Court records of Martin County, Florida, are available through several channels. MartinCourt.us allows quick access to public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be searched through the official online portals of the court clerk, directly at the Clerk of Circuit Court office, and through public terminals in the courthouse in Stuart.
Martin Court System & Jurisdictions
Martin County is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida and belongs to the Fourth Appellate District. Two main court instances operate here — Circuit Court and County Court, each handling different categories of cases.
Circuit Court
This is a court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal cases for felonies
- Civil claims over $50,000
- Family law — divorce, child custody, alimony (more details on the Domestic Relations page)
- Probate cases — the process of distributing assets after death
- Juvenile cases
- Appeals from County Court
County Court
Less complex cases are handled here. County Court deals with traffic violations, small claims up to $8,000, civil disputes up to $50,000, and misdemeanor criminal cases. If you are fined for speeding in the county, this court will hear your case.
Both courts are located at:
Martin Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
To find out the schedule of hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week, refer to the court clerk's online resources. The Martin County Clerk records search portal allows you to find a specific case and see the scheduled hearing dates.
For appellate cases, use the Florida Appellate Case Information System (ACIS), where files and documents from the state's appellate courts are published.
Some practical tips:
- Open the clerk's records search portal and enter the case number or party's last name.
- In the search results, check the section with scheduled hearings — it usually indicates the date, time, and courtroom.
- If you need information about an appeal, go to ACIS and search by case number.
- To clarify the schedule, you can call the court directly at (772) 288-5576.
Public terminals in the courthouse on Ocean Boulevard also display the current hearing calendar.
How to Get a Copy of a Martin Court Document
The Clerk of the Circuit Court stores all court documents and issues copies. There are two types of copies: uncertified and certified. A certified copy has the official seal of the clerk and is usually required for submission to another court, government agency, or for immigration procedures.
Ways to Obtain
- Online: Through the Court Records section on the clerk's website, you can send a written request by email or fax.
- In Person: Visit the main office of the clerk in Stuart or the branch in Indiantown. Bring identification and the case number.
- By Mail: Send a written request specifying the case number, parties' names, and the type of document needed.
Mailing address for requests:
Indiantown Branch:
Some records have restricted access — for example, juvenile cases, certain family cases, and sealed documents. The clerk will inform you if the requested document is not subject to public disclosure.
To obtain a divorce certificate as a separate document, contact the Florida Department of Health, which issues official extracts.
Martin Court Records Fees & Payment
The fees for copies of court documents are set according to the Florida Statutes, specifically Chapter 28. Below are the approximate rates applied by the clerk's office:
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Uncertified copy (per page) | $1.00 |
| Document certification fee | $2.00 per document |
| Registry search fee | $2.00 per year of name search |
| Copy of official record (Official Records, per page) | $1.00 |
Payments at the office are usually accepted in cash, money order, or check made payable to "Martin County Clerk." Some of the clerk's online services accept credit and debit cards — check this on the Official Records page.
If you need a large volume of documents, be prepared for the total amount to be significant. Before ordering, it is worth calling the clerk's office to clarify the exact cost for your request — rates sometimes change according to updates in state legislation. For general public records of Martin County, you can also submit a public records request according to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.