Access Franklin County Court Records
Franklin County court records are filed and stored at the Clerk of Courts office in Brookville. The clerk manages all case filings, handles payment processing, and issues copies of court documents. You can search Franklin County court records online through Indiana's free MyCase portal. If you need a certified copy or want to see the full case file, the clerk's office on the first floor of the courthouse is where you go. The office handles everything from probation fees to traffic ticket payments.
Franklin County Quick Facts
Franklin County Clerk of Courts
Neysa R. Raible is the Clerk of Courts in Franklin County. The clerk's office is on the first floor of the courthouse at 459 Main Street in Brookville. Room 104 is where you pay probation fees, fines, and traffic tickets. The phone number is (765) 647-5111 and the fax is 765-647-3224. Email the office at clerk@franklincounty.in.gov.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The office closes for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM daily. Marriage licenses are issued between 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM, and again from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. If you are visiting just for a marriage license, plan around those specific hours.
The clerk accepts cash, money orders, cashier checks, and credit cards. A 3.5% fee applies to card payments, with a minimum charge of $0.50. If you are paying a large amount, using cash or a money order avoids the card fee. The Franklin County clerk handles all court filings, record copies, and payment processing for court cases.
| Clerk | Neysa R. Raible |
|---|---|
| Address | 459 Main Street, Brookville, IN 47012 |
| Phone | (765) 647-5111 |
| Fax | 765-647-3224 |
| clerk@franklincounty.in.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM) |
| Payment | Cash, money orders, cashier checks, credit cards (3.5% fee, min $0.50) |
| Website | franklincounty.in.gov/department/clerk |
Search Franklin County Records Online
The MyCase.in.gov portal is the primary tool for searching Franklin County court records online. The system uses the Odyssey Case Management System that all 92 Indiana counties share. You can search for non-confidential cases by name, case number, or citation. Results show the case type, filing date, status, and parties involved. Some court documents are available to view or download for free.
For online payments, the Indiana Courts payment portal lets you pay fines and fees for Franklin County cases. Marriage license records can be checked through the statewide marriage license lookup. The Indiana Courts website has links to court rules, directories, and other tools that apply to Franklin County.
Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, most court records are public. Anyone can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. Civil cases, criminal filings, small claims, and traffic violations are all searchable in Franklin County. Some records are restricted under the Indiana Supreme Court's access rules, including juvenile cases and mental health proceedings.
Franklin County Court Resources
The Franklin County official website provides access to all county departments, including the clerk and courts.
From this site you can navigate to the clerk's office, courts, and other county services in Franklin County.
The Franklin County Clerk's Office page has details on services, payment options, and contact information.
This page lists the rooms where different services are provided and the payment methods accepted at the Franklin County courthouse.
The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Franklin County brings together statewide and local court information.
Use this page to find judges, clerk contacts, and links to e-filing and other court services for Franklin County.
Note: Marriage licenses in Franklin County are only issued during specific hours, so check times before visiting.
Legal Help for Franklin County
Indiana Legal Help has free forms and step-by-step guides for common legal issues. The site covers family law, small claims, expungement, housing, and more. If you are going to court without a lawyer in Franklin County, this is a good resource.
The Indiana Courts Directory lists all courts and clerks in the state. You can use it to find judge names, local rules, and direct contact info for the Franklin County courts. The Indiana State Bar Association also runs a lawyer referral service if you need to find an attorney who handles cases in this area.
Nearby Counties
Franklin County is in southeastern Indiana. These counties border it. Check your address to confirm which county's courts have jurisdiction over your case.