Boone County Court Records

Boone County court records include files and documents created or generated by the county courts as cases are filed or progress through the judicial system. These records may contain witness statements, exhibits/evidentiary materials, dockets, motions, petitions, transcripts, orders, judgments, minute entries, briefs, and other paper or electronic records created or received during adjudication.

Persons who obtain court records can expect to find information on the people involved in the court case, case summary, and final dispositions. Generally, access to Indiana court records helps the public understand the legal system, promotes transparency and accountability, and preserves legal history. The Boone County Clerk is the custodian of court records in Boone County and is responsible for filing and processing court records requests.

Are Court Records Public in Boone County?

Yes. Boone County court records are public under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA)—Indiana Code 5-14-3. This law allows anyone to request access, inspect, and copy records maintained by public agencies, including court records. However, there are restrictions. Not all court records are publicly available.

Under state and federal laws, the following records are excluded from public access:

• Sealed or expunged records
• Mental health case records
• Adoption and paternity records
• Juvenile records
• Confidential law enforcement records
• Information on confidential witnesses and informants
• Personal information about victims of sexual assault or human trafficking
• Other records deemed confidential by statute or court rule.

Confidential or exempt records may be accessed by individuals with legal authority, such as law enforcement, those named on the record and their legal representatives, and individuals with a court order granting access.

Boone County Court Records Search

Interested parties may search for and lookup Boone County court records in the following ways:

• In-person searches at the record custodian’s office (county clerk) during business hours
• Online searches on the state’s public court case search system
• Mail-in, phone, fax, or email requests to the County Clerk’s office
• Online searches on third-party court repositories.

Note: A successful lookup of Boone County court records using any of the listed methods will depend on the requester supplying sufficient information to facilitate a search. This typically includes details such as a case number, case parties’ information, filing date, location, and status (closed or ongoing).

Boone County Courts

Boone County has different courts, including a county circuit court, superior courts, and town (or city) courts. The Circuit Court has unlimited trial jurisdiction in all cases, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile matters. The Superior Courts, for the most part, are courts of general jurisdiction hearing civil, criminal, small claims, traffic cases, etc. Meanwhile, the city and town courts are created by local ordinances and are limited to city ordinance violations, infractions, and misdemeanors.

The contact information of courts in Boone County is listed below.

Boone County Circuit Court
310 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Pho: (765) 482-0530
Fax: (765) 483-4420
Email: circuit@co.boone.in.us.

Boone County Superior Court #1
307 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 482-0450
Fax: (765) 483-4456
Email: arogers@co.boone.in.us.

Boone County Superior Court #2
112 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Pho: (765) 482-6502
Fax: (765) 483-4419

Thorntown Town Court
101 West Main Street
Thorntown, IN 46071
Phone: (765) 436-2200
Fax: (765) 436-7900

Whitestown Town Court
P.O. Box 155
6210 Veterans Drive
Whitestown, IN 46075
Phone: (317) 769-6948
Fax: (317) 769-6871

Zionsville Town Court
1100 West Oak Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
Phone: (317) 344-1176
Fax: (317) 873-8021
Email: mhawkins@zionsville-in.gov.

Jamestown Town Court
P.O. Box 165
421 East Main Street
Jamestown, IN 46147
Phone: (765) 676-6331
Fax: (765) 676-9047

Boone County Criminal Records

A Boone County criminal record is an official document that lists a person's history. It includes information about arrests, charges, convictions, and sentences. The Boone County Sheriff's Office is the custodian of local criminal records. They maintain records of Boone County arrests, charges, and incarcerations within the county. To obtain these records, interested persons should visit the sheriff's office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Boone County Sheriff's Office
1905 Indianapolis Avenue
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 483-6408
Fax: (765) 483-3370

Alternatively, individuals seeking Boone County criminal records can use the Indiana State Police (ISP) criminal history search portal to access these records online. Subscribers pay $15, while non-subscribers pay $16.32 to use the portal. Another way to request them is by filling out a criminal history request form and sending it by mail along with a $7 processing fee to the ISP.

Indiana State Police
Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188.

Get Boone County Civil Court Records

Boone County civil court records contain information on proceedings and outcomes of civil cases heard in the county's courts. These cases include property disputes, divorces, child custody and support, contract disputes, and small claim cases. The Boone County Clerk (otherwise Circuit Court Clerk) is the custodian of these records.

