroe County without registering. Higher access levels are available to attorneys, law enforcement, and court personnel.

Monroe County Court Structure

Monroe County is the sole county in the 16th Judicial Circuit. This makes it one of only a few single-county circuits in Florida. Circuit court handles felonies, family law, divorce, probate, and civil cases over $50,000. County court covers traffic, misdemeanors, small claims up to $8,000, and civil disputes up to $50,000. Both produce court docket records.

The Monroe County Clerk maintains dockets for all court cases across the Keys. Each filing, hearing, motion, and order gets a dated entry. Attorneys and parties file through the E-Filing Portal. The Florida Courts website details the state's circuit structure. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site has contact info for all 67 county clerks. Monroe County's courthouse locations in Key West, Marathon, and Plantation Key make court docket access easier for residents throughout the island chain.

Monroe County Court Docket Resources

The Monroe County Clerk provides forms and filing guides. The Florida Courts website offers family law forms and self-help tools that apply to Monroe County filings. E-filing support is available at (850) 577-4609 on weekdays.

For questions about specific court docket records, contact the Monroe County clerk at (305) 292-3550. Legal aid services in the Keys may provide help to qualifying residents. The Florida Keys Bar Association can also refer you to local attorneys for representation.

Nearby Counties

Monroe County borders these counties at the southern tip of Florida. Each county keeps its own court docket records.