Martin County, FL Public Records

Courts in Martin County

Court Records in Martin County, Florida

The court system in Martin County, Florida, includes Circuit Courts, County Courts, and Miami-Dade County Courts. Courts have general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, particularly those beyond the scope of County Courts. Circuit Courts in Martin County manage significant cases such as family law matters—including divorce, child custody, and child support as well as probate issues, juvenile cases, mental health cases, and abuse prevention orders.

County Courts in Martin County are major civil cases with less than $15,000 involved, not including interest and fees. County Courts have concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts in cases involving homeowners' associations and most landlord-tenant disputes. The County Courts also offer a Small Claims process for the efficient resolution of minor civil matters. For the County of Miami-Dade, the jurisdiction of both the Circuit Court and the County Court is divided into the following divisions: the Civil Court, the Criminal Court, the Family Court, the Juvenile Court, and the Traffic Court. This kind of organization permits the processing of cases.

All court records in Martin County are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. These records are accessible online via the Clerk's Case Search portal or by submitting written requests. For additional assistance, residents may visit or contact the Clerk's office directly to obtain court records and information.

Jails and Prisons in Martin County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Martin County, Florida

Martin County houses several local, state, and federal correctional facilities, which are managed by the Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), respectively.

You can access Martin County Inmate records using the Sheriff's Jail Inmate Search. For records not available online, you can contact the county jail at 772-220-7220 or visit 800 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34994.

For state inmates, FDC provides access to their records via the Offender Information Search portal, while the BOP Inmate Locator provides access to federal inmate records.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Martin County

Arrest Records in Martin County, Florida

Martin County arrest records provide detailed information about the criminal history of individuals detained by local law enforcement, including the Sheriff's Office and police departments. These records include personal details, arresting officer names, charges, and the circumstances of the arrest. Arrest records can be requested from the Martin County Sheriff's Office, either online or by visiting the office in person.

Criminal records in Martin County go beyond arrest records by including a comprehensive history of an individual's interactions with the justice system, such as convictions, pending warrants, mugshots, and fingerprints. These details can be availed from the court terminals at the respective locations. Arrest records are maintained with the Sheriff's Office and 4 additional police departments serving in the county. Public access is given to these records to make criminal justice more transparent and accessible. The higher crime rate is on the criminal side, standing at 3.015 for every 1,000 residents.