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Lobbyist
"Lobbyist" means a person who is retained, with or without compensation, for the purpose of lobbying; or a person who is employed by another person or entity, on a full-time or part-time basis, principally to lobby on behalf of that other person or entity who seeks any action, decision, recommendation of the elected officials, city advisory board or committee members, or city staff during the time of the entire decision making process. (Please see the entire ordinance for exceptions.)
Special Election – November 3, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-38 adopted by the City Commission of the City of Aventura, Florida (the "City") a Special Election has been called and ordered to be held within the City on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2026, in conjunction with the City’s scheduled General Election, at which time the following Charter Amendment proposals shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the City. City of Aventura Charter Amendments 1. Amendment of City Elected Official’s Annual Salary The City Charter provides that the Mayor receives an annual salary of $10,000 and that Commissioners receive an annual salary of $7,500. The current salaries have been in effect since 2001. The Charter Revision Commission proposed that the Charter be amended to increase the Mayor’s annual salary to $20,000 and each Commissioner’s annual salary to $15,000. Shall the above-described Charter Amendment be adopted? Yes No 2. Amendment to Independent Auditor Rotation Requirement The City Charter requires that an independent audit of all City accounts be conducted by a certified public accountant or firm and that the accountant or firm shall be rotated at least every five years. The Charter Revision Commission proposed that the Charter be amended to require that the accountant or firm shall be rotated at least every seven years. Shall the above-described Charter Amendment be adopted? Yes No The full text of the proposed City Charter Amendments is available at the Office of the City Clerk located at 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida 33180.
Lobbyist Registration
Registration as a lobbyist in the City of Hollywood is required if any person, firm, or corporation is being paid to lobby the City Commission on any petition or issue, pursuant to Section 30.15 of the Code of Ordinances. Learn more by clicking on one of the links below. Lobbyist Regulations - October 2022 Online Lobbyist Registration Log a Lobbyist Contact Per the City's Ordinance, effective August 1, 2016, each lobbyist shall pay to the City Clerk an annual registration fee in the amount of $100.00 for each principal or client identified on an annual or amended registration statement on whose behalf he or she intends to lobby, provided, however that a lobbyist shall not be required to pay this fee for any principal or client who does not compensate the lobbyist for his or her services. Registration fees paid under this paragraph cover lobbying activities during the effective period of the registration statement. All required fees shall be paid prior to engaging in any lobbying activities after expiration of a registration statement. Lobbyist registration is an online service and no physical product is being sold. Therefore, no shipping is required. Delivery of electronic notifications is done by email and/or on the website. No refunds are offered for this required registration. Per the City Ordinance, partial year filing required. Discontinuance of lobbying activities during a year shall not relieve a lobbyist from the requirement of filing the statement for that portion of the year during which the lobbyist was engaged in lobbying activities. Privacy Statement Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the City by phone or in writing. It is the policy of the State of Florida that all state records are open for public inspection. This policy is embodied in the Florida Constitution, together with the right of an individual to be free from unauthorized governmental intrusion into their private life, as provided in Article 1, Section 23. In recognition of these policies, the City has established this Privacy Policy. When you use our site, you are acknowledging that personal information you provide is subject to Florida's Public Records Policy as stated in Chapter 119, Florida Statures, and Article 1, Section 24 of the state Constitution.
Ordinances
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Ethics Ordinance 2011-19
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Public Notices
Public Notices 2026 General Election Notice of Canvassing Board Meeting and Logic and Accuracy Test (PDF) Ballot Certification-Department of State (PDF) Ballot Certification-Local Contests (PDF) Amended Notice of General Election – English (PDF) Amended Notice of General Election – Spanish (PDF) Signature Update Public Notice (PDF) Resource Allocation Report 2026 City of Tampa Redistricting City of Tampa Redistricting Public Notice (PDF) Potentially Ineligible Voters In accordance with Florida law (F.S. 98.075), when our office receives credible and reliable information that a voter is potentially ineligible to vote, we notify them by mail. If that mail is returned as undeliverable, we post a public notice on our website. Voters who would like to receive information regarding the basis for their potential ineligibility and the procedure to resolve the matter must contact our office within 30 days of the date of the notice. 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Campaign Reports
Campaign Reports Under Florida law, s. 668.6076, F.S., e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Delinquency | Martin County Clerk Skip to Main Content Office Closure Yom Kippur**Monday, September 21, 2026 Read On... Home Resources Fee Schedules Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile Delinquency ItemFee Amount Delinquency Court Costs: Misdemeanor W/H$50 Delinquency Court Costs: Felony W/H$50 Delinquency Court Costs: Misdemeanor Adj Delinquent$70 Delinquency Court Costs: Felony Adj Delinquent$100 Public Defender Application Fee$50 Public Defender Fee$100 Restitution Clerk Fee$3.50 Pay Plan Fee$25 Prepare and Record a Satisfaction of Judgment$17 Receiving and disbursement of all restitution payments$3.50 Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow
Circuit Civil Fees
Circuit Civil | Martin County Clerk Skip to Main Content Office Closure Yom Kippur**Monday, September 21, 2026 Read On... Home Resources Fee Schedules Circuit Civil Circuit Civil ItemFee Amount Upon the institution of a civil action that exceeds $50,000 or another proceeding in Circuit Court, excluding Domestic Relations, Real Property, and Mortgage Foreclosure Actions.$400 Foreclosure Filing Fees: Less than or equal to $50,000$400 Foreclosure Filing Fees: More than $50,000 but less than $250,000$905 Foreclosure Filing Fees: $250,000 or greater$1,905 Recording Fee for Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): First Page$5 Recording Fee for Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): Each Subsequent Page$4 Recording Fee for Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): Each Subsequent Name over 4, per additional name$1 Recording Fee for Release or Discharge of Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): First Page$10 Recording Fee for Release or Discharge of Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): Each Subsequent Page$8.50 Recording Fee for Release or Discharge of Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): Each Subsequent Name over 4, per additional name$1 Foreclosure Counter Petition, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim, 3rd Party Complaint: Less than or equal to $50,000$395 Foreclosure Counter Petition, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim, 3rd Party Complaint: More than $50,000 but less than $250,000$900 Foreclosure Counter Petition, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim, 3rd Party Complaint: $250,000 or greater$1,900 Making Judicial Sale, Recording and Certifying Sale and Title$70 Electronic Auction Fee (non-refundable)$70 Filing cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party complaint$395 Additional filing fee for each timeshare estate joined in action$10 Issuing each summons$10 Reopen Fee$50 Malpractice 90-day extension$42 An additional charge for each defendant over 5, per defendant$2.50 An additional charge to be paid by the party seeking each severance that is granted$18 Additional service charge for Garnishment, Attachment, Replevin and Distress$85 Court Ordered Mediation Per Person Per Session: Combined Income less than $50,000$60 Court Ordered Mediation Per Person Per Session: Combined Income more than $50,000$120 Clerk's Certificate$7 From each attorney appearing Pro Hac Vice$100 Registered mail, restricted delivery, return receipt (up to 1 ounce)Current USPS Rate Registered mail, return receipt (up to 1 ounce)Current USPS Rate
Foreclosures
Foreclosures Foreclosure Sales Foreclosure sales are sales of properties ordered to be sold pursuant to final judgments in foreclosure actions. The properties are offered for sale to the highest bidder in order to satisfy the judgment. The Clerk of the Circuit Court conducts the sale or public auction in accordance with Florida Statutes. The information below offers a general overview of the foreclosure process; however, these proceedings are governed by Florida Statutes and appellate case law interpreting these statutes. Anyone participating in these auctions should research not only the properties involved but foreclosure court case records and all applicable laws governing the process. Foreclosure Sale Dispositions For more information about upcoming foreclosure sales and dispositions for online sales, visit: Martin County's Official Online Foreclosure Sale portal For dispositions prior to 2012, browse Foreclosure Sale Dispositions by year. Amended Administrative Order 2025-03 (PDF) Foreclosure Information and Resources (PDF) Notice of Foreclosure Sales Procedure Change (PDF) Foreclosure Sales Process Other Foreclosure Information Foreclosure Sales Process In actions to foreclose mortgages or liens on real property, the court, in its final judgment will order a judicial sale of the property. The clerk conducts the sale in accordance with statutes governing judicial sales, set forth in Chapter 45, Florida Statutes. The plaintiff is entitled to a setoff bid up to the amount of the judgment plus any additional amounts due the plaintiff by court order or affidavit filed with the clerk. While foreclosure judgments foreclose the interests of inferior mortgagees, lienholders and any other persons or entities named as parties to the action, served with process and whose interests are legally foreclosed by the court, title issued by the clerk after a judicial sale is not warranted to be free of any potential claims. BUYER BEWARE! All properties are sold “AS IS”. Bidders are responsible for conducting their own research as to the property being sold, its location or condition, the condition of any structures or fixtures thereon, its marketability, potential uses, zoning, or whether any other potential liens or other defects in title that may exist. The Clerk’s Office is not authorized to give legal advice. If you require legal advice, you should obtain it from an attorney or some other source. The Clerk’s office makes no representation about the condition, marketability, existing or potential uses, title, or encumbrances or existence of any condition, zoning regulation or law that may affect current or future uses of the property, regarding any property and structures or fixtures thereon offered for sale by the Clerk. Other Foreclosure Information Foreclosure Sales Information Please visit our online Court Records Search for further information on any case file you may be interested in bidding on. Location of Sale Effective December 2, 2010, most Foreclosure Sales will be held online via the Internet at our Martin County Official Online Foreclosure Sale site pursuant to Judgment or Order of the Court and Chapter 45, Florida Statutes. Date & Time of Sale Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 10:00 AM ET, on the specified date, (except legal holidays). Viewing Foreclosure Files You must do your own research for each property. Bidding Anyone may bid on a property, however, they must register on the Martin County Official Online Foreclosure Sale site, and place a deposit prior to the sale. The site provides information for each pending sale, including the court case number and legal description. The Clerk and Realauction are not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any information provided on this site. The following procedures for Chapter 45 sales apply unless the Final Judgment directs otherwise: Prior to participating in the sale, you will be required to place a deposit equal to 5% of your estimated successful final bid(s), either on this site via electronic check (ACH) or in person in cash or cashier’s check or money order. CASHIER’S CHECK or MONEY ORDERS SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD, and shall be payable to: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT. If you choose to place your funds on deposit by ACH deposit, PLEASE NOTE: Deposit payments made via ACH require 4 full working days to arrive (settle) in the Clerk’s account. Deposits made by ACH must be settled and cleared in the Clerk’s account prior to the start of a sale in order to be able to bid on a property. Successful Bidder If a bidder is successful, the funds initially deposited will be deducted and credited toward the total amount due. The successful bidder must pay the balance of the final bid plus the registry of the court service charge in person at the clerk’s office no later than 10:00 AM ET the next business day via cash, cashier's check or money order. The Certificate of Sale will not be issued until good funds are received by the clerk’s office. Registry of the Court Service Charge The clerk will charge the successful bidder a registry of the court service charge on the full amount of the successful bid. Pursuant to Florida Statute 28.24(10) the service charge assessed will be 3% of the first $500.00 and 1.5% for everything over $500.00. This charge must be paid at the time of the final payment. In the event the Foreclosure Sale is set aside by order of the court, there is no refund of the registry of the court service charge. Documentary Stamp Taxes Documentary stamp taxes for the transfer of title to the successful bidder are due to the State of Florida. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Title, the successful bidder is required to pay the clerk all documentary stamp taxes due. This amount due is $0.70 per $100.00 of the final bid. Successful bidders will be informed of the amount of documentary stamp taxes due in the email confirming a successful bid. This amount is paid along with the sale amount balance and registry of the court service charge. Forms of Final Payment Payment must be made in the form of wire transfer, payment from deposit and counter payment which would include cash, cashier’s check, or money order payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Failure to Pay Failure to pay the balance due of the final bid and required service charge, within 24 hours after the sale is completed, will result in the sale being declared VOID, and a resale will be scheduled. The bidder’s deposit is forfeited, non-refundable and will be used to pay all cost of the resale. As permitted under Florida Statute 28.24, the clerk will assess from the deposit, a non-refundable fee of $70, the registry of the court service charge and the cost of advertising the resale. Any remaining funds from the deposit shall be applied toward the judgment. Certificates A Certificate of Sale is issued by the clerk provided all amounts due are paid in full. Objections to the sale may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court General Civil Division, within ten (10) days after the filing of the Certificate of Sale. If an objection to the sale is filed, the clerk will not issue a certificate of title until the court enters an order on the objection. A Certificate of Title may be issued by the clerk after 10 full days have elapsed from the issuance of the Certificate of Sale and provided there is no objection or other action relating to the subject proceeding pending. THE CLERK'S OFFICE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AVAILABILITY OR NON- AVAILABILITY OF ANY PROPERTY OFFERED FOR SALE. FOR LEGAL ADVICE, CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.
Code Compliance & Condo/Homeowner’s Associations
Code Compliance & Condo/Homeowner’s Associations Code Compliance Code compliance is a division of the Village of North Palm Beach. The primary function is to educate the community about Village codes. The codes apply to every property within the Village. The purpose is to ensure that all neighborhoods and properties are maintained to a minimum standard. Condominium & Homeowner's Associations Condominium and homeowner’s associations are private organizations that are paid by designated neighborhoods to oversee maintenance standards, as established by written codes, covenants and restrictions for the properties within specific a neighborhood. The neighborhoods were designed to be managed by an association. Associations have the right to enforce and assess fines to members in accordance to their own codes, covenants and restrictions. Every property owner within these designated neighborhoods signs documents agreeing to the standards that have been established. Standards & Codes A condominium or homeowner’s association may establish maintenance standards that require a higher standard of upkeep than the Village codes. Neighborhoods that are within association areas are still required to abide by Village code requirements. Jurisdictions Village code compliance can enforce Village code standards within an association area, but associations may only enforce maintenance standards within their designated neighborhood. PBC Animal Control Village Code of Ordinances
Mental Health
Mental Health The Baker Act and Marchman Act are means of providing individuals with emergency services and temporary detention for examination for mental health assessment and stabilization for substance abuse. These types of proceedings are confidential and are not public record. Completing a Petition for Involuntary Examination or Involuntary Assessment & Stabilization A petition must be filed and submitted to the Clerk of Court in the county where the Respondent is located. The petitions can be filed by the respondent’s spouse or guardian, any relative, a private practitioner, the director of a licensed service provider or the director’s designee, or any three adults who have personal knowledge of the respondent’s substance abuse impairment. If the person upon whose behalf the petition is being filed is a minor, a petition for involuntary assessment and stabilization may be filed by a parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, or licensed service provider. The Clerk will submit the petition to a Judge for review. Baker Act (mental health) A process established by Florida Statutes Mental Health Act by which a person whose current mental state poses a danger to that person or to others may be taken to a mental health receiving facility for an involuntary examination. If there is reason to believe that a person is mentally ill and because of his or her mental illness based on the criteria below: The person has refused voluntary examination and/or is unable to determine whether an examination is necessary The person is likely to suffer from neglect and the refusal could threaten his or her well being If there is a substantial likelihood that without care or treatment, the person will cause seriously bodily harm to himself or herself or others in the near future as evidenced by recent behavior then the Court should be petitioned for involuntary examination of the person. For more information on the Baker Act, please view services provided by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Marchman Act (substance abuse) A process established by Florida Statutes by which a person may be admitted for an involuntary examination to determine if his or her judgment is impaired due to substance abuse and he or she has, therefore, lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse and poses a danger to himself or herself or to another person. When there is reason to believe that a person is substance abuse impaired and are exhibiting any of the symptoms below: Because of the impairment, he or she has lost the power of self control with respect to substance use The person’s judgment is impaired because of substance abuse and he/she is incapable of appreciating the need for, and is unable to make a rational decision in regards to, substance abuse services He or she has inflicted, attempted or threatened to inflict, or unless admitted, is likely to inflict, physical harm on himself or herself or another then the Court should be petitioned for involuntary assessment of the person.
