Union County Court Docket Records

Union County court docket records document every action taken in cases filed through the local circuit court in Liberty, Indiana. This is one of the smallest counties in the state, but the court still maintains a full set of docket records for all civil, criminal, family, and small claims cases. You can search Union County docket entries online through the state's MyCase portal, or you can contact the clerk's office at the courthouse for in-person help. The Odyssey case management system that Indiana uses means most recent docket records are available for free online searches. For older records or certified copies, the Union County Clerk of Courts handles those requests directly.

Search Union County Court Docket

The MyCase Indiana portal is the easiest way to search Union County court docket records. It is free. You type in a name or case number and the system returns matching cases from the Union Circuit Court. Each result links to a docket sheet that shows every filing, hearing, and ruling in the case.

Union County has a relatively small population, so search results tend to be short and easy to sort through. The system lets you filter by date range and case type if you want to narrow things down further. Indiana's public records law under IC 5-14-3 gives anyone the right to access most court docket records. Sealed cases and certain juvenile records under IC 31-39-2 are the main types that get restricted from public view.

Union County Court Docket Details

Union County operates one trial court. The Union Circuit Court is presided over by Judge R. Bradley, who handles all types of cases filed in the county. That includes everything from civil lawsuits and contract disputes to criminal prosecutions and family law matters. Every case that enters the system gets a docket sheet that tracks its progress step by step.

A docket entry records each action in a case. When a complaint gets filed, that is the first entry. Subsequent entries log motions, responses, scheduling orders, hearings, and the final disposition. The docket gives you a full picture of what happened in a case and when. All of this data runs through the Odyssey system and feeds into the MyCase public portal. Indiana Administrative Rule 9 sets the framework for public access to court records, and most docket information falls within the public category.

Note: Union County's clerk office is small, so calling ahead at (765) 458-6121 is a good idea before making a trip.

Fees for Union County Docket Records

Standard copies of Union County court docket records cost $1.00 per page. This rate matches what most Indiana counties charge. Certified copies cost an extra $5.00 per document. You need certified copies if you plan to submit court records as official documentation to another court or agency. The clerk adds a stamp and signature to verify the copy is authentic.

Payment at the clerk's window can be made with cash, check, or money order. Mail requests should include a check or money order payable to the Union County Clerk of Courts. Send your request to 26 W. Union St., Liberty, IN 47353 along with as much case information as possible. Fees for court document services follow state guidelines set under IC 33-37-4.

Below is a screenshot of the Union County Clerk of Courts website. You can visit unioncounty.in.gov/department/clerk-of-courts for details about requesting docket records.

The clerk's site has contact information and service details for Union County court docket record requests.

Online Docket Access for Union County

The MyCase website is available at all hours. You can search Union County docket records from anywhere with internet access. The site lets you view docket entries, check hearing dates, and see the status of active cases. Some court documents can be downloaded directly from the case page.

For records that are not in the digital system, you will need to work with the clerk's office in Liberty. Older cases from before the Odyssey system was put in place may only exist as paper files. The clerk can search their indexes and pull those records for you. Under IC 35-38-9, some Union County cases may have been expunged by court order. Those records will not appear in any search, whether online or at the clerk's window. The clerk can confirm a record has been sealed but cannot disclose the details.

How to Get Union County Docket Records

There are three ways to access Union County court docket records.

The first is the MyCase online portal. It is free and gives you instant results for most cases. The second option is visiting the clerk's office at 26 W. Union St. in Liberty. Bring any case details you have and the staff can look things up and print copies while you wait. The third way is by mail. Write a letter with the case information, include payment, and mail it to the clerk's address. Allow time for processing and return mail. Contact the office at (765) 458-6121 or email clerk@unioncounty.in.gov if you have questions before starting your search.

Note: The clerk can help locate records but cannot provide legal advice about what docket entries mean.

Union County Court System

Union County sits on the eastern border of Indiana, next to Ohio. It is one of the least populated counties in the state. The courthouse in Liberty is where all court business happens. Despite its small size, the Union Circuit Court handles the same types of cases you would see in any Indiana county. Civil disputes, criminal charges, protective orders, and probate matters all come through this court.

The docket records from the Union Circuit Court connect to the statewide database. That means anyone searching MyCase can find Union County cases alongside records from all other Indiana counties. Each case type uses a different case number prefix, which makes it easier to filter through results if you are looking for a specific kind of filing.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Union County and have separate court docket systems:

• Wayne County
• Fayette County
• Franklin County