Hendricks County Court Records

Hendricks County Court records include case records and court administrative records. It broadly refers to documents, information, data, and all other items produced, collected, filed, or managed by the judicial branch in relation to a particular case or the administration of the judicial branch.

The Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records govern accessibility to Hendricks County court records. Preserving Indiana Court records promotes accountability and transparency in the judicial branch. A court records search in Hendricks County generally provides the public with information about filed cases, motions, subpoenas, pleadings, case parties, administrative records, and judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Hendricks County?

Yes. Court records are considered part of Hendricks County public records in accordance with the Indiana Access to Public Records Act and Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records. Everyone in Hendricks County is at liberty to inspect and copy court records maintained by the County clerk unless they are tagged confidential by law.

Per state laws, certain restrictions have been placed on public access to Court records to protect public safety and citizens' privacy. These restricted or sealed records may, however, be accessible to persons with approval from a court, attorneys, and law enforcement agencies. Some of the exempt records are listed below:

• Records of Mental health cases and reports
• Investigative requests and processes such as search warrants
• Records termed confidential by other statutes
• Records created by a court agency for a pretrial release and supervision
• Medical records and reports compiled by an examiner
• Drug and substance abuse records
• Photographs or video recordings that reveal a person’s sensitive body parts or sexual acts
• Parenting coordinator reports and custody evaluations
• Personal information of litigants, juveniles, and witnesses
• Residential information of attorneys, judicial officers, and other court staff
• Personal notes, deliberative materials, and electronic data of judges and court staff.

Hendricks County Court Records Search

A Hendricks County Court Records search is possible at:

• The County Clerk’s office in Hendricks County
• The courthouse where the case was decided
• The Indiana online case management system
• Independent aggregate sites.

Hendricks County Court Records Search by Name

A Hendricks County Court records search by name typically requires the requestor to present a complete name to the record custodian for the search. It could be the name of either party involved in the case, a business name, or an attorney name. Interested persons may submit a name to the County Clerk's office in person or through electronic means.

Concerned persons may also search for court records by name online on the state's Odyssey Case Management System. Inquirers may search the system by party name, attorney name, or business name. The steps outlined below may be helpful for performing a name search using the online portal:

• Launch the webpage
• Click on either the “Name tab” or “Attorney tab” to search
• In the name tab, enter a last, first, and middle name in addition to a date of birth. A business name can also be entered in the appropriate field
• In the attorney tab, the last, first, and middle name of the attorney is required
• Click on “Advanced search option” for extra search fields
• Click on the “Search” button after filling in all required fields.

Hendricks County Courts

The Court system in Hendricks County comprises a Circuit Court, five Superior Courts, and three City/ Town Courts. The Circuit Court is the court with general jurisdiction to hear civil and criminal cases especially those beyond the jurisdiction of the other courts. The Superior courts have joint jurisdiction with the circuit court in cases related to mental health, Probate matters, and juveniles. They also handle general claims, misdemeanors, and felony cases. The city and town courts preside over violations of ordinances, infractions, and a few misdemeanors. The addresses and detailed information needed to contact the different courts in Hendricks County are outlined below:

Hendricks County Circuit Court
One Courthouse Square
51 West Main Street, Suite 204
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-9271
Fax: (317) 745-9256

Hendricks County Superior Courts
Hendricks County Superior Court No. 1
51 West Main Street, Suite 106
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-9209
Fax: (317) 745-9808

Hendricks County Superior Court No. 2
51 West Main Street, Suite 107
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-9244
Fax: (317) 745-9375

Hendricks County Superior Court No. 3
51 West Main Street, #108
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-9393
Fax: (317) 745-9407

Hendricks County Superior Court No. 4
51 West Main Street, #109
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-6162
Fax: (317) 745-6093

Hendricks County Superior Court No. 5
51 West Main Street, #111
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-6169
Fax: (317) 745-6170

Avon Town Court
6550 East US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123
Phone: (317) 272-5478
Fax: (317) 272-5483

