Montgomery County Court Docket Lookup
Montgomery County court docket records are kept at the courthouse in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The county runs a Circuit Court and two Superior Court divisions that handle the full range of legal matters. Searching for a court docket in Montgomery County is done the same way as anywhere in Indiana, through the free MyCase online portal or at the clerk's office in person. Whether you are checking on a pending case, looking up an old docket, or pulling hearing dates, the records are available through multiple channels. The courts here use the Odyssey system, so everything flows into the statewide database.
Montgomery County Court Docket Quick Facts
Montgomery County Docket Search
Open the Indiana MyCase search portal to find Montgomery County court docket entries. Select Montgomery County from the county list, type in a name or case number, and run the search. Results come from the Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II. Each case listing shows the full docket with filings, hearings, and orders listed by date.
Montgomery County has three courts working out of the Crawfordsville courthouse. Judge Tiffany A. Vibbert leads the Circuit Court. Judge Heather M. Melling runs Superior Court I, and Judge Johnnie L. Kesterson handles Superior Court II. Each court takes on different types of cases, but MyCase pulls from all three in a single search.
Note: Montgomery County cases from all three courts appear together in MyCase search results.
Docket Records at Montgomery County Clerk
The Montgomery County clerk of courts office is at 100 E. Main St. in Crawfordsville. Visit during business hours to view any public docket record. The staff can search for cases, make copies, and issue certified documents. Standard copies are $1.00 per page under state law.
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts
| Address | 100 E. Main St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (765) 364-6435 |
| Fax | (765) 361-7821 |
| clerk@mcoffice.org | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET |
Under Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3, you have the right to access most Montgomery County court docket records. The clerk must provide the record unless it has been sealed by a judge or otherwise restricted by statute. Most docket entries are public and available for viewing or copying.
Montgomery County Court Docket Information
Each case filed in Montgomery County generates a docket. The docket is a running list of everything that happens in a case, from the first filing through the final order. Civil cases, criminal cases, family matters, and probate proceedings all have dockets that follow the same basic format. The entry shows the date, a description, and usually the party or court official involved.
The Montgomery County courts process a steady flow of cases through three separate courts. Civil dockets handle lawsuits, collections, and property disputes. Criminal dockets track charges, bail, plea hearings, and sentencing. Family dockets cover divorce filings, custody changes, and child support issues. Probate dockets manage estates and guardianship matters. All of this docket data feeds into the Odyssey system and shows up on MyCase.
Copy fees in Montgomery County follow the rates set by IC 33-37-4. Standard page copies cost $1.00. Certified copies cost more and require the clerk's official stamp.
Restricted Montgomery County Docket Records
Not all Montgomery County court docket records are open. Administrative Rule 9 permits judges to seal records when warranted. Sealed cases in Montgomery County will not show up in MyCase or at the clerk's counter. Juvenile records are restricted under IC 31-39-2, which keeps most cases involving minors out of public view.
Expungement is handled under IC 35-38-9. When a Montgomery County case gets expunged, the docket entries are removed from all public access. The case will not come up in any search. The clerk can not acknowledge that an expunged case ever existed.
Searching Older Montgomery County Dockets
Older Montgomery County cases that predate the Odyssey system may not be searchable on MyCase. For those records, your best option is to contact the clerk at (765) 364-6435 or email clerk@mcoffice.org. Paper files at the courthouse cover cases going back well before the digital system went live. The staff can search their archives and provide copies of older docket sheets.
The Indiana Clerk of Courts page has information about how court records are managed across the state. For anything specific to Montgomery County, the clerk's office in Crawfordsville is the best resource. You can also check the Indiana Courts website for general information about court procedures and record access.
Note: Contact the Montgomery County clerk before visiting to confirm whether an older record is available in paper format.
The Indiana MyCase portal below is the primary tool for searching Montgomery County court docket records. Visit MyCase Indiana to search.
This free search covers all Montgomery County courts, including the Circuit Court and both Superior Court divisions.
Cities in Montgomery County
Crawfordsville is the county seat and largest city in Montgomery County. No cities in this county have populations above 25,000. All Montgomery County court docket filings go through the courthouse in Crawfordsville.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Montgomery County and maintain their own court docket systems: