As long as the proceeding was not sealed, anyone may obtain a transcript. To obtain a written transcript of a proceeding where a court reporter was present, contact the court reporter listed in the minutes of the proceeding.
By Florida law, the Clerk of Courts in each county is the official custodian of court records. Click here to access the Clerk's Online Services, including official records, civil/family/probate cases, criminal cases and traffic cases, or you may call the Clerk's 24-hour voice response system at (305) 275-1155.
(2) 10 years - Judicial proceedings in felony cases when a transcript has not been prepared. (3) 5 years - All other judicial proceedings, arbitration hearings, and discovery proceedings when a transcript has not been prepared.
Request a court hearing. You may plead not guilty and request a court hearing online, by visiting our Traffic Online System or by filling out the Request for Trial Form.
By Florida law, the Clerk of Courts in each county is the official custodian of court records. Click here to access the Clerk's Online Services, including official records, civil/family/probate cases, criminal cases and traffic cases, or you may call the Clerk's 24-hour voice response system at (305) 275-1155.
To make a request contact the Clerk's office by mail or in person at Miami-Dade County Courthouse or by email at cocoffrec@miamidade.
In most cases, you do not need a lawyer for a small claims case. If your case is more complex, you might be better off hiring an attorney. If you need assistance locating an attorney, you may visit .floridabar or call the Florida Bar's referral service at (800)342-8011.
An alias summons is simply the name given to a summons when the defendant was unable to be served the first time. To serve the defendant with an alias summons, proceed in the same manner as you did with the sheriff's or clerk's offices.
August 15, 2023 Small Claims are civil disputes involving amounts up to $8,000, and a deputy clerk may be available to assist you with the required forms.