Randolph County Court Records

In Randolph County, court records generally refer to official documents regarding prosecutions in Randolph County courts. These documents include case files, audio recordings, and visuals generated by the Randolph County Circuit, Superior, and City Courts during civil and criminal trials. Typically, Court records contain information such as the names of litigants, case numbers, petitions/complaints, answers/responses, exhibits, orders, and judgments.

Randolph County court records play a crucial role in upholding the integrity of the county's judicial system by ensuring accountability, fairness, and equity in legal trials. The Randolph County Clerk's Office makes court records accessible to interested individuals. Information seekers can also access Randolph County arrest records and other crime-related documents as part of Randolph County court records.

Are Court Records Public in Randolph County?

Yes, court records are public in Randolph County. Title 5, Article 14, Chapter 3 of the Indiana Code (Access to Public Records Act) grants the public the right to inspect and copy public records, including Randolph County court records. However, the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records (AR 9) and the Access to Public Records Act exempt public access to Randolph County court records relating to:

• Juveniles
• Mental health
• Adoptions
• Documents sealed by judicial orders or protected by federal or state statutes
• Guardian ad litem reports
• Law enforcement investigatory reports.

Randolph County Court Records Search

Individuals seeking Randolph County court records can access them online through the Indiana MyCase portal. These online tools provide access to documents from various courts across Indiana. Searchers can also mail or visit the Randolph County Courthouse and request access to court records.

Randolph County Courts

The judicial system in Randolph County comprises the Circuit, Superior, and City Courts. The Randolph County Circuit Court is a general-authority court whose jurisdiction includes civil and criminal trials. However, the Circuit Court handles cases beyond the authority of the county's Superior and City Courts. The Randolph County Superior Court oversees most civil and criminal trials, while the City Courts preside over city or town ordinance violations, infractions, and certain misdemeanor criminal cases.

Interested individuals can contact the various Randolph County courts through the following addresses:

Randolph County Circuit Court
100 South Main Street, Room 301,
Winchester,
IN 47394
Phone: (765) 584-4011, (765) 584-0645
Fax: (765) 584-7186

Randolph County Superior Court
100 South Main Street, 3rd Floor,
Winchester,
IN 47394
Phone: (765) 584-3309
Fax: (765) 584-0073

Union City City Court
219 S Howard Suite 7,
Union City,
IN 47390
Phone: (765) 964-5968
Fax: (765) 964-7031

Winchester City Court
113 E Washington St, P.O. Box 408,
Winchester,
IN 47394
Phone: (765) 584-1056
Fax: (765) 584-3730

Randolph County Criminal and Civil Records

Randolph County criminal and civil court records are official documents generated by the Randolph County Circuit, Superior, and City Courts detailing criminal and civil trials within the county. Randolph County civil court records include non-criminal case documents relating to personal injury claims, contract disputes, landlord-tenant disagreements, probate adjudications, and family law matters. On the other hand, Randolph County criminal court records encompass Randolph County arrest records and other documents related to the trial, conviction, and incarceration of individuals for criminal activities within the county.

Individuals seeking Randolph County criminal and civil court records should log into the Indiana Courts MyCase Access Portal and search for Randolph County court records by name or case number. Searchers can also access Randolph County criminal and civil court records through mail or in-person visits to the Randolph County Circuit or Superior Court at the Randolph County Courthouse. Furthermore, requesters can obtain certified copies of Randolph County criminal or civil court records through the Randolph County Clerk's Office at:

100 South Main Street, 2nd Floor,
Winchester,
IN 47394
Phone: (765) 584-6603

Mailing Address:
Randolph County Clerk
100 South Main Street, Room 201,
Winchester,
IN 47394.

Randolph County Marriage Records

In Randolph County, marriage records are public documents. There are no restrictions on access to Randolph County marriage records. Interested individuals can access copies of Randolph County marriage records through mail or in-person requests through the Randolph County Clerk's Office between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays at:

100 South Main Street, 2nd Floor,
Winchester,
IN 47394

Randolph County marriage records are also accessible online through the Indiana State Library Marriages Database.

