Elkhart County Court Records

Elkhart County court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Goshen, the county seat. The county uses Indiana's Odyssey Case Management System, and the public search site is free. Elkhart County has multiple courts, including the Circuit Court and three city courts in Elkhart, Goshen, and Nappanee. Whether you need a case file, a copy of an order, or want to check on a pending matter, you can start your search for Elkhart County court records online or at the clerk's office.

Elkhart County Clerk of Courts

Christopher Anderson serves as the Clerk of Courts in Elkhart County. The clerk's office is at 101 N. Main St, Room 204, in Goshen. You can call at (574) 535-6469 or fax at (574) 535-6471. The email address is canderson@elkhartcounty.com. Office hours are Monday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The clerk's office is the official record-keeper for all court proceedings in Elkhart County. Staff handle filings, pull case files, and make copies. They also collect filing fees, process court payments, and issue marriage licenses. If you need a certified copy of a court document, this is where you get it. Bring your case number if you have one. It helps speed up the search. Attorneys are required to e-file in Elkhart County, and others are encouraged to do so as well.

Search Elkhart County Cases Online

Elkhart County uses the Odyssey Case Management System to track all court proceedings. The public can search these records for free through MyCase.in.gov. As the clerk's site states, the site is free to the public and easy to use. You can search by name, case number, or citation. Results show case details, parties, and available documents.

The Elkhart County Prosecutor's court records page has additional information on how to access criminal court records in the county. This can be helpful if you are looking specifically for criminal case filings or charging documents. The Indiana online payment portal lets you pay court fines and fees electronically for Elkhart County cases.

Indiana law under IC 5-14-3 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records. Most court records in Elkhart County are public. Criminal, civil, traffic, and family law case records are searchable online. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and certain protective order details are excluded from public access by the Indiana Supreme Court's rules. Under Rule 5 of the access rules, specific categories of records are kept from public view.

Note: Online search results may have a delay of 24 hours or more from the time of filing or court action.

Elkhart County Court Pages

The Elkhart County Clerk website is the main hub for court filings, payments, and record requests.

This page has links to the case search tool, e-filing portal, and payment options for Elkhart County.

The Elkhart County courts page provides details on the court structure, judges, and what types of cases are handled at each court level.

From this page you can learn about the Circuit Court, Superior Courts, and the three city courts that serve Elkhart County.

The Indiana Judicial Branch directory for Elkhart County rounds out the available resources with statewide links and local court details.

This state page pulls together contact info for the clerk, judges, and court services for the county.

Municipal Courts in Elkhart County

Elkhart County has three municipal courts in addition to the Circuit Court. These city courts handle local ordinance violations, minor criminal matters, and traffic cases within their city limits. Each has its own judge and staff, but records from all courts flow through the statewide Odyssey system.

Elkhart City Court is at 229 S. Second St. in Elkhart. Judge Charles H. Grodnik presides. The phone number is (574) 522-5272. Goshen City Court sits at 111 E. Jefferson St. in Goshen, with Judge Richard L. Mehl. Call (574) 533-9365 for Goshen. Nappanee City Court is at 300 W. Lincoln St. in Nappanee. Judge Christopher G. Walter handles cases there. The number is (574) 773-2112. All three city courts produce records that are searchable through MyCase for Elkhart County.

Note: For questions about a specific case at a city court, contact that court directly rather than the county clerk's office.

Cities in Elkhart County

Elkhart County includes several cities. Court records for all cases filed within the county are managed through the clerk's office in Goshen. The two largest cities have their own city courts, but the county clerk still holds the county-level court records.

Nappanee and other smaller communities in Elkhart County also have cases filed through the county courts in Goshen.

Nearby Counties

Elkhart County is in northern Indiana. These are the surrounding counties. File in the county where the case happened or where you live.