Courts

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The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office supports Palm Beach County’s criminal, civil and juvenile courts. We process, record and file court documents such as lawsuits, traffic tickets, divorce agreements, wills, domestic violence petitions and tenant evictions.

Court services are available at the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach and at branch locations throughout Palm Beach County. View court records online and purchase certified copies of court documents.

Appellate Division

The Appellate Division handles civil appeals and criminal appeals.

Circuit Civil Court

Circuit Civil handles lawsuits with damages of more than $50,000. The department also handles:

County Civil Court

County Civil handles lawsuits with damages up to and including $50,000. The department also handles:

Criminal Court

This division handles:

E-Filing & How to File

Electronic filing of court documents, or E-Filing, allows you to submit court documents electronically 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Evidence Guidelines

All exhibits that will be entered into evidence must be follow these guidelines.

Foreclosures

Foreclosure sales are conducted online.

Guardianship

A guardianship is a legal proceeding in the courts in which a guardian is appointed by the court to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person.

Guardianship Integrity Assurance Hotline

Anonymously report potential incidents of financial fraud or waste involving court-appointed guardianships over elderly, minor children and incapacitated individuals. 

How Much Do I Owe?

Find out how to look up your criminal case balance.

Indigent Status

Applicants for indigent status are approved or denied based on the guidelines provided in Florida Statutes for indigent determination.

Jury Duty

Information about serving as a juror including when to report, directions, parking and more.

Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies

Couples wishing to get married in Florida may apply for a license online or in person (by appointment only) at one of our office locations.

Probate

See Probate FAQs and case types.

Self Service Center

The Self Service Center provides resources to those representing themselves in court.

Tax Deeds

Tax deed sales are the auction of property on which tax certificates have been sold by the Tax Collector’s office for delinquent real estate taxes.

Traffic Violations

Traffic ticket information including how to pay, civil traffic infraction payment plans, pleading not guilty and more.

Unified Family Court

All family-related matters are handled in one place, including:

Zoom Hearings

Helpful information regarding Zoom hearings.