Pulaski County Court Docket
Court docket records in Pulaski County are filed and kept by the Pulaski Circuit Court, which operates out of Winamac, the county seat. This rural county in north-central Indiana has a single circuit court that manages every type of case. Judge Patrick J. Blankenship presides over all matters. If you need to look up a filing, check a hearing date, or get a copy of a docket entry, the clerk's office on East Main Street can help you out. The state Mycase portal also covers Pulaski County records.
Pulaski County Court Docket Quick Facts
Pulaski County Court System
Pulaski County has one court. The Pulaski Circuit Court handles civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and small claims cases. Judge Patrick J. Blankenship has the full caseload. In a county this size, one judge can manage the volume. Having a single court also makes the docket search process straightforward because there is no question about which court to look in. Every case filed in Pulaski County goes through the same court and the same clerk's office.
The circuit court has been the backbone of the Pulaski County legal system for a long time. It deals with all the same case types that larger counties split across multiple courts. Contract disputes, property claims, criminal charges, divorce cases, and protective orders all land on the same docket. Each gets a case number and each step in the process gets recorded. The docket sheet for any case gives you a full picture of what has happened from start to finish.
Note: Pulaski County uses only one circuit court, so all docket records are in one place.
Pulaski County Clerk Information
The clerk's office is the hub for all court records in Pulaski County. You can visit in person, call, send a fax, or email the office. The staff files new cases, maintains existing dockets, and handles record requests. They issue copies and certified documents on demand. If you are looking for a specific case, having the case number speeds things up. But the staff can also search by name if that is all you have.
| Office | Pulaski County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 112 E. Main St., Winamac, IN 46996 |
| Phone | (574) 946-6038 |
| Fax | (574) 946-7253 |
| clerk@pulaskicounty.in.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET |
Standard copy fees run $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00 on top of the page cost. The fee structure comes from IC 33-37-4, which sets rates that apply in all Indiana counties. Cash and checks are the most common payment methods at the clerk's office. If you mail in a request, include a check or money order made out to the Pulaski County Clerk. Write down the case number or party names so the staff knows what to pull.
Note: Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return delivery of copies.
Searching Pulaski County Docket Records
The Indiana Mycase system at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers Pulaski County cases. This is a free tool run by the state. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. The results show the docket entries for each case along with basic information about the parties and the court. Not every document is available to view online, but the docket entries themselves give you a good summary of what has been filed and when.
The Pulaski County website provides general info about county offices. It lists the clerk's contact details and other departments. For running an actual docket search, though, Mycase is the tool you want. It works from any phone or computer and does not require you to download anything.
Below is the Pulaski County government homepage, where you can find links to the clerk's office and other county services.
From the homepage you can navigate to contact pages and learn more about how the county government operates.
Public Access to Pulaski County Court Records
Indiana law strongly favors public access to court records. Under IC 5-14-3, anyone can request to see or copy court documents. You do not have to be a party to the case. You do not need to give a reason. The clerk must provide the records unless they fall under a specific exemption. Most civil and criminal docket records are fully open to the public, both in person and through the Mycase system online.
There are limits. Administrative Rule 9 requires clerks to redact personal data like social security numbers and bank account numbers before records go public. Juvenile records under IC 31-39-2 are generally closed. Expunged records under IC 35-38-9 get removed from public access entirely. Sealed cases cannot be viewed without a court order. These restrictions exist to protect privacy and give people a chance to move forward after certain legal issues are resolved.
For the vast majority of cases, though, the docket is available. You can see what was filed, when hearings took place, and what the court decided. This transparency is a core part of how Indiana's court system works.
Pulaski County Case Types on the Docket
The docket in Pulaski County covers every case type. Civil cases include lawsuits over money, property disputes, and contract claims. Criminal cases range from traffic offenses to serious felonies. Family law matters like divorce, custody modifications, and child support actions all appear on the docket too. Small claims cases, which involve lower dollar amounts and a simpler process, are also handled by the circuit court. Each case type has its own set of filing fees and procedural rules, but the docket tracking works the same way across the board.
Cities in Pulaski County
Pulaski County is a rural area with small towns spread throughout. None of the cities in Pulaski County meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site. All court docket matters for Pulaski County residents go through the circuit court in Winamac.
Nearby Counties
Counties surrounding Pulaski County have their own court systems. You can search any of them through the Mycase portal by picking the right county.