IN Court Case Search & Dockets: Indiana MyCase Records Guide
Need to look up an Indiana criminal charge, traffic citation, civil lawsuit, divorce case, judgment or appeal? Indiana’s official MyCase service lets you search many court cases by name, case number or attorney—but knowing what to enter and what the results actually mean is essential.
MyCase includes public information from courts using Indiana’s Odyssey case-management system. Most Indiana courts participate, but it is not a complete historical archive of every court in every county. Many public documents are free online; other documents must be requested from the county clerk.
Independent guide • Reviewed October 2026 • Confirm hearings, financial balances and certified-copy procedures with the court handling the case.
Where Should You Search an Indiana Court Case?
The best official source depends on whether you need public case history, a document from your own case, an appellate opinion, a protection order or a certified record.
Public civil, criminal, family, traffic and appellate case information from participating Odyssey courts.
Open case search →Official copies, certified judgments, older records, transcripts and records not available through MyCase.
Find clerk by county →Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Tax Court opinions, orders and related case information.
Search appellate decisions →A separate public system. Protection-order cases are not searchable through ordinary MyCase public results.
Official protection-order guidance →How to Search Indiana Court Cases on MyCase
The official system supports three primary search choices: Case, Party and Attorney. There are also filters for court, case type, filing period and status.
- Visit Indiana MyCase. The public search does not require an attorney account.
- Choose your search category. Select Case if you have a cause or citation number, Party for a person/business, or Attorney for an attorney name or bar number.
- Enter one primary identifier. For a Case search, use the case number, citation number or cross-reference number. The official instructions say to enter only one of these at a time.
- Add filters if needed. Use court location, case type, filing date or open/closed status to reduce unrelated results.
- Click Search. If presented with a CAPTCHA, complete the verification rather than repeatedly refreshing or trying automated lookups.
- Check potential matches. Compare case title, county, court, filing year, party names and case category.
- Open the matching case summary. Review the chronological events, orders, hearings, case disposition and available document links.
- Contact the clerk for official confirmation. The public site warns that its information is not an official court record and may have omissions.
Indiana Court Case Search by Name: Party, Business or Attorney
Indiana’s name-search fields have precise rules. Learning them avoids failed searches and incorrect person matches.
- Select Party on MyCase.
- Enter the last name.
- Optionally narrow with first name, middle name or date of birth when known and supported.
- Choose the likely county and case category.
- Compare matches using more than a common name.
- Select Party.
- Enter a business name in the Business field.
- Try a shorter name or supported wildcard if the exact version is unknown.
- Review the case type, parties and court.
- Save the correct case number for further review.
- Select Attorney.
- Enter an attorney number, or surname with first/middle name.
- Narrow by court or filing date as needed.
- Compare the listed attorney to the case details.
The official search guide describes a Sounds-Like option for party and attorney searches. It can help find spelling variations.
Use the supported wildcard method when parts of a name are unknown; consult the official search tips for the field’s syntax.
How to Look Up an Indiana Court Case by Case, Citation or Cross-Reference Number
Indiana’s uniform cause-number system helps identify the court, filing year and case type. The structure is governed by Indiana Administrative Rule 8.
- Locate the number on your ticket, summons, court notice or judgment.
- Open MyCase and select Case.
- Enter one identifier: case number, citation number or cross-reference number.
- Choose the likely court if a broad search does not locate the case.
- Verify the county, party, case type and filing date.
- Open the chronological case summary for the docket history.
If a citation later becomes a court cause number, or a case moves to an appellate court, the docket may show a separate identifying number. Preserve both identifiers when requesting records.
Indiana Court Types and Which Dockets They Handle
Indiana court structure varies somewhat by county. Most local cases are filed in circuit or superior courts, while several jurisdictions have town, city or specialized courts.
| Court or system | Common cases | Search approach |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts | Civil, felony criminal, probate, domestic and other matters within jurisdiction. | MyCase if in Odyssey; contact the local clerk for official records. |
| Superior Courts | Civil, criminal, family, probate and other assigned cases, depending on county structure. | MyCase or official local court instructions. |
| Small Claims Courts / Dockets | Lower-value civil disputes and some landlord-tenant matters under relevant rules. | MyCase or local clerk; check county-specific procedures. |
| City and Town Courts | Certain ordinance, traffic and misdemeanor matters within assigned jurisdiction. | Check MyCase participation and the official local court office. |
| Indiana Court of Appeals | Appeals from Indiana trial-court decisions. | MyCase and official appellate docket/decisions services. |
| Indiana Supreme Court | Supreme Court appeals, transfers and other matters within jurisdiction. | MyCase and appellate decisions. |
| Indiana Tax Court | Certain state tax appeals. | Indiana appellate case and decision resources. |
| Federal Courts | Federal civil, criminal and bankruptcy cases. | PACER, not Indiana MyCase. |
How to Understand Indiana Docket Entries and Case Status
MyCase displays a chronological case summary. Many entries are procedural rather than final outcomes. They can also include converted events imported from a previous court management system.
