Save a Trip to Our Office. View your court case online and purchase certified copies of documents.Plaintiff must file this cover sheet with the first document filed in the action or proceeding. (except small claims cases, probate, or family cases). To start a case, you will need to file a petition, complaint, statement of claim, or similar document. Resources for Civil Lawsuit. Before you represent yourself. To initiate your civil rights action, you must file with the Clerk of Court an original. The Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach Civil Litigation Bureau provides defense legal services for state agencies, state officials, and judges. 301 N. Olive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 3552996.