Deerfield Beach Traffic Records
Deerfield Beach traffic court records are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Located in northern Broward County, Deerfield Beach has about 90,507 residents and a North Regional Courthouse right in the city. All traffic citations issued within Deerfield Beach go through the Broward County clerk system. You can search cases online, pay fines at the courthouse, or use statewide payment tools. This page walks you through how to access and manage Deerfield Beach traffic court records.
Deerfield Beach Quick Facts
Where Deerfield Beach Traffic Cases Are Filed
The Broward County Clerk of Courts processes all Deerfield Beach traffic court records. The main clerk office is at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. But Deerfield Beach residents have a closer option. The Broward Traffic North division operates right in Deerfield Beach at the North Regional Courthouse, 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Room 181. This branch handles traffic and misdemeanor cases for the northern part of Broward County.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, every traffic citation in the state gets filed with the local clerk. For Deerfield Beach, that is Broward County. The clerk logs each ticket into the case system. From there, the case moves through payment, traffic school, or a hearing. Deerfield Beach traffic court records stay in the Broward system for the life of the case and beyond.
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 201 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| North Branch | 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Room 181 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Phone | 954-831-6565 |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
| North Branch Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
Searching Deerfield Beach Traffic Records
The Broward County Clerk provides an online case search tool at browardclerk.org/web2. This is the best way to look up Deerfield Beach traffic court records from home. You can search by name, citation number, or case number. The search is free. Results show the violation, the case status, and any amount owed. It covers all traffic cases in Broward County, including those from Deerfield Beach.
Statewide tools also work well. PayFLClerk lets you find and pay Deerfield Beach traffic tickets through one central site. Enter your citation number and it connects to the Broward County system. MyFLCourtAccess offers a broader search across all Florida counties. Deerfield Beach cases appear under Broward County.
For in-person help, go to the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard. This branch is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Staff can pull up your Deerfield Beach traffic court record and give you details on what is owed, court dates, and your options. You can also visit the main courthouse in Fort Lauderdale if that is more convenient.
Note: Deerfield Beach has its own Broward County courthouse branch for traffic cases at 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Broward Clerk Online Tools for Deerfield Beach
The Broward County Clerk of Courts website offers case search, payment tools, and information about traffic court procedures for Deerfield Beach residents.
This site is where Deerfield Beach residents go to search for traffic cases, pay citations, and find court dates. The traffic and misdemeanor division page has links to all the tools you need for Deerfield Beach traffic court records.
Responding to Deerfield Beach Traffic Tickets
Civil traffic infractions in Deerfield Beach are due within 30 days of the date the ticket was issued. That is the standard deadline across Broward County. You can find the exact due date printed on your citation. Once you have the ticket, you need to pick how to respond to your Deerfield Beach traffic case.
Your first option is to pay the fine. Paying means you accept guilt. Points go on your driving record through the FLHSMV. The second option is a Conditional Plea of No Contest, which is available in Broward County. This lets you plead no contest, pay the fine, and attend traffic school. The court withholds adjudication and no points get added. This is the traffic school route and it keeps your Deerfield Beach traffic record from carrying points.
The third option is to plead not guilty. You request a hearing and the clerk schedules a court date. For Deerfield Beach cases, hearings may take place at the North Regional Courthouse right in the city. That saves you a trip to Fort Lauderdale. The judge hears the case and decides the outcome. If you win, the Deerfield Beach traffic citation gets dismissed.
- Pay the fine and accept points on your record
- Enter a Conditional Plea of No Contest with traffic school
- Plead not guilty and request a court hearing
- Show proof of compliance for equipment or document violations
Deerfield Beach Traffic Court Fines
Fines for Deerfield Beach traffic tickets depend on the type of violation. Under Florida Statute 318, each violation has a base penalty. Court costs and surcharges get added by the Broward County Clerk. The total fine shows on the citation and in the online system. Moving violations cost more than non-moving ones. Speeding in a school zone, for instance, carries heavier penalties than a standard moving violation in Deerfield Beach.
The Broward County Clerk offers multiple ways to pay Deerfield Beach traffic fines. You can pay online through the clerk's website, through PayFLClerk, by mail, in person at the courthouse, or through AMSCOT locations and the PayIt app. The clerk also accepts payments at the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach. Copy costs for Deerfield Beach traffic court records are $1.00 per page, with an extra $2.00 per page for certified copies.
Do not let fines go unpaid. Late fees pile on after 30 days. Under Florida Statute 28.246, the clerk can send overdue fines to a collection agency after 90 days. The agency can add up to 40% to the balance. That turns a manageable Deerfield Beach traffic fine into something much larger. Pay on time and avoid the extra cost.
Public Access to Deerfield Beach Traffic Records
Deerfield Beach traffic court records are public under Florida Statute Chapter 119. This is the state's public records law. It means anyone can search for and view traffic cases without stating a reason. The Broward County Clerk makes most records available through its online case search tool. You can look up any Deerfield Beach traffic case that is not sealed or expunged.
What shows up in a public search includes the charge, the plea, the court outcome, fines assessed, and payment status. Personal identifiers like social security numbers are not displayed. The facts of the Deerfield Beach traffic case are fully visible. For records that predate the online system, contact the Broward County Clerk at 954-831-6565 or visit the office. Staff can run a search on older Deerfield Beach traffic court records and provide copies for the standard per-page fee.
Broward County Traffic Court Records
Deerfield Beach is in Broward County. All traffic cases from the city go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. For more on the county court system, fee schedules, and additional search tools, visit the full Broward County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Several cities near Deerfield Beach also fall under the Broward County clerk system or neighboring counties. Here are nearby cities with traffic court record pages.