Brownsburg Town Court
31 North Green Street
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Phone: (317) 852-1192
Fax: (317) 852-1116

Plainfield Town Court
1075 West Main Street
Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: (317) 838-3710
Fax: (317) 838-3474

Hendricks County Superior Court Case Search

The County Clerk's office maintains case records created by the Superior Courts in Hendricks County. The Superior Courts hear matters of Probate, mental health, civil and criminal cases. To conduct a Hendricks County Court case search one may visit the County Clerk's office physically within normal hours using the information below:

Hendricks County Clerk’s Office
355 South Washington Street
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-9231

The clerk's office of the various superior courts may also be queried for access to the records in their custody. Court staff will request search criteria like a name, case number, birth date, or filing date. Certain fees may also apply to searching and copying of the requested records.

Besides, online access is available on the Indiana Judiciary’s case management system. On this portal, requestors may search for court records by entering a name, citation number, attorney bar number, or date of birth.

Hendricks County City and Town Court Records

The City and Town Courts in Hendricks County are the courts of first contact and limited jurisdiction. Their jurisdiction covers the towns and cities in the County. They hear cases of minor misdemeanors, infractions, and violations of ordinances established by the towns or cities.

Residents interested in inspecting and copying Hendricks County City and Town Court records may visit the appropriate courthouse to search, query the County Clerk's office, or utilize the online case management system provided by the State's judicial branch. Adequate description of the requested records, search parameters, and specified fees may be required by the court staff.

Hendricks County Criminal Records

Hendricks County arrest and Criminal records are presumed public and may be requested by interested persons. Hendricks County criminal records are publicly available at the County Sheriff's office or the Indiana State Police. Hendricks County arrest records and police reports may be obtained from the Sheriff's office by submitting a completed Adult Criminal History Request Form and a fee of $5 per name(or $10 if it's a maiden name) to:

Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department - Records Division
925 East Main Street
P.O. Box 87
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-6269

In-person requestors will be required to provide a valid means of identification such as a driver's license and a residential address in Hendricks County. For mail requests on the other hand, concerned persons will have to submit a notarized completed request form and money order covering specified fees enclosed in a self-addressed stamped envelope.

In addition, residents of Hendricks County may access criminal records from the Indiana State Police(ISP). The State Police allows interested persons to perform both name-based and fingerprint searches. The Name-based search provides limited adult information on statewide misdemeanors and felonies whereas fingerprint searches turn out more comprehensive results including charges, arrest details, and dispositions.

One may conduct a name-based search online on the ISP’s Limited Criminal History portal for $15 per search for subscribers or $17 for card payments. Requestors will be required to enter search details such as the subject’s name, birth date, gender, race, social security numbers, or place of birth if known. Alternatively, mail requests containing a Criminal Records Request Form and the fees of $7 per search may be sent to:

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

Hendricks County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Criminal court case records are maintained by the County Clerk's office in Hendricks County. To look up Hendricks County criminal court case records, an inquirer must possess a name, case number, or filing date. Interested persons may also search for criminal case records online using the case management portal managed by the state judiciary. On this portal, they may search cases by attorney name, party name, or case/citation number.

How to Get Hendricks County Civil Court Records

Hendricks County Civil court records generated from proceedings involving disputes among two parties are maintained by the County Clerk's office. Residents of Hendricks County may request to inspect and copy civil court records from the record custodian. They may make in-person requests or send completed request forms via mail to the clerk's office.

Generally, requestors will need to furnish the staff of the clerk’s office with a description of the record. Copy fees may also be demanded depending on the type and volume of records requested. Remote access to civil court records is also available on the state's case management system and interested persons may search by attorney, name, or case/citation number.

Hendricks County Family Court Records

The Hendricks County Clerk is the custodian of family court records. These records include records produced or filed in relation to cases of divorce, spousal/ child support, parental obligations, legal separation, juvenile delinquency, and domestic abuse. Persons who wish to obtain family court records in Hendricks County may visit the clerk's office. They may also send mail/ fax requests or search for these records online via the case management system.

