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Miami dade clerk of court docket search

Miami dade clerk of court docket search

Miami dade clerk of court docket search

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The Miami-Dade Clerk’s Office makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the following information; however it makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of such information and data. Information on this website has been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and to provide the public with direct online access to information in the Miami-Dade Clerk’s Office information systems. Other than making limited copies of this website's content, you may not reproduce, retransmit, redistribute, upload or post any part of this website, including the contents thereof, in any form or by any means, or store it in any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the Miami-Dade Clerk’s Office. This website does not provide legal advice of any kind. If you require legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney of your choosing.

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Civil and Family cases are part of the Odyssey system.

Civil Court

Cases filed in the civil division of the Clerk’s Office fall either under the jurisdiction of County Court or Circuit Court.

All actions may be filed at the Miami-Dade County Courthouse or at district court locations.

County Court

County Court Cases

County court cases are governed by the rules of civil procedure. These rules cover cases where the amount of damages exceeds $8,000 but is not more than $30,000 as well as tenant eviction cases.

Small Claims Cases

These are cases where the amount of money does not exceed $8,000 exclusive of interest, court costs and attorney fees. These are called small claims cases.

Circuit Court

Circuit court handles cases such as:

  • Cases where the amount of money exceeds $30,000, exclusive of interest, court costs and attorney fees
  • Eviction cases where damages claimed exceed $30,000
  • Actions of ejectment
  • Actions involving the title and boundaries of real property  
  • Issuance of injunctions -such as:
    • Replevin  
    • Negligence  
    • Professional Malpractice  
    • Products Liability  
    • Mortgage Foreclosures  
    • Eminent Domain  
    • Bond Estreatures  
    • Writs  
    • Foreign Judgments

A deputy clerk may be able to assist you with the filing of a small claims suit. Forms are available in Room 137 of the Miami-Dade County Courthouse and at the district court locations. You may need an attorney to assist you on all other matters. Fee schedules and additional information are available at those locations or by calling 305-275-1155.

Notice of Order to Seal

Order partially granting motion to seal pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420.

  • 2021-26400-CA-01

Family Court

Non-Criminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights

Pursuant to the FBI Compact Council Agency Privacy Requirements for Non-Criminal Justice Applicants, the Clerk of the Courts as an “Official” must provide the applicant of a Name Change Petition with written Notice of the usage of his/her fingerprints. As such, this Notice serves to inform all applicants pursuing a Name Change that your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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Miami dade clerk of court docket search

How can I find out my court date in Miami

QWhen is my next court date? You may contact the Clerk of Courts office at (305) 275-1155 or go to http://www2.miami-dadeclerk.com/cjis/CaseSearch.aspx and access your information there.

How do I look up court cases in Florida?

Visit the Florida Courts website to access court locations in the state. Upon locating the address of the appropriate court, the next step is to make a request to the keeper of records in the court. Court records are typically in the custody of the Clerk of Court.

Can you search Florida court records online?

The Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order 2019-20 In Re: Standards for Access to Electronic Court Documents allows for the viewing of public court records online.

How do I find recent arrests in Miami?

The Clerk of the Courts for Miami-Dade County also offers Criminal History Checks to the public. Anyone can request arrest records and criminal history by mail and in person. For in-person requests, perform an online search using the public access computers at the criminal division of the Miami-Dade County Court.