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Miami-Dade County Courts Information
Miami-Dade County is one of the most populous counties in the United States, so its court system is also large, with nearly a dozen different court locations within the county.
County Clerk Duties
County Clerk of Courts is an elected position in Florida, and the position comes with many duties. The Miami-Dade County Clerk has an important part in all things court-related. The clerk handles jury management, maintaining court records, and taking payments for court-ordered fees and fines.
The County Clerk also has the role of Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and is the official custodian of most county records. Recording property deeds and providing assistance for walk-ins are also the responsibilities of the County Clerk.
The County Clerk also functions as the county treasurer and comptroller. The Clerk manages payroll for county employees, reviews county budgets, and acts as the county auditor.
District Court
Courts in Miami-Dade County fall under the jurisdiction of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida. A chief judge and a trial administrator handle the administration for the courts. The circuit courts function as trial courts with general jurisdiction. There are 20 judicial districts in Florida.
County courts have limited jurisdiction in their own counties. There is at least one county court in each county in Florida. There are slightly different rules for the county courts, compared to the circuit courts.
Magistrates
Magistrates in Florida are attorneys who have been appointed by the chief judge. They can hear cases, but only with the intention of fact-finding and making recommendations for specific courts.
Magistrates are a part of family court, circuit civil court, Unified Children’s Court, and probate court. Magistrates are helpful in speeding up the judicial process in counties with large populations.
Veterans Court
The Miami-Dade County Veterans’ Treatment Court Program is a special diversion program for veterans struggling with mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, or substance abuse that’s related to their time in service.
The program includes substance abuse and/or mental health treatment, educational and vocational options, and resources for jobs, housing, and childcare. It includes regular testing for alcohol and drugs, and the entire program takes about 14 months to complete.
Civil Court
Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people. However, there are multiple courts that hear different kinds of civil cases.
Circuit Civil Court is the court that hears cases where the damages requested are more than $50,000. This includes things like foreclosures, contract disputes, and product liability.
County Civil Court and Small Claims are used for cases involving lesser dollar amounts. Small Claims Court is used for cases involving less than $8,000. County Civil Court hears cases that are more than $8,000 but less than $50,000. These cases may include tenant/landlord disputes, automobile negligence, and debt collections.
Family Court
The Family Division hears cases in three general areas: domestic relations, domestic violence, and probate. This includes things like name changes, divorce, domestic violence injunctions, wills and estates, and child support. The Family Division also includes probate and mental health cases.
Probate Court
Guardianship, mental health, and probate are combined into one court. Probate Court handles cases involving the Baker and Marchman Acts, estates and wills,
Traffic Court
Traffic court hears cases that involve different degrees of traffic violations. Parking tickets and civil traffic offenses are minor, while criminal traffic infractions such as DUI or reckless driving can include jail time.
Juvenile Court
This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and the Marchman Act for juveniles. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused. The Marchman Act allows a parent to involuntarily commit a minor for drug treatment.
Criminal Court
Criminal Court handles most cases involving criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors. The Circuit Criminal Court hears felony criminal cases that may result in a person being sentenced to 1 year or more in prison. County Criminal Court is used for more minor misdemeanor crimes that carry less than a year in jail as the maximum sentence.
Criminal court cases may be heard at the main criminal courthouse, Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, or at five other branch locations.
Drug Court
Adult Drug Court is a diversion program that allows offenders to avoid jail time. Instead, they are offered a voluntary, court-supervised program that offers treatment for substance abuse and rehabilitation for a minimum of 12 months. Typically, only offenders who have been arrested for purchasing or possessing drugs are eligible for this program. Regular drug testing and mandatory court appearances are part of this program.
Juvenile Drug Court is similar, but designed specifically for offenders between the ages of 13 and 17. It uses a system of rewards and sanctions to encourage good behavior and compliance. This court-supervised program is 6-12 months.
Miami-Dade County Courthouse
73 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
North Dade Justice Center
15555 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33160
South Dade Justice Center
10710 S.W. 211 Street
Miami, Florida 33189
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
175 N.W. 1st Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128
Coral Gables Brand Court
3100 Ponce de Leon
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Hialeah Courthouse
11 East 6th Street
Hialeah, Florida 33010
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 N.W. 12th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Miami-Dade Children’s Courthouse
155 NW 3rd Street
Miami, Florida 33128
Miami Beach Court Facility
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Overtown Transit Village South
601 NW 1 CT
2nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
Joseph Caleb Center
5400 NW 22nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33142
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Miami-Dade County Courts Information
Miami-Dade County is one of the most populous counties in the United States, so its court system is also large, with nearly a dozen different court locations within the county.
