Search Dearborn County Court Docket
Dearborn County court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Lawrenceburg. The county operates a Circuit Court along with two Superior Courts, and all three produce docket entries that track case activity from start to finish. If you want to look up a specific case, find a hearing date, or review past filings, the Dearborn County system gives you several ways to search. Online access through the state portal makes it simple to pull up docket data without leaving home. You can also visit the clerk's office in person for records that need a closer look.
Dearborn County Court Docket Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | 165 Progress Way, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 |
| Phone | (812) 537-1040 |
| Fax | (812) 537-1042 |
| clerk@dearborncounty.org | |
| Circuit Judge | Honorable Jonathan S. Cleary |
| Superior Court I Judge | Honorable Sally A. McLaughlin |
| Superior Court II Judge | Honorable James D. Humphrey |
| Case System | Odyssey Case Management |
Dearborn County Docket Lookup
The Indiana MyCase portal is the primary way to search Dearborn County court docket records online. Select Dearborn County from the location list and enter a name or case number. The system shows all matching cases along with their full docket history. You will see filings, motions, hearing dates, and orders listed in order.
MyCase connects to the Odyssey Case Management System. This is the platform Dearborn County uses to manage all its court records. Every time an attorney files a motion or the court issues an order, the system logs it as a new docket entry. These entries build the complete story of a case. Civil, criminal, family, and small claims cases all appear in the same database.
Searching is free. You do not need to create an account or pay anything just to look up docket information. The tool works on any device with a web browser.
Court Docket Structure in Dearborn County
Dearborn County splits its caseload across three courts. The Circuit Court is the court of general jurisdiction. Judge Jonathan S. Cleary hears felony criminal cases, major civil disputes, and some family law matters there. Superior Court I, under Judge Sally A. McLaughlin, handles additional civil and criminal work. Superior Court II, led by Judge James D. Humphrey, picks up the rest including misdemeanor and infraction cases.
Each court creates its own docket entries. When you search on MyCase, the case number prefix tells you which court division is handling the matter. Dearborn County uses standard Indiana case numbering, so the format is consistent with other counties statewide. The docket tracks every step from initial filing through final disposition, whether that means a verdict, settlement, or dismissal.
Note: Some Dearborn County docket entries may be restricted under Indiana Administrative Rule 9, particularly in cases involving minors or sealed proceedings.
Dearborn County Court Records and Fees
If you need physical copies of docket records from Dearborn County, the clerk charges $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk's office accepts requests in person at 165 Progress Way in Lawrenceburg. Office hours run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
You can also request records by phone at (812) 537-1040 or by fax at (812) 537-1042. Email the clerk at clerk@dearborncounty.org for questions about availability. The Dearborn County Clerk's page has more details on their services. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives you the right to inspect most court records, though some are exempt from public access.
The image below shows the Dearborn County website, where you can navigate to court and clerk resources.
Use the county website to find links to the clerk's office and other departments related to court docket services.
State Tools for Dearborn Docket Searches
Several Indiana state resources connect to Dearborn County court docket data. The Indiana Courts homepage provides statewide information about how the court system works. The Office of Court Services offers resources about court procedures and programs that affect every county. Access rules come from Administrative Rule 9, which sets the standard for what records are public and what courts can keep private.
Dearborn County follows these rules closely. Most docket records are open. The exceptions involve juvenile cases, certain mental health proceedings, and cases a judge has specifically ordered sealed. If you run into a restricted record, the clerk's office can explain what is and is not available.
Dearborn County Court Docket Tips
When you search for a Dearborn County docket record, spell names carefully. MyCase requires close matches to return results. If you are not finding what you expect, try searching by case number instead. The clerk's office can help you identify the right case number if you have basic details like a party's name and approximate filing date.
Old cases sometimes have less detail online. Records filed before the county switched to the Odyssey system may not have full docket histories in MyCase. For those older cases, contact the clerk directly. They keep paper files going back many years and can pull records that predate the digital system.
Cities in Dearborn County
Lawrenceburg is the county seat and home to the Dearborn County courthouse. Other communities include Aurora, Greendale, and Hidden Valley. Court docket matters for all Dearborn County residents go through the clerk's office in Lawrenceburg. None of the cities in this county meet the size threshold for a separate page.
Nearby Counties
These neighboring counties have their own court systems and docket records.