Ask-A-Lawyer
Ask-A-Lawyer | Martin County Clerk Skip to Main Content Office Closure Yom Kippur**Monday, September 21, 2026 Read On... Home Resources Ask-A-Lawyer Ask-A-Lawyer The Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Carolyn Timmann, is proud to offer Martin County residents access to Ask-A-Lawyer, a service designed to provide legal guidance and support. This program connects individuals without legal representation—or who cannot afford an attorney—with qualified members of The Florida Bar for brief consultations and assistance. What is Ask-A-Lawyer? Ask-A-Lawyer provides an opportunity for residents to meet with an attorney in a structured mini-session format. While these sessions offer valuable advice and assistance, no attorney-client relationship is created. If you are currently represented by an attorney, please notify your attorney before participating. Services Provided • Attorney Q&A Sessions: Speak directly with an attorney for 20 minutes to get answers to specific legal questions. • Classroom-Style Legal Clinics: Learn about common legal issues in a group setting, 2.5 hour classroom style legal clinics. • Form Completion Assistance: Guidance with completing legal forms. Please note: These services are not based on income, but certain legal areas are excluded. (This service is not available for criminal, traffic, expungement, guardianship, probate, real property, commercial landlord/tenant, civil claims, or appeals) Clinic Schedule Legal topics are addressed on specific Fridays each month: • Family Law Clinics: 1st & 2nd Fridays • Housing Law Clinics: 3rd Friday • Consumer Law Clinics: 4th Friday Location All sessions are held at: Martin County Clerk’s Office 100 SE Ocean Boulevard Stuart, FL 34994 Appointment Details • Appointments are limited to one session per person per calendar year. • To schedule an appointment or attend a clinic, please select the topic that applies to your legal issue below. Additional Information Attorneys participating in this program are referred by the Florida Rural Legal Services. While they can provide legal guidance, they cannot represent you in court. If you’re looking for accessible, professional legal support, the Ask-A-Lawyer program is here to help. This program aims to empower Martin County residents with the knowledge and tools to address their legal concerns effectively. Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding official business are public records available to the public and media upon request.
Juvenile Dependency
Juvenile Dependency Item Fee Amount Private Dependency Case $300 Dependency Indigent Application $50 Pay Plan Fee $25 Prepare and Record a Satisfaction of Judgment $17
Domestic Relations
Domestic Relations | Martin County Clerk Item Fee Amount Dissolution of Marriage, Simplified Dissolution, and Annulment (Chapter 61, Florida Statutes) $408 Upon Institution of Other Civil Actions by:Adoptions, Chapter 61, Florida Statutes Custody by relative other than parent, Chapter 751, Florida Statutes Emancipation, Chapter 743, Florida Statutes Name Change, Chapter 68, Florida Statutes $400 Upon Institution of actions in:Proceedings relating to children (file in Juvenile Division), Chapter 39, Florida Statutes Alimony, Custody, Registration of Child Custody Determination, Separate Maintenance and Support, Chapter 61, Florida Statutes Determination Parentage, Chapter 742, Florida Statutes Grandparents Visitation Rights, Chapter 752, Florida Statutes Supervised Visitation, Chapter 753, Florida Statutes $300 Filing counter-petition for Dissolution of Marriage $295 Injunction for Protection - Domestic, Repeat, Sexual, and Dating Violence No Fee Issuing each summons $10 Reopen Fee/Petition for Modification $50 An additional charge to be paid by the party seeking each severance that is granted $18 Additional service charge for Garnishment, Attachment, Replevin, and Distress $85 Fee for alimony or child support is 4% of payment but not less than $1 nor more than $5.25 4% not to exceed $5.25 Court Ordered Mediation Per Person Per Session: Combined Income less than $50,000 $60 Court Ordered Mediation Per Person Per Session: Combined Income more than $50,000 $120 Clerk's Certificate $7 From each attorney appearing Pro Hac Vice $100 For administering oath, attesting, and sealing $3.50
Appeals
Appeals Item Fee Amount County to Circuit Court Filing Fee – Payable to Clerk of Circuit Court (Per 19th Circuit A.O. 2020-16 $281 Petition for Writ of Certiorari (Inc. Code Enforcement, Licensing Board, and Administrative Orders) $400 County to District Court: Filing Fee - Payable to Clerk of Circuit Court $100 Filing Fee - Payable to 4th DCA $300 Cross Notice of Appeal - Payable to 4th DCA $295 Circuit to Supreme Court: Filing Fee - Payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court $100 Filing Fee - Payable to Supreme Court $300 Preparation of the Record on Appeal: Preparing, numbering, and indexing an original record on appeal, per instrument $3.50 Clerk's Memo, per memo $7 Clerk's Certificate $7
HIPAA Privacy Policy
North Palm Beach Fire Rescue Privacy Policy Notice This notice describes our privacy policy, describes your rights, and describes how your health information may be used and disclosed to others. Please review it carefully. Your health and your privacy are our concerns. We will keep and record any information about your medical condition. We may use this information or disclose this information to others as follows: Treatment We may use or disclose your health information in order to treat you. For example, we may advise the health care provider which we are transporting you to of your medical condition, including your vital signs and medications we have administered to you. We may also disclose your condition to your family or caregivers who are involved in your medical care. Payment We may use or disclose your health information in order to receive payment for the services we provide to you. For example, we may disclose your condition in order for your insurance company to understand why you received treatment so that they will pay your claim. We may also disclose your information to our billing department/billing company/attorney in order to seek payment for the services we provide to you. Operations We may use or disclose your health information for our operations. For example, we may review your information in order to evaluate your treatment and our services in order to insure that our care for you now and in the future is the best that it can be. We may use your health information to contact you In the future. We may also disclose your information as required by law. Your Rights Regarding Your Medical Information You have the following rights regarding your health information. The Right to Inspect & Copy your Information You may review and copy your medical records and information. You should make such a request to us at: 560 U.S. Highway 1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 We have the right to charge a reasonable fee tor all copying and mailing expenses. The Right to Amend You may ask that we amend your health information if you believe that your information is incomplete or incorrect. A request for an amendment should be made in writing and should be sent to us at the above address. Your request must be accompanied by a statement from you regarding why you feel the amendment is proper. We may deny your request if it is not written or if you fail to state a reason for the proposed amendment. We may also deny your request if you ask us to amend information that is not part of the information we keep, was not created by us (unless the entity responsible is no longer available), is not part of the information available for you to inspect and copy, or is accurate and complete. The Right to Know About Disclosures You have the right to request and accounting of which we have disclosed your health information to. The request should be made in writing and sent to us at the above address. You must state a time period for your request, which cannot be longer than 6 years. Your 1st request every 12 months is free. After that we may charge you for additional requests made within 12 months of your last request. Please contact us at 561-841-3319 for the exact cost. Right to Request Restrictions You may request a restriction or limitation on how and what health information we disclose regarding you for treatment, payment of health operations or to your family or caregivers. We do not have to agree to your request. Requests for restrictions must be made in writing and sent to us at the above address. Right to Confidential Communications You may request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain format or at a specific location. You must request such a confidential communication or specific type or place of communication in writing submitted to us at the above address. No reason for is request is necessary and we honor all reasonable requests. Right to Receive a Copy of This Notice You may request and receive a written copy of this notice (or our current notice) at any time by contacting us at the above address and requesting a copy of our "Privacy Policy Notice." Please note that we retain the right to alter, amend or change this notice at any time. Any such revision may be effective on any information we obtain about you in the future or any information that we already have regarding you. A copy of our most current notice will be on display in our offices. Complaints Complaints regarding the use of your health information should be made to us at the address above and/or with the department of Health and Human Services. All complaints must be submitted in writing. There is no cost or penalty to you for filing a complaint.
