Vigo County Court Records

Vigo County court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at 33 South 3rd Street in Terre Haute. This county has one of the busier court systems in western Indiana, with a circuit court and six superior court divisions handling cases. You can search Vigo County court records online for free through the state MyCase system. The clerk's office in Terre Haute also takes requests by phone, mail, and in person. Attorneys are required to e-file in this county, and others are encouraged to e-file as well for faster processing.

Vigo County Clerk of Courts

LeAnna Moore serves as the Clerk of Courts for Vigo County. The office is at 33 S 3rd Street, Suite 1, in Terre Haute. This is the central place to get court records, file new cases, and request copies of documents from any Vigo County court. The clerk handles filings for the circuit court and all six superior court divisions.

You can reach the Vigo County Clerk at (812) 462-3211. Email LeAnna Moore at Leanna.Moore@VigoCounty.IN.Gov for questions about records or services. The clerk's office page at vigocounty.in.gov has details on hours, forms, and procedures. Vigo County is part of Judicial District 19, which also includes Clay, Putnam, and Sullivan counties. Each county keeps its own records, but they share a judicial district for administrative purposes.

Search Vigo County Court Records Online

The best way to search court records in Vigo County is through MyCase. This is Indiana's free statewide case search tool. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or filing date. MyCase covers civil, criminal, family law, probate, and traffic matters across all 92 Indiana counties, including Vigo County.

The state's Vigo County court information page provides links to local rules, judge listings, and court services. This is a good place to find out which court division handles your type of case. For filing new cases, attorneys must use the Indiana E-Filing portal. The state requires it in Vigo County. Self-represented parties can also e-file, though it is not mandatory for them. People who prefer paper can still file in person at the clerk's office in Terre Haute.

Some court documents are available to view or download directly on MyCase at no charge. Orders in many civil case types, final orders in criminal cases, and non-confidential documents in certain case types can all be accessed online. If a document you need is not posted, call the Vigo County Clerk at (812) 462-3211.

Vigo County Court Resources

The screenshot below shows the Vigo County Clerk's office page on the county website. This is where you find services, contact info, and links for court records.

From this page you can navigate to forms, office details, and other clerk services in Vigo County.

Below is the state court information page for Vigo County. It lists all court divisions, judges, and local rules.

This state page covers the Circuit Court, Superior Court Divisions I through VI, and other judicial resources available in Vigo County.

Vigo County Courts and Divisions

Vigo County has a large court system for its size. The circuit court is the main trial court. Then there are Superior Court Divisions I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. Each division handles a specific mix of case types. This means court records in Vigo County can come from any of these seven courts. The clerk's office keeps records for all of them at the Terre Haute courthouse.

Civil cases cover lawsuits, contract disputes, and property matters. Criminal cases range from misdemeanors to felonies. Family law includes divorce, custody, and support. Small claims court handles disputes under a set dollar amount. Probate deals with estates and wills. Traffic cases are also on file. All of these create court records that you can request from the Vigo County Clerk.

The Indiana Court Directory has contact info for each court division in Vigo County. You can find judges, phone numbers, and local rules there.

Records Access Laws

Court records in Vigo County are public under Indiana Code 5-14-3. Any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. You do not have to explain why you want them. The clerk must provide access unless the record falls under a listed exception.

Exceptions exist for juvenile cases, adoption records, mental health files, and records sealed by court order. The Indiana Administrative Rules on court record access spell out what stays private. Protection order cases hide the protected person's name online. If a judge has sealed a record in Vigo County, you need to file a motion and show good cause to get access. Copy fees apply for all record requests per Indiana Code 5-14-3-9.

Get Copies of Vigo County Records

Visit the clerk's office at 33 S 3rd Street in Terre Haute. Give staff the case number or party names. They will pull the file and make copies. Certified copies have the clerk's seal and are needed for legal purposes. Plain copies work for personal review.

Mail requests go to 33 S 3rd Street, #1, Terre Haute, IN 47807. Include case details and payment for the copy fee. The clerk sends copies back by mail. You can also email Leanna.Moore@VigoCounty.IN.Gov for questions. Phone the office at (812) 462-3211 to check fees and availability. For self-help legal forms and guides, Indiana Legal Help is a free state resource that covers common court matters in Vigo County and the rest of Indiana.

Note: Financial amounts shown on MyCase may not reflect the most recent payments made on a case in Vigo County.

Cities in Vigo County

Terre Haute is the county seat and largest city in Vigo County. All court filings from communities in the county go through the Vigo County courts in Terre Haute.

Other communities in Vigo County include West Terre Haute, Seelyville, and Riley. Court records for all of these are kept at the Vigo County Clerk's office in Terre Haute.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Vigo County in western Indiana. Each keeps its own court records at their respective courthouses.