Search Knox County Court Docket

Knox County court docket records are managed through the courthouse in Vincennes, one of Indiana's oldest cities. The county operates a Circuit Court and two Superior Court divisions, giving it three separate courts to handle the range of civil, criminal, family, and probate cases that come in. You can search Knox County docket entries online for free or visit the clerk's office in person. The Odyssey Case Management System tracks all filings across all three courts, and every docket entry flows into the statewide MyCase portal where anyone can look it up.

Knox County Docket Search Online

Go to the MyCase Indiana portal to search Knox County court docket records. It is free. Type in a name or case number and pick Knox County from the list. The system returns results from the Circuit Court and both Superior Court divisions at once. Each case page shows the full docket with every filing, motion, hearing, and order in sequence.

Knox County has three judges. Judge Craig D. Chapman leads the Circuit Court. Judge Keith A. Ahlbrand serves on Superior Court I. Judge Michael R. Lacey handles Superior Court II. Cases split among these three courts based on type and scheduling. But for search purposes, it does not matter which court had the case. MyCase pulls from all three.

Note: You can filter MyCase results by case type if you know whether your case is civil, criminal, or family-related.

Knox County Clerk and Docket Access

The Knox County clerk of courts sits at 111 N. 7th St. in Vincennes. This is where the physical case files are stored and where you go for in-person docket searches. The staff can look up cases, make copies, and handle certified document requests. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, most court docket records are open to anyone. You do not need a reason to request records. The law applies to all government records, and court dockets are no exception. The Knox County clerk must provide access unless a specific statute or court order restricts the record.

Knox County Court Docket Fees

Copy fees at the Knox County clerk's office are $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost an additional $5.00 per document. These rates come from IC 33-37-4, which sets court fees across Indiana. You pay at the clerk's window or include payment with a mail request.

Mail requests should include the case number, a description of what you need, your contact information, and a check or money order. Send them to the clerk at 111 N. 7th St., Vincennes, IN 47591. Call (812) 885-2521 first if you are not sure about the total cost. The clerk can give you an estimate before you send payment.

Note: Some docket documents can be viewed free on MyCase without needing to pay for copies.

Types of Docket Entries in Knox County

Every case in Knox County creates a docket. The docket is a running record of everything that happens from the first filing to the final disposition. Civil cases start with a complaint and then list answers, motions, discovery deadlines, and judgments. Criminal cases log the charging document, arraignment, bond hearings, plea changes, trial dates, and sentencing. Family cases track divorce petitions, custody motions, support orders, and modifications over time.

Probate dockets in Knox County track estate openings, claims filed against estates, accountings, and distributions. Small claims cases also get their own docket entries, though those tend to be shorter since the process moves faster. Each entry includes a date, a description, and sometimes the name of the person who filed it. The Knox County government website has links to county departments and general information about local services.

The Indiana MyCase portal below is the primary search tool for Knox County court docket records. Access it at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

This statewide tool pulls docket data from the Knox Circuit Court and both Superior Court divisions.

Restricted Docket Records in Knox County

Certain Knox County court docket records are restricted from public access. Administrative Rule 9 allows judges to seal records when there is a legal reason to do so. Sealed cases disappear from MyCase and cannot be viewed at the clerk's office. Juvenile records are shielded from public view under IC 31-39-2.

Expunged records are gone entirely. Under IC 35-38-9, a person who qualifies can ask the court to remove their criminal record from all public systems. Once granted, the Knox County docket entries for that case are deleted from both the online portal and the physical files. The Indiana Courts website explains the expungement process in more detail.

Searching Older Knox County Docket Records

Knox County has a long history. Vincennes was Indiana's first state capital. The court system has been running for a very long time. Older cases may not appear in the MyCase online system, which only covers records from the Odyssey era forward. If you need docket information from a case filed decades ago, contact the clerk's office directly. Paper records at the courthouse go back much further than the digital database.

The clerk's staff can help you locate older files by case number or party name. If you only have a name, they may be able to search their index books to find the right case. Call (812) 885-2521 to check before visiting.

Cities in Knox County

Vincennes is the county seat and largest community in Knox County. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All Knox County court docket matters are handled through the courts in Vincennes.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Knox County and have their own court docket systems:

• Sullivan County
• Greene County
• Daviess County
• Pike County
• Gibson County