Union County Court Records
Union County court records are managed by the County Clerk in Liberty. This is one of Indiana's smallest counties by population, sitting on the Ohio border in the eastern part of the state. The clerk handles all judicial records for the circuit court, including civil, criminal, and family law cases. You can search Union County court records for free on the state MyCase website or visit the courthouse in Liberty. The clerk is also responsible for elections, marriage licenses, and passport applications in Union County.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Clerk of Courts
Susan Ray serves as the County Clerk for Union County. The County Clerk is responsible for administering elections, issuing marriage licenses, receiving passport applications, and many judicial functions. The clerk's office is the central hub for all court records in Union County. Staff can pull case files, make copies, and help you find what you need.
The office is at the Union County Court House, 26 West Union Street in Liberty. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. You can call (765) 458-6121 with questions. The fax line is (765) 458-5263. Email the clerk at clerk@unioncountyin.us for record requests or general questions about Union County court records. The Union County Clerk page on the state website has more details.
| Address | 26 West Union Street, Liberty, IN 47353 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (765) 458-6121 |
| Fax | (765) 458-5263 |
| clerk@unioncountyin.us | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern) |
Search Union County Records Online
Court Records for Union County are available at the Indiana State Court Administration Web Site. The main search tool is MyCase. This free portal lets you look up cases by party name or case number. It covers all 92 Indiana counties, including Union County. Civil, criminal, family law, probate, and traffic cases show up here.
MyCase runs on the Odyssey Case Management System. Union County courts use this system, so their records show up online. You can see case summaries, parties, charges, and some court documents for free. Not every document is posted online, though. If you need a specific paper that is not on MyCase, you will have to contact the Union County Clerk directly at (765) 458-6121. The Union County court info page at IN.gov has links to local court details.
Note: Records on MyCase may lag behind by at least 24 hours from the time of filing.
Union County Court Resources
The image below shows the Union County Clerk's department page on the state website. It lists services and contact details for the clerk.
This page is a good starting point for anyone looking up court records or other clerk services in Union County.
The Union County Circuit Court page shown below provides details about the court system and judges serving the county.
Use this page for court schedules, local rules, and other information about how the circuit court operates in Union County.
Court Records Access Rules
Court records in Union County are public. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, Indiana Code 5-14-3, says any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. You do not have to be a party to the case. You do not have to give a reason for your request. The clerk must provide access unless the record falls under a specific exception.
Some records stay sealed. Juvenile court records, adoption cases, and mental health files are not public in Union County or anywhere else in Indiana. Records sealed by a judge also stay closed. Protection order filings hide the name of the person being protected when they appear online. The Indiana Supreme Court's Administrative Rule 9 governs what court records are open and what stays private. If you need a sealed record, you can file a motion with the Union County Circuit Court.
Get Copies of Court Records
Visit the clerk's office at 26 West Union Street in Liberty. Give staff the case number or names involved. They will find the file and make copies. Certified copies cost more but carry the clerk's seal. You need certified copies for most legal uses.
Mail requests work too. Send a letter to the Union County Clerk at 26 West Union Street, Liberty, IN 47353. Include the case details and a check for the copy fee. The clerk will send copies back by mail. You can also try emailing clerk@unioncountyin.us for simple requests. Phone the office at (765) 458-6121 to ask about fees and turnaround times for Union County court records. Indiana Code 5-14-3-9 allows the clerk to charge reasonable fees for copies.
Union County Court System
Union County has a circuit court that serves as the main trial court. It handles civil disputes, criminal cases, family law, small claims, and probate matters. Because Union County is small, one court handles the full range of case types. The clerk manages records for all of them at the courthouse in Liberty.
The Indiana Court Directory lists all judges, staff, and contact information for Union County. If you plan to file a new case, the Indiana E-Filing portal is the way attorneys submit documents. Self-represented parties can file in person. For legal help, Indiana Legal Help offers free forms and self-help guides that cover common court matters in Union County.
Cities in Union County
Union County does not have any cities with a population over 25,000. Liberty is the county seat and the largest town. All court records for communities in this county are filed at the Union County courthouse in Liberty.
Towns in Union County include Liberty, West College Corner, and Brownsville. Court records for all of them go through the Union County Clerk's office.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Union County. Court records are filed in the county where the case took place, so check the correct location before making a request.