Vanderburgh County Court Docket

Vanderburgh County court docket records reflect one of the busiest court systems in southwestern Indiana. Based in Evansville, the county operates both a Circuit Court and multiple Superior Court divisions that process thousands of cases each year. Court docket searches here let you track civil lawsuits, criminal cases, family law filings, and small claims matters from start to finish. The statewide MyCase portal provides free online access to most Vanderburgh County docket entries, and the clerk's office at the Evansville courthouse handles requests for records that are not in the digital system. If you are trying to check a hearing date or find out where a case stands, the docket is the place to look.

Vanderburgh County Docket Search

The MyCase Indiana search portal is the go-to resource for Vanderburgh County court docket records. The site is free to use and returns results from the Circuit Court and all Superior Court divisions. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. Each case listing includes the full docket sheet with every filing, motion, hearing, and order recorded.

Vanderburgh County handles a high volume of cases because Evansville is the third largest city in Indiana. That means a name search can pull back a long list of results if the name is common. Using a case number gets you directly to the right record. If you only have a name, try adding a middle initial or narrowing the date range to cut down on matches. Under IC 5-14-3, the public has a right to access most court docket records. Exceptions include sealed cases and juvenile records restricted under IC 31-39-2.

Note: New filings and court actions usually appear on MyCase within one to two business days after they are entered into the system.

Court Docket Records in Vanderburgh County

Vanderburgh County's court system includes the Circuit Court and multiple Superior Court divisions. The Circuit Court is led by Judge Robert J. Pigman. The Superior Courts handle different categories of cases, from civil litigation to criminal prosecutions and family law. Each court division creates its own docket entries, but all of them feed into the same Odyssey case management system and appear on the MyCase portal.

Every action in a Vanderburgh County case gets logged as a docket entry. That includes the initial filing, any motions from the parties, court orders, hearing dates, continuances, and the final judgment. The docket gives you a complete chronological record of what happened in a case. This information is governed by Indiana Administrative Rule 9, which determines what parts of the court record can be shared with the public. Most docket entries are accessible, though some records get restricted based on the type of case or the parties involved.

Vanderburgh County Docket Fees

Standard copies of Vanderburgh County court docket records are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an extra $5.00 per document. These rates follow state guidelines under IC 33-37-4. You need certified copies if you plan to use the records in another court proceeding or submit them to a government agency that requires authenticated documents.

The clerk's office accepts payments in person. Cash, checks, and money orders are the standard methods. For mail requests, include a check or money order payable to the Vanderburgh County Clerk along with the case details and your return address. The Vanderburgh County Superior Court website may have additional details about their record request process. Because the county handles a large caseload, providing specific information like case numbers or full party names speeds things up considerably.

Finding Vanderburgh County Docket Entries

The MyCase portal covers all Vanderburgh County courts in one search. You do not need to know which specific court division handled a case. The system returns results from the Circuit Court and every Superior Court division at once. The docket tab on each case page lists all entries chronologically.

Some documents filed as part of the docket can be viewed directly on MyCase. Others appear as a line item with a description, and you would need to request the actual document from the clerk. The system is available 24 hours a day, so you can search whenever it works for you. For records that predate the digital system, the clerk's office at 825 Sycamore St. in Evansville maintains paper files that can be searched on request.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 allows certain individuals to petition the court to seal their records. If a case that you know about does not appear in search results, it may have been expunged. The clerk can confirm that a record exists but has been sealed, though the contents are off limits.

Note: The clerk's office opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 4:30 PM, giving you slightly more time than some neighboring county offices.

The Indiana MyCase portal shown below is the primary tool for looking up Vanderburgh County court docket records. Search at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

The portal returns results from all Vanderburgh County court divisions, making it a single search point for any docket record in the county.

How to Request Vanderburgh County Records

There are several ways to access Vanderburgh County court docket records. The online MyCase portal is the fastest. It is free and delivers instant results for most cases. If the records you need are not online, you can visit the clerk's office at 825 Sycamore St. in Evansville. The staff there can run searches and print copies while you wait.

Mail requests are another option. Send your written request with case details and payment to the clerk's address. Include your return mailing address and a phone number where the clerk can reach you if they have questions. You can also call (812) 435-5160 or email clerk@vcsc.in.gov to ask about a record before making a formal request. For people in the Evansville area, an in-person visit is often the most efficient route when you need copies right away.

Cities in Vanderburgh County

Evansville is the county seat and the largest city in Vanderburgh County. Court docket records for all cases originating in Evansville go through the Vanderburgh County court system.

• Evansville

Nearby Counties

Court docket records from these neighboring counties are managed by their own clerk offices:

• Warrick County
• Posey County
• Gibson County