Warrick County Court Records
Warrick County court records are maintained at the courthouse in Boonville. The Clerk of Courts manages all official case files and handles requests for copies from the public. This county sits in southwestern Indiana next to Vanderburgh County and the city of Evansville. You can search Warrick County court records for free through the Indiana MyCase portal. The clerk's office in Boonville also takes requests by phone and in person. Warrick County is part of Judicial District 26, sharing a district with Gibson, Posey, and Vanderburgh counties.
Warrick County Quick Facts
Warrick County Clerk of Courts
Mike Wilson serves as the Clerk of Courts for Warrick County. The office is at the Warrick County Courthouse in Boonville. All court record requests go through this office. The clerk files new cases, stores existing files, and makes copies for the public. You can visit during regular business hours to search for court records or get certified copies of documents from Warrick County cases.
Call the clerk at 812-897-6160 to ask about a case or check on fees. Calling ahead is a good idea, especially if you need a specific document pulled from the files. The staff can let you know what is available and how long it will take. Warrick County is part of Judicial District 26 along with Gibson, Posey, and Vanderburgh counties. Each county in the district has its own clerk and keeps its own court records separately.
| Address | Warrick County Courthouse, Boonville, IN |
|---|---|
| Phone | 812-897-6160 |
| Judicial District | District 26 (Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick) |
Search Warrick County Records Online
You can search Warrick County court records through MyCase. This is Indiana's free statewide court records search tool. The system uses the Odyssey Case Management platform. Search by party name or case number. Civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases all show up. The search costs nothing.
The state keeps a Warrick County court information page that lists local judges, court rules, and other resources. If you plan to file a new case, attorneys can use the Indiana E-Filing portal. Self-represented parties may file in person at the clerk's office in Boonville. Many court documents from Warrick County are posted on MyCase and can be viewed or downloaded at no charge.
If a document is not available online, contact the Warrick County Clerk at 812-897-6160. Staff can check whether the document exists and tell you how to get a copy. Older records or documents not yet scanned into the system may need an in-person visit.
Note: MyCase data may lag behind court filings by at least 24 hours.
Warrick County Court Portal
The image below shows the Warrick County court information page on the state website. This lists judges, court divisions, and links to court services.
Use this page to find contact details, local rules, and e-filing links for Warrick County courts.
Court Records and Indiana Law
Court records in Warrick County are public under Indiana law. The Access to Public Records Act, Indiana Code 5-14-3, gives anyone the right to inspect and copy public records during regular hours. You do not have to be a party to the case. The clerk must provide access unless a specific exception applies.
Some records stay sealed. Juvenile cases, adoption files, mental health records, and anything a judge has ordered closed are not available to the public in Warrick County. Indiana's Administrative Rule 9 lists the types of records excluded from public access. Rule 5 covers the details. Protection order cases hide the name of the protected person online, which is required by federal law. If you want a restricted record, you can file a motion asking the court to release it.
The clerk charges fees for copies. Indiana Code 5-14-3-9 says the rate must be reasonable. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Call 812-897-6160 to check current rates for Warrick County court record copies.
Getting Copies of Records
Go to the Warrick County Courthouse in Boonville. Tell the clerk's staff what case you need. They will find the file and make copies for you. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are good for legal use. Plain copies work for personal review and cost less.
You can also mail a request to the Warrick County Clerk at the courthouse in Boonville. Include the case number or party names and a check for the fee. The clerk sends copies back by mail. For phone inquiries, call 812-897-6160. Staff can answer basic questions and tell you what you need to send for a mail request. Legal forms and self-help guides are available for free at Indiana Legal Help. The Indiana Court Directory also has contact info for Warrick County courts.
Courts in Warrick County
Warrick County has a circuit court and superior court. The circuit court handles major civil and criminal cases. The superior court takes on a mix of civil, criminal, family, and small claims matters. Both courts create records that the clerk stores at the Boonville courthouse. All court records from these divisions go through one clerk's office in Warrick County.
The Indiana Court Directory lists judges, phone numbers, and local rules for each Warrick County court. If you have a case in Warrick County and need to file papers, the e-filing portal at efile.incourts.gov handles submissions for attorneys. Non-lawyers can file in person at the clerk's office during business hours.
Cities in Warrick County
Warrick County does not have any cities with a population over 25,000. Boonville is the county seat. Several communities in the county sit close to Evansville in neighboring Vanderburgh County, but court records for areas within Warrick County go through the Boonville courthouse.
Communities in Warrick County include Boonville, Newburgh, Chandler, Lynnville, and Elberfeld. All court records for these areas are managed by the Warrick County Clerk.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Warrick County in southwestern Indiana. Each county has its own court system and clerk for handling court records.