Hendricks County Dissolution of Marriage Records

Hendricks County Dissolution of Marriage records are categorized under family court records hence requestors may obtain them from the County Clerk's office following the processes discussed in previous sections.

Hendricks County Marriage and Divorce Records

Hendricks County Marriage records and divorce records are preserved by the County Clerk's office. Interested persons may send requests for Hendricks County Marriage certificates to the clerk's office in person or through mail. Information about the marriage, such as event date, certificate number, and couple's name, will be required to process the submitted request.

The County Clerk's office maintains a remote Marriage License Public Lookup portal. Through this portal, interested persons may search for marriage records registered within the county from 1933 to date, free of charge. To expedite the search process, researchers must enter the name of one of the married persons and a date range for the event.

Similarly, Hendricks County Divorce records may be obtained from the clerk's office via in person or mail requests. Inquirers will have to provide details like the name of the record subject, the date of the divorce, and filing date to ease the search.

Hendricks County Birth and Death Records

The Vital Records Unit of the Hendricks County Department of Health maintains and issues Hendricks County vital records to interested persons. Vital records consist of Hendricks County birth records and death records. Per state laws, vital records are not public records and can only be accessed by the named individual, their parents, siblings, spouse, legal guardian, an attorney, and other authorized government entities.

To request a Hendricks County birth certificate or death certificate, one may complete either a Birth Certificate Application form or a Death Certificate Application. Any of the completed forms must be notarized and submitted with the required fees and identification to:

Vital Records Office
Hendricks County Health Department
355 S Washington Street #G30
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 718-6022

The Indiana State Department of Health also processes requests for Hendricks County birth and death records. Birth certificates are issued at $10 for the first copy and $4 per subsequent copy. Death certificates cost $8 for preliminary copies and $4 per additional copy. To submit a request to the Department of Health, fill out either a State Form 49607 or State Form 49606, attach the specified payment, and mail alongside a valid identification to:

Indiana State Department of Health - Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 7125
Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125.

Hendricks County Probate Court Records

Hendricks County Probate Court Records are generated from proceedings connected to will and estate administration, trusts, name change, adoptions, or guardianship. These records are managed by the County Clerk's office. To inspect and copy these records, interested persons may search in person at the clerk's office, send electronic requests, or access them remotely on the State's judicial case management system.

Hendricks County Property Records

Hendricks County Property records are designated public records and are freely available to the public unless otherwise stated by law. The Hendricks County Recorder’s office is the official repository of property records, including leases, real/ personal property information, mortgages, plats, liens, and taxes. The Recorder's office charges $1 per page for documents sized 11” x 17” or less and $5 per page for larger documents. Certified documents and records are issued at an additional fee of $5 per copy. Concerned persons may submit requests to:

Hendricks County Recorder’s Office
355 S Washington Street
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-9224

Additionally, residents of Hendricks County may query either the Hendricks County Assessor’s Office or the Hendricks County Auditor’s Office for property records.

The Recorder's office also grants remote access to property records through an authorized vendor. Interested persons may search the approved database by inputting a name, book/page number, or document number. Residents of Hendricks County may opt for the free trial or subscription-based services. The free trial allows only six searches and provides limited information, while the monthly subscription, which costs $30, $54, and $96, respectively, allows for broader searches with comprehensive results.

Alternatively, persons interested in remotely inspecting property records may utilize the Property Tax and Assessment Lookup website maintained by Hendricks County. Here, inquirers may search by address, tax ID, or name.

Hendricks County Court Records Online

Government-managed sites or Indianacourtrecords.us are suitable options for public access to Hendricks County Court Records online. Third-party websites, also known as aggregators or privately owned databases, provide seamless and efficient search features to users. They enable researchers to access a wide range of court case information within a short time and at a low cost.

Interested persons utilizing these third-party websites are to note that the information they contain may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Consequently, results obtained from these sites are not official reports.