Decatur County Docket Records
Court docket records in Decatur County are filed and stored at the Clerk of Courts office in Greensburg. The county has both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court, which together handle civil cases, criminal matters, family law, and small claims. Searching for a Decatur County court docket can be done online through the state system or by contacting the clerk directly. If you want to check on a pending case, find out when a hearing is set, or look at past court filings, several options are open to you. The docket tracks every step a case takes from the day it is filed until it reaches a final outcome.
Decatur County Court Docket Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 236, Greensburg, IN 47240 |
| Phone | (812) 663-8223 |
| Fax | (812) 663-8229 |
| clerk@decaturcounty.in.gov | |
| Circuit Judge | Honorable Timothy K. Day |
| Superior Judge | Honorable Matthew L. Kaelin |
| Case System | Odyssey Case Management |
Search Decatur County Court Dockets
The MyCase Indiana portal is the go-to tool for searching Decatur County court docket records online. Pick Decatur County from the location menu. Then type in a name or case number. The results page shows docket entries in chronological order, with every filing and court action listed. You get the full picture of what has happened in a case.
MyCase is tied into the Odyssey Case Management System that Decatur County courts use. When a document is filed or the court takes action, the system creates a new docket entry. This happens for both the Circuit Court and the Superior Court. All case types show up in the same database, so one search covers everything.
Using MyCase costs nothing. There is no login required and no fee to view docket records.
Decatur County Court Structure and Dockets
Judge Timothy K. Day runs the Decatur Circuit Court. This court deals with the more serious cases in the county, including felonies and major civil disputes. Judge Matthew L. Kaelin heads the Decatur Superior Court, which takes on a broader mix of criminal, civil, and small claims work. Both courts sit in the courthouse at 150 Courthouse Square in Greensburg.
Each court division has its own docket. The case number tells you which court is handling the matter. Decatur County follows Indiana's standard numbering system, so the format is easy to read once you know how it works. The first two digits are the county code, followed by the court division code and the year. This makes it straightforward to tell a Circuit Court case from a Superior Court case just by looking at the number.
Docket entries in Decatur County include everything from the initial complaint or charging document through every motion, response, order, and final judgment. This creates a complete timeline of the case. If a hearing is scheduled, you will see that on the docket too.
How to Get Decatur County Docket Copies
Visit the Decatur County Clerk at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 236 in Greensburg. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You can ask for copies of any public docket record. The clerk will pull up the case and print what you need.
Phone requests go to (812) 663-8223. Fax goes to (812) 663-8229. You can also email the office at clerk@decaturcounty.in.gov. The Decatur County Clerk's department page lists additional details on their services and how to reach them. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act ensures that most court docket records remain available for public review, though there are some exceptions.
The image below shows the Decatur County government homepage where court information is accessible.
Navigate to the clerk's section of the site for court docket request forms and contact details.
Note: The Decatur County Clerk's office may ask for specific case details when processing mail or email requests for docket records.
Decatur County Docket Access Rules
Indiana Administrative Rule 9 controls what court records are open to the public. Most docket entries in Decatur County fall under public access. That means you can view them online or request copies from the clerk. Some records are not public. Juvenile cases, proceedings that a judge has sealed, and certain sensitive filings get restricted access.
The Indiana Courts website gives more detail on how these rules work statewide. The Office of Court Services publishes resources about court procedures that apply in Decatur County and every other Indiana county. If you run into a record that seems blocked, contact the clerk's office for clarification on why it is restricted.
State Court Resources for Decatur County
The Decatur County government website connects you to all county departments, including the courts and the clerk. For state-level tools, MyCase handles the docket search side. The Indiana Courts site covers rules, forms, and administrative details. Together, these resources give you a full set of tools for finding and understanding Decatur County court docket records.
Decatur County is a smaller county with a manageable caseload split between two courts. This means records tend to be well organized and the clerk's office can handle requests without long delays. If you need something specific and cannot find it online, a quick call usually sorts things out.
Cities in Decatur County
Greensburg is the county seat and the location of the Decatur County courthouse. Other towns in the county include Westport, St. Paul, and New Point. All court docket matters for Decatur County residents go through the clerk in Greensburg. No cities in Decatur County meet the threshold for a separate page.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Decatur County and each maintain their own court docket systems.