Decatur County Court Records Search
Decatur County court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Greensburg. The clerk manages filings for the Circuit and Superior Courts, which handle civil, criminal, small claims, and family law cases. You can search for Decatur County court records online or visit the office in person to get copies. The clerk also processes online payments for small claims and civil collection matters, which makes it easier to handle routine court business.
Decatur County Quick Facts
Decatur County Clerk of Courts Office
The Decatur County Clerk of Courts is located on the second floor of the courthouse at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244, in Greensburg. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can reach them by phone at 812-663-8223 or by fax at 812-662-6627. The clerk handles all circuit and superior court filings for Decatur County.
Services at the clerk's office include filing new cases, pulling copies of court records, processing payments, and issuing marriage licenses. You can also search for non-confidential cases through the online system that the clerk's website links to. If you need a certified copy of a court document in Decatur County, you must get it from this office. Staff can assist with finding the right case and making the copies you need.
| Address | 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244, Greensburg, IN 47240 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 812-663-8223 |
| Fax | 812-662-6627 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website | decaturcounty.in.gov/clerk |
Search Court Records in Decatur County
You can search Decatur County court records for free through MyCase.in.gov. The site lets you look up cases by name, case number, or other details. Results include case type, filing date, parties, and status. Many court documents are also available to view online at no cost. This is the same system all 92 Indiana counties use.
The Decatur County clerk's website also has a direct link to the case search tool. Under IC 5-14-3, you have the right to inspect and copy public court records. Most case filings in Decatur County are public. Criminal cases, civil suits, small claims, and traffic matters are all searchable. Some documents in family law and juvenile cases may be restricted under the Indiana Supreme Court's access rules.
For those who need to make a payment, the clerk's online payment page lets you pay small claims fees, civil collection amounts, and other miscellaneous payments. This does not include child support payments, which must be handled separately. The online payment option saves you a trip to Greensburg for simple transactions in Decatur County.
Decatur County Court Pages
The Decatur County Clerk's Office page has links to court filings, online payments, and marriage license searches.
From this page, you can access the case search tool and find contact info for the clerk's office in Decatur County.
The Decatur County Courts page shows details about the local court structure and the types of cases handled at each level.
The court info page is useful if you need to figure out which court handles your type of case. It also links to local court rules that apply in Decatur County.
The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Decatur County lists judges, clerk contacts, and links to court services at the state level.
This state page pulls together all the key details for Decatur County courts in one place.
Records Access Rules for Decatur County
Court records in Decatur County are governed by both state law and Indiana Supreme Court rules. The general rule under IC 5-14-3-3 is that public records are open to anyone. You can walk into the clerk's office and ask to see a file. The clerk can charge a fee for copies but cannot deny you access to public records without a legal reason.
The Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records set out the specific types of records that are not available to the public. Rule 5 lists excluded records, which include juvenile cases, adoptions, and mental health matters. Rule 10 provides a detailed list of documents excluded from public access. If you believe a record in Decatur County should be available but has been withheld, you can file a request under Rule 9 to seek access.
Note: Online records on MyCase may not include every document in a case file, so contact the Decatur County clerk for the full record.
Legal Resources for Decatur County
If you need help with a court matter in Decatur County, several resources are available. Indiana Legal Help has free legal forms and step-by-step guides for common cases like small claims, family law, and expungement. The site is run by the Indiana Supreme Court and is a good starting point if you are going to court without a lawyer.
The Indiana Courts Directory can help you find contact info for any court in the state. For Decatur County, you can use this to find judge names, local rules, and the clerk's direct line. If you need legal advice, the Indiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that can connect you with an attorney who handles cases in Decatur County.
Nearby Counties
Decatur County borders several other Indiana counties. Check which county your address falls in before filing a case or requesting court records.