Court Docket in Clay County
Clay County court docket records come from two courts based in Brazil, Indiana. The Circuit Court and Superior Court here handle the full range of cases for the county, and each one keeps detailed docket records. Whether you are searching for a specific case or want to review what has been filed recently, Clay County's court docket system tracks filings, hearings, motions, and orders in one place. You can look up these records online through the state search tool or go through the clerk's office at the courthouse.
Clay County Court Docket Quick Facts
Clay County Court Docket Search
Search Clay County court docket records for free at the MyCase Indiana portal. Type in a name or case number and the system returns results from both Clay Circuit Court and Clay Superior Court. The docket tab on each case shows every filing and action in chronological order.
Clay County's two courts share the caseload. The Clay Circuit Court is presided over by Judge Robert W. Pell. The Clay Superior Court is led by Judge Peter L. Betrand. Civil cases, criminal charges, family matters, and small claims all go through one of these two courts. The Odyssey case management system ties them together, so a single search on MyCase covers both.
Under IC 5-14-3, most of these court docket records are open to anyone who wants to see them. The law gives you the right to access public records in Indiana, and Clay County follows the rule.
Docket Records in Clay County Courts
A docket entry in Clay County works the same as anywhere else in Indiana. It is a single logged action in a court case. The first entry is usually the initial filing. After that, every response, motion, hearing date, court order, and final ruling gets its own entry. Taken together, these entries form a timeline that tells you exactly where a case stands or how it ended.
The clerk's office in Brazil is the official custodian of all Clay County court docket records. They manage both paper files and the electronic records that feed into MyCase. Administrative Rule 9 determines what is public and what is restricted. Most docket information falls on the public side. Sealed cases, restricted personal data, and certain juvenile records under IC 31-39-2 are the main exceptions. If you are trying to find a record and it does not appear, it is possible the case was sealed by a judge or expunged under IC 35-38-9.
Clay County Clerk of Courts
| Address | 609 E. National Ave., Brazil, IN 47834 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 448-9024 |
| Fax | (812) 448-9033 |
| clerk@claycountyin.gov | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET |
Clay County Docket Copy Fees
Copies of Clay County court docket records cost $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies are $5.00 extra per document. State law under IC 33-37-4 sets these rates, and they are consistent with what other Indiana counties charge.
Pay at the clerk's window in Brazil when you pick up copies in person. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders. You can also mail a request to 609 E. National Ave., Brazil, IN 47834. Include the case number or party names, what you need, and a check or money order for the estimated amount. Call (812) 448-9024 if you need help figuring out the cost ahead of time.
Note: Always confirm fee amounts with the clerk before sending payment by mail, since rates can be updated by the state legislature.
Looking Up Clay County Docket Entries
The MyCase website lets you search Clay County court docket entries at any hour. It is free to use. Results include party names, case types, assigned judges, and the full docket timeline. For many people, this is all they need to check on a case.
When you need more than what is online, the clerk's office fills the gap. Paper records from older cases, certified copies for court use, and detailed file reviews all require a visit or a mail request. The clerk's staff in Brazil can guide you through the process. They deal with record requests daily and know how to pull what you need quickly. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The Indiana MyCase search portal shown below is the primary tool for finding Clay County court docket records. Access it at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.
Use this portal to look up docket entries from Clay Circuit Court and Clay Superior Court by name or case number.
Clay County Court Docket Overview
Clay County sits in west-central Indiana. The courts in Brazil serve the entire county. Both the Circuit Court and Superior Court handle a full range of case types. Civil disputes, collections, protective orders, criminal charges, and family law matters all produce docket records that are kept by the clerk.
The electronic filing system that Indiana uses means most new documents go straight into the Odyssey system. From there, they appear on the public docket through MyCase. Attorneys file electronically in most cases. Self-represented parties can still file on paper at the clerk's window, and those filings get entered into the system by staff. Either way, the docket stays current. The Clay County Clerk of Courts page provides more details about the services available.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Clay County and maintain their own court docket systems: