White County Court Records

White County court records refer to case and court administrative records (Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records (ACR) Rule 3). These are any items such as information, documents, or data created, collected, received, or maintained by the Clerk of Court in connection with a particular case or about the court administration.

In White County, Indiana, the Clerk of Court is the custodian of all court records. These records help understand everything that transpired during a court case. They contain information like case number, case type, filing date, case status, party names, charges, bonds, case summary, and financial information.

Are Court Records Public in White County?

Yes. The Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA) and the Indiana Access to Court Records Rule 4 presume court records to be public. Specifically, the IC § 5-14-3-3 ensures anyone can view and obtain copies of White County court records at the Circuit Court during business hours. However, some court records are not available to members of the public because of their personal nature. The Indiana Rules of Court Rule 5 and the Public Access to Court Records Handbook outline court records deemed confidential in White County. Such records include grand jury proceedings, adoption, mental health cases, medical and paternity records, an unexecuted search warrant, and an attorney's work product.

White County Court Records Search

Interested persons may conduct White County court records searches are online and in person. Online customers should use the Indiana Case Search portal and perform a search by party name, case number, or attorney information. In-person customers should arrive at the White County Clerk's Office from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

White County Courts

The White County Circuit and Superior Courts are located at the address below:

White County Circuit Court
110 N Main St
2nd Floor
P.O. Box 350
Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: (574) 583-7032
Fax: (574) 583-1532

White County Criminal and Civil Records

The best place to find White County criminal records is at the Sheriff's Department. Individuals can only obtain copies of these records in person during business hours. Residents seeking White County arrest records can call (574) 583-2251 to conduct a search by providing a name or arrest date. The Sheriff's Office is located at:

White County Sheriff's Department
915 Hanawalt Street
Monticello, IN 47960

The White County Clerk's Office keeps civil records and issues them in person to requesters during business hours. The Clerk will provide a record form for customers to complete, which will help locate the desired records. The requested document will be released after appropriate fees have been paid. Another place to find White County civil records online is the Indiana Case Search portal. Users will need a name, case, or attorney information to conduct the search. To narrow the search, they can select "White" from the "Court" search area and "Civil" from the "Limit search to" area.

White County Marriage Records

Residents can easily find copies of White County marriage records at the Clerk's Office. However, only in-person requests made from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be processed. The records staff will provide a record form that must be completed to locate the record. Also, copies of the White County marriage certificate attract a small fee. Individuals who cannot visit the Clerk's Office can use the Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup to view marriage information for free. Users must provide a name to conduct the search. They can narrow their searches by marriage year and issuing county.

White County Divorce Records

White County public records typically include divorce certificates. Copies of divorce records are available in person at the White County Clerk's Office during business hours. Requesters can also use the Indiana Case Search portal to conduct divorce records searches for free. Users can search by case, name, or attorney. To streamline the search, they can select "White" from the "Court" search area and "Family" from the "Limit search to" area.

White County Birth Records

Individuals can obtain White County birth records by mail from the Health Department. Before the request can be processed, they must submit a completed Application for Certified Birth Certificate Form, a valid ID, and a fee of $15 per copy. The fees can be paid by card, cash, money order, personal check, or cashier's check. The mailing address for White County birth certificate requests is:

White County Health Department
902 Foxwood Court
P.O. Box 838
Monticello, IN. 47960

White County Death Records

The Health Department issues White County vital records, including death certificates, to eligible individuals. Anyone who wants to obtain certified copies of death records must show proof of direct interest in the record and need the record to determine personal or property rights (I.C. 16-37-1-8). The White County Health Department will respond by mail to a death certificate request after receiving a completed Application for Certified Death Certificate Form, a photocopy of a valid state/government-issued ID, and payment. The copy fee is $15 per copy, payable by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order. The Department can accept phone credit/debit card payments at (574) 583-8254.

White County Probate Court Records

The White County Clerk issues probate court records in person during business hours. To facilitate the search, a record seeker must provide basic information about the record. A searching or copying fee applies to in-person requests. Probate court records are also available online for free through the Indiana Case Search portal. Users can search by party name, case number, attorney's name, or attorney's bar number. To limit the search, scroll to the case type area and select Probate.

White County Property Records

Individuals can easily obtain copies of property records such as deeds, property taxes, mortgages, releases, assignments, and liens from the White County Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, and Recorder's Office. These record custodians issue property records online and in person during business hours. For example, the White County Recorder's Office has a computer terminal that members of the public can use to view and/or print property documents. However, they must make an appointment over the phone at (574) 583-5912 to use the terminal. Copies of the record cost $1 per page.

White County Court Records Online

Third-party portals like Indianacourtrecords.us are convenient for finding court records across multiple jurisdictions. They return basic court information at no cost, with limited search criteria. However, users needing detailed court records would have to pay a small fee. Third-party databases should not replace official court websites because they sometimes contain incorrect and incomplete court information. Careful use of any information retrieved from third-party sites is highly encouraged.