Find Court Records in Perry County

Perry County court records are kept at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Tell City, Indiana. This southern Indiana county sits along the Ohio River and operates on Central Standard Time. The clerk's office handles all civil, criminal, and family court filings for Perry County. You can search records online through a local court portal or through the statewide Mycase system. The office at 2219 Payne Street accepts walk-in requests during business hours. If you need copies of Perry County court records, plan to bring a photo ID and your case number if you have one. Several search options make it possible to find what you need.

Perry County Circuit Court Clerk

The Perry County Clerk's office is at 2219 Payne Street in Tell City. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central time. The phone number is 812-547-3741 and the fax is 812-547-9782. The court, including the judge, the clerk, and all court staff, must remain impartial in all matters. Staff can help you find court records but cannot give legal advice about your case.

The Perry County Clerk's office accepts cash, money order, or local checks for in-person payments. You will need to have a photo ID or driver's license with you when you visit. Credit card payments are available for online transactions. There is also a payment drop box in front of the courthouse if you need to make a payment outside of business hours. This drop box is checked each morning by Perry County staff.

For a look at the clerk's page, visit perrycounty.in.gov/circuit-court-clerk.

Perry County Court Records Online

The Perry County Clerk's office page at perrycounty.in.gov shows office details and contact info for court record requests.

From here you can find the address, phone number, and hours for the clerk's office. The site also covers payment methods and general info about court services in Perry County.

Perry County also has its own record search portal. Visit perrycountycourt.com/recordSearch.php to look up cases filed in Perry County courts. The system lets you search by name or case number.

This local search tool is free to use. It pulls from Perry County court data and can show basic case details, parties involved, and filing dates. For the statewide option, use Mycase which also covers Perry County.

Perry County Court Fees and Payments

Perry County collects various fees tied to court cases. Filing fees in Indiana are set by administrative rule and apply to all counties. Civil case filings generally start at $157. Small claims cost less. Criminal cases have their own fee structure based on the level of charges. The clerk collects these fees when you file and tracks payments for the life of the case.

Child support cases in Perry County have an annual docket fee of $55. The payor is required to remit this fee to the Clerk before March 31st each year. Payment histories are available in person with a photo ID at the Perry County clerk's office. You can also check child support balances through the automated telephone system at 1-800-840-8757. This is a statewide number that works for all Indiana counties including Perry County.

Note: Credit card payments for Perry County court fees are only available online, not in person at the clerk's office.

How to Search Perry County Cases

There are three main ways to search court records in Perry County. The first is the local court search at perrycountycourt.com. This tool pulls directly from Perry County court data. You can search by name or case number. Results show case type, filing date, and parties.

The second option is Indiana's Mycase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. This covers all Indiana courts, and Perry County cases are included. It is free to use and does not need an account. Just pick Perry County from the drop-down and type in your search. Mycase shows the same basic info as the local tool but has the benefit of searching across counties if you are not sure where a case was filed.

The third way is to go to the clerk's office in Tell City. Bring your ID. Staff can look up cases on their system and pull the physical file if needed. This is the best option if you need certified copies or want to see the full case file. Perry County keeps paper files alongside the digital records, so older cases may only be in the paper system.

Court Records and Indiana Law

Court records in Perry County are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Most case filings, orders, and judgments can be viewed by anyone. Some records are restricted. Cases involving juveniles are typically sealed. Mental health cases and certain protective order details may also be limited. The Indiana Courts page for Perry County lists the local court rules and judge information.

Indiana law also allows courts to seal or restrict access to certain records through court order. If a record you need is sealed, you can file a motion asking the court to unseal it. The judge decides on a case by case basis. Most routine civil and criminal court records in Perry County remain open to the public.

Cities in Perry County

Perry County includes Tell City, Cannelton, and several smaller towns. None of these reach a population of 25,000. All court records for these communities are handled at the Perry County courthouse in Tell City. The clerk's office serves every resident regardless of which town they live in.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Perry County. If a case was filed in a different county, you will need to contact that county's clerk for records.