Randolph County Divorce Records

Unless sealed by the courts, Randolph County divorce records are publicly accessible. Nonetheless, the Randolph County Clerk's Office will redact sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers, complete financial account details, names of child victims or witnesses in sex-offense cases, Guardian ad Litem reports, Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) reports, parenting-coordinator reports, and custody evaluation reports.

Individuals seeking access to Randolph County divorce records should log into the Indiana Courts MyCase Access Portal and search for Randolph County divorce records by name or case numbers. Alternatively, for complete divorce decrees and detailed documents, searchers should mail or visit the Randolph County Clerk's Office between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays) at:

100 South Main Street, 2nd Floor,
Winchester,
IN 47394.

Randolph Birth Records

In Randolph County and across Indiana, birth records are confidential for the first 75 years after birth. During this period, only the owners of the birth records (if they are 18 years or older), family members, legal guardians, and authorized agencies. Randolph County birth records are legally acceptable identification documents, proof of age, and citizenship.

For copies of Randolph County birth records, visit the Randolph County Health Department during office hours at:

325 South Oak Street, Suite 202,
Winchester,
IN 47394.

To access Randolph County birth records through the mail:

• Download and complete a Birth Certificate Application Form
• Include a copy of a valid photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage, and a check/money order to cover applicable costs (this should be payable to the Randolph County Health Department)
• Send request to Randolph County Health Department.

Randolph Death Records

There is a time restriction on public access to death records in Randolph County and other parts of Indiana. Per Indiana laws, death records are confidential for the first 75 years after the death of their subjects. Within this period, only the immediate families of the deceased, authorized legal representatives, and individuals with court orders can access these documents.

Death records are proof of death; they bring official closure to the demise of individuals. In Randolph County and other parts of the United States, death records play crucial roles in life insurance claims, Social Security and veterans' benefits, and probate adjudications.

Individuals seeking access to Randolph County death records should visit the Randolph County Health Department with valid photo identification documents during office hours. For mail access to Randolph County death records:

• Download and complete a Randolph County Death Records Request Form
• Include a valid government-issued photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check/money order to cover the copying fees

• Mail the request to:

  Randolph County Health Department
  325 South Oak Street, Suite 202,
  Winchester,
  IN 47394.

Randolph County Probate Court Records

Probate court records in Randolph County refer to legal documents relating to probate adjudications within the Probate Division of the Randolph County Superior Court. These documents encompass but are not limited to case files on guardianships, trust administration, escheats, intestate successions, and conservatorships.

Online access to Randolph County probate court records is through the Indiana Courts MyCase Access Portal. Record seekers can also visit, call, or send mail requests for Randolph County probate court records through the Randolph County Clerk's Office at:

100 South Main Street, 2nd Floor,
Winchester,
IN 47394
Phone: (765) 584-4717

Randolph County Property Records

Randolph County property records contain information about real estate sales and ownerships in Randolph County, IN. They typically include documents such as deeds, plat maps, building permits, property tax records, zoning information, liens and encumbrances, and property sales histories.

Individuals seeking access to ownership information, parcel numbers, and assessment details should log into the Randolph County Geographical Information System (GIS) and type owner names, parcel numbers, or addresses (or partial addresses) into the "Search For" box. Inquirers can also access Randolph County property records through mail or in-person visits to the Randolph County Assessor's Office at:

100 South Main Street,
Winchester,
IN 47394
Phone: (765) 584-1155

For official copies of deeds, mortgages, and liens, interested individuals should mail or visit the Randolph County Recorder's Office at:

100 South Main Street, Room 101,
Winchester,
IN 47394
Phone: (765) 584-7300

Randolph County Court Records Online

Interested individuals can access Randolph County court records using third-party online resources. Alternatively, Indianacourtrecords.us and other third-party online platforms may provide access to court records from various courts across Indiana. Through advanced search tools, inquirers can access documents and information from different locations. However, users of unofficial sources for papers and information should be cautious because these platforms do not offer guarantees on their content.