Boynton Beach Background Check
Background check records for Boynton Beach go through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. Boynton Beach has a population of about 83,000 and sits along the southeastern coast of Florida in Palm Beach County. The county clerk in West Palm Beach maintains all criminal, civil, and traffic court records for the city. Boynton Beach has its own police department, but once an arrest moves to the court system, all records are filed with the county clerk. The FDLE statewide database is another key resource for a thorough background check.
Boynton Beach Quick Facts
Palm Beach County Clerk and Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach is in Palm Beach County. Mike Caruso serves as the Clerk of Court. The main office is in West Palm Beach at 301 N Olive Ave. All criminal and civil cases filed for Boynton Beach residents are handled here. Palm Beach County is one of the largest counties in Florida by area, and the clerk system covers a wide range of communities from Boca Raton up to Jupiter.
The Palm Beach clerk website has a free online case search tool. Enter a name and see every case on file in the county. Results include criminal cases, civil matters, family court, and traffic cases. For a fuller picture of the county system, check the Palm Beach County background check page.
| Clerk Office | Palm Beach County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Mike Caruso |
| Address | 301 N Olive Ave, 9th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| Phone | (561) 355-2996 |
| Website | mypalmbeachclerk.com |
Note: The Boynton Beach Police Department makes arrests locally, but the resulting court cases are filed at the Palm Beach County courthouse in West Palm Beach.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Records
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office also plays a role in background checks for the Boynton Beach area. PBSO handles law enforcement for unincorporated parts of the county and runs the county jail.
Booking records and jail data from PBSO can be a useful part of a Boynton Beach background check, especially for recent arrests. The clerk's court records and the sheriff's booking records work together to give you a more complete picture.
How to Search Boynton Beach Background Check Records
Start with the Palm Beach County Clerk's online case search at mypalmbeachclerk.com. It is free. Enter a name to see all matching court records. Criminal cases list charges, filing dates, and outcomes. The search covers Boynton Beach and every other city in Palm Beach County.
For a statewide check, use FDLE. The CCHInet portal takes name-based requests for $24. Results come by email and cover all 67 Florida counties. This catches records from outside Palm Beach County, which is helpful if you are not sure where the person lived before Boynton Beach.
The MyFloridaCounty portal has official records like liens, judgments, and deeds. These are searchable for free and can add financial context to your background check.
- Palm Beach clerk case search: free
- FDLE name-based check: $24
- MyFloridaCounty: free to search
- Certified copies from clerk: fees vary
- In-person search at West Palm Beach: free
FDLE Criminal History for Boynton Beach
FDLE is the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. They maintain the state criminal history database. Records from Boynton Beach and every other Florida city are included. Two check levels are available. Level 1 is name-based at $24. Level 2 uses fingerprints and checks state plus FBI databases.
Details are at FDLE's criminal history page. For Level 2 checks near Boynton Beach, visit a LiveScan provider for fingerprint scanning. Find providers at the Florida Health Source directory. Several are in the Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach area.
The FDLE system draws from courts and law enforcement statewide. It covers arrests, charges, and dispositions from Boynton Beach Police, the Palm Beach County Sheriff, and all county courts. A statewide FDLE search goes well beyond what the local clerk search shows, especially if the person has records in other counties.
Note: FDLE Level 1 results are usually delivered by email within one to two business days.
Boynton Beach Public Records Access
Under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, government records are open to anyone. You do not have to live in Boynton Beach. You do not have to say why you want the records. The clerk is required to provide them unless a legal exemption applies.
Sealed records, expunged records, and juvenile cases are exempt. Active investigations may be withheld for a short time. The rest is open. Court files, arrest records, and booking data from Boynton Beach are public records.
If a records request is denied, the Attorney General's Open Government division handles complaints. They assist people across the state who run into access problems. The city website at boynton-beach.org has information on city-level services and community resources.
Getting Copies of Boynton Beach Records
Call the Palm Beach County Clerk at (561) 355-2996 for current copy fees. You can visit in person at 301 N Olive Ave in West Palm Beach. Bring a name or case number. Staff will pull the records and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.
You can also send a mail request. Write a letter with the person's name, case type, and date range. Include payment by check or money order. For FDLE records, order at CCHInet for $24. Results come by email. You can review your own record through FDLE to check what is on file under your name.
Palm Beach County Background Check Records
Boynton Beach is part of Palm Beach County. All court filings and criminal records go through the Palm Beach County Clerk. The county covers Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and many other cities. For the full county page with more resources and detailed search options, see below.
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