Official Court Access
Indianapolis Indiana Public Court Records
Start with the statewide judiciary case search for Indianapolis trial-court dockets; use the Clerk for files and copies.
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Locate Indianapolis trial-court criminal or civil dockets and obtain court records.
Indiana statewide judiciary public case search with the local trial court selected.
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Best first step
Use the Indiana judiciary public case search and choose the trial court serving Indianapolis.
Often searchable online
Docket summaries, parties, hearing dates, basic dispositions.
Often requires clerk or courthouse
Case files, filings, exhibits, and certified copies.
Official access paths
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide judiciary case search — select the local trial court | Criminal and traffic cases originating in Indianapolis | Open the public case search and choose the trial court serving Indianapolis. | Docket summaries, upcoming hearings, basic case details. |
| Statewide judiciary case search — civil and small claims | Civil, small claims, and landlord-tenant matters filed locally | Use public case access and choose the local trial court. | Parties, docket entries, judgments, hearing settings. |
| Clerk of Court records counter (local trial court) | File reviews, certified copies, older or archived records | Visit or contact the Clerk and provide a case number or party information. | File contents, stamped or certified copies, record status. |
| State appellate docket lookup | Indianapolis trial cases that were appealed | Search the appellate docket through the statewide judiciary. | Appellate docket entries, opinions, disposition notes. |
Practical access questions
How do I start a criminal case search for Indianapolis?
Use the Indiana public case search and choose the local trial court; review the docket, then contact the Clerk for copies.
Where can I get certified copies of an Indianapolis case?
Request them from the local trial court’s Clerk of Court records counter.
What if I cannot locate a case online?
Confirm the court level, try the statewide search again, then contact the Clerk with names, a case number, or a filing date range.