Find Franklin County Court Docket
Franklin County court docket records are filed and kept at the Franklin Circuit Court in Brookville. The clerk's office manages all case files for this small eastern Indiana county, from civil disputes to criminal charges and family law proceedings. Looking up a court docket here can be done online through Indiana's MyCase system or by contacting the clerk directly at the courthouse on Main Street. Franklin County processes fewer cases than larger counties, which can actually make it easier to track down what you need in the docket system.
Franklin County Court Docket Quick Facts
Franklin County Docket Search Online
The MyCase Indiana portal is the best way to search Franklin County court docket records without going to the courthouse. The site is free. You type in a name or a case number and the system shows matching results from Franklin Circuit Court. Each case listing includes the full docket with all filings, hearing dates, and court orders listed in order.
Franklin County has just one court. The Circuit Court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Judge J. Steven Cox presides over all of them. Because there is no separate Superior Court in Franklin County, every case runs through the same court. This makes docket searches simple. You do not need to guess which court handled a case.
Court Docket Access in Franklin County
Most court docket entries in Franklin County are public. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, found at IC 5-14-3, gives anyone the right to request and view government records, and that includes court docket data. There are exceptions for sealed cases and certain protected records, but the vast majority of docket entries in Franklin County can be viewed freely.
The clerk's office at 459 Main St., Room 103 in Brookville is where you go for in-person access. Staff can look up any case, print copies of docket sheets, and help you find specific filings. You can also email them at clerk@franklincountyin.gov if you have a question about a particular case. They may be able to confirm basic information over email without requiring a formal records request.
Franklin County Clerk of Courts
| Address | 459 Main St., Room 103, Brookville, IN 47012 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (765) 647-5111 |
| Fax | (765) 647-5967 |
| clerk@franklincountyin.gov | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET |
Note: Franklin County's clerk office can handle most basic docket questions by phone during business hours.
Docket Entries and Filing Types
Every time something happens in a Franklin County case, it creates a docket entry. That includes the initial filing, responses from the other side, motions, hearing notices, and final judgments. The docket is basically a timeline of the case from start to finish. It tells you who filed what and when the court took action on it.
Civil cases in Franklin County often involve contract disputes, collections, or property matters. Criminal cases range from minor misdemeanors up to serious felonies. Family cases cover divorce, custody, and protective orders. Each type generates its own set of standard docket entries, but they all show up the same way in MyCase.
Franklin County court filings follow the same fee schedule as the rest of the state. Copy costs fall under IC 33-37-4, which sets the rates for copies and certified documents.
Franklin County Restricted Records
Not every docket entry is open to the public. Administrative Rule 9 allows courts to seal or restrict access to certain records. This might happen when a judge determines that public access could cause harm or when the law requires confidentiality. In Franklin County, sealed records will not appear at all in MyCase search results.
Juvenile cases are another area where access is limited. Under IC 31-39-2, most juvenile court records in Indiana are not open to the public. Franklin County follows this rule. Expunged records under IC 35-38-9 are also removed from public view entirely. If a case has been expunged, you will not find it through any search method, whether online or in person at the clerk's office.
How to Read a Franklin County Docket
A docket sheet from Franklin County lists entries in order by date. Each line shows the filing date, a brief description of what was filed or what action the court took, and sometimes who made the filing. Reading through the docket gives you a clear picture of where a case stands. If a hearing is set, you will see it listed. If a judgment was entered, that shows up too.
The Indiana Clerk of Courts page has general information about how court records work across the state. For Franklin County specifically, the Franklin County clerk's website may have local forms and instructions, though the site may not always be up to date.
Below is the Indiana MyCase portal used to search Franklin County court docket records. Visit MyCase Indiana to run a search.
All Franklin Circuit Court cases and docket entries are available through this statewide search system.
Cities in Franklin County
Brookville is the county seat and largest community in Franklin County. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All court docket matters are handled through the Franklin Circuit Court in Brookville.
Nearby Counties
Franklin County borders several other Indiana counties, each with their own court docket systems: