Randolph County Court Records
Randolph County court records are filed and maintained at the courthouse in Winchester, Indiana. Clerk Melinda Peed oversees the Circuit and Superior Court records for the county. Whether you need to search for a civil case, look up a criminal filing, or find a family court matter, the Randolph County clerk's office handles it all. You can search court records online through Indiana's free Mycase portal, make payments through PayGOV.US, or visit the courthouse in person. This page covers the search options and procedures for getting Randolph County court records.
Randolph County Quick Facts
Randolph County Clerk of Courts
Melinda Peed is the Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Courts in Randolph County. The office is at the Randolph County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St., Room 201, Winchester, IN 47394. You can call at (765) 584-4214, fax at (765) 584-4320, or email mpeed@randolph.in.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern time.
The clerk's office handles filings for both courts in Randolph County. New cases get a number when filed, and all documents in the case are tracked from that point on. The Randolph County Clerk administers the official court records for all court cases with jurisdiction in the county. Staff can look up cases, make copies, and explain what you need to file or pay.
Visit the Randolph County Clerk's page for more details.
| Clerk | Melinda Peed |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 S. Main St., Room 201 Winchester, IN 47394 |
| Phone | (765) 584-4214 |
| Fax | (765) 584-4320 |
| mpeed@randolph.in.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern) |
Randolph County Court Records Online
The Randolph County Clerk's page shows office info and links to court services.
This page lists the clerk's contact details, office hours, and info about how to make payments. It also notes that Randolph County is a Vote Center county, meaning any registered voter can vote at any Vote Center in the county. But for court records, this page links to the relevant search tools.
The Randolph County Superior Court page provides details on the Superior Court division.
From here you can learn about the types of cases the Superior Court handles in Randolph County, along with judge info and court schedules.
Payments for Randolph County Cases
The Randolph County Clerk's office accepts several payment methods. Cash, money orders, cashier's checks, and personal checks are all taken in person, except that personal checks are not accepted for criminal case payments. Credit and debit cards are accepted with fees. The charge is $1.00 for amounts up to $33, or 3.00% for larger amounts.
You can also make payments online through PayGOV.US. The location code for Randolph County is 3744. For any payment, you will need your cause or case number. This applies whether you pay in person or online. If you do not have your case number, call the clerk at (765) 584-4214 and they can look it up for you.
Filing fees in Randolph County follow Indiana's statewide schedule. A small claims case costs $125 to file against one defendant, plus $10 for each additional defendant. Civil cases start at $157. Criminal fees depend on the charges. The clerk collects all fees at the time of filing.
How to Search Randolph County Cases
Use Mycase to search Randolph County court records for free. Pick Randolph County from the list and enter a name or case number. Results show the case type, parties, filing date, and status. This covers both the Circuit Court and Superior Court in Randolph County.
In person, go to Room 201 at the courthouse in Winchester. Bring ID and your case number if you have one. The clerk can look up records and make copies. Certified copies are available for a higher fee. For child support payment info, you can check through childsupportbillpay.com or call the statewide hotline at 1-800-840-8757.
Note: The Randolph County Clerk's office processes filings during regular business hours only, so allow time for new records to appear in the system.
Court Records Access in Randolph County
Most court records in Randolph County are public. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives anyone the right to inspect and copy public records. You do not need to be a party to the case. The clerk's office provides copies for a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more.
Some records are not public. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged records under Indiana Code 35-38-9 are not available. If a record does not show up in your search, it may fall into one of these categories. The clerk cannot disclose sealed or expunged records to the general public in Randolph County.
Cities in Randolph County
Randolph County has no cities over 25,000 in population. Winchester is the county seat and largest community. Union City and Portland sit nearby along the Ohio border. All court records for Randolph County go through the clerk's office in Winchester.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Randolph County in eastern Indiana. Each one has its own clerk and court records system.