St. Lucie County Circuit Court Case Search

In Florida, the Circuit Courts are the apex county-level judicial institutions. Saint Lucie County Circuit Court case records are documents and information relating to legal trials within the Circuit Court in St Lucie County, FL. The St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is responsible for maintaining case records; this agency ensures that documents are publicly accessible for legal research, background checks, public awareness, and other legitimate uses according to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in St. Lucie Circuit Court?

The Saint Lucie County Circuit Court handles criminal and civil cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, civil claims, landlord-tenant disputes, real property cases, family law cases (such as divorce, child custody, and child support), and probate adjudications. The Court also presides over mental health cases and juvenile traffic offenses.

St. Lucie County Circuit Court

The Saint Lucie County Circuit Court handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of the County Courts in Saint Lucie County. It presides over felony criminal cases and civil claims where the amount in dispute is over $50,000.00.

For the residents of Saint Lucie County, the Circuit Court is a pillar of justice; it protects the constitutional and legal rights of individuals involved in civil and criminal case litigation. Additionally, in collaboration with local organizations, the Saint Lucie County Circuit Court provides self-sufficiency programs to improve residents' quality of life.

Public members can contact the Saint Lucie County Circuit Court at:

Saint Lucie County Courthouse
218 South 2nd Street,
Fort Pierce,
Fl 34950
Phone: (772) 462-6900

Saint Lucie West Branch
South County Annex,
250 N.W. Country Club Drive,
Port St. Lucie,
FL 34986
Phone: (772) 871-7200

St. Lucie County Case Lookup

The following steps outline the various options for accessing Saint Lucie County case records:

Online search & mail request

• Log into the Saint Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Case Search Portal
• Register for a free account, and use the search tools to look for case records by names, case numbers, or citation numbers
• For more comprehensive details of cases dating back to 2008, register a User Account by filling out the Saint Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Online Registration Form (the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office will forward a copy of the form to the email address provided during the registration):

• E-sign the form and submit it online (registered users only). Otherwise, (if a party to the specific case, the attorney of the records, or a business entity) download, notarize, and email the form to TechnicalSupport@stlucieclerk.govsubmit or submit it in person to the Clerk & Comptroller's Office. Else, mail it to:

  The Clerk and Comptroller, Saint Lucie County
  P.O. Box 700
  Attn: VOR
  Fort Pierce,
  FL 34954

• Log into the E-Certify Court & Official Records Portal for electronically certified copies of Saint Lucie County case records.

Walk-in requests

Visit the Saint Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office with a valid government-issued photo ID between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on work days at:

201 South Indian River Drive,
Fort Pierce,
FL 34950.

Requesters should note the following costs for copies of Saint Lucie County case records:

• Standard copies - $1.00 per page
• Oversized copies - $5.00 per page
• Certified copies - $2.00
• Copies on flash drives - $5.00
• Copies on CDs - $25.00.

Online payment options for copies of Saint Lucie County case records include credit/debit cards (this may attract processing fees) and electronic checks. Requesters can also pay cash or make payments through money orders or cashier's checks at the Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office.

The Saint Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office processes online requests within a few business days. However, mail requests may take longer to deliver. Requesters should contact the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for updates on the status of their requests.

St. Lucie Circuit Court Case Search by Name

Individuals who do not have access to case numbers can use names to search for Saint Lucie County case records. Most online portals (including the Saint Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Case Search Portal) allow users to use names as search criteria when looking for case records. Requesters can also request name-based searches through the Saint Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office.

However, using names only to search for documents may result in errors and multiple outcomes due to similar-sounding names. Hence, requesters should verify spellings, use filters, and provide additional identifying information to streamline search results.

St. Lucie Circuit Court Docket Search

Court dockets are official overviews of case trials. In Saint Lucie County, court dockets chronicle case filings and trials within the county's Circuit and County Courts.
Saint Lucie County Circuit Court dockets contain information such as filing dates, case numbers, names of the parties involved in the case trials, hearing dates, motions, orders, rulings, and case status.

Court dockets ensure transparency in trial processes and provide updates about specific legal trials. Saint Lucie County Circuit Court dockets aid in tracking case progress within the Circuit Court in Saint Lucie County, and interested individuals can update their information about specific trials through dockets.

For information about case trials in Saint Lucie County, log into the Saint Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller's Case Search Portal and use the search tools to look for case information. If the records are unavailable online, fill out and submit the Saint Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Online Registration Form or visit the Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office. Requesters should note that juvenile records and sensitive information are not publicly accessible.

Lookup St. Lucie County Circuit Court Online

The Saint Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller provides online access to case records through its Case Search Portal, Online Request Form, and the E-Certify Court & Official Records Portal. Additionally, the public can search for Saint Lucie County case records through third-party websites. Private third-party platforms like Floridacourtrecords.us gather case records from various Florida counties and provide global access to interested individuals. Information seeking can access Saint Lucie County case records anytime using advanced search tools.

However, notwithstanding the advantages, it is advisable to verify documents from non-government websites because most of these platforms do not align with official government agencies, and there are no guarantees of the accuracy and authenticity of their records.

Supreme Court vs. Circuit Court

The Saint Lucie County Circuit Court and the Florida Supreme Court have different roles and serve varying functions under the Florida judicial system. The table below shows the differences between the Circuit Court in Saint Lucie County and the Florida Supreme Court.