Find Court Records in Fayette County
Fayette County court records are managed by Clerk Dawn Hughes at the courthouse in Connersville. The Circuit Court handles general civil cases, juvenile matters, and criminal felonies. You can search Fayette County court records for free through the statewide MyCase portal. The clerk's office also provides services like marriage licenses, voter registration, absentee ballots, civil and small claims filings, and protective order processing for residents of Fayette County.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Clerk of Courts
Dawn Hughes serves as the Clerk of Courts in Fayette County. The clerk's office is on the second floor, north end, of the courthouse at 401 N. Central Ave in Connersville. You can call the office at (765) 825-1813 or the alternate number at 765-825-7889. The fax number is 765-827-4902. The email address is clerk@co.fayette.in.us.
Office hours vary by day. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday the office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Wednesday hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday the office is open from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM only. The office closes daily from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Plan your visit around these hours if you need to get court records or file documents in Fayette County.
The Fayette County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over general civil cases, juvenile cases, and criminal felonies. The clerk manages all records for these proceedings. The clerk's office provides marriage licenses, voter registration, absentee ballots, civil and small claims filings, and protective order filings. These are the main services available at the Fayette County clerk's office.
| Clerk | Dawn Hughes |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 N. Central Ave (Courthouse, 2nd Floor North End), Connersville, IN 47331 |
| Phone | (765) 825-1813 / 765-825-7889 |
| Fax | 765-827-4902 |
| clerk@co.fayette.in.us | |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM; Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thu: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM daily) |
| Website | co.fayette.in.us/county-clerk |
Search Fayette County Records Online
The primary way to search Fayette County court records online is through MyCase.in.gov. This free portal covers all 92 Indiana counties. You can search by party name, case number, or citation. Results include case type, filing date, parties, and status. Many court documents are available to view right on the site at no cost.
Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, anyone can inspect and copy public court records. Most records in Fayette County are public. Civil lawsuits, criminal cases, small claims, and traffic violations are all searchable. The Indiana Supreme Court's Rules on Access to Court Records set limits on some categories. Juvenile records, mental health proceedings, and sealed files are not available to the public. Protection order cases also have restrictions under federal law.
The Fayette County clerk's website warns that filing a form with the court has legal consequences, and they recommend contacting a lawyer before filing anything. This is good advice. If you are not sure about the process, get legal help before you file in Fayette County.
Fayette County Court Resources
The Fayette County Clerk's Office page lists all services, hours, and contact information for the court.
This page is the best starting point for anyone who needs to interact with the clerk's office in Fayette County.
The Fayette County Circuit Court page explains the court's jurisdiction and the types of cases it handles.
If you want to know which court handles your type of case in Fayette County, this page breaks it down.
The Indiana Judicial Branch directory for Fayette County has statewide links and local court details.
This state-level page shows judges, the clerk, and links to e-filing and other court tools for Fayette County.
Legal Help in Fayette County
Indiana Legal Help is a free resource for anyone who needs court forms or guidance on common legal matters. It covers family law, small claims, expungement, and more. The Fayette County clerk's site links to this as a resource for self-represented parties.
The Indiana Courts Directory can help you find contact info, local rules, and judge names for any court in the state. For Fayette County specifically, the directory links to the Circuit Court and the clerk's office. If you need a lawyer, the Indiana State Bar Association has a referral service. The Indiana Courts website is another good resource for statewide court information and links to court services.
Note: The Fayette County clerk recommends consulting an attorney before filing any court documents.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County is in east-central Indiana. These neighboring counties are close by. Check which county your address falls in before filing a case.