Access Morgan County Court Records

Morgan County court records are managed by Clerk of Court Tammy Parker in Martinsville, Indiana. The Records Department maintains court and marriage related documents on microfilm, discs, and digital format. You can search Morgan County court records online through the state's MyCase portal or through the clerk's own search tool. The office handles all filings for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases in Morgan County. Whether you need recent documents or older records, the clerk's office in Martinsville is the central source.

Morgan County Clerk of Court

Tammy Parker serves as the Clerk of Court for Morgan County. The Records Department phone number is (765) 205-1601. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Staff handle all court records, from new filings to copies of old cases. The office also processes marriage records and other vital documents for Morgan County.

The Records Department is the place to call if you need copies of court documents. Staff can search by case number or party name. The department maintains records on microfilm, discs, and in digital PDF format. This means older records are available too, not just recent filings. The clerk's office has worked to convert old paper files into digital form over the years, which makes it easier to find what you need in Morgan County.

For more information about the Records Department, visit the Morgan County Records Department page. Below is a view of the clerk's division page on the county site.

That page describes the services and hours for the Records Department at the Morgan County courthouse.

Search Morgan County Court Records Online

Morgan County offers two online options for searching court records. The first is the statewide MyCase portal. To search for case numbers, go to mycase.in.gov and enter first and last name only of the party. The system returns matching cases from all Morgan County courts. It is free and works from any device with internet access.

The second option is the Morgan County Clerk search page. This local search tool may have additional features and can help you find records specific to the county. It is a useful alternative to the state portal, especially if you know you are looking for Morgan County court records only.

Here is what the Morgan County Clerk search page looks like.

This page lets you search by name or case number to find court records filed in Morgan County. The Indiana Courts page for Morgan County also has links to local court information and judge contact details.

Morgan County Court System

Morgan County sits in the 55th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Court is the primary trial court and handles the most serious cases. A Superior Court also operates in the county and takes on civil, criminal, and family matters. Both courts file their records through the clerk's office in Martinsville.

Under Indiana Code 33-33-55, the Morgan County courts are set up to serve the local community. The judges hear cases on regular schedules, and all proceedings generate records that the clerk stores and makes available. Morgan County has seen growth in recent years due to its proximity to Indianapolis, which means the court system processes a steady volume of new filings each year. If you need to check a court schedule or find a hearing date, MyCase is the quickest tool for Morgan County cases.

Types of Court Records in Morgan County

The clerk in Morgan County keeps records for all case types that go through the courts. Civil cases include lawsuits, contract disputes, property matters, and small claims. Criminal records cover infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Family law records include divorce, custody, support, and paternity cases. Probate records deal with estates, wills, and guardianships.

Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the majority of these records are public. Anyone can request them from the Morgan County Clerk. Some files are restricted. Juvenile cases, mental health matters, and sealed records are not available under Rule 5 of the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records. Everything else is open for viewing and copying.

Get Court Records From Morgan County

You can get court records from Morgan County in a few different ways. Online searches through MyCase or the local clerk search page give you basic case info quickly and for free. For copies of actual documents, contact the Records Department.

Call (765) 205-1601 to ask about a specific record. Staff can tell you what is on file and how to get a copy. You can visit the courthouse in Martinsville during business hours to request copies in person. Bring the case number or names of the parties involved. The staff will search their system and pull what you need. For mail requests, send a letter to the clerk's office at the courthouse with your case details and payment for copy fees.

Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are needed for legal purposes. Plain copies work for personal use. The fees depend on the document type and page count. Always check with the Morgan County Records Department for current pricing before you send payment.

Note: The Records Department keeps court records on microfilm, disc, and digital formats, so even older Morgan County cases can be retrieved.

Cities in Morgan County

Morgan County has several communities. Martinsville is the county seat and the largest city. No cities in Morgan County reach the 25,000 population mark, so all court business is handled at the county level in Martinsville.

Towns in Morgan County include Martinsville, Mooresville, Monrovia, Paragon, and Morgantown. All court records for these communities go through the Morgan County Clerk of Court in Martinsville.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Morgan County. Make sure you file your case in the correct county based on where the parties live or where the dispute occurred.