Criminal Court

• How do I contact the judge presiding over a case?

  See the 15^th Judicial Circuit Court’s website for their Judges and Judicial Assistances (JAs) contact information.

• How do I seal or expunge my case?

  See Sealing & Expungement of Records.

• How do I update my address in my case?

  Complete the Change of Address Notice form and electronically file it using the Florida Courts E-Filing portal, or submit it in-person at one of our office locations.

• What is the status of my refund for my bond or overpayment?

  Please submit your bond or overpayment refund status request to ccrpayables@mypalmbeachclerk.com. You will receive a reply within 1-3 business days.

• Where can I get fingerprinted?

  Contact the Palm Beach County Tax Collector or Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for assistance with fingerprinting.

• Where can I obtain a background check?

  See the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office website or call 561-688-3000 for more information.

• Who can assist me with filling out paperwork for restoring my rights?

  Our Self-Service Center and Navigators can assist with filling out some legal forms and documents. Note, the Clerk’s office is unable to provide legal advice.

• Who do I contact to update the Approved List of Community Service Providers?

  The Approved List of Community Service providers is updated by the Pretrial Services team. Please contact them at 561-355-6308.

• Who do I speak to if I have a question about my case?

  Contact the Office of the Public Defender at 561-355-7500, or your private attorney.