Can You Download Indiana Court Documents on MyCase?
Yes, many publicly accessible documents can be viewed online without charge. However, the types available differ by case category, filing date and whether the viewer is an anonymous member of the public, a verified party or an attorney of record.
| Record type | Public online availability | What to do if missing |
|---|---|---|
| Civil collections and tort cases | Nonconfidential orders and other documents may be accessible. | Check the document link and the public access chart. |
| Criminal felony or misdemeanor | Final/sentencing orders in many categories; ordinary filings are more restricted. | Contact the clerk for public documents not online. |
| Eviction | Nonconfidential orders may be shown; other filings may not be publicly online. | Ask the county clerk about inspection or copies. |
| Divorce / domestic relations | Public case information may appear, but document images have significant remote-access limits. | Use proper clerk or verified-party access. |
| Estate / probate | Selected nonconfidential orders may be accessible online; other records may require inspection. | Contact the probate clerk for copies. |
| Adoption | Not available to the ordinary public online or through routine public inspection. | Use only an authorized access procedure. |
| Appellate cases | Opinions, orders and many nonconfidential appellate filings may be accessible. | Search the appellate docket or contact the Appellate Clerk. |
For exact case-type codes and access rules, open the official Public Access to Court Documents lookup. Its comparison distinguishes public online access, public in-person access, party access and attorney access.
How to Request Indiana MyCase Party Access
People named as parties in public Indiana court cases may be eligible to link those cases to their Indiana Courts account and view additional available documents. This does not authorize access to somebody else’s restricted records.
- Open Indiana Judiciary Party Access to MyCase.
- Create an Indiana Courts account if you do not already have one.
- Find your own public case at MyCase.
- Request the case-access code through the official process or contact the county clerk to verify identity.
- If visiting the clerk, bring valid identification and the case number if available.
- Use the code to connect the case to your account.
- Sign in and review documents made available to you as a party.
Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals & Tax Court Docket Search
MyCase includes appellate case information, while Indiana Judiciary also maintains dedicated appellate docket and decision tools. A case may have both a trial-court number and an appellate number.
Search an appellate case or docket
- Open the official Indiana Appellate Docket Search guide.
- Use the linked appellate case-search service.
- Search by known appellate docket details, parties, or advanced criteria.
- Filter by appellate court, county of origin, trial court, case type, party or attorney where supported.
- Review filings, appellate orders and related cases.
- Use the lower-court number to research the original case when the trial history matters.
Search opinions and appellate decisions
- Open Indiana Appellate Decisions.
- Choose a court or case category.
- Search by party/business word, judge or decision date when available.
- Open the opinion to read the full decision.
- Use case-history or oral-argument links when offered.
Indiana Traffic Ticket Search and Court Payments
Some Indiana MyCase records display a Make a payment button when online payment is supported. That option is not available for every court or case.
- Open MyCase and select Case.
- Enter the citation number or court cause number.
- Open the matching case and verify the court, citation and charges.
- Read the case events and financial information.
- If a Make a payment button is available, review the official checkout terms before paying.
- If there is no payment button, contact the issuing court or clerk for accepted payment methods.
- Keep payment confirmation and verify compliance with any hearing or appearance requirement.
Local Indiana Courts: Finding the Correct County Clerk
Indiana has 92 counties, with multiple courts and divisions in many counties. A case filed in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville or another community must still be matched to its correct court.
Identify the Marion Superior Court division and the relevant case type before contacting the clerk.
Circuit and Superior Court matters, including cases handled in different court locations, require the correct clerk or court contact.
Circuit and Superior Court records should be matched to the court shown on the original document.
Verify the local court and case category before requesting docket sheets or certified documents.
Use the court designation and county to locate the correct public search and records office.
The state directory lists county courts, clerks, court contact details and local information.
- Open Indiana Courts & Clerks Offices.
- Select the county named on the notice or connected to the dispute.
- Identify the circuit, superior, city, town or other court handling the matter.
- Review the clerk contact details and any local case-information instructions.
- Ask that clerk for records not available online, certified copies or current hearing information.
