Find Court Records in Grant County

Grant County court records are filed and stored at the Clerk of Circuit Court office in Marion, Indiana. The Clerk is a Constitutional office, elected for a term of four years and limited to two consecutive terms. Pamela Harris currently holds this position and oversees all court record filings in Grant County. You can search these records online through the MyCase portal, visit the clerk at the courthouse, or contact the office by phone or email. Marion is the county seat, and the courthouse sits on the first floor at 101 E 4th Street.

Grant County Clerk of Courts

Pamela Harris serves as the Grant County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The office sits on the first floor of the courthouse at 101 E 4th St in Marion. Staff handle all court record filings, collect fees, and issue copies of court documents. The clerk office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can reach them by phone at (765) 668-8121 or by fax at (765) 668-6541. Email goes to pharris@grantcounty.net or clerk@grantcounty.net.

The Grant County Clerk's Office has put out a scam alert. A collection agency has been calling people and threatening to place a lien on their homes. The Clerk's office will never make phone calls for collections. If you get a call like that, it is not from the clerk. Be cautious about any calls asking for payment on behalf of the Grant County courts. Reach out to the clerk office directly if you have questions about any amounts you may owe.

The Grant County Clerk's page on the Indiana government site has filing guides and office details.

You can also visit the Grant County clerk website for case search tools and local court information.

Search Grant County Records Online

The MyCase portal is the main tool for looking up Grant County court records online. Indiana placed all 92 counties on the Odyssey Case Management System. That means you can search by name or case number at no cost. The system shows basic case info like filing dates, charges, and case status. Some documents can be viewed on the site. Others may need to be picked up at the clerk office in Marion.

Grant County also has a local search tool at clerk.grantcounty27.us. This site gives a different view than MyCase and can be useful if you want to cross-check case details. Under IC 5-14-3, any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. This covers court records in Grant County. Some records are excluded from public access, such as juvenile cases, adoption files, and sealed filings. The Indiana Courts Grant County page links to local court details and search portals.

Note: Online records may not show the most recent filings, so contact the clerk for time-sensitive matters.

Grant County Municipal Courts

Grant County has two municipal courts that handle certain case types. The Gas City City Court is at 211 E Main St, Gas City, IN 46933, and you can reach them at (765) 677-3081. The Marion City Court sits at 301 S Branson St, Marion, IN 46952, with a phone number of (765) 668-4425. These courts typically handle local ordinance cases and some traffic matters.

Records from city courts may or may not show up on the MyCase system. If you are looking for a case that was heard in Gas City or Marion city court, it is best to call that court directly. The Grant County clerk handles records for the circuit and superior courts, but city court records are kept by those courts themselves. Make sure you know which court heard the case before you start your search.

Court Records in Grant County

The Grant County courts handle civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Civil filings include contract claims, small claims, and property disputes. Criminal cases range from low-level misdemeanors to serious felonies. The clerk keeps records of all charges, plea deals, sentencing orders, and any post-conviction filings. Family law cases cover divorce, child custody, child support, and paternity. Probate cases deal with wills, estates, and guardianships.

Traffic violations that lead to a court date also create records. Each case type generates its own file at the Grant County clerk office. Under IC 5-14-3-3, most court records are open to the public. Sealed cases and juvenile records are the main exceptions. The Indiana Courts site has general info on how state courts work and what records you can access.

Legal Help in Grant County

Indiana Legal Help is a free resource with legal forms and guides for many case types. You can find forms for civil, criminal, family, and small claims matters. The site also links to legal aid groups that serve Grant County residents. Local attorneys in Marion can help with case filings and certified copies when you need them for legal purposes.

The Indiana statewide court directory lists all trial courts and clerks across the state. Court staff in Grant County are glad to help with basic questions. But they cannot give legal advice. If you need guidance on a court matter, talk to a lawyer before filing any papers.

Note: The clerk office processes marriage licenses in the basement of the courthouse if you need that type of record.

Cities in Grant County

Grant County includes several cities and towns. Marion is the largest city and county seat. Other communities include Gas City, Jonesboro, Upland, Fairmount, Sweetser, and Swayzee. Court cases for the county are filed through the Grant County courts in Marion.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Grant County. If you are not sure where a case was filed, check the address where the parties lived at the time. Court records must be searched in the county that had jurisdiction.