White County Court Docket
Court docket records in White County are kept by the White Circuit Court, which operates from the courthouse in Monticello, the county seat. Judge Kurtis T. Fouts presides over this single circuit court that handles all legal matters for the county. The clerk's office at 110 North Main Street is the central point for filing documents, searching case records, and getting copies of docket entries. White County cases are also searchable through the Indiana Mycase online portal at no charge.
White County Court Docket Quick Facts
White County Court Overview
White County runs one court. The White Circuit Court is the sole trial court, and Judge Kurtis T. Fouts handles everything that gets filed. Civil disputes, criminal charges, family law, small claims, probate, and traffic cases all go through his courtroom. This is common in Indiana counties with smaller populations. One court keeps things simple. There is no guessing about which division or which court has your case. Everything is in one place.
The docket for every case in White County follows the same format. When a new case starts, the clerk creates the first entry. Each step after that gets its own line. Motions get logged. Hearing dates show up. Orders from the judge are recorded. If someone files a response or a reply, that goes on the docket too. By the time a case is done, the docket sheet provides a complete record of everything that happened from start to finish.
The courthouse in Monticello handles it all. Hearings happen in the courtroom. Filings go through the clerk's window. Records are stored and retrieved right there on Main Street. It is a compact system that serves the county well.
Note: All White County court cases go through a single circuit court, so one search covers everything.
White County Clerk Contact Details
The White County Clerk of Courts manages all records for the circuit court. The office takes in new filings, updates docket sheets, and issues copies to the public. Staff can help you track down a case by number or by the names of the parties involved. If you know the case number, that is always the fastest way to look something up. But name searches work too.
| Office | White County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 N. Main St., Monticello, IN 47960 |
| Phone | (574) 583-7032 |
| Fax | (574) 583-7034 |
| clerk@whitecounty.in.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET |
Copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 more per document. These fees are set by IC 33-37-4, the state statute that governs clerk office charges. Payment at the window is usually by cash or check. For mail requests, send a letter to the clerk's office with a description of the records you want, the case number if you have it, and a check or money order for the expected cost. If you are not sure about the amount, call (574) 583-7032 to ask.
Searching White County Docket Records
The Indiana Mycase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the primary way to search White County docket records online. The tool is free. Select White County from the court list, then search by name, case number, or attorney. The system shows matching cases with links to their full docket entries. You can see filing dates, hearing schedules, and court orders for each case.
The White County government website lists county departments and contact information. It is a good starting point if you need the clerk's phone number or want to find other county offices. The docket search itself, though, runs through Mycase.
Below is the White County government homepage, which provides access to county department information.
The site organizes departments by function, so finding the clerk's office or other court-related pages is quick.
You can also see the White County search interface in the screenshot below, which shows how to access court records through the county system.
These tools together give you multiple ways to find the court docket information you need for White County cases.
Note: Two search methods are available for White County records, so try both the county site and Mycase for the most complete results.
White County Records and Access Rights
Court records in White County are public under IC 5-14-3. Anyone can ask to see or copy court docket entries. No reason is needed. The clerk must provide the records unless they fall under a specific exemption. Most civil and criminal docket records are fully open. You can search them online or go to the courthouse and look through the files yourself.
Restricted records include juvenile cases under IC 31-39-2, expunged records under IC 35-38-9, and anything sealed by court order. Administrative Rule 9 also requires the removal of personal identifiers like social security numbers from records before they are shared with the public. These protections apply to both online and in-person records. They do not block access to the core docket information but do redact specific pieces of private data.
If you run into a record that seems like it should be public but the clerk says it is restricted, ask which statute or rule applies. You have the right to know the legal basis for any denial of access. If you disagree, you can file a complaint or a motion with the court.
How White County Docket Entries Work
A docket entry logs one action in a case. The first entry is always the initial filing, whether that is a complaint, a petition, or a criminal charge. After that, each motion, response, and order gets its own entry. Hearings are noted with dates and times. Continuances show up when a hearing gets pushed back. Final orders and judgments close out the record, though some cases have post-judgment entries for things like motions to reconsider or appeals.
Reading a docket takes a bit of practice. The entries use legal shorthand and abbreviations that may not be obvious at first. But the format is consistent. Date on the left, description in the middle, and the filing party on the right. Once you get used to the layout, you can scan through a docket pretty quickly and find the entries that matter to you. If something is unclear, the clerk's staff can help explain what a particular entry means.
Cities in White County
White County includes Monticello and a handful of smaller towns. None of the cities meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site. All court matters for White County residents go through the circuit court in Monticello.
Nearby Counties
White County is surrounded by several other counties in north-central Indiana. Each has its own court system that you can search through Mycase.