Wayne County Court Docket Search
Court docket records in Wayne County are managed by three courts based in Richmond, the county seat on Indiana's eastern border with Ohio. The Wayne Circuit Court and two Wayne Superior Court divisions handle a full range of legal cases. The clerk's office at 301 East Main Street keeps all docket records and serves as the filing point for new cases. Wayne County court records are available through the clerk's office and the Indiana Mycase online portal, which lets you search case information from anywhere.
Wayne County Court Docket Quick Facts
Wayne County Court Structure
Wayne County has three trial courts. Judge Charles R. Todd Jr. presides over the Wayne Circuit Court. Judge Matthew R. Cox handles Superior Court I. Judge Kelly L. McCarty runs Superior Court II. The three courts share the caseload, with different types of cases going to different courts based on the county's case assignment plan. This setup helps keep wait times down and makes sure no single judge carries too heavy a load.
The circuit court has the broadest jurisdiction. It can hear any type of case that comes through. The superior courts handle specific categories assigned to them. Criminal felonies might go to one court while family law matters end up in another. When you look at a case number, the prefix tells you which court has it. On Mycase, search results show the court name right next to the case number, so you can tell at a glance where the case sits.
All three courts operate from the Wayne County courthouse in Richmond. The building has the courtrooms on the upper floors and the clerk's office on the main level. It is the center of the county's court system and the only place you need to go for any Wayne County court business.
Wayne County Clerk Contact Info
The Wayne County Clerk of Courts office manages records for all three courts. Staff members file new cases, keep docket sheets up to date, and process requests for copies. The office has longer hours than many Indiana county clerks, staying open until 4:30 PM. You can reach them by phone, fax, or email. For in-person visits, the office is on East Main Street in downtown Richmond.
| Office | Wayne County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374 |
| Phone | (765) 973-9224 |
| Fax | (765) 973-9220 |
| clerk@co.wayne.in.us | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET |
Copy fees are $1.00 per page for standard copies. Add $5.00 for a certified copy. IC 33-37-4 sets these rates across Indiana. Cash and checks work at the counter. For mail requests, send a written description of the records you need along with a check or money order to the clerk at the address above. If you do not know the exact cost, call (765) 973-9224 to get an estimate before sending your payment.
Note: Wayne County clerk hours extend to 4:30 PM, giving you an extra half hour compared to many other Indiana counties.
Online Docket Access for Wayne County
Indiana's Mycase system is the go-to tool for searching Wayne County court docket records online. Visit public.courts.in.gov/mycase, pick Wayne County from the court list, and run your search. You can look up cases by name, case number, or attorney. The results pull from all three Wayne County courts, so one search covers everything. Each result links to the full docket showing all entries in chronological order.
The Wayne County government website has contact information and links to county departments. It can help you find the clerk's phone number or get directions to the courthouse. For the actual docket search, use Mycase. It connects directly to the court records database and gives you the most up-to-date information available.
The screenshot below shows the Indiana Mycase portal used for searching Wayne County court docket records.
The portal allows you to filter by court, case type, and date range for more targeted results.
Note: Some older Wayne County cases may not be fully digitized on Mycase, so check with the clerk for records from before the system went online.
Wayne County Public Records Rights
Court docket records in Wayne County are public under Indiana law. IC 5-14-3 gives anyone the right to inspect and copy government records, and that includes court filings. You do not have to be involved in the case. You do not have to explain your purpose. The clerk is required to give you access to public records when you ask for them.
Some records are off limits. Administrative Rule 9 protects personal identifiers in court documents. Social security numbers, financial account numbers, and certain other data points must be redacted before the records go public. Juvenile records are restricted under IC 31-39-2, which keeps most youth court matters private. Expunged records under IC 35-38-9 are completely removed from public access. Sealed cases can only be opened by court order.
The restrictions affect a small percentage of the overall docket. Most civil and criminal cases are open. The docket entries for these cases, showing what was filed and when, are available both online and at the clerk's office. If you find something redacted, it is almost always a personal identifier being protected under Administrative Rule 9, not the substance of the filing itself.
Wayne County Case Filings and Docket Process
When a case gets filed in Wayne County, the clerk creates the initial docket entry. The filing party brings their documents and pays the required fee. The clerk stamps everything with a date and time, assigns a case number, and records the first entry. After that, every step in the case gets its own docket line. Motions, answers, hearing dates, court orders, and final judgments are all tracked this way.
Attorneys can use Indiana's electronic filing system to submit documents. E-filing creates instant docket entries and cuts down on paperwork at the clerk's office. Self-represented parties in Wayne County typically file in person. The clerk's staff can walk you through the process and point you to the right forms. Filing fees vary based on the type of case. The clerk can give you the exact amount for whatever you need to file. Some people qualify for fee waivers if they cannot afford the cost, but that requires a separate request to the judge.
Cities in Wayne County
Wayne County's largest city is Richmond, which also serves as the county seat. Richmond has a dedicated page on this site with city-specific court docket information.
Nearby Counties
Wayne County sits on Indiana's eastern edge. The counties that border it each have their own court systems available through Mycase.