Indiana Court Docket Records
Indiana court docket records track every action in a case across all 92 counties. Each docket entry logs filings, hearing dates, motions, and court orders. The Clerk of Courts in each county keeps these files. Indiana runs a free online search tool called MyCase that covers most trial courts in the state. You can look up court docket records by name, case number, or filing date. Circuit courts and superior courts both post case data to this system. If you need to check a case or pull a full court docket history, Indiana gives you several ways to search.
Indiana Court Docket Quick Facts
Indiana Court Docket Search Options
The best way to search an Indiana court docket is through MyCase Indiana. This free tool covers most trial courts in the state. Type in a name or case number and you get docket entries back right away. The system shows filing dates, hearing times, and judge names. It runs on the Odyssey platform built by Tyler Technologies. Not every county is on MyCase yet, but most are. The Indiana Office of Judicial Administration manages the whole system from Indianapolis.
You can search Indiana court docket records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase to find case information from participating courts across the state.
Each result shows the case type, parties, and a full list of docket entries. You can view hearing schedules and some filed documents right on the site. Document access depends on the court. Some Indiana courts let you read filings online. Others need you to go to the clerk in person.
In-person searches work too. Walk into any Clerk of Courts office in Indiana and ask for court docket records. Staff can pull up a case and print what you need. Most offices charge $1.00 per page for plain copies under IC 33-37-4. Certified copies cost about $5.00 more per document. Call first to check hours and what forms of payment they take.
How MyCase Indiana Works
MyCase is the main court docket search tool for the state. The Indiana Office of Judicial Administration runs it. You do not need an account. Go to the site and pick a search type. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name. The site works on phones and computers alike.
The Indiana Supreme Court oversees the full court system and sets all rules for how courts post docket data to MyCase. This includes what gets shown to the public and what stays sealed. The Supreme Court sits at 315 State House in Indianapolis and can be reached at 317-232-2540. Their website has links to court rules, opinions, and clerk contact lists for every county in Indiana.
When you find a case on MyCase, click it to see the full docket sheet. Each line on the docket lists a date, the action taken, and who filed it. Common entries include complaint filed, answer filed, motion to dismiss, hearing set, and order issued. The sheet gives you a full timeline of everything that has happened in the case.
Court Docket Records by Case Type
Indiana courts handle many types of cases. Each one has its own court docket. Civil cases cover lawsuits, contract disputes, and small claims. The docket for a civil case lists the complaint, the answer, all motions, and the trial date. Criminal cases show charges, arraignment dates, bond info, plea entries, and sentencing details. Under IC 5-14-3, most criminal court docket records in Indiana are public. IC 35-38-9 allows people to seal old criminal records through expungement after certain wait times pass.
The Indiana Court of Appeals hears cases that come up from trial courts. It is the second-highest court in the state. The Court of Appeals reviews trial court actions for legal errors but does not hold new trials. Its offices are at 115 W. Washington St., Suite 1080 in Indianapolis. You can call the main office at 317-232-6906 or the Clerk of Appellate Courts at 317-232-1930 to check on appellate docket records.
Family cases include divorce, custody, and child support. Probate cases deal with wills and estates. The Indiana Tax Court has its own docket for tax disputes. It sits at 115 W. Washington St., Suite 960 in Indianapolis. You can reach it at 317-232-4725. Each court type uses the same basic docket format, so once you know how to read one, you can read them all.
Indiana Court Docket Copy Fees
Searching court docket records on MyCase costs nothing. You can look up any public case and read the full docket for free. Fees only come into play when you want paper or certified copies. Under IC 33-37-4, most Indiana clerks charge $1.00 per page for plain copies. Certified copies add about $5.00 per document. Some counties accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Others stick to cash or money orders only.
If you think a fee is too high, IC 5-14-3-8 sets the cap on what agencies can charge for public records in Indiana. You can file a complaint with the Indiana Public Access Counselor if a clerk overcharges you.
Note: Copy fees can vary slightly by county, so call the local clerk before you visit.
Indiana Laws on Court Docket Access
Court docket records are public in Indiana. IC 5-14-3-3 defines public records in broad terms. This includes court files. Anyone can ask to see a court docket. You do not need to give a reason. You do not need to be part of the case. Just go to the clerk or use MyCase online.
Some records have limits though. Administrative Rule 9 from the Indiana Supreme Court lists what stays sealed. Social security numbers and bank account numbers get removed from public copies. Juvenile cases under IC 31-39-2 stay closed. Adoption files, mental health records, and some protective order details are not open to the public in Indiana. Most adult civil and criminal court docket entries are fully public.
The Indiana Court Rules portal has the full text of every access rule. The Clerks of Court page lists contact details for all 92 counties. You can also find Supreme Court opinions that shape how court docket access works across the state. The Clerk of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court is at 200 W. Washington St., Suite 1720 in Indianapolis. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET.
The Office of Court Services at 251 N. Illinois St., Suite 800 in Indianapolis supports the Supreme Court with running the court system. They manage the Odyssey platform and set up public access tools. Call 317-232-2542 with questions about statewide court docket access in Indiana.
Browse Indiana Court Docket by County
Each of Indiana's 92 counties has a Clerk of Courts who keeps court docket records. Pick a county below to find local court contact info and search tools.
Court Docket in Major Indiana Cities
Residents of major Indiana cities file court cases at their county courthouse. Pick a city below to learn about court docket access in that area.