Milestone Inspection
On May 26, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 4-D related to building safety within the State of Florida, specifically the requirement for condominiums and cooperatives to conduct milestone inspections at specified times during the life of the building. Pursuant to Florida Statutes 553.899, mandatory structural inspections for condominium and cooperative buildings must be completed by December 31, 2024, to ensure that such buildings are safe for continued use. Law Requirements The law requires that a condominium or cooperative must have a "milestone inspection" performed for each building that is 3 stories or more by December 31st of the year in which the building reaches 30 years of age, and again every 10 years thereafter. If the building is located within 3 miles of a coastline, the inspection must be performed by December 31 of the year in which the building reaches 25 years of age, and every 10 years thereafter. If a building’s certificate of occupancy was issued on or before July 1, 1992, the building’s initial milestone inspection must be performed before December 31, 2024. Exemptions: These requirements do not apply to a single-family, two-family, or three-family dwelling with three or fewer habitable stories above ground. Two phases for inspections Certified letters will be mailed to condominium and cooperative associations at the beginning of the year in which the milestone inspection is due. Inspections are due within 180 days of receipt of the letter, unless due date is specified. The milestone inspection consists of two phases: The first phase is a visual inspection by a licensed architect or engineer: If substantial structural deterioration is identified, the second phase commences, including a full assessment of the areas of structural distress. Submit inspection reports to Village of Tequesta Building Department Phase one and two reports must be submitted to the Village of Tequesta building department directly from the design professional who performed the inspection. The Structural Safety Inspection report Form must be completed in its entirety and submitted with the milestone inspection report as a cover sheet to [email protected]. Resources Florida Statute 553.899 Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances - Ordinance No. 13-23
Criminal
The Criminal Division is located on the second floor of the Constitutional Building. Turn right when stepping off the elevator. Go through double doors. Turn right. Felony/Misdemeanor counters are on the left. We accept cash, check, money orders, and most major credit cards (credit card processing fees apply). View the Daily Court Calendar (PDF). For Criminal First Appearances via Zoom, please refer to this Zoom Meeting Information for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (PDF). Record Search / Document Request Bond Refunds Expunge or Seal a Record Transcriptions Key Agencies Record Search / Document Request For costs associated with Criminal Records Searches, see our Fee Schedule. To search for Martin County Criminal Cases online, visit our Court Records Search. Bond Refunds Court fines will be taken out of cash bonds after final disposition. The remaining balance, if any, is then mailed back to the depositor in check form. Checks are cut and mailed every Friday. Expunge or Seal a Record Court approval is required to seal or expunge a criminal record. The packets containing the necessary documents and instructions are available in the Criminal Division free of charge. You must also obtain a certified copy of the final disposition. The costs are $1.00 per page for the copy and $2.00 per document for the certification. Please contact the Criminal Division if you have any questions. Reasons an application to Seal/Expunge will be denied The Seal or Expunge instructions and forms may also be found at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website Transcriptions Copies of transcriptions already filed in cases may be obtained for $1.00 per page and $2.00 for certification of the document. Transcriptions not already filed may be ordered through Court Administration. Fees may apply. Audio copies of court proceedings are available on cassette or CD* for $25.00 per CD (up to 60 minutes.) Please contact the Evidence Clerk. *CD’s are only available if recording was made after 12/06/1999. Audio recordings made after June 2007 should be ordered through Court Administration. Key Agencies Office of the Public Defender Office of the State Attorney State Probation and Parole Martin County Sheriff's Office CORE Probation E-Notify E-Notify is now available statewide! E-Notify is a free way to get reminders about criminal court events through texts or emails. Sign up today for E-Notify.
Court Ordered Postings
Court Ordered Postings Court Orders to Seal Pursuant to Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 2.420, the Clerk of Court must post a copy of an order to seal issued on a Civil case on the Clerk's Website and in a prominent, public location in the courthouse. This order must remain posted in both locations for no less than 30 days. Citizens Right to Know Report Pursuant to Section 907.043, Florida Statutes, each pretrial release program must prepare a register displaying information relevant to the defendants released through such a program. A copy of the register must be located at the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the program is located and must be readily accessible to the public. The report is available at our main office located at 100 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 or can be requested from our Records Management Division, as follows: By Mail:Hon. Carolyn TimmannClerk of the Circuit Court and ComptrollerAttn: Public Records LiaisonP.O. Box 9016Stuart, FL 34995 Email [email protected] In Person:Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller1st Floor of the Courthouse Constitutional Office Building100 SE Ocean BoulevardStuart, FL 34994 By Phone: 772-288-5576 By Fax: 772-288-5548