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Monroe County Circuit Courts Records
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Florida has a two-tiered trial court system consisting of county and circuit courts. The county courts, also known as "the people's courts," have jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and small monetary disputes. On the other hand, circuit courts have jurisdiction over a wide range of cases, including civil disputes involving amounts greater than $30,000, estate controversies, cases involving minors and incapacitated persons, juvenile cases, tax disputes, property boundary determinations, and declaratory judgments. Circuit courts are also authorized to issue writs such as certiorari, mandamus, and habeas corpus, among others, to fully exercise their jurisdiction.
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The Florida Sixteenth Circuit Court has the following three locations.
Freeman Justice Center
Key West
302 Fleming Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Marathon Courthouse
Marathon
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
Plantation Key Courthouse
Plantation Key Government Center
88770 Overseas Highway
Suite 1
Tavernier, Florida 33070
Population
85,808
Website
https://keyscourts.net/
County Seat
Key West
Form of Government
County Administrator
Administration Address
1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040
Board of Supervisors
Bd. of County Commissioners
Meaning
James Monroe (1758–1831), fifth President of the United States.
Court Facts
Monroe County Circuit Facts
- Monroe County Courts are part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
- There are four circuit judges and four county judges who hear cases in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
- The current chief judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit is Bonnie J. Helms.
- Monroe County is located at the southern tip of Florida.
- Islamorada Village of Islands Village, Key Colony Beach, Key West, Layton and Marathon are the five incorporated cities and towns which make up Monroe County.
Judges with the Highest Case Loads in Monroe County
Hon Wilson, Mark
Monroe County Court (FL)
+1 (305) 292-3424
Hon Fowler, Peary
Monroe County Court (FL)
Hon Hamilton, Sharon
Monroe County Court (FL)
+1 (305) 852-7155
Hon Kelley, Albert
Monroe County Court (FL)
+1 (305) 292-3517
On February 21, 2024 a felony case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark H. Jones presiding.
Feb 21, 2024
Arraignment
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Feb 23, 2024
On February 16, 2024 a name change adult, minor, and family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Feb 16, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Name Change Adult, Minor, and Family
Family
Name Change
Feb 17, 2024
On May 24, 2024 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon I. Hamilton presiding.
May 24, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
May 28, 2024
On February 1, 2024 a marine infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Feb 01, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Marine Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Feb 02, 2024
On February 15, 2024 a parking infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Feb 15, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Parking Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Feb 16, 2024
On January 31, 2024 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark D. Wilson presiding.
Jan 31, 2024
Arraignment
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Feb 02, 2024
On November 28, 2023 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Nov 28, 2023
Mandatory Court Appearance
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Nov 29, 2023
On September 22, 2023 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Sep 22, 2023
Mandatory Court Appearance
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Sep 23, 2023
On February 23, 2023 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Feb 23, 2023
Closed
Monroe County
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 19, 2023
On June 8, 2023 a marine infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Jun 08, 2023
Closed
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Marine Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 25, 2023
On January 6, 2022 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Jan 06, 2022
Closed
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 20, 2023
On April 29, 2022 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Apr 29, 2022
Active
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 29, 2023
On May 13, 2022 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge James Morgan presiding.
May 13, 2022
Active
Criminal Marathon
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 28, 2023
On December 29, 2022 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Dec 29, 2022
Active
Monroe County
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 23, 2023
On January 13, 2021 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Ruth Becker presiding.
Jan 13, 2021
Closed
Criminal Marathon
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 24, 2023
On October 13, 2021 a felony case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Oct 13, 2021
Nolle Pros
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Aug 23, 2023
On April 1, 2021 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon I. Hamilton presiding.
Apr 01, 2021
Nolle Pros
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Criminal Traffic
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 22, 2023
On March 11, 2021 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Mar 11, 2021
Closed
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 26, 2023
On December 8, 2020 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Dec 08, 2020
Active
Probate Key West
Monroe County, FL
Formal Administration
Probate
Estate Administration
Aug 28, 2023
On November 23, 2020 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Nov 23, 2020
Closed
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Aug 25, 2023
On December 17, 2020 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Dec 17, 2020
Waiting Statisfaction / Payment Due
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Aug 25, 2023
On October 27, 2020 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Joseph M Albury presiding.
Oct 27, 2020
Collections
Hon. Joseph M Albury
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 19, 2023
On March 11, 2019 contract indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark H. Jones presiding.
Mar 11, 2019
Case Closed
Cirucit Civil Marathon
Monroe County, FL
Contract Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Oct 12, 2023
On June 5, 2019 a homestead residential foreclosure - $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Jun 05, 2019
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Homestead Residential Foreclosure - $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Apr 06, 2022
On January 3, 2019 contract indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark H. Jones presiding.
Jan 03, 2019
Dismissal
Cirucit Civil Marathon
Monroe County, FL
Contract Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Apr 07, 2022
On December 6, 2019 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Dec 06, 2019
Case Closed
Family Marathon
Monroe County, FL
Domestic Violence
Family
Domestic Violence
Jan 21, 2020
On May 31, 2018 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
May 31, 2018
Settlement
Family Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Mar 09, 2020
On January 8, 2018 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Jan 08, 2018
Settlement
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
Oct 17, 2018
On April 26, 2018 contract indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark Wilson presiding.
Apr 26, 2018
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Contract Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Apr 07, 2022
On October 9, 2018 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Oct 09, 2018
Case Closed
Probate Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Formal Administration
Probate
Estate Administration
Oct 10, 2023
On February 3, 2017 an other - matters not falling within the other civil subcatego case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Feb 03, 2017
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Other - Matters not falling within the other Civil Subcatego
Apr 07, 2022
On February 27, 2017 an other real property actions - $30,001 - $50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Feb 27, 2017
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Other Real Property Actions - $30,001 - $50,000
Property
General Property
Apr 07, 2022
On March 15, 2017 a foreign judgment (circuit civil) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Mar 15, 2017
Case Closed (no srs)
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Foreign Judgment (Circuit Civil)
Creditor
Judgment Enforcement
Oct 12, 2023
On June 30, 2017 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Jun 30, 2017
Case Closed
Family Marathon
Monroe County, FL
Aug 21, 2020
On October 17, 2016 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Oct 17, 2016
Case Closed
Probate Key West
Monroe County, FL
Formal Administration
Probate
Estate Administration
Feb 27, 2017
On April 12, 2016 a non-homestead residential foreclosure - $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Apr 12, 2016
Stipulated Judgment
Cirucit Civil Marathon
Monroe County, FL
Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure - $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Oct 10, 2023
On May 26, 2016 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Ruth Becker presiding.
May 26, 2016
Case Closed
Probate Marathon
Monroe County, FL
Formal Administration
Probate
Estate Administration
Jul 06, 2017
On October 12, 2016 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Oct 12, 2016
Case Closed
Family Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Jun 02, 2017
On January 30, 2015 a non-homestead residential foreclosure - $30,001 - $50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Jan 30, 2015
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure - $30,001 - $50,000
Property
Foreclosure
Nov 04, 2016
On April 10, 2015 a notice of trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Apr 10, 2015
Active
Probate Key West
Monroe County, FL
Apr 10, 2015
On April 27, 2015 a premises liability - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Apr 27, 2015
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Premises Liability - Commercial
Commercial
General Commercial
Aug 04, 2017
On April 6, 2015 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Apr 06, 2015
Settlement
Family Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Jun 16, 2015
On December 31, 2014 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Dec 31, 2014
Case Closed
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
Mar 31, 2015
On February 24, 2014 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Tegan Slaton presiding.
Feb 24, 2014
Case Closed
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
Domestic Violence
Family
Domestic Violence
Mar 04, 2014
On July 7, 2014 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark Jones presiding.
Jul 07, 2014
Dismissal
Family Marathon
Monroe County, FL
Simplified Dissolution
Family
Divorce,Separation
Aug 19, 2014
On August 8, 2014 a summary administration, estate $1,000.00 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sandra Taylor (Senior Judge) presiding.
Aug 08, 2014
Case Closed
Hon. Sandra Taylor (Senior Judge)
Probate Key West
Monroe County, FL
Summary Administration, estate $1,000.00 or More
Probate
Estate Administration
Aug 25, 2014
On February 26, 2013 a non-homestead residential foreclosure - $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sandra Taylor (Senior Judge) presiding.
Feb 26, 2013
Judgment of Foreclosure
Hon. Sandra Taylor (Senior Judge)
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure - $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Sep 27, 2013
On March 27, 2013 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Mar 27, 2013
Case Closed
Family Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Jul 30, 2013
On April 30, 2013 a non-homestead residential foreclosure - $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge David J Audlin presiding.
Apr 30, 2013
Judgment of Foreclosure
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure - $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Jun 06, 2014
On July 1, 2013 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Jul 01, 2013
Settlement
Family Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Dec 30, 2013
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