Allen County Superior Court Case Search

Allen County Superior Court case records are the official documentation of case trials within the Superior Court in Allen County. Such documents typically contain case filing and information relating to various stages of legal prosecutions within the Superior Court in Allen County, IN. The Clerk of Allen County Circuit and Superior Courts maintain case records as evidence of legal trials within Allen County. These documents are resources for legal research, background checks, and public awareness; they also serve other legitimate purposes.

Unless the laws state otherwise, Allen County case records are publicly accessible online or through the Clerk of Allen County Circuit and Superior Courts Office.

What Kinds of Cases Are Heard in the Allen Superior Court?

The Allen County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction court handling criminal and civil cases. It oversees felony and misdemeanor cases, presides over civil and small claim cases, and shares jurisdiction with the Allen County Circuit Court over juvenile, mental health, and Probate cases.

The Allen County Superior Court comprises the Civil, Criminal, and Family Relations Divisions. These specialized units handle case types within their jurisdictions and ensure speedy justice.

Allen County Superior Court

The Allen County Superior Court is a county-level trial court. In Allen County, the Superior Court handles minor and complex legal trials. The Criminal Division of the Allen County Superior Court handles misdemeanors and cases resulting from murders, rapes, armed robbery, drug trafficking, and aggravated battery. Furthermore, the Allen County Superior Court’s Civil Division presides over civil and small claims for amounts less than $10,000.00. The Allen County Superior Court also oversees probate and estate matters, juvenile cases, and traffic and ordinance violations.

For residents of Allen County, the Superior Court is a hub for justice and legal trials. It also addresses some of the community's needs through services such as domestic violence protection, child enforcement, and small claims adjudications.

Public members can contact the Allen County Superior Court at:

715 S. Calhoun Street,
Fort Wayne,
IN 46802
Phone: (260) 449-7675

Allen County Case Lookup

Individuals interested in Allen County case records can access them through any of the following methods:

Online

Log into the Indiana Courts MyCase Odyssey Case Management System, select Allen County from the Court menu, and search for non-confidential case records.
Alternatively, email the Clerk of Allen County Circuit and Superior Courts Office at copyrequest@co.allen.in.us for copies of case records.

Mail-in request

• Prepare a written request that includes the following:
  • Contact information
  • Names of the litigants
  • Case number (if available)
  • Case type
  • Type of document
  • A self-addressed envelope (this should have sufficient postage for delivery)
• A check/money order to cover all necessary costs
• Mail the request to the Clerk of Allen County Circuit and Superior Courts Office at:
  715 S. Calhoun Street, Room 200A,
  Fort Wayne,
  IN 46802

In-person access

Visit the Allen County Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Courts Office with valid government-issued photo identification from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays) at:

Allen County Courthouse
715 S. Calhoun Street – Room 200A,
Fort Wayne,
IN 46802
Phone: (260) 449-7245

The Allen County Clerk of Courts Office charges $1.00 per copy page for case records and an additional $3.00 per document for certification, and payments are by credit cards through the Copy Fees Payment Portal. Requesters can also make cash payments for in-person requests or pay through checks and money orders.

Individuals requesting Allen County case records should note that the processing time for copies may depend on the request methods and types of documents. For updates on the request status, call the Allen County Clerk of Circuit and Superior Courts Office at (260) 449-7245 or email copyrequest@co.allen.in.us.

Allen Superior Court Case Search by Name

Information seekers can look for Allen County case records using party or case names. The Indiana Courts MyCase Odyssey Case Management System and most online portals allow users to look for case records by name.

For a name-based search for Allen County case records:

• Log into the Indiana Courts MyCase Odyssey Case Management System
• Select the name option from the Search By menu
• Provide the other relevant information, and click the Search button to submit.

Requesters can also perform name-based searches through the Allen County Clerk of Circuit Courts Office. Nonetheless, due to similar names, there may be errors or multiple results when performing name-only searches for documents. Hence, requesters need to verify spellings, provide additional identifying information, and use filters to streamline search outcomes.

Allen Superior Court Docket Search

Allen County Superior Court dockets are official summaries of trials within the Allen County Superior Court. A court docket contains but is not limited to information such as:

• Case type
• Filing date
• Case title
• Names of the attorneys and the parties involved
• Hearing dates
• Motions
• Orders
• Ruling
• Court details (name of the court and the presiding judges/Magistrate)
• Fees and payments
• Case status.

Court dockets outline events relating to case trials; they are resources for managing caseloads, tracking case progress, and updating the public about specific trials. Additionally, Allen County case dockets ensure transparency of the Allen County trial system.

Individuals seeking access to Allen County court dockets should log into the Indiana Courts MyCase Search Portal and use the search tools to look for Allen County case information by case numbers, party names, or attorney names. Alternatively, mail the Allen County Circuit and Superior Courts Clerk's Office and request case dockets.

Lookup Allen County Superior Court Online

In addition to official sources such as the Indiana Courts MyCase Search Portal and the Allen County Circuit and Superior Courts Clerk's Office, Indianacourtrecords.us and other third-party websites sometimes offer access to Allen County case records. These non-official websites accumulate documents from courts across Indiana and make them available to interested persons.
Third-party websites offer fast, convenient, and anytime access to documents through advanced search tools. Private online databases also save time and costs of in-person visits to custodian agencies.

Nonetheless, users of non-government repositories should be mindful of errors and outdated documents because these platforms are not official sources, and they do not guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of their documents.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Allen County Superior Court is a trial court whose jurisdiction does not exceed the Allen County geographical jurisdiction. Per the Indiana judicial structure, the Superior Courts handle civil and criminal trials and pass judgments after reviewing evidence. The Allen County Superior Court rulings are binding on the litigants but can be appealed through the Indiana Courts of Appeals.

By comparison, the Indiana Supreme Court is the highest judicial institution in Indiana, and its authority encompasses the whole of Indiana. Unlike the Allen County Superior Court, the Supreme Court is an appellate Court and does not conduct trials. The Indiana Supreme Court is the final authority on legal matters relating to Indiana laws.

The roles of the Indiana Supreme Court include:

• Judicial review of Indiana Laws to ensure they align with the Constitution
• Appellate jurisdiction over cases of significant interests, capital punishment, and constitutional questions
• Administration of the Indiana judicial system
• Establishing rules guiding the Indiana legal profession
• Supervising Indiana’s trial and appellate courts.

The Indiana Supreme Court is the final arbiter on legal matters relating to the Indiana Constitution, and its decisions are final (unless they relate to the U.S. federal Constitution).