Pike County Court Docket
Court docket records in Pike County are kept by the Pike Circuit Court and its clerk office in Petersburg. This small county in southwest Indiana handles all case types through one circuit court. If you need to look up a case, check a hearing date, or find out the status of a filing, the clerk's office at 801 Main Street is where to start. The Indiana Mycase portal also lets you search Pike County docket entries from any device with web access. Most records are open to the public under state law.
Pike County Court Docket Quick Facts
Pike County Court System
Pike County uses a single circuit court to handle all legal matters. Judge Jeffrey L. Biesterveld presides over the Pike Circuit Court and hears civil, criminal, family, and small claims cases. This is common for smaller Indiana counties. With just one court, all docket entries flow through the same office. The clerk keeps track of every filing, motion, and order that comes through. Each case gets a unique number, and every action taken on that case shows up on the docket sheet in the order it happened.
The court sits in Petersburg, the county seat. Pike County does not have a separate superior court, so there is no split in how cases get assigned. Everything goes to the circuit court. This makes searching for records a bit simpler since you only have one court to check.
Note: Pike County's single circuit court handles all case types, so you do not need to check multiple courts for docket information.
Pike County Clerk Office Details
The Pike County Clerk serves as the official record keeper for all court proceedings. You can reach the office by phone, fax, email, or in person. Staff can help you find a case number, pull up docket entries, or get copies of filed documents. The office follows standard business hours and does not take walk-ins after closing time. If you plan to visit, arrive early so there is enough time to process your request before the office closes at 4:00 PM.
| Office | Pike County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 Main St., Petersburg, IN 47567 |
| Phone | (812) 354-6025 |
| Fax | (812) 354-2533 |
| clerk@pikecounty.in.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET |
Copy fees are $1.00 per page for standard copies. If you need a certified copy, add $5.00 to that amount. Payment methods may vary, so call ahead if you are not sure what the office takes. The fee schedule follows IC 33-37-4, which sets out the costs that clerk offices can charge across Indiana. Some documents may also carry filing fees on top of the copy cost.
Note: Call the clerk at (812) 354-6025 before visiting to confirm that the records you need are ready for pickup.
Searching Pike County Docket Records Online
The fastest way to find Pike County court docket information is through the Indiana Mycase system. This free tool lets you search by name, case number, or date range. You can pull up docket sheets, see filed documents, and check hearing schedules. The system covers all Indiana courts, including Pike Circuit Court. You do not need an account to run a basic search, though some features may need you to log in.
The Pike County government website at pikecounty.in.gov may also have links to local court resources. The site lists contact details and office information. For actual docket searches, though, Mycase is the main tool. You can access it at public.courts.in.gov/mycase and select Pike County from the court list.
The screenshot below shows the Pike County government homepage, which can point you toward court and clerk resources.
From this page, you can find links to the clerk's contact information and other county services that relate to court matters.
Public Access Laws for Court Dockets
Indiana law makes most court records open to the public. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives people the right to inspect and copy government records, and that includes court filings. There are some limits. Sealed cases, juvenile matters under IC 31-39-2, and certain expunged records under IC 35-38-9 are not available to the public. But for most civil and criminal cases, the docket is open for anyone to see.
Administrative Rule 9 from the Indiana Supreme Court sets out which court records can go online and which must stay restricted. The rule covers things like social security numbers, bank account details, and other private data. Clerks must redact this kind of info before records go into the public system. This is why some documents on Mycase may have blacked-out sections. The rule balances open access with privacy.
If you think a record should be public but the clerk tells you it is sealed, you can file a motion with the court asking for access. The judge will decide based on the facts. This does not happen often, but it is a path that exists under Indiana law.
Note: Records involving juveniles are restricted under IC 31-39-2 and will not appear in public docket searches.
Pike County Case Types and Filings
The Pike Circuit Court docket includes many different case types. Civil cases cover things like contract disputes, property matters, and money claims. Criminal cases range from misdemeanors to felonies. The court also handles family law matters such as divorce, custody, and child support. Small claims cases with lower dollar amounts go through a simpler process. Each type has its own filing rules and fees.
When a case gets filed, the clerk assigns it a number and creates the docket entry. Every step after that gets recorded. Motions, responses, orders, hearing dates, and judgments all show up on the docket. This creates a full timeline of the case from start to finish. Attorneys, parties, and the public can all track what is happening by checking the docket sheet. The level of detail varies by case, but even simple matters will have at least a few entries showing the key events.
Getting Copies of Pike County Court Records
You can get copies in person, by mail, or sometimes by fax. In-person requests are the fastest. Walk into the clerk's office, give them the case number, and they can pull the file. Standard copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 more per document. These fees are set by state law under IC 33-37-4 and apply across all Indiana counties.
For mail requests, send a written note to the clerk at 801 Main St., Petersburg, IN 47567. Include the case number if you have it, the names of the parties, and a check or money order for the expected fees. The clerk will send the copies back by mail. Processing time depends on how busy the office is, but most requests get filled within a week or two. If you are not sure about the total cost, call ahead and they can give you an estimate.
Cities in Pike County
Pike County includes Petersburg and several smaller communities. None of the cities in Pike County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For court docket information, all Pike County residents use the same circuit court in Petersburg regardless of which city or town they live in.
Nearby Counties
If you need court docket information from counties that border Pike, each one has its own clerk office and court system. You can search their records through the same Mycase portal by selecting the right county.