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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 January 11, 2024 a marine infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Jan 11, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Marine Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Jan 12, 2024
On March 11, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Mar 11, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Simplified Dissolution
Family
Divorce,Separation
Mar 12, 2024
On May 3, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon I. Hamilton presiding.
May 03, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Criminal Traffic
Criminal
General Criminal
May 04, 2024
On March 27, 2024 a parking infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Mar 27, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Parking Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Mar 28, 2024
On February 1, 2024 a county civil $15,001 - $30,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Feb 01, 2024
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
County Civil $15,001 - $30,000
Feb 02, 2024
On January 5, 2024 a marine infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Jan 05, 2024
Closed
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Marine Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Jan 06, 2024
On March 30, 2023 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Kelley, Albert presiding.
Mar 30, 2023
Recalled Warrant
Monroe County
Monroe County, FL
Criminal Traffic
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 27, 2023
On December 8, 2023 a felony case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Dec 08, 2023
Arraignment
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
Dec 12, 2023
On December 5, 2023 a county civil $15,001 - $30,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Dec 05, 2023
Active
Circuit
Monroe County, FL
County Civil $15,001 - $30,000
Dec 06, 2023
On February 27, 2023 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon I. Hamilton presiding.
Feb 27, 2023
Arraignment
Monroe County
Monroe County, FL
Criminal Traffic
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 27, 2023
On December 1, 2022 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Dec 01, 2022
Closed
Monroe County
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 19, 2023
On November 29, 2022 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Nov 29, 2022
Closed
Monroe County
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 18, 2023
On October 19, 2022 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Oct 19, 2022
Active
Monroe County
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 24, 2023
On March 22, 2022 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Mar 22, 2022
Active
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 28, 2023
On November 3, 2021 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Nov 03, 2021
Closed
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 20, 2023
On October 27, 2021 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark Wilson presiding.
Oct 27, 2021
Closed
Criminal Marathon
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 25, 2023
On November 19, 2021 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Nov 19, 2021
Closed
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 20, 2023
On September 14, 2021 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark Wilson presiding.
Sep 14, 2021
Collections
Criminal Marathon
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 25, 2023
On December 3, 2020 a misdemeanor - ubc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Dec 03, 2020
Active
Criminal Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Misdemeanor - UBC
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 23, 2023
On December 14, 2020 an utc infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Joseph M Albury presiding.
Dec 14, 2020
Closed
Hon. Joseph M Albury
Criminal Key West
Monroe County, FL
UTC Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 22, 2023
On December 11, 2020 a marine infraction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Joseph M Albury presiding.
Dec 11, 2020
Letter to State Attorney's Office
Hon. Joseph M Albury
Criminal Key West
Monroe County, FL
Marine Infraction
Criminal
General Criminal
Aug 25, 2023
On August 25, 2020 an other - matters not falling within the other civil subcatego case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Aug 25, 2020
Case Closed
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Other - Matters not falling within the other Civil Subcatego
Oct 10, 2023
On June 24, 2019 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Mark H. Jones presiding.
Jun 24, 2019
Active
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Oct 10, 2023
On March 22, 2019 contract indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Mar 22, 2019
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Contract Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Apr 06, 2022
On March 19, 2019 a private paternity/disestablishment of paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Mar 19, 2019
Active
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
Private Paternity/Disestablishment of Paternity
Family
Paternity
Sep 21, 2020
On June 25, 2019 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Jun 25, 2019
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Apr 06, 2022
On September 19, 2018 a non-homestead residential foreclosure - $30,001 - $50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Sep 19, 2018
Non-Jury Verdict
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure - $30,001 - $50,000
Property
Foreclosure
Oct 10, 2023
On July 27, 2018 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Jul 27, 2018
Case Closed
Probate Key West
Monroe County, FL
Formal Administration
Probate
Estate Administration
Jun 26, 2019
On September 21, 2018 contract indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Sep 21, 2018
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Contract Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Apr 06, 2022
On March 9, 2018 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Mar 09, 2018
Active
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
May 03, 2020
On July 24, 2017 a non-homestead residential foreclosure - $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Jul 24, 2017
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure - $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Mar 03, 2020
On December 22, 2017 an other real property actions - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Dec 22, 2017
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Other Real Property Actions - $50,001 - $249,999
Property
General Property
Apr 06, 2022
On February 1, 2017 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Feb 01, 2017
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Apr 06, 2022
On June 6, 2017 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Jun 06, 2017
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Apr 06, 2022
On January 4, 2016 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Jan 04, 2016
Case Closed
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
May 02, 2016
On December 7, 2016 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Dec 07, 2016
Default Judgment
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
Mar 06, 2017
On September 15, 2016 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J Helms presiding.
Sep 15, 2016
Case Closed
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
Nov 20, 2016
On September 29, 2016 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Sharon Hamilton presiding.
Sep 29, 2016
Active
Probate Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Formal Administration
Probate
Estate Administration
Oct 09, 2023
On May 26, 2015 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
May 26, 2015
Dismissal
Family Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Jan 27, 2016
On January 27, 2015 a medical malpractice 90 day extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County.
Jan 27, 2015
Case Closed
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Medical Malpractice 90 Day Extension
Torts
Malpractice
Oct 12, 2023
On September 28, 2015 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Sep 28, 2015
Dismissal
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
Domestic Violence
Family
Domestic Violence
Nov 01, 2015
On February 23, 2015 an other - matters not falling within the other civil subcatego case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Feb 23, 2015
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Other - Matters not falling within the other Civil Subcatego
Oct 09, 2023
On July 17, 2014 a repeat violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Tegan Slaton presiding.
Jul 17, 2014
Active
Family Key West
Monroe County, FL
Repeat Violence
Criminal
General Criminal
Jul 16, 2014
On August 14, 2014 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Ruth Becker presiding.
Aug 14, 2014
Case Closed
Probate Marathon
Monroe County, FL
Formal Administration
Probate
Estate Administration
Nov 16, 2014
On September 15, 2014 an other - matters not falling within the other civil subcatego case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Peary S Fowler presiding.
Sep 15, 2014
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Other - Matters not falling within the other Civil Subcatego
Dec 21, 2014
On May 21, 2014 a petition for writ of certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
May 21, 2014
Case Closed
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Petition For Writ Of Certiorari
Aug 17, 2014
On April 4, 2013 a non-homestead residential foreclosure - $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
Apr 04, 2013
Judgment of Foreclosure
Circuit Civil Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure - $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Aug 22, 2016
On December 27, 2013 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge William R Ptomey presiding.
Dec 27, 2013
Case Closed
Hon. William R Ptomey
Probate Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Formal Administration
Probate
Estate Administration
Sep 01, 2015
On May 21, 2013 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Luis Garcia presiding.
May 21, 2013
Settlement
Family Plantation Key
Monroe County, FL
Dec 26, 2013
On October 28, 2013 contract indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Timothy Koenig presiding.
Oct 28, 2013
Dismissal
Circuit Civil Key West
Monroe County, FL
Contract Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Aug 25, 2016
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