Access Gibson County Court Docket
Gibson County court docket records can be searched online or requested in person at the courthouse in Princeton. The Gibson Circuit Court and Gibson Superior Court both handle cases here, and their docket entries feed into the same statewide database. Whether you need to track a civil dispute, check the status of a criminal case, or look up a family court filing, the docket for each case is available through Indiana's free search portal. Gibson County sits in southwestern Indiana and processes a steady flow of cases through both of its courts.
Gibson County Court Docket Quick Facts
Gibson County Court Docket Lookup
Use Indiana's MyCase portal to search Gibson County court docket records for free. Enter a name or case number, select Gibson County, and the system shows matching cases from both the Circuit Court and the Superior Court. Click on any result to see the complete docket, including every filing, every scheduled hearing, and every court order.
Gibson County has two courts. The Circuit Court is led by Judge Earl H. Penrod, who has served this bench for a long time. The Superior Court runs under Judge Ryan A. Johanningsmeier. Each court has its own caseload, but both feed docket data into the Odyssey Case Management System. MyCase pulls from both courts at once, so a single search covers everything in Gibson County.
Docket Records at the Gibson County Clerk
The Gibson County clerk of courts office is at 101 N. Main St. in Princeton. Walk in during business hours and the staff can help you find any public docket record. They handle copy requests, certified copies, and general questions about case filings. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Gibson County Clerk of Courts
| Address | 101 N. Main St., Princeton, IN 47670 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 386-6474 |
| Fax | (812) 386-6476 |
| clerk@gibsoncounty-in.gov | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET |
You can also email the clerk at clerk@gibsoncounty-in.gov for basic questions about Gibson County docket records. For copies or certified documents, an in-person or mail request is usually required. Indiana law under IC 5-14-3 protects your right to access these public records.
Note: The Gibson County clerk's office closes at 4:00 PM sharp, so plan your visit accordingly.
Gibson County Case Docket Information
A court docket in Gibson County works the same as in other Indiana counties. Every case gets a docket sheet that logs all activity in chronological order. The first entry is the filing of the case. After that, every response, motion, hearing, and ruling gets added. If a trial takes place, the docket notes that too. The final entry is usually the judgment or dismissal.
Civil docket entries in Gibson County cover lawsuits, small claims, and property disputes. Criminal docket entries track charges, bond information, plea hearings, trials, and sentencing. Family law dockets cover divorce proceedings, custody orders, and child support modifications. Probate dockets deal with estates, wills, and guardianships. The docket format is the same no matter which type of case you are looking at.
Fees for copies are set by state law. Under IC 33-37-4, standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies have an additional fee. The Gibson County clerk collects these fees at the time of the request.
The Gibson County government website provides information about county offices and services.
From the county website you can find links to the clerk's office and other Gibson County court resources.
Sealed and Restricted Docket Records
Not all Gibson County docket records are public. Judges can seal records under Administrative Rule 9 when there is a good reason. Sealed cases vanish from public search results on MyCase and are not available at the clerk's window either. Juvenile records in Gibson County are restricted under IC 31-39-2.
Expunged records are completely removed. Under IC 35-38-9, once a court grants an expungement, the docket entries for that case are pulled from all public access points. This applies to both the online system and physical records at the courthouse. The Gibson County clerk's office will not acknowledge an expunged case exists if someone asks about it.
Finding Older Gibson County Docket Records
The Odyssey system has been in use for years, but some older Gibson County cases may not be in the digital database. If you are searching for a case from before the system went online, you may need to visit the clerk's office in person. Paper records at the courthouse go back much further than the electronic system does.
Call (812) 386-6474 before making the trip. The clerk's staff can check if the record you need is available and let you know what to bring. The Indiana Clerk of Courts page has general guidance about records access that applies to Gibson County and every other county in the state.
Cities in Gibson County
Princeton is the county seat of Gibson County. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All Gibson County court docket filings are handled through the courts in Princeton.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Gibson County and each has its own court docket system: