Fulton County Court Docket Records
Fulton County court docket records are housed at the courthouse in Rochester, the county seat. Both the Fulton Circuit Court and Fulton Superior Court process cases here, covering civil disputes, criminal matters, family law, and probate proceedings. Searching for a docket in Fulton County is straightforward. You can use the state's free online portal to pull up case details from either court, or you can contact the clerk's office for help with records that are not yet in the digital system. The Fulton County courts run on the Odyssey Case Management System, which feeds into the statewide search tool.
Fulton County Court Docket Quick Facts
Fulton County Docket Search
Go to Indiana's MyCase search portal to look up Fulton County court docket records. It costs nothing. The site lets you search by party name or case number. Select Fulton County from the drop-down list to narrow your results. Each result shows the full docket sheet, with every filing, motion, hearing, and order listed in order by date.
Fulton County has two courts. The Circuit Court is led by Judge Gregory M. Heller. The Superior Court is under Judge Michael A. Francis. Between the two of them, all types of cases in Fulton County get heard and decided. The docket for each case tracks through the Odyssey system and shows up in MyCase no matter which court handled it.
Note: MyCase pulls docket data from both Fulton Circuit Court and Fulton Superior Court in a single search.
Court Docket Records at the Fulton County Clerk
The Fulton County clerk of courts keeps all case files at the courthouse on Main Street in Rochester. You can walk in during business hours and request to view any public docket. The staff can look up cases, print copies, and handle certified copy requests. If you want to call ahead, the number is (574) 223-4821.
Fulton County Clerk of Courts
| Address | 815 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (574) 223-4821 |
| Fax | (574) 223-4857 |
| clerk@co.fulton.in.us | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET |
Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3 supports your right to access these records. Court docket entries are considered public unless sealed by a judge. The clerk can not refuse a valid records request for public docket information.
Fulton County Case Types and Docket Entries
Every case filed in Fulton County creates a docket. The docket is a running log of everything that happens. When a lawsuit gets filed, the initial complaint appears as the first entry. After that, answers, motions, hearing notices, and orders pile up in sequence. Civil cases like contract disputes, property matters, and small claims each have their own docket. Criminal cases generate docket entries for charges, arraignments, plea hearings, and sentencing.
Family law cases are another big category. Divorce filings, custody disputes, and child support matters all produce docket entries in Fulton County courts. These records are generally public, though some family cases may have restricted access, especially when minor children are involved.
Fees for copies of Fulton County court docket records follow the rates in IC 33-37-4. Standard copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional charge.
Restricted Docket Records in Fulton County
Some docket records are not public. Administrative Rule 9 gives Indiana judges the power to seal records in certain situations. When a Fulton County case is sealed, it disappears from MyCase and from public access at the clerk's office. Juvenile case records are restricted under IC 31-39-2 as well. If someone has had their record expunged under IC 35-38-9, the case will not show up anywhere in the system.
This is the same across all of Indiana. Fulton County does not have any unique restrictions beyond what state law requires.
The Fulton County government website provides general information about county services and departments.
You can find links to the clerk's office and other court resources from the county's main website.
Searching Fulton County Dockets by Case Number
If you already have a case number, searching the Fulton County court docket is fast. Go to MyCase and enter the case number directly. The system takes you right to the docket page. You will see every entry, from the first filing to the most recent action. No need to filter by county or case type when you have the number in hand.
Case numbers in Fulton County follow a standard format that includes the county code, case type, and a sequence number. The clerk's office can help you find a case number if you only have a name and an approximate date range. The Indiana Clerk of Courts page has background on how the numbering system works across the state.
Cities in Fulton County
Rochester is the county seat and largest community in Fulton County. No cities here meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All Fulton County court docket filings go through the courthouse in Rochester.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Fulton County and have their own court systems and docket records: