Johnson County Court Records

Per Rule 3 of the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, court record means any document, information, data, or other item created, collected, received, or maintained by a Court, Court agency, or Clerk of Court in connection with a particular case. It can also be defined as any document, information, data, or other item created, collected, received, or maintained by a Court, Court agency, or Clerk of Court about the administration of the judicial branch of government and not associated with any particular case. These court records from Johnson County, which include motions, pleadings, orders, and evidence accepted by the court, along with the ones from other counties within the state, form the Indiana court record repository.

Johnson County court records can be used as evidence in subsequent court processes and aid in ensuring the accountability and transparency of the proceedings. These records may also be necessary to researchers since they can be examined to learn about the kinds of cases heard, how they ended, and the variables that influenced the judge's decision.

Are Court Records Public in Johnson County?

Yes, according to Rule 4 of the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, court records are accessible to the public. This rule is applicable regardless of how the records were created, collected or submitted to the court and the means of storage, manner of presentation or the form in which information is maintained.

However, per Rule 5 and Rule 6 of the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, certain types of records are confidential and restricted from public access by federal statute, state statute, or court rule. These confidential records include:

• Paternity records created after July 1, 1941, and before July 1, 2014
• Mental health case records
• Investigative records
• Drug or substance abuse records
• Photographs, film, video recordings, or other similar mediums showing a live individual’s uncovered genitals, pubic area, buttocks, female post-pubescent nipple, or sexual conduct.
• Personal information of litigants, witnesses and children

Johnson County Court Records Search

Interested individuals may search for court records in Johnson County using any of the following options:

• Clerk of the Courts
• Indiana Court Case Search portal
• Indiana State Police (ISP)
• Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH)
• Indiana State Library

Johnson County Court Records Search by Name

Interested persons may perform a Johnson County court record search by name by sending a request to the Clerk of the Courts’s Office using the address given below:

Clerk’s Office
Trena McLaughlin, Clerk
P.O. Box 368
Five East Jefferson Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Pho: (317) 346-4450
Fax: (317) 736-3749

Using the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal, requesters can also look up Johnson County court documents by name at no cost. They can utilize this web portal to search all Indiana trial courts, including Johnson County trial courts, by following the directions below:

• Go to the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal.
• Fill in the relevant search form with the full name of the party engaged in the case (party name). For any civil or criminal case, they can search by the name of the plaintiff or the defendant.
• Additional search parameters such as date of birth, court location by county (here, they are to choose Johnson County to narrow down your results), court type, and case type are supported by the system.
• Once the search criteria have been input, requesters must click "Search" to start the procedure.

Johnson County Courts

Johnson County's judicial system comprises Circuit, Superior, and City courts. Circuit courts have original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, but they typically only take on cases that fall outside the purview of other courts. Superior courts have general jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases. City courts have the authority to hear cases involving infractions of city or town ordinances, as well as some misdemeanour criminal cases. These courts hold their hearings in the following Courthouses:

Johnson County Circuit Court
5 E Jefferson St, P.O. Box 368, Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4450
Fax: (317) 736-3749

Johnson County Circuit Court - Juvenile & Family Division
Dickinson Juvenile Justice Center
1121 Hospital Rd, Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4691
Fax: (317) 736-9817

Johnson County Superior Court No. 1
5 E Jefferson St, P.O. Box 368, Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4450
Fax: (317) 736-3749

Johnson County Superior Court No. 2
5 E Jefferson St, P.O. Box 368, Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4450
Fax: (317) 736-3749

Johnson County Superior Court No. 3
5 E Jefferson St, P.O. Box 368, Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4450
Fax: (317) 736-3749

Johnson County Superior Court No. 4
5 E Jefferson St, P.O. Box 368, Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4450
Fax: (317) 736-3749

Franklin City Court
1 Caisson Dr, Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 736-3619
Fax: (317) 346-9880

Greenwood City Court
186 Surina Way, Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: (317) 882-5129

Johnson County Superior Court Case Search

Johnson County Superior Courts are trial courts that exercise original and concurrent jurisdiction over criminal and civil matters heard within the county. This court also hears appeals from Franklin and Greenwood city courts. Superior Courts typically hear the following cases:

• Felony and misdemeanor cases
• Juvenile, mental health, and probate cases
• Civil cases, including general civil claims
• Some domestic relations cases

Requesters can look up Johnson County Superior Court documents through the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal. The portal allows users to search by case number, citation number, cross reference number, party name and attorney name. It also offers additional search options like date of birth, county (Johnson County in this case), court type, and case type. To initiate a search, users simply need to fill out the relevant fields and click "Search".

Johnson County District Court Records

Johnson County's justice system comprises Circuit, Superior, and City courts. There are no district courts in Johnson County. These trial courts manage all legal proceedings for the county, and all requests for court records are to be directed to them.

Johnson County Criminal Records

The Indiana State Police (ISP) maintains criminal history records for all state counties including Johnson County. Requesters may obtain limited or full criminal history reports. A limited report, based on a name search, includes felony and misdemeanor arrest records. A full report, requiring fingerprints, details all reported dispositions, charges, and Johnson county arrests.

The ISP offers an online portal to request limited criminal history reports for a $15 fee plus a $1.32 processing charge. Alternatively, individuals may mail a completed request form, a copy of a valid ID and a money order to the address below:

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

To obtain a full criminal history report, individuals must schedule a fingerprinting appointment with IdentoGo online or by calling (877) 472-6917. Payment can be made online or with a cashier’s check or money order at the fingerprinting location.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office provides free local criminal history checks exclusively to individuals requesting their records. To obtain a copy, requesters are to obtain, complete, and submit a request form at the Sheriff’s Office detailed below:

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
1091 Hospital Road
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-9155

Johnson County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Interested persons can use the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal to obtain non-confidential criminal court case information for Johnson County. This web-based tool allows you to search criminal court cases by name. All Indiana trial courts, including those in Johnson County, are accessible to users through search.

Users must go to the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal to start a search. After entering the full name of each party (plaintiff, defendant, etc.), they must limit the search case type to the "Criminal & Citation" option. The platform also supports other search parameters like date of birth, county, and court type. After entering the search parameters, users must click "Search" to submit their query.

Get Johnson County Civil Court Records

Records about civil lawsuits are handled by the Johnson County Clerk of the Circuit Court. These records are kept up-to-date, well-organized, and conveniently accessible by this office. The civil court records of Johnson County comprise an extensive array of records related to non-criminal cases like the following:

• Civil Tort
• Mortgage Foreclosure
• Small Claim
• Contract Dispute
• Property Dispute
• Bankruptcy.

Interested persons may access Johnson county civil court records by sending a request to the Clerk of the Courts Office using the address given below:

Clerk’s Office
Trena McLaughlin, Clerk
P.O. Box 368
Five East Jefferson Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Pho: (317) 346-4450
Fax: (317) 736-3749

Users may also visit the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal to access civil case records by taking the following steps:

• Enter each party's full name, the case number or attorney's name.
• Restrict the search case type to the "Civil" option and courthouse location to "Johnson County"
• Provide additional search criteria like date of birth (if known)
• Click "Search" to submit their query.

Johnson County Family Court Records

Johnson County does not have a dedicated family court but the Juvenile and Family Court Magistrate of the Johnson Circuit Court hears all family court cases. Family related cases in Johnson County include the following:

• Divorce/Legal Separation
• Family Law Motions
• Child Support Modifications
• Restraining Orders

Requesters may access Johnson County family court records, like all other court records, by contacting the office of the Clerk of the Courts. Family-related case records are also accessible to the public through the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal. However, requesters must be aware that certain Johnson County family court records are restricted from public access, and they include:

• Juvenile records excluding those involving felonies
• Adoption records
• Paternity records
• Name change records classified as confidential
• Mental health records

Johnson County Dissolution of Marriage Records

Johnson County dissolution of marriage records are accessible to the public online or through a written request to the Clerk of the Court's Office. However, certified copies of these records are available only to individuals whose names appear on the certificate or those with a direct, legal, or material interest in the involved parties.

