Shelby County Court Records Search
Shelby County court records are managed by Clerk Jill Lacy at the courthouse in Shelbyville, Indiana. The clerk's office handles all civil, criminal, and family case filings for Shelby County courts. You can search court records online through Indiana's Mycase system or through the Shelby County clerk's own website. The office on Harrison Street serves as the central hub for all court filings and record requests. If you need to look up a Shelby County case, get copies, or file something new, this page walks through the options available to you.
Shelby County Quick Facts
Shelby County Clerk's Office
Jill Lacy serves as the Shelby County Clerk. The office is at the Shelby County Courthouse, 407 S. Harrison Street, Room 111, Shelbyville, IN 46176. The phone is (317) 392-6320 and the fax is (317) 392-6339. Email jtaylor@co.shelby.in.us for inquiries. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Shelby County Clerk's office has important daily deadlines for filings. When applying for a protective order, the protective order packet must be completed and returned to the office to be processed by 3:00 PM. The person filing must appear in person. All new court filings will not be processed after 3:00 PM as well. Marriage licenses require the process to be started prior to 3:30 PM. These cutoffs mean you should plan to arrive well before the deadlines if you need to file anything in Shelby County.
Visit the Shelby County Clerk's page on the state website for more office details. The county also has its own clerk site at clerk.shelbycounty73.us.
| Clerk | Jill Lacy |
|---|---|
| Address | 407 S. Harrison Street, Room 111 Shelbyville, IN 46176 |
| Phone | (317) 392-6320 |
| Fax | (317) 392-6339 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Shelby County Court Records Access
The Shelby County Clerk's page on the Indiana website shows filing info and office details.
This page lists the daily deadlines, office hours, and contact info for the Shelby County clerk. It is useful to check before you visit to make sure you arrive in time for your filing.
Shelby County also has a dedicated clerk website at clerk.shelbycounty73.us with additional resources.
This site may have forms, fee schedules, and other info specific to Shelby County court operations. Use it alongside Mycase for a full picture of Shelby County court records.
How to Search Shelby County Cases
The main free search tool is Mycase. Select Shelby County from the drop-down and enter a name or case number. The system shows case type, parties, filing dates, and status. It covers the Circuit Court and Superior Court in Shelby County. No fee or account is needed.
In person, go to Room 111 at the courthouse in Shelbyville. Bring your ID. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Certified copies are available for a higher fee. The clerk's office is the only place to get certified copies of Shelby County court records, which you may need for legal proceedings.
Remember the 3:00 PM cutoff for new filings. If you are there to file something new, get to the courthouse before that time. Record searches and copy requests may not have the same cutoff, but calling ahead at (317) 392-6320 is a good idea if you are making a special trip to Shelby County.
Filing in Shelby County Courts
New cases in Shelby County are filed at the clerk's office. Bring your paperwork and filing fee. Civil filings cost around $157 per Indiana's fee schedule. Small claims are cheaper. The clerk stamps the documents and assigns a case number. E-filing is also available through Indiana's statewide system for many case types.
Shelby County has both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. The type of case determines which court it goes to. The clerk's office can help you figure out where your case should be filed. Family cases, civil suits, criminal matters, and small claims each have their own track in the Shelby County court system.
Self-service court forms are available from the Indiana courts at in.gov/courts/selfservice. These work for many common filings in Shelby County. Indiana Legal Help at indianalegalhelp.org also provides free info and step-by-step guides.
Public Records in Shelby County
Court records in Shelby County are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Anyone can ask to see or copy case filings, motions, and orders. You do not need to be a party in the case. Some records are restricted by law. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged records under Indiana Code 35-38-9 are not open to the public.
Copies cost a per-page fee. Certified copies carry a higher charge. Call the clerk's office to ask about current rates. Most routine civil and criminal Shelby County court records are available to anyone who requests them.
Note: Protective order filings in Shelby County require in-person appearance by the filer before the 3:00 PM deadline.
Cities in Shelby County
Shelby County has no cities over 25,000. Shelbyville is the county seat and largest city with around 20,000 people. Other towns include Edinburgh (shared with Johnson and Bartholomew counties) and Morristown. All Shelby County court records are handled at the courthouse in Shelbyville.
Nearby Counties
Shelby County is southeast of Indianapolis. These neighboring counties each maintain their own court records.