County Clerk Duties
County Clerk of Courts is an elected position in Florida, and the position comes with many duties. The Miami-Dade County Clerk has an important part in all things court-related. The clerk handles jury management, maintaining court records, and taking payments for court-ordered fees and fines.
The County Clerk also has the role of Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and is the official custodian of most county records. Recording property deeds and providing assistance for walk-ins are also the responsibilities of the County Clerk.
The County Clerk also functions as the county treasurer and comptroller. The Clerk manages payroll for county employees, reviews county budgets, and acts as the county auditor.
District Court
Courts in Miami-Dade County fall under the jurisdiction of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida. A chief judge and a trial administrator handle the administration for the courts. The circuit courts function as trial courts with general jurisdiction. There are 20 judicial districts in Florida.
County courts have limited jurisdiction in their own counties. There is at least one county court in each county in Florida. There are slightly different rules for the county courts, compared to the circuit courts.
Magistrates
Magistrates in Florida are attorneys who have been appointed by the chief judge. They can hear cases, but only with the intention of fact-finding and making recommendations for specific courts.
Magistrates are a part of family court, circuit civil court, Unified Children’s Court, and probate court. Magistrates are helpful in speeding up the judicial process in counties with large populations.
Veterans Court
The Miami-Dade County Veterans’ Treatment Court Program is a special diversion program for veterans struggling with mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, or substance abuse that’s related to their time in service.
The program includes substance abuse and/or mental health treatment, educational and vocational options, and resources for jobs, housing, and childcare. It includes regular testing for alcohol and drugs, and the entire program takes about 14 months to complete.
Civil Court
Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people. However, there are multiple courts that hear different kinds of civil cases.
Circuit Civil Court is the court that hears cases where the damages requested are more than $50,000. This includes things like foreclosures, contract disputes, and product liability.
County Civil Court and Small Claims are used for cases involving lesser dollar amounts. Small Claims Court is used for cases involving less than $8,000. County Civil Court hears cases that are more than $8,000 but less than $50,000. These cases may include tenant/landlord disputes, automobile negligence, and debt collections.
Family Court
The Family Division hears cases in three general areas: domestic relations, domestic violence, and probate. This includes things like name changes, divorce, domestic violence injunctions, wills and estates, and child support. The Family Division also includes probate and mental health cases.
Probate Court
Guardianship, mental health, and probate are combined into one court. Probate Court handles cases involving the Baker and Marchman Acts, estates and wills,
Traffic Court
Traffic court hears cases that involve different degrees of traffic violations. Parking tickets and civil traffic offenses are minor, while criminal traffic infractions such as DUI or reckless driving can include jail time.
Juvenile Court
This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and the Marchman Act for juveniles. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused. The Marchman Act allows a parent to involuntarily commit a minor for drug treatment.
Criminal Court
Criminal Court handles most cases involving criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors. The Circuit Criminal Court hears felony criminal cases that may result in a person being sentenced to 1 year or more in prison. County Criminal Court is used for more minor misdemeanor crimes that carry less than a year in jail as the maximum sentence.
Criminal court cases may be heard at the main criminal courthouse, Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, or at five other branch locations.
Drug Court
Adult Drug Court is a diversion program that allows offenders to avoid jail time. Instead, they are offered a voluntary, court-supervised program that offers treatment for substance abuse and rehabilitation for a minimum of 12 months. Typically, only offenders who have been arrested for purchasing or possessing drugs are eligible for this program. Regular drug testing and mandatory court appearances are part of this program.
Juvenile Drug Court is similar, but designed specifically for offenders between the ages of 13 and 17. It uses a system of rewards and sanctions to encourage good behavior and compliance. This court-supervised program is 6-12 months.
Miami-Dade County Courthouse
73 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
North Dade Justice Center
15555 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33160
South Dade Justice Center
10710 S.W. 211 Street
Miami, Florida 33189
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
175 N.W. 1st Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128
Coral Gables Brand Court
3100 Ponce de Leon
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Hialeah Courthouse
11 East 6th Street
Hialeah, Florida 33010
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 N.W. 12th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Miami-Dade Children’s Courthouse
155 NW 3rd Street
Miami, Florida 33128
Miami Beach Court Facility
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Overtown Transit Village South
601 NW 1 CT
2nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
Joseph Caleb Center
5400 NW 22nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33142