To obtain Boone County civil court records, interested parties should visit the County Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Boone County Clerk's Office
212 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 482-3510
Fax: (765) 485-0150
Email: lbruder@co.boone.in.us.

Alternatively, use the Indiana Public Court Case Search system to find Boone County civil case records online. On the system, individuals can search for case records by case number, party name, or attorney name. Before searching, users should set the court jurisdiction to “Boone County” and the case record type to “civil”.

Boone County Marriage Records

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is the custodian of marriage records and releases these records to the public upon request. In Boone County, anyone can request a marriage record; however, a certified marriage certificate can only be requested by the married couple, their immediate family members, or their legal representatives. These persons must provide a valid government-issued ID when requesting certified copies of marriage records.

To submit a request, contact the county clerk's office with details, such as the couple's name, marriage date and location, and document number. Certified copies of Boone County marriage records cost $4 per copy.

Boone County Clerk's Office
212 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 482-3510
Fax: (765) 485-0150
Email: lbruder@co.boone.in.us.

Boone County Divorce Records

The process and requirements for obtaining a divorce record in Boone County are the same as those for marriage records. Typically, only the individuals named in the divorce records, their immediate family members, and their authorized legal representatives can request a certified copy of a divorce record. Non-certified copies are available to anyone. Requests should include the full names of one or both parties involved in the divorce, the date, and the case number associated with the divorce (if available).

To submit requests for divorce records, visit the County Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Individuals may also contact the Clerk’s Office via email at lbruder@co.boone.in.us or call (765) 482-3510.

Boone County Clerk's Office
212 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 482-3510
Fax: (765) 485-0150

Boone County Birth and Death Records

The Health Department is responsible for birth and death records in Boone County. Eligible persons, such as the record subject, their immediate family members, and authorized legal representatives, can request these records from the Boone County Health Department.

Copies of birth and death records are needed for various purposes. Birth records, for instance, could be used for insurance claims, school enrollment, vehicle or property sales, and passport applications, while death records are needed to claim inheritance and survivors' benefits.

To obtain Boone County birth and death records, submit a completed birth record request form or death record application to the Boone County Health Department. Submissions can be made in person at the department’s office or by mail. Each copy of a birth or death record requested is $15 (payable to Boone County Health Department).

Boone County Health Department
116 West Washington Street
Suite B202
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 482-3942
Fax: (765) 483-4450

NB: Per IC 16-37-1-7, a copy of a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID is required to process requests for Boone County birth and death records.

Boone County Probate Court Records

Probate matters, including wills, guardianships, estate administration, and conservatorships, are handled in the superior courts. The county clerk’s office is responsible for maintaining and dispensing case records of these matters.

To obtain these records from the County Clerk's Office, interested persons should contact the clerk’s office in person, by phone, or by fax. Requesters are typically asked to pay a fee to obtain copies of these records. Otherwise, use the Indiana Public Court Case Search system to find Boone County probate court records online.

Boone County Clerk's Office
212 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 482-3510
Fax: (765) 485-0150
Email: lbruder@co.boone.in.us.

Boone County Property Records

Boone County property records contain information related to real estate and personal property within the county limits. This information includes deeds, tax information, mortgages, liens, plats, assessments, etc. The Boone County Recorder and Assessor are responsible for these records.

Persons seeking to access or obtain property records in Boone County should contact the Recorder's Office for documents, such as deeds, mortgages, deeds, liens, and subdivision plats; the Assessor's Office handles records related to property valuation and taxes.

Boone County Recorder
202 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 482-3070
Fax: (765) 485-9071

Boone County Assessor
115 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: (765) 482-0140
Fax: (765) 483-5239

Alternatively, individuals can use the Boone County recorder’s electronic records access to search for Boone County recorded real estate and personal property documents dating back to January 1988.

Note: The Recorder's and Assessor's Offices may charge requesters fees to provide informational or certified copies of these records.

Boone County Court Records Online

Boone County court records are available online through official government databases and third-party resources. While official databases are the primary sources of public court records, interested persons may search third-party resources like Indianacourtrecords.us to find court records in the state. In most cases, persons can download court documents directly from third-party sites. However, while they offer easy and convenient access to court documents, the accuracy, completeness, and availability of court records on these sites may vary as they operate independently of any government agency.