Search Hancock County Court Docket

Hancock County court docket records are kept at the courthouse in Greenfield. The Clerk of Courts files all case data for the Circuit Court and two Superior Courts. You can search these docket records online through the state MyCase portal. It pulls up filings, hearing dates, and case actions from Hancock County courts. Searching by name or case number gives you quick access to the docket sheet for any public case. The system covers civil, criminal, and family cases filed in Hancock County. If you need records that do not show up online, the clerk office in Greenfield can help with an in-person search.

Hancock County Docket Search Online

The fastest way to look up a Hancock County court docket is through MyCase Indiana. This free site covers most trial courts in the state, and Hancock County is on the system. Type in a name or case number and pick Hancock County from the court list. Results show the full docket sheet for each case. You get filing dates, hearing times, judge names, and all docket entries. The site runs on the Odyssey case management system built by Tyler Technologies. It works on phones, tablets, and computers.

Each docket entry lists the date something happened and what it was. Common entries include complaint filed, answer filed, hearing set, and order entered. Click on a case to see the full timeline. Some Hancock County courts post filed documents online too. Not all are viewable, but many basic filings show up. The clerk controls which files get uploaded to the public portal.

You can also visit the Hancock County Clerk of Courts page for local contact info and office details.

Hancock County Court Docket Clerk Office

The Hancock County Clerk of Courts sits at 9 E. Main St. in Greenfield, IN 46140. This is the main office for all court docket records in the county. The clerk handles filings for the Circuit Court and both Superior Courts. Walk in during business hours to ask about a case or request copies. Staff can look up any public court docket and print pages for you. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

Call the clerk at (317) 477-1109 if you have questions before you visit. The fax number is (317) 477-1112. You can also email the office at clerk@hancockcoingov.org. Phone calls work best for quick questions about a court docket entry or to check if a case has been updated. For detailed record requests, going in person tends to be faster.

You can visit the Hancock County government site for more department info and directions to the courthouse.

Court Divisions in Hancock County

Hancock County runs three court divisions. The Circuit Court is the main trial court. Judge Scott D. Sirk presides over it. Circuit Court handles felony cases, major civil suits, and some family law matters. Every docket entry from this court goes into the MyCase system. The Circuit Court has been part of Hancock County since it was first set up, and it still carries the bulk of serious cases today.

Superior Court I is led by Judge Kelly D. McIntosh. This division takes on misdemeanor cases, small claims, and some civil filings. Superior Court II has Judge Natalie M. VanZant on the bench. It handles a mix of cases that the other two courts do not cover. All three divisions share the same clerk office in Greenfield. Their court docket records all go through the same filing system, so you search them in one place.

Note: All three Hancock County courts use the Odyssey system, so a single MyCase search covers every division.

Hancock County Docket Records Access

Indiana runs a statewide portal for court docket lookups. The MyCase search page is the main tool for finding Hancock County docket records online.

The screenshot above shows the MyCase search interface. Select Hancock from the county dropdown to narrow your results. You can filter by case type, date range, or party name. This is the same tool used by attorneys, reporters, and the general public across Indiana to pull court docket records from any participating county.

If you need certified copies of a Hancock County court docket, the clerk charges about $1.00 per page for plain copies under IC 33-37-4. Certified copies run higher. Most people pay at the counter in Greenfield. The office takes cash and checks. Call ahead if you plan to pay with a card.

Hancock County Court Docket Legal Rules

Court docket records in Hancock County are public under Indiana law. IC 5-14-3 defines what counts as a public record in the state. Court filings fall under that definition. Anyone can ask to see a court docket. You do not need a reason. You do not need to be part of the case. The clerk must let you look at it or give you copies.

There are limits on some records though. Administrative Rule 9 from the Indiana Supreme Court lists what stays sealed. Personal identifiers like Social Security numbers and bank account numbers get removed from public docket entries. Juvenile cases under IC 31-39-2 are not open to the public. Adoption records and some mental health filings stay sealed too. But most adult civil and criminal court docket entries in Hancock County are fully public and searchable.

Fees for Hancock County Docket Copies

Online searches on MyCase are free. No charge at all. Fees come in when you want paper copies. The Hancock County Clerk charges $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more, usually around $5.00 on top of the per-page fee. These rates come from state law under IC 33-37-4, so they are the same across most Indiana counties.

Some people need certified copies for legal proceedings or to file in another court. The clerk stamps and signs those to prove they are real. For basic research or personal use, plain copies work fine and cost less. You can request copies in person at the Greenfield office or sometimes by mail. Mail requests usually need a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment up front. Call (317) 477-1109 to ask about mail-in requests.

Note: Fees listed here reflect state guidelines, but always confirm the current rate with the Hancock County Clerk before sending payment.

Hancock County Docket and Expungement

Some court docket records in Hancock County can be sealed through expungement. Indiana passed IC 35-38-9 to let people remove certain old criminal records from public view. If a case qualifies, the person files a petition with the court. The judge decides whether to grant it. Once an expungement goes through, the court docket entry gets sealed. It no longer shows up in MyCase or at the clerk window.

Not every case qualifies. Serious felonies have longer wait times. Some crimes cannot be expunged at all. The rules depend on the conviction type and how much time has passed. Hancock County courts follow the same state rules as every other county. If you want to check whether a docket entry has been expunged, you can search MyCase. If the case is gone, it may have been sealed. The clerk office in Greenfield can confirm.