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Monroe County, Indiana State Court Records

Monroe County court records are documents comprising details from cases handled within the county's judicial system. A court record is created the moment a case is filed in court to ensure that all events that occur during the case are accounted for. The Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court maintains all court records in the county, irrespective of the case type.

Court records do not exist independently in Monroe County. In many instances, court records serve as a bridge to other public records in the county, such as real estate and vital records.

Are Monroe County Court Records Public?

Yes. Monroe County court records are seen as public records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act. However, access is directly controlled by the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records. Rule 4 emphasizes that court records in Indiana are accessible to the public, unless they are excluded from disclosure. Rule 5 explicitly lists court records that fall under this excluded category. These restricted records include

  • Paternity records
  • Mental health records
  • Active search warrants
  • Photos and videos containing nudity
  • Drug and substance abuse records

What Information is Available in Monroe County Court Records?

Below are some of the details usually contained in Monroe County court records.

  • Case Information: Case number, case type, and filing date
  • Party Information: The names of the plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, respondent, and prosecutor
  • The case docket
  • The title of the documents filed during the case
  • Court orders and judgments

Monroe County Court Records Search

Monroe County court records are accessible through the following means:

Online Access

Monroe County court record researchers can search the Indiana MyCase Portal for records. The portal contains case information from all counties in the state, including Monroe County. Users interested in finding only Monroe County records may use the "Court" filter to focus the search on the county. A search can be done using the case number, cross-reference number, citation number, party name, or attorney information.

Users should note that some documents in a record may not be scanned and digitized on the portal, and older and archived records may not be accessible online in their entirety.

In-Person Access

Monroe County court documents are filed with the Monroe County Clerk, also called the Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court. Individuals who want to inspect a court record in person may visit the Clerk of Court's Office at the Monroe County courthouse. Inquirers will be asked to provide the case number or the party name. A fee may also be charged for copies of a record.

Mail and Phone Requests

Individuals can obtain a Monroe County court record by submitting a request by mail. The mail should be an envelope containing a written request, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and payment. For the written request, individuals should detail the requester's contact information, the case number, the name of the parties, and whether the copies are to be certified or plain. It is recommended to call the clerk's office ahead of time to determine the exact cost of the copies, so the request is not unnecessarily delayed once mailed.

Fees for Court Records in Monroe County

Monroe County court record fees are regulated by Indiana Code §§ 33-37-5-1 and 33-37-5-3. Individuals inspecting court records at the clerk's office may view the record for free; however, requesting copies will incur a fee, depending on the request. Plain copies of a court record cost about $1 per page, while having the record certified will cost a $3 certification fee.

Monroe County Courthouse Locations

Monroe County belongs to Judicial District 20 of the Indiana Judicial Branch and the 10th Judicial Circuit. Below is the address of the Monroe County courthouse.

Monroe County Courthouse

301 North College Avenue

Bloomington, IN 47404

Phone: (812) 349-2615

Fax: (812) 349-2791

Criminal Records Access in Monroe County

Monroe County criminal court records can be accessed online through the Indiana MyCase Portal or in person at the Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court's Office. Criminal court records provide information on proceedings for individuals who were arrested for a crime in the county.

Criminal history records in Monroe County are maintained centrally by the Indiana State Police. The Indiana State Police offers a Limited Criminal History report when background checks are conducted on individuals. A Limited Criminal History report includes a person's felony and misdemeanor arrests within the state. A request may be made on the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Portal.

Monroe County Probate Records

Probate records are documents generated through the court process of settling a deceased person's estate. These records show how the assets were distributed among heirs, creditors, and other beneficiaries. Probate records include wills, estate inventories, financial accounts, and guardianship and conservatorship records.

All Monroe County probate records are processed and preserved by the Clerk of the Monroe Circuit Court. These records are public under the Indiana Rules for Access to Court Records; however, sensitive personal information is restricted from public access. Inquirers can search for a public probate record on the Indiana MyCase Portal or visit the Monroe County courthouse.

Monroe County Family Court Records

Monroe County family court records stem from cases involving domestic relationships. These cases include dissolution of marriage, guardianship over minors, paternity actions, protection orders, and child support.

Most family court records in the county are open to the public, while records, such as adoption and paternity cases filed before July 1, 2014, are strictly confidential. Public family court records can be viewed online on the Indiana MyCase Portal using a name or case number. To obtain copies of the record, individuals will have to visit the Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court's Office.

Federal Court Records in Monroe County

Federal court records document cases involving federal law and bankruptcy filings. These records are not maintained by the Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court, but by clerks of the federal judiciary. Federal cases from Monroe County are handled by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

Members of the public can access a federal court record online through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system. For bankruptcy cases, researchers may use the Multi-Court Voice Case Information (McVCIS) System by calling (866) 222-8029.

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