Brevard County Circuit Court Case Search

A superior court record is generated during a case heard by the county superior court. The Brevard County Circuit Court handles the responsibilities of a superior court in Brevard County. The court officials, such as the county court clerk, are responsible for maintaining court records and responding to court record requests from the public. A Brevard County Superior Court Record search may become necessary in a variety of situations, including case evaluations, academic research, background checks, and personal records.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Brevard Circuit Court?

The Brevard County Circuit Court serves as the main trial court and the superior court equivalent. It maintains general jurisdiction over most trial cases in the county, including civil and criminal court cases. It may also share jurisdiction or transfer cases to some of the lower courts, such as the County Courts.

Court cases handled by the Brevard County Circuit Court include the following.

• Criminal cases, including felonies and juvenile criminal trials
• Family Court cases involving dissolution, child/spouse support, injunction of protection, domestic violence, paternity, and adoption
• Civil cases involving equity, titles or boundaries of real property, injunctions, claims involving amounts above $50,000, and any civil cases outside the jurisdiction of the County Court
• Probate matters involving estates, wills, and guardianships

Typically, the different types of cases heard at the Circuit Court will be assigned to and managed by their corresponding divisions.

Brevard County Circuit Court

Circuit and County Courts make up the Florida Court System. The Circuit Court serves as the main trial court and hears civil, criminal, and a variety of other types of cases, typically determined by high financial settlements and the severity of the issue. As the court with general jurisdiction, residents seeking legal settlements may have their cases heard at the Circuit Court, depending on their particulars.

Below are the Brevard County Circuit Court locations:

Brevard County Circuit Court
506 South Palm Avenue,
Titusville, FL 32796
Phone: (321) 637-5413

Brevard County Circuit Court - Melbourne
Melbourne Branch Courthouse
51 South Nieman Avenue,
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: (321) 952-4604
Fax: (321) 952-4602

Brevard County Circuit Court - Viera
Moore Justice Center
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
Viera, FL 32940
Phone: (321) 617-7314

Brevard County Case Lookup

Record seekers have several options for looking up Brevard County Circuit Court case records. The Brevard County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller maintains court records and answers requests for court documents and records. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or online.

Online Requests

Brevard County Circuit Court records can be searched for online using the Brevard Electronic Court Application (BECA). The BECA search tool offers a General Public section and a registered user section. To create an account for the registered user section, users must fill out and submit the BECA user agreement.

The BECA search tools allow users to search by name, case number, case type, date of birth, attorney, name, and filing date. Record seekers may use BECA to look up court records from cases heard at the circuit court, including felonies, civil, guardianship, probate, and domestic relations. However, records provided online may not include confidential court records or any records restricted by Florida law.

Mailed in Requests

Record seekers may request record searches and document copies by mailing a written request to the Brevard County Clerk of Court using the following email addresses:

Brevard County Clerk of Court
Attn: Research
P.O. Box 2767
Titusville, FL 32781-2767

Brevard County Clerk of Court
700 S Park Avenue
Titusville, FL 32780-4015

The written request should contain enough information for court staff to locate the record. Information such as party names, case numbers, filing dates, and case types should be provided to help find the record. Record copies cost $1 per page, and certification of the record will cost an additional $2. The requester should provide contact information in case they need to be reached regarding the request. Payment for the copies in the form of a check or money order may be included in the request.

In-Person Requests

Record Seekers may request to view court records or obtain copies in person by visiting any of the Court Locations. Typically, record seekers should endeavor to visit the court location where the case was heard to request court records or documents. Visits can be made Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).

Record seekers are advised to visit as early as possible to ensure the completion of their request. In-person record copies cost $2 to certify a document and $1 per page for paper records. Payment in person can be made with cash, check, and money orders. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for the public to check court dockets, case reports, and similar documents. For inquiries about the request process and copy fees, record seekers may call (321) 637-2004.

Brevard Circuit Court Case Search by Name

The Brevard County Circuit Court Clerk and County Comptroller provide options to perform name-based court record searches. These options allow searches to be made online, by mail, and in person. Name-based searches require the first and last name of the subject of the search to be given. The name must be spelled accurately to avoid any search errors. Record seekers may be asked for further identifying information to narrow down the results and speed up the search. These include dates of birth, filing date, case type, case number, and docket number.

Brevard Circuit Court Docket Search

A Brevard County Superior Court docket is a record that provides the outline of a case heard at the county Circuit Court. It contains information about the case, including party names, court dates, filing dates, rulings, hearings, motions, and other happenings during the case.

To conduct a docket search in Brevard County, records seekers may either visit the Brevard County Circuit Court in person and request access to docket information or try the General Public Court Record Search on the BECA system. Court dockets come in handy as they allow users to track the timeline of a case and monitor important details.

Lookup Brevard County Circuit Court Online

Several official online databases for Brevard County court records exist, such as the BECA databases. However, third-party websites such as Floridacourtrecords.us provide an alternative to government resources. Record seekers may use third-party websites to look up court records across jurisdictions from the convenience of home or an office.

The user interfaces on these sites allow visitors to search for records and even download results to an internet-ready device. Users of such sites should note that as they have no government affiliation, the records they provide must be verified with government sources to confirm their accuracy.

Supreme Court vs. Circuit Court

The Florida Supreme Court and the Brevard County Circuit Court are both courts within the Florida court system but serve different purposes. Some of the ways in which they differ are listed below.

• Duties: The Florida Supreme Court typically handles disputes between state agencies, constitutional issues, and death penalty appeals. It also primarily reviews decisions from other courts, such as the circuit court. The Circuit Court is the main trial court for the county, hearing various case types, including criminal, civil, and family law cases.
• Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court has statewide jurisdiction and serves as the court of last resort in a state. The Circuit Court has county-wide jurisdiction, and its authority is restricted to cases within Brevard County.

Decisions made in Florida's Supreme Court set legal precedents and bind every other court in the state, including the Circuit Court. Only the U.S. Supreme Court may review or alter a decision made by the Florida Supreme Court.