Shelby County Court Docket Records
Court docket records in Shelby County are handled by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Shelbyville. The county operates a Circuit Court and two Superior Courts, giving it three separate court divisions that each produce their own docket entries. Searching for Shelby County docket records can be done online or at the clerk's office in person. The state's public access system connects to the local case management platform, making remote searches straightforward. This page covers every method for finding and accessing Shelby County court docket information.
Shelby County Court Docket Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | 407 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176 |
| Phone | (317) 392-6320 |
| Fax | (317) 392-6325 |
| clerk@co.shelby.in.us | |
| Circuit Court Judge | Honorable Judge Jack A. (Jackie) Tandy |
| Superior Court I Judge | Honorable Judge Laura K. (Laurie) Miller |
| Superior Court II Judge | Honorable Judge Catherine M. Stafford |
| Case System | Odyssey Case Management |
Shelby County Docket Search Online
The Indiana MyCase portal is the primary online tool for searching Shelby County court docket records. It is free to use. No account is needed. The system pulls data from the Odyssey Case Management platform that the Shelby County clerk relies on for all case tracking. Select Shelby County from the dropdown, enter a name or case number, and hit search. Each case result shows the full docket with every entry listed by date.
MyCase covers all three Shelby County court divisions. Results from the Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II all appear in the same search. You can see filings, hearing dates, motions, orders, and case status. Active cases show upcoming events. Closed cases display the complete history from filing to final judgment.
Shelby County Court Docket at the Clerk's Office
The Shelby County Clerk of Courts is at 407 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The clerk's office handles all docket record requests. Walk in and ask for the case you need. Staff will look it up and can print copies on the spot.
Phone inquiries go to (317) 392-6320. You can fax the office at (317) 392-6325 or email clerk@co.shelby.in.us. The Shelby County website also has links to the clerk's department and contact forms. Regular copies cost $1.00 per page and certified copies run $5.00 per document. Payment is accepted as cash, check, or money order.
Note: Shelby County's clerk office closes at 4:30 PM, which is 30 minutes later than many other Indiana county clerk offices.
Circuit Court Docket in Shelby County
Judge Jack A. Tandy leads the Shelby Circuit Court. This is the county's primary trial court for serious matters. Felony cases, high-value civil disputes, and contested family law cases come through this division. Every case that enters the Circuit Court gets a docket that the clerk starts and maintains throughout the life of the case. The docket tracks filings, court orders, and hearing outcomes.
Circuit Court dockets tend to be longer and more detailed than those from smaller case types. A felony case might include entries for the initial hearing, bond review, pretrial conferences, discovery disputes, trial, and sentencing. Civil cases follow a different track but still generate extensive docket entries, especially when there are motions for summary judgment or other pretrial rulings. You can trace the full course of any case by reading through its docket from top to bottom.
The image below shows the Shelby County government homepage where you can find links to the clerk's office and court information.
The county site connects to department pages where you can reach the clerk for docket-related requests.
Shelby County Superior Court Docket
Shelby County runs two Superior Courts. Judge Laura K. Miller presides over Superior Court I. Judge Catherine M. Stafford handles Superior Court II. These courts manage a wide range of case types including misdemeanors, infractions, small claims, and certain civil matters. Each court produces its own docket entries that feed into the Odyssey system alongside the Circuit Court data.
Small claims dockets are usually short. A case might have three or four entries covering the filing, a hearing notice, and the judgment. Misdemeanor cases have more entries because they involve hearings, possible plea negotiations, and sentencing. The case number prefix tells you which court division handled the case, so you can identify the court from the search results.
Below is the Shelby County clerk's page, which provides information on requesting court docket records and other services.
This page lists the clerk's contact information and details about how to request copies of court records.
Shelby County Docket Access Rules
The public has a right to inspect court docket records in Shelby County. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act covers these records. You can view them at the clerk's office or look them up on MyCase without giving a reason for your search. Most docket entries are public and available to anyone who asks.
Exceptions exist. Sealed records require a court order to access. Juvenile dockets are restricted under state law. Certain mental health and protective order records may also be limited. Administrative Rule 9 from the Indiana Supreme Court defines the categories of restricted records and the process for requesting access. The Shelby County clerk applies these rules consistently.
How Court Dockets Get Filed in Shelby County
When a new case starts in Shelby County, the clerk assigns a case number and creates the docket. The initial filing becomes the first entry. After that, every motion, response, order, and hearing notice adds a new line. Indiana's e-filing system handles most submissions from attorneys. The Odyssey system logs them automatically. Paper filings still come in from self-represented parties, and the clerk enters those by hand.
Each docket entry contains a date, a description, and sometimes the name of the filer or the judge who issued an order. Hearing results are recorded after the hearing takes place. Judgments and sentencing entries appear at the end of a case. The docket closes when the case reaches final disposition, but the record stays in the system for future reference.
State Court Resources for Shelby County
The Indiana Supreme Court administers the court system that Shelby County operates within. Statewide rules, court orders, and administrative policies all flow from this level. The Office of Court Services supports local courts with training and technology. If a Shelby County case gets appealed, the Court of Appeals handles the review and maintains a separate appellate docket.
The Indiana court rules page has the complete text of all rules that apply to court filings, evidence, and procedure in Shelby County courts.
Note: Appellate docket records from Shelby County cases are available through the Court of Appeals website, not through MyCase.
Nearby Counties
If your court docket search extends beyond Shelby County, each neighboring county maintains its own records through a separate clerk's office.