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Indian River County, Florida State Court Records

Indian River County court records are the official documentation of a legal proceeding in the county. Various legal participants, such as attorneys, prosecutors, judges, clerks, defendants, and plaintiffs, collaborate to generate or collate these records. The complete records are filed with the Indian River County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s Office, the entity responsible for the ongoing maintenance and preservation of all local court records.

Indian River County court records often overlap with other public records, as the judiciary interacts with other government agencies and departments. This interaction sometimes results in information from other public records being filed in court records.

Are Indian River County Court Records Public?

Yes. Court records in Indian River County are public and can be viewed or copied by any person. The Florida Constitution (Article I, Section 24) and Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration, Rule 2.420, enable this right of access. Rule 2.420 further highlights records that must remain confidential. Such records include

  • Arrest and search warrants prior to execution
  • Complaints lodged about the misconduct of a judge until the claims are verified or dismissed.
  • Drafts (by judges or court staff) of opinions or orders
  • Records deemed confidential under state and federal laws

The court also has the authority to restrict access to a record. A record may be restricted if it is necessary to

  • Inhibit a substantial threat to the administration of justice
  • Obtain evidence in a case
  • Prevent people from getting harmed
  • Protect trade secrets

What Information is Available in Indian River County Court Records?

The public-facing content of an Indian River County court record typically includes

  • Identifying details of the parties involved in the case and their attorneys
  • The case status and number
  • Documents created and filed during the legal proceedings (e.g., charging documents, complaints, petitions, affidavits, and motions)
  • Exhibits
  • Transcripts
  • Court orders and judgments

Indian River County Court Records Search

Access to Indian County court records can generally be grouped into three methods.

  • Online Access

The fastest way to view Indian River County court records is through the Indian River Clerk’s Online Case View portal. The portal allows users to search for civil, criminal, and traffic cases and print these documents. Individuals can search using a name, case number, or citation number.

An individual may use the portal as a guest or register an account. Only registered users and the attorneys of record have access to probate, family, mental health, and guardianship records. Juvenile and adoption records are accessible on the portal, but only to the attorney of record.

For official purposes, individuals may use the eCertify service to obtain electronically certified copies of certain documents.

  • In-Person Access

Inquirers can visit the courthouse during business hours to inspect records or use the public terminals. The public terminals are available to search and view electronic records at no cost. Physical copies can also be obtained at the Clerk of Court’s Office for a fee. Payment can be made via cash, by check, by money order, or by credit card.

  • Mail Requests

Individuals can also opt for mail-in requests to obtain copies of a court record. The request should be in writing and bear sufficient details to identify the record, such as the subject’s full name, date of birth, case number, filing date, and other relevant information. Also included in the mail should be payment for the copies (money order or check) and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Alternatively, the copy request may be sent to the clerk’s email address (clerk@indianriverclerk.com). Email requests generally have a faster turnaround time.

Fees for Court Records in Indian River County

The fees for court records in Indian River County are set by Florida Statute 28.24. The county’s fee schedule, based on the law, is as follows.

  • Non-certified copies: $1 per page for documents not exceeding 14" x 8.5" and $5 for larger documents
  • Certification: $2 per document
  • Certifying a court record not prepared by the clerk: $3.50
  • Exemplified/authenticated copies: $7
  • Media copies (CD/DVD): $10
  • Search fee: $2 per year, per name, for any search conducted by the Clerk’s staff.

Indian River County Courthouse Locations

The Indian River County court system is divided into two primary levels of trial courts, the County Court and Circuit Court, both of which are part of the Florida 19th Judicial Circuit. Below is the courthouse address in the county.

Vero Beach Courthouse

2000 16th Avenue

Vero Beach, FL 32960

Phone: (772) 770-5185

Criminal Records Access in Indian River County

Indian River County criminal records can be accessed at both the local (Indian River County) and state levels. Criminal records at the county level include criminal case information and arrests made by local law enforcement agencies, such as the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. Members of the public are generally privy to this information and can gain access by contacting the relevant agency.

The state-level report is called the Florida criminal history record, which is maintained by the Criminal Justice Information Services, a division of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Individuals can conduct an Instant Search, a Certified/Non-Certified Search, or an ORI Search. The cost for an Instant Search and a Certified/Non-Certified Search is $24, while the cost for an ORI Search depends on the entity conducting the search. A $1 convenience fee applies.

Indian River County Probate Records

Indian River County probate records are files documenting the administration of a deceased person’s estate. Probate cases fall under the Civil Division of the Circuit Court.

Probate records in Indian River County include testaments, letters of administration, orders and judgments, and death certificates. These records are generally considered public information and are accessible unless restricted by law or court order. State law also limits the availability of information online by prohibiting the posting of probate documents on any publicly available website.

Individuals can search for probate record docket information on the Indian River County Online Case View Portal. Digital images are accessible only to the attorney of record. Nonetheless, the general public may view these estate records in person at the Clerk of Circuit Court’s Office or via a written request by mail to the clerk’s office.

Indian River County Family Court Records

Indian River County family court records encompass a broad range of domestic matters handled by the Circuit Court’s Family Law Division. These matters include dissolution of marriage, adoption, child support, annulment, paternity, and injunctions.

Florida court rules provide for public access to family court records; however, the access is not without restrictions, especially where sensitive information is involved. Public family court records can be accessed via the Indian River County Online Case View portal. Certified copies of a record can be obtained in person at the courthouse or by mail.

Federal Court Records in Indian River County

Indian River County federal court records are managed by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. These records are managed through a centralized national system and not the local Clerk of Court’s Office.

Federal court records are generally public. Individuals can search for court records through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system, the standard tool for viewing federal case dockets and documents. Users need an account to use the system and may need to pay a fee.