Noble County Court Records

Court records in Noble County include all papers and materials created, received, or filed by a county court regarding its judicial proceedings and actions. These records help promote judicial transparency and may be useful in reviewing cases, proving actions, or discharging orders.

Generally, Noble court records may contain the following information:

• Party names
• File or disposition date
• Case number, type, or status
• Court name and location
• Charges or complaints with statute description
• Findings and disposition

Are Court Records Public in Noble County?

As per the Indiana Public Records Act, court records in Noble County are mostly public. Any person may inspect and copy Noble County public records that are not deemed “nondisclosable” by law, including documents maintained by county courts. However, government agencies may withhold access to non-disclosable records, such as:

• Juvenile records and information on crime victims under 18 years of age
• Social security numbers
• Certain personnel records
• Personal financial information
• Trade secrets
• Certain law enforcement investigatory files
• Other records deemed confidential by federal law, state law, or Supreme Court rule.

Noble County Court Records Search

Generally, interested persons may search for Noble County court records online, with public terminals at the courthouse basement, or by directing requests to the court where proceedings occurred. Accessing court records through these channels may involve providing specific case details (case numbers, names, and dates), paying search or copy fees, or even providing valid identification if requesting certified copies or restricted documents.

Noble County Courts

The court system in Noble County is comprised of circuit and superior courts, which preside over different types of cases. These courts are:

Noble County Circuit Court
101 North Orange Street,
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-3205
Fax: (260) 636-4000

Noble County Superior Court Division 1
101 North Orange Street,
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-3205
Fax: (260) 636-4000

Noble County Superior Court Division 2
101 North Orange Street,
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-2129
Fax: (260) 636-4000

Noble County Criminal and Civil Records

Records of criminal and civil cases heard in Noble County are available with the Clerk of the Noble County Courts. Interested persons may search for case information online, visit the courthouse to use public terminals, or contact the clerk at:

Clerk of the Noble County Courts
113 West Jefferson Street
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-3205 (Circuit Court)
Phone: (260) 636-3205 (Superior Court I)
Phone: (260) 636-2129 (Superior Court II)
Fax: (260) 636-4000

Record seekers should provide specific details like case numbers, party names, and dates when conducting searches online, with public terminals, or through the clerk. However, the clerk may require requesters to pay search, copy, or certification fees before furnishing records.

The Noble County Sheriff’s Department also provides access to Noble criminal records. Persons may request local criminal history checks in person or mail completed request forms to:

Noble County Sheriff’s Department
210 7th Street,
P.O. Box 22
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-2182

Noble County arrest records may also be available from the Sheriff’s Department or police department that made the arrest.

Noble County Marriage Records

Noble County marriage records are publicly available in the Noble County Clerk’s Office. Interested persons may obtain copies by visiting the office or sending request letters containing the couple’s names and marriage date to:

Clerk of the Noble County Courts
113 West Jefferson Street
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-3205
Fax: (260) 636-4000

The clerk usually charges requesters for record search, duplication, and certification before furnishing records.

Note: The Indiana Division of Vital Records does not issue Noble County marriage certificates but maintains a public index of marriages in the state.

Noble County Divorce Records

Records of divorce cases filed in the Noble County Circuit Court are available in the Clerk’s Office. Interested persons may perform searches online or with the public terminals at the courthouse. Alternatively, send request letters containing case numbers, party names, and divorce dates to:

Clerk of the Noble County Courts
113 West Jefferson Street
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-3205
Fax: (260) 636-4000

Requesters should pay applicable search, duplication, or certification fees to complete requests and obtain copies of Noble County divorce records.

Noble Birth Records

The Noble County Health Department keeps records of births in the county from 1882 till the present. However, access to Noble County birth records is restricted to:

• Adult registrant
• Registrant’s adult children
• Parent or grandparent
• Current spouse
• Sibling
• Aunt or uncle
• Court-appointed guardians
• Attorney representatives
• State or federal agencies
• Other legally authorized persons

Qualified persons may request Noble County birth certificates in person or mail signed application forms, $10 fees, and copies of valid identification to:

Noble County Health Department
2090 North State Road 9,
Suite C
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-2191
Fax: (260) 636-2192

Persons may also order birth certificates dated since 1907 from the Indiana Division of Vital Records.

Noble Death Records

Records of deaths in Noble County since 1882 are available with the Noble County Health Department. However, certified copies of Noble County vital records in the health department are strictly accessible to persons with direct interests, including:

• Parents
• Adult children, nieces, or nephews
• Aunts or uncles
• Spouses
• Siblings
• Other legally authorized persons.

Qualified persons may obtain certified copies of death records for $12 or uncertified copies for $10 by making walk-in requests or mailing signed application forms, fees, and copies of valid identification to:

Noble County Health Department
2090 North State Road 9,
Suite C
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-2191
Fax: (260) 636-2192

Persons may also order death certificates dated since 1900 from the Indiana Division of Vital Records.

Noble County Probate Court Records

In Noble County, probate matters involving guardianships or the will and estate of a deceased person are handled by the Circuit Court. Persons who wish to obtain Noble County probate court records should, therefore direct requests to:

Clerk of the Noble County Courts
113 West Jefferson Street
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-3205
Fax: (260) 636-4000

Noble County Property Records

The Noble County Recorder is the official custodian of property records like deeds, mortgages, subdivision plats, leases, real estate contracts, and liens. To access these records, contact:

Noble County Recorder
109 North York Street,
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: (260) 636-2672
Email: tonya.jones@nobleco.gov

For information on land assessment value, visit the Noble County Assessor website to conduct property searches by name, address, parcel ID, or tax ID or contact:

Noble County Assessor
Noble County Annex
109 North York Street,
Albion, IN 46701
Phone: (260) 636-2297
Fax: (260) 636-3538

Noble County Court Records Online

Members of the public may get third-party access to Noble County court records with resources like indianacourtrecords.us. These third-party sites operate independently from government agencies but may have extensive databases of public records, which persons may access by using search tools to perform searches by name, case number, or other details. However, verifying results obtained on these sites may be difficult.