Plainfield Court Records Lookup
Plainfield court records are managed by the Hendricks County Clerk of Courts in Danville. This town of about 36,400 sits just west of Indianapolis in Hendricks County. Plainfield has its own Town Court that handles local traffic and ordinance cases. County-level matters go through the Hendricks County Circuit and Superior Courts at the courthouse in Danville. You can search Plainfield court records for free on MyCase, the state's online case search tool. The Hendricks County Clerk, Marjorie Pike, keeps all official court records for the county. Whether you need a traffic case from the Plainfield Town Court or a civil filing from the county courts, the records are searchable online.
Plainfield Quick Facts
Hendricks County Clerk for Plainfield
Marjorie Pike serves as the Hendricks County Clerk of Courts. The clerk's office is at 51 W Main St., Suite 104, Danville, IN 46122. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. Call (317) 745-9388 or 317-745-9231 for help with court records. You can also fax requests to 317-718-8364. The clerk's email is mpike@co.hendricks.in.us.
| Clerk | Marjorie Pike |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 W Main St., Suite 104, Danville, IN 46122 |
| Phone | (317) 745-9388 or 317-745-9231 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern) |
| Website | co.hendricks.in.us |
Hendricks County is part of Judicial District 16, which also includes Morgan County. The clerk manages all filings for civil, criminal, family law, and probate cases. Plainfield residents who need to file papers or get copies of court records in person will need to visit the Danville courthouse. The office handles all requests for certified copies, case file reviews, and document searches.
Note: Court records requests must be made during business hours, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Plainfield Town Court Records
Plainfield has its own Town Court (Hendricks/Plainfield Town Court, 32I01). This court joined the Odyssey case management system on March 1, 2011. The town court handles traffic tickets, local ordinance violations, and certain minor offenses that occur within Plainfield. Records from the town court show up on MyCase alongside county court records.
If your case involves a traffic stop or local code violation in Plainfield, it likely went through the town court. Civil lawsuits, criminal felonies, divorce cases, and other serious matters go to the Hendricks County courts in Danville. Both sets of records are available through the same online search tools. Plainfield Town Court cases use the 32I01 identifier in the system. Knowing this code can help you narrow your search when looking up records.
Search Plainfield Court Records Online
The primary tool to search Plainfield court records is MyCase. This free portal from the Indiana Judicial Branch covers all 92 counties and every city and town court on the Odyssey system. Search by name, case number, or citation number. Results show case details, party names, filing dates, and upcoming hearings. Many documents are free to view online.
The Hendricks County court page on the Indiana Courts website has information about court divisions and local rules that apply to Plainfield cases. This page lists all courts in the county with their contact details. It is a good starting point when you need to figure out which division handled your case.
Keep in mind there is a delay between when something is filed and when it shows up online. The delay is at least 24 hours and can be longer. MyCase data is not an official court record. For the most current info on a Plainfield case, contact the Hendricks County Clerk at (317) 745-9388.
Plainfield Court Search Tool
Below is the MyCase search page used to look up court records for Plainfield and all of Hendricks County.
Enter a name or case number to see results. The search is free and open to the public. No account is needed.
Court Records Access in Plainfield
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3) says any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. This covers Plainfield court records at the Hendricks County Clerk's Office. Agencies must respond to records requests within a reasonable time under IC 5-14-3-8, typically seven business days. Fees for copying are allowed under IC 5-14-3-9.
The Indiana Supreme Court's Rules on Access to Court Records list records excluded from public view. These include juvenile records, mental health cases, adoption files, and documents with Social Security numbers or bank account details. Protection order cases have federal restrictions as well. If you need a restricted record related to a Plainfield case, you can file a motion with the court under Rule 9. The court will decide if access should be granted.
Legal Resources for Plainfield
Indiana Legal Help offers free forms and guides for common court issues. The site has forms for divorce, protective orders, name changes, small claims, and more. Plainfield residents can use these tools if they need to handle a court matter without an attorney.
E-filing is available at efile.incourts.gov for submitting court documents online. The Indiana Court Directory lists all Hendricks County courts with phone numbers and contact info. Online payments for traffic fines and court costs can be made through the state payment portal. Court employees in Hendricks County can help you find the right forms and resources, but they cannot give legal advice.
The image shows the Hendricks County court page with details on court divisions and services available to Plainfield residents.
Hendricks County Court Records
Plainfield is part of Hendricks County. All county-level court filings go through the Hendricks County Clerk in Danville. For full details on the county courts, fees, and other filing options, visit the Hendricks County page.
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