Palm Beach County, Florida Public Records

Palm Beach County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,496,770, making it the third-most populous county in Florida. The county seat and largest city is West Palm Beach.

The county government is composed of a Board of County Commissioners, several elected constitutional officers, and numerous departments and divisions. The Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of the county, and is composed of seven members elected by district. The county government is responsible for providing services such as public safety, public works, environmental protection, recreation, and cultural activities.

The county is also home to several state parks, including John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The county also has several museums, including the Flagler Museum, the Norton Museum of Art, and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.

Palm Beach County Court is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is a county court of general jurisdiction with jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The court has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving more than $15,000, all felony criminal cases, and all family law cases. The court also has jurisdiction over appeals from county and circuit courts.