Requesters may search Indiana State Library online portal called Legacy, for dissolution of marriage licenses from 1993 to date. The same portal provides requesters with marriage dissolution records before 1850 and from 1958 till date. Also, marriage dissolution case files may be accessed via Indiana Courts Case Records Portal.

Johnson County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage Records

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) serves as the primary custodian for Johnson County marriage records dating back to 1958, though the county Clerk of the Courts maintains copies. For records before 1958, individuals must directly contact the Johnson County Clerk of Courts.

To acquire a certified copy of a marriage record from 1958 to 2012, individuals must submit a completed "Application for Search for Certified Record of Marriage" form (State Form 54764) and a $8.00 fee per date searched to the ISDH. This fee covers the search and the certified copy if found. The process usually takes 10 to 15 business days. Per Indiana Code 16-37-1-10, persons eligible to access certified marriage records are any of the individuals named on the marriage certificate, relatives of the married couple, individuals demonstrating the information is necessary for the determination of personal or property rights and individuals demonstrating the information is necessary for compliance with state or federal law.

In addition, requesters may search Indiana State Library online portal called Legacy, for marriage licenses from 1993 to date. The same portal provides requesters with marriage records before 1850 and from 1958 till date. Also, marriage case files may be accessed via the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal.

Divorce Records

Requesters may access divorce records by following the steps highlighted in the “Johnson County Dissolution of Marriage Records” section.

Johnson County Birth and Death Records

Individuals seeking birth or death certificates within Johnson County, Indiana, can obtain them through two primary channels. The first option involves a direct visit to the Local Health Department where the vital event transpired. For Johnson County residents, this would be the Johnson County Health Department. The second method allows requests to be made through the Indiana Department of Health via mail, phone, or online.

Per Indiana Code 16-37-1-11 & 11.5, each search for a record costs $10.00. The fee is non-refundable. Each search covers a five-year period centered on the reported birth year. If the record is not found in that year, the system searches the two preceding and following years. A certified copy of the record is included in the search fee if found. Additional copies of the same record requested at the same time cost $4.00 each. Amendments to the record incur an additional $8.00 fee.

Birth and death records serve as fundamental legal and historical documents. They validate identity, parentage, and familial ties. These records are indispensable for genealogical research, adoption processes, social security benefits, insurance claims, property transfers, and various legal proceedings. Furthermore, they contribute to vital statistics used for public health planning, epidemiological research, and demographic analysis.

Johnson County Probate Court Records

Johnson County Superior Court 1 hears the probate court cases within Johnson County. These cases include the following:

• Adoption
• Estate Supervise
• Estate Miscellaneous
• Estate Unsupervised
• Guardianship
• Mental Health
• and Trust

Requesters may access Johnson County probate by contacting the office of the Clerk of the Courts and through the Indiana Courts Case Records Portal.

Johnson County Property Records

Johnson County property records are publicly accessible per Access to Public Record. These records encompass a wide range of documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and more. To obtain these records, individuals can enquire at the Johnson County Recorder's Office, Johnson County Assessor's Office, and Johnson County Auditor's Office at their addresses below:

Johnson County Recorder
86 West Court Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4385
Fax: (317) 736-4776

Johnson County Assessor
86 West Court Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4701
Phone: (317) 346-4448
Fax: (317) 736-7039

Johnson County Auditor
86 West Court Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4310

Johnson County Court Records Online

Although Johnson County has online access to court records, requesters typically need to navigate via the portals of the various record custodians to obtain various categories of court records. Nevertheless, independent websites like Indianacourtrecords.us provide a one-stop search engine for all court data. These third-party websites can be helpful as they often act as collectors, allowing users to search court information across several counties or states from a single platform. Some may be easier to use than specific court websites because of their user-friendly interfaces. Sometimes, requesters may even encounter elements like case summaries or warnings relevant to a docket.

However, there may be restrictions on third-party websites. Their content's accuracy and completeness depend on the data provided by the courts, which may result in erroneous or delayed updates. Cost may also play a role. Certain websites are free to use for basic searches, but others charge for full access to papers or case information.