Court Services

For security purposes, please do not bring the following items into the courthouse: knives, scissors, handwork needles, metal fingernail files, screwdrivers, tools, and any other sharp objects, or items that may possibly be used as a weapon. All persons entering the courthouse are subject to search. All weapons are prohibited.

* NO BEVERAGES MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE COURTHOUSE *

The Indian River County Clerk’s Office is responsible for overseeing various departments that deal with the Circuit and County court systems. All departments within the Clerk’s office can be reached at (772) 226-3100. Additional information about the Indian River County Jury process is available by clicking here for the Jury Department.  Here you’ll find information about summons from the Clerk’s Office and performing jury duty. 

• Circuit Civil/Family Law Enforcement
  Inquire here about Circuit Civil – general court cases involving money amounts more than $50,000 and Family law cases relating to family matters
• Child Support
  Inquire here about payment information
• County Civil Department
  Inquire here about filing court cases less than $50,000, Small Claims Court and Evictions.
• Domestic Violence
  Inquire here for information about filing for an injunction for protection against another person.
• Felony/Circuit Criminal Department
  Inquire here about court cases involving serious crimes such as grand theft or murder.
• Foreclosure Sales
  Inquire here about attending, bidding, and purchasing from foreclosure sales conducted by the Clerk’s Office.
• Juvenile Department
  Inquire here about court cases involving minors. Note: most juvenile records are confidential.
• Mental Health Department
  Inquire here about the Baker Act (mental) or Marchman Act (alcohol or drugs). Note: most mental health records are confidential.
• Misdemeanor/County Criminal Department
  Inquire here about court cases involving minor crimes.
• Probate & Guardianship Department
  Inquire here about Information about estates, wills, guardians for minors and incapacitated persons.
• Traffic Department
  Inquire here about where to pay for your county traffic citations.