Find Court Records in Harrison County
Harrison County court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Corydon. This county in southern Indiana is part of Judicial District 24, which also includes Crawford, Orange, and Washington counties. Court records cover all civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in Harrison County. You can search for records online through the state system or visit the clerk's office in person to pull files. The county seat at Corydon serves as the hub for all court filings and records.
Harrison County Quick Facts
Harrison County Clerk of Courts
Debbie Dennison serves as Clerk of Courts for Harrison County. The office is at 300 N. Capitol Ave, Room 203 in Corydon. You can call the clerk at (812) 738-4289 or send a fax to 812-738-3126. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Email the clerk at ddennison@harrisoncounty.in.gov for questions about court records in Harrison County.
The clerk's office handles all court records for Harrison County. This includes filing new cases, keeping track of hearing dates, and storing court documents. When you need a copy of a court order or want to check the status of a case, this is where you go. The staff can search by name or case number to find what you need. For certified copies, bring your ID and be ready to pay the copy fee at the window.
Harrison County is part of Judicial District 24. The district covers Crawford, Harrison, Orange, and Washington counties. Each county has its own clerk and court, but they share the same judicial district for administrative purposes. If you are not sure which county handled your case, the clerk in Corydon can help you figure it out.
| Clerk | Debbie Dennison |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 N. Capitol Ave, Room 203 Corydon, IN 47112 |
| Phone | (812) 738-4289 |
| Fax | 812-738-3126 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Eastern) |
| ddennison@harrisoncounty.in.gov |
Harrison County Court Records Online
You can search Harrison County court records online through MyCase. This free tool covers all 92 Indiana counties. Search by name or case number to pull up public case data. You will see the case type, filing date, parties involved, and hearing schedule. Some documents are also available to view or download at no cost.
MyCase data comes from the Odyssey case management system. Harrison County is on this system, so most records show up within a day or two of filing. However, the data on MyCase is not the official court record. For official copies, you still need to go through the Harrison County Clerk's office. The Indiana Courts public records page has more details on how to get court records across the state.
The Harrison County government website provides general county information and links to county offices.
From here you can find contact details for the clerk's office and other county departments that handle public records in Harrison County.
The Indiana state page for Harrison County has additional resources and links.
This state-maintained page gives an overview of Harrison County government services and court access.
The Indiana Courts local page for Harrison County details the court structure and judicial district information.
This page lists the judges, court types, and local rules that apply to court records and filings in Harrison County.
Note: There may be a delay of at least 24 hours between when a document is filed and when it appears on MyCase.
Accessing Court Records in Harrison County
Court records in Harrison County are open to the public under Indiana Code 5-14-3. Anyone can visit the clerk's office and ask to see a court file. You do not need to be a party to the case. Just bring the name of a party or the case number, and the clerk's staff will pull the file for you to look at.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases, adoption records, and files with sealed orders are not open for public view. The Indiana Supreme Court's rules on access to court records list all the types of documents that stay private. If you need access to a restricted file, you can ask the court for permission. A judge will decide if the records can be released.
Legal Help in Harrison County
If you need legal help in Harrison County, the Indiana Legal Help website is a good starting point. It has free forms for family law, small claims, and other common case types. The site also helps you find legal aid groups based on your location and income.
Court staff in Harrison County cannot give legal advice. They can tell you what forms to use and where to file them. For legal questions, talk to a lawyer or use the self-help resources on the Indiana Legal Help site. The Indiana Courts website also has links to court rules, fee schedules, and other useful information for people handling cases in Harrison County.
Cities in Harrison County
Harrison County has several small cities and towns. All court cases for these communities are filed at the Harrison County courthouse in Corydon. The clerk's office handles all filings and records for every town within the county borders.
Communities in Harrison County include Corydon, Lanesville, Palmyra, New Middletown, and Elizabeth. None of these cities have populations above 25,000, so all court matters go through the county clerk's office in Corydon.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Harrison County. If your case was filed in a different county, you will need to contact that county's clerk for court records.