Find Court Records in Jasper County

Jasper County court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Rensselaer. This northwest Indiana county manages all case filings through its Circuit Court and Superior Court. Court records cover civil suits, criminal charges, family law cases, and probate matters. You can search for Jasper County court records using the statewide MyCase portal or by visiting the clerk's office in person. The clerk serves as an officer of the court, the manager of court information, and the chief financial officer for court matters in the county.

Jasper County Clerk of Courts

Kara Fishburn is the Clerk of Courts for Jasper County. The office is at 115 W Washington St, Suite 204 in Rensselaer. The main phone number is 219-866-4926. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office closes for lunch each day.

The Jasper County Clerk is an elected official who performs as an officer of the court, the manager of court information, and the chief financial officer for court-related funds. The clerk processes new filings, keeps all court records, and issues copies when you need them. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. For certified copies, visit in person and bring your ID along with payment for the copy fee.

Note: The Jasper County Clerk's office is no longer a passport acceptance facility, so do not visit for passport services.

Search Jasper County Court Records Online

You can search Jasper County court records for free through MyCase. This statewide tool covers all Indiana counties. Search by name or case number to pull up basic case data. You will see the case type, filing date, parties, and hearing schedule. Some documents are also available online at no charge.

Jasper County runs on the Odyssey case management system. This means most records show up on MyCase within a day or two of filing. For official copies, you still need to go to the clerk's office in Rensselaer. MyCase data may have errors or delays, so it should not be treated as the official court record.

Below is a look at the Jasper County Clerk's office page where you can find contact details and filing information.

The clerk's page has links to forms, fee information, and instructions for filing cases in Jasper County.

The Jasper County court information page provides details about the Superior Court and its procedures.

This page shows how the courts are set up in Jasper County and what types of cases each court handles.

Court Records Access in Jasper County

Court records in Jasper County are public under Indiana law. The Access to Public Records Act at Indiana Code 5-14-3 lets anyone look at and copy public records. You can visit the clerk's office in Rensselaer during business hours and ask to see any public court file. No special reason is needed.

Not all records are open. Juvenile cases, adoption files, and records sealed by court order are restricted in Jasper County. Documents with Social Security numbers or other sensitive data may be redacted before release. The Indiana Supreme Court rules on court record access list what stays private. Talk to the clerk if you are not sure whether a file is public.

The Indiana Courts page for Jasper County has additional information about how the court system works locally. If you need to know about marriage license records, the clerk handles those too, though they are set by appointment only between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Legal Resources for Jasper County

Indiana Legal Help provides free forms and instructions for people who need to handle court matters on their own. The site covers family law, small claims, protective orders, and more. You can search by county to find resources specific to your area.

Court staff in Jasper County can point you to forms and tell you where to file them. They are not able to give legal advice. For questions about the law, talk to a lawyer or use the self-help tools on the Indiana Legal Help site. The Indiana Courts website has links to rules and additional resources that apply to Jasper County courts.

Cities in Jasper County

Jasper County includes Rensselaer, Remington, Demotte, and other small towns. All court records for communities in the county are handled at the Jasper County Clerk's office in Rensselaer.

No city in Jasper County has a population over 25,000, so all court matters go through the county clerk's office in Rensselaer.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jasper County. Check that your case was filed in Jasper County before searching here.