Indian River County, FL Public Records

Courts in Indian River County

Court Records in Indian River County, Florida

The court system in Indian River County, includes Circuit Courts, County Courts, and Miami-Dade County Courts. Circuit Courts have general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, especially those beyond the scope of County Courts. They manage cases such as family law matters (divorce child custody), probate issues, juvenile matters, and mental health cases.

Within the county of Miami-Dade, both Circuit and County courts have a combined jurisdiction that's divided into multiple divisions instead. These divisions include Criminal, Civil, Traffic, Juvenile, and Family courts.

County Courts handle smaller civil disputes involving amounts less than $30,000, and misdemeanors, traffic violations, and landlord-tenant issues. The County Courts also provide a simpler Small Claims process for minor disputes, making it accessible for residents.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains all Indian River County court records. Records may be obtained online using the Clerk's Case Search portal, or by applying in writing. Residents can also reach or visit the Clerk's office at 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida.

Jails and Prisons in Indian River County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Indian River County, Florida

Arrested individuals are usually held in one of Indian River's local, state, or federal correctional facilities. These facilities are managed by the Sheriff's Office, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

The Sheriff's Inmate Search portal provides access to local inmates' records. Also, the FDC Offender Information Search portal provides details of state inmates, while the BOP Inmate Locator provides access to federal inmate records.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Indian River County

Arrest Records in Indian River County, Florida

Indian River County arrest records provide details on individuals detained by law enforcement agencies, including personal data, mugshots, arresting officer information, and details of the events leading up to the arrest. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office and local police departments maintain these records, which can be requested either online or in person. a criminal record, which represents a person's entire history, can be retrieved from the court terminals. Arrest records are one of the top sources for background checks, as they include pending warrants, convictions, and fingerprints, to name a few. There are 13 police departments in the county. The violent crime rate in the county is 3.23 incidents for every 1,000 residents. In comparison, the national