No Case Found in Indiana MyCase? Diagnose the Problem
| Problem | Why it may happen | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
| Name not found | Spelling variation, first/middle name issue, incorrect court filters. | Try supported Sounds-Like or wildcard searching and review filters. |
| Case number not recognized | Incorrect identifier or formatting. | Try without hyphens/leading zeroes and verify the court. |
| More results expected | Searches are capped at 1,000 results. | Add a county, case category, date range or status filter. |
| Very old case missing | Odyssey and converted historical data are incomplete for some courts and years. | Contact the original county clerk. |
| Protection order absent | Protection-order cases are excluded from ordinary MyCase public search. | Use the separate official Protection Order Search. |
| Expunged or sealed case absent | Record-access restrictions or court order. | Follow authorized court access procedures, not workarounds. |
| Document absent | Public docket information does not guarantee every document is online. | Use the county clerk’s public-document request process. |
| CAPTCHA does not load | Outdated browser or incompatible browser extension/settings. | Try an up-to-date supported browser as judiciary help recommends. |
| Payment amount seems wrong | Balance may not include recent transactions or accrued amounts. | Confirm current balance with the clerk. |
How to Get Indiana Court Records, Certified Copies and Transcripts
MyCase is a research tool, but the actual court record is maintained by the court and clerk. If you need an authenticated judgment, sentencing order, divorce decree, probate filing or hearing transcript, use the official records procedure.
Request the record
- Open Indiana Judiciary — How to Request Public Records.
- Identify whether you need a local trial-court record, appellate record, or transcript.
- For trial court records, locate the county clerk through the official directory.
- For appellate records held by the Appellate Clerk, use its official records-request route.
- For a hearing transcript, ask about the court reporter or official transcript request procedure.
- Confirm copying, certification, transcript or delivery charges with the office before placing the request.
MyCase Is Not the Same as a Criminal Background Check or the Indiana Courts Portal
Public case information and available documents from participating courts.
Useful for case research; not a certified statewide criminal-history report.
Professional and administrative services for lawyers, judges, mediators and eligible court personnel.
The judiciary explicitly states the Courts Portal is not the ordinary public site for accessing cases or filing documents.
A service for submitting court papers electronically.
A filing account is not necessary merely to search public MyCase results.
Separate criminal-history records and background-check services may be required for employment, licensing or official screening.
A name search in one court is not a comprehensive record of arrests or convictions statewide.
Indiana Court Search Sources and Help Guides
These Indiana Judiciary resources support the search instructions, access limits and record-request processes described in this article.
10 FAQs About Indiana Court Case Search & Dockets
1. How do I search for a court case in Indiana?
Open the official Indiana MyCase website at mycase.in.gov. Select Case, Party or Attorney search, enter a supported identifier or name, and narrow by court, case category or filing date where needed. Open a matching case to review its chronological case summary and available documents.
2. Can I search Indiana court cases by a person’s name?
Yes. Select Party in MyCase and enter a last name, optionally narrowing with first name, middle name or date of birth when known and supported. Use court, county, case type and filing-date details to distinguish people with similar names.
3. Is Indiana MyCase free to use?
Indiana Judiciary says anyone may search public nonconfidential case information on MyCase, and many public court documents are available online without charge. Copy certification, transcript production and other official records services may have separate fees.
4. Can I look up an Indiana traffic ticket using a citation number?
Yes. MyCase Case Search supports citation-number searches. Enter the citation number, confirm the case and court, and check available financial and payment information. A Make a payment button appears only when online payment is supported for that case.
5. Why can’t I find an Indiana criminal case on MyCase?
The case may be outside the available court or historical coverage, entered under a different name or number, or restricted by sealing, expungement or confidentiality rules. Use the correct county and case filters, then contact the court of record if the result remains missing.
6. Are divorce, juvenile and protection-order cases public on Indiana MyCase?
Nonconfidential domestic case information may be searchable, but document access is restricted for many family matters. Confidential juvenile proceedings have special rules. Protection-order cases are not searchable through ordinary MyCase public search; Indiana provides a separate Protection Order Search.
7. Can I view Indiana court documents online?
Many public documents can be viewed without charge in the chronological case summary. Availability depends on case type, document type and access level. If a public document is not linked online, the local clerk can explain how to request a copy.
8. How do I get more documents from my own Indiana court case?
If your public case is available on MyCase, create an Indiana Courts account and use the official Party Access process to request and enter a unique case access code. The court currently allows up to 10 code requests daily, with issued codes valid for 21 days. Additional document access remains subject to court rules.
9. How do I search Indiana Court of Appeals or Supreme Court dockets?
Use MyCase or the Indiana Judiciary appellate docket search. Search by appellate case details, parties, court, county of origin or other supported criteria. The Appellate Decisions service separately provides opinions, orders and related case-history links.
10. How do I get a certified Indiana court record or transcript?
Contact the clerk of the county court that heard the case, providing the cause number, parties and requested document. Explain whether you need a certified copy. For a hearing transcript, ask the court or court reporter about transcript availability, procedures and permitted fees.