How to Search Indiana Court Records (Start Here)
Indiana court records are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Circuit Court / Superior Court handles trial-level cases. Indiana offers a statewide court search through Odyssey Case Search, which covers most case types across all counties courts.
What this page covers: Indiana state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Use Odyssey Case Search for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the specific county where the case was filed.
Common mistake: Odyssey Case Search covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in Indiana (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.
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Number of counties
92 counties
Population
6,924,275
Households
2,729,800
Median Income
$70,030
Median Home Value
$207,000
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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Indiana court URLs verified against the official .gov / state-judiciary publisher on the review date. 6 primary .gov / .uscourts.gov sources cited below.
Indiana Court Records — Key Numbers (2025)
In 2025 the Indiana Supreme Court reviewed 692+ cases, heard 48 oral arguments, and issued 50 majority opinions.
Indiana Judicial Branch
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50
Majority opinions
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Most case records
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Search online
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View docket entry
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Download document
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Certified copy
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Expungement filing
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Unit: USD typical fee. Fees and access policies vary by court; see Primary Sources below.
What Changed in 2026 — Indiana Court Records
2026
Indiana 2025 caseload report active
The Indiana Judicial Branch publishes its current 2025 case filings, dispositions, and trends on the official statistics portal.
2026
Indiana statewide case-access portal live
Indiana Judicial Branch's public case-access portal continues to operate at public.courts.in.gov with statewide coverage.
2026
Latest Indiana judiciary annual report
The most recent annual report from the Indiana Judicial Branch is publicly available with full statistical addenda.
2026
Indiana courts main directory
Indiana's primary judicial-branch directory at www.in.gov continues to be the canonical entry point for all state court matters.
The 4-Step Indiana Court Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Identify the court level
In Indiana, civil and criminal trial cases sit in Indiana Judicial Branch trial courts. Appellate matters go to the state's appellate courts.
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Step 2 — Use the state case-access portal
Start at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase — the official public case-access for Indiana.
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Step 3 — Federal cases are separate
Federal cases involving Indiana parties live on PACER (pacer.uscourts.gov), not the state system.
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Step 4 — Sealed / expunged records
Records sealed or expunged under Indiana law are NOT searchable on public portals. To verify, contact the originating court clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Indiana Court Records
❌ Myth: "Indiana court records are on PACER."
✓ Truth: False. PACER only has federal cases. Indiana state court records live on www.in.gov.
❌ Myth: "All Indiana case files are free."
✓ Truth: Partly true. Searching and viewing dockets is usually free. Downloading full documents or certified copies often costs $1-$5 per item.
❌ Myth: "Sealed = deleted in Indiana."
✓ Truth: False. Sealed records still exist — they're just hidden from public search. The court clerk and law enforcement can still access them.
❌ Myth: "Third-party search sites are official."
✓ Truth: False. Only www.in.gov and the linked official portals are authoritative for Indiana.
❌ Myth: "Same-day filings show online immediately."
✓ Truth: False. Most Indiana courts have a 24-48 hour processing lag before new filings appear in public search.
Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- www.in.gov — Indiana Judicial Branch — Main judicial-branch portal for Indiana
- Indiana case access — Public case-search portal
- Indiana court statistics — Official caseload statistics
- Indiana annual report — Most recent annual report (PDF)
- uscourts.gov — PACER — Federal court records (separate system)
- uscourts.gov — Judicial Business 2025 — Federal caseload context
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Indiana court cases online?▼
Indiana's trial courts publish case lookups through the Indiana Judicial Branch. Start at www.in.gov — most case dockets, filings, and hearing calendars are searchable by name, case number, or filing date. County-level clerks publish additional searches; see the cards below for direct county court links.
Is there a free statewide court case search in Indiana?▼
The Indiana Judicial Branch operates Indiana's official statewide judicial portal at www.in.gov. Basic case lookups are typically free of charge; certified copies and bulk-data exports may incur a per-document or per-search fee. Federal cases for Indiana residents are searched separately through PACER.
What's the difference between trial and appellate courts in Indiana?▼
Trial courts in Indiana handle the original filing of civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. Appellate courts review questions of law from trial-court decisions. The Indiana Judicial Branch publishes the full court structure, judge rosters, and jurisdiction maps at www.in.gov.
How far back do Indiana court records go online?▼
Online coverage varies by court and case type. Most Indiana county courts have digitized records from approximately the late 1990s or early 2000s forward; older case files may require an in-person clerk visit or a written record request. Check the Indiana Judicial Branch portal at www.in.gov for each court's coverage window.
Are sealed or expunged Indiana cases visible in the online search?▼
No. Indiana courts redact or remove sealed, expunged, juvenile, and certain confidential records from public-facing searches as required by state statute and court rule. If a record was previously visible and has since been sealed, it will no longer appear in the Indiana Judicial Branch portal. For verification you can contact the county clerk where the case was filed.