Carroll County Court Records Search
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Carroll County, Indiana, is a small but fully served judicial county anchored by the city of Delphi, which serves as the county seat and the location of all county court operations. Two trial courts share jurisdiction over legal matters arising in the county — the Carroll Circuit Court and the Carroll Superior Court — and together they handle the full range of criminal, civil, family, probate, and juvenile proceedings. The records they produce form the official documentary history of litigation, judicial orders, case dispositions, and administrative proceedings at the local level.
Indiana offers several ways to access Carroll County court case information, from free public online portals to in-person requests at the courthouse. IndianaStateCourts.us can be a useful starting point for navigating Indiana's court structure and understanding which resources are available for publicly accessible case information. Depending on the nature and age of the case, records can be accessed through official court portals, directly from the clerk's office, or at public access terminals at the courthouse.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Carroll County?
Locating a court case in Carroll County typically starts with identifying which court handled the matter, then deciding between online tools and in-person requests.
Indiana MyCase — Free Online Case Search
The primary public-facing case search tool for Indiana courts is MyCase, operated by the Indiana Office of Judicial Administration. Any member of the public can search for non-confidential case information and documents at no charge. You can search by party name or case number, and many documents are available to view online for free. Confidential case types — including juvenile, mental health, and paternity matters — are excluded from public view.
Online Fine and Fee Payment
Court fines, fees, and ticket payments can be made online through the Indiana Courts payment portal. Credit and debit card payments carry a $4.00 transaction fee plus a 2% processing charge.
In-Person Requests at the Clerk's Office
The Carroll County Clerk's Office is the official custodian of all court records for both the Circuit Court and the Superior Court, as established under Indiana Rule of Trial Procedure 77(A). Staff can retrieve case files by party name or case number and process copy requests.
Carroll County Clerk's Office
Address: 101 W. Main Street, Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: (765) 564-4485
Fax: (765) 564-1835
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Wednesday open until 12:00 PM noon only)
Payment in person is accepted by cash, cashier's check, certified check, money order, or credit/debit card (with a 3.5% service fee). Personal checks are not accepted. Mail payments must be by cashier's check, certified check, or money order payable to the Carroll County Clerk.
Carroll County Court Locations
| Court | Judge | Phone | Floor/Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Circuit Court | Judge Shane M. Evans | (765) 564-3711 | 101 W. Main St., 3rd Floor, Delphi, IN 46923 |
| Carroll Superior Court | Judge Troy M. Hawkins | (765) 564-2136 | 101 W. Main St., 3rd Floor, Delphi, IN 46923 |
Are Court Records Public in Carroll County?
Indiana's framework for public access to court records rests on two overlapping authorities: the Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at Indiana Code § 5-14-3, and the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, adopted by the Indiana Supreme Court. Under these rules, any person — regardless of state residency or citizenship — has the right to inspect or copy public court records in Carroll County.
Rule 3 of the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records defines "court records" broadly to include all case records and court administrative records, whether created, collected, received, or maintained by the court during proceedings.
Records Excluded from Public Access
Rule 5 of the Access to Court Records Rules identifies categories that are entirely or partially excluded from public disclosure. In Carroll County, the following types of records are treated as nonpublic or confidential:
- Mental health records — proceedings involving involuntary commitment and mental health treatment
- Paternity records — case filings related to paternity determinations
- Drug and substance abuse records — materials from treatment-related proceedings
- Juvenile case records — all matters involving minors in the juvenile system
- Sealed court records — any document or entire case file sealed by judicial order
- Records declared confidential by Indiana statute or court rule — specific categories enumerated in Indiana law
When a record is nonpublic, the clerk's office may still acknowledge the existence of a case while declining to produce the restricted documents. Parties to a case, their attorneys, and authorized government officials generally retain broader access rights than members of the general public.
Carroll County Criminal Court Records
Criminal proceedings in Carroll County are handled primarily by the Carroll Circuit Court under Judge Shane M. Evans. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over murder charges, felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, ordinance violations, protective orders, and mental health proceedings. Criminal prosecution is the responsibility of the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office, headed by Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas C. McLeland, located at 101 W. Main Street, Suite 204, Delphi, IN 46923, Phone: (765) 564-4514
Searching Criminal Case Records Online
Criminal case dockets for Carroll County Circuit Court matters are searchable through Indiana MyCase by party name or case number. Non-confidential criminal cases, including felony and misdemeanor filings, are accessible at no charge. The Indiana Courts Online Repository (ICOR) also provides statistical data on case filings and dispositions by court and case type.
Arrest Records and Inmate Information
Arrest records, while sometimes incorporated into a court case file, are not maintained by the Circuit Clerk as primary custodian. To obtain arrest documentation, direct your request to the arresting agency or the Indiana State Police, which processes limited criminal history requests. For individuals currently held in the county jail, the Indiana County Jail Public Portal (INjail) allows the public to search current inmates by name and county, including Carroll County.
Carroll County Sheriff's Office and Jail
Address: 6499 W. 100 N., Delphi, IN 46923
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office also operates the county detention facility. Inmate mail must be addressed to the inmate at 6499 W. 100 N., Delphi, IN 46923, and only letter mail is accepted. For formal criminal history background checks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Identity History Summary service is the appropriate federal resource.
Carroll County Civil Court Records
Civil matters in Carroll County are primarily handled by the Carroll Superior Court under Judge Troy M. Hawkins, which carries jurisdiction over civil cases generally, while the Circuit Court may also hear civil matters. Both courts operate at the Carroll County Courthouse, 101 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Delphi, IN 46923.
Small Claims Cases
Small claims in Indiana are filed under a separate docket governed by the Indiana Small Claims Rules. The total filing fee for a small claims case in Indiana is $97.00 (or $87.00 when filed using the Indiana electronic filing system), with an additional $28.00 added if service is requested through the sheriff. These fees are established in the Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual published by the Indiana Office of Court Services.
Copy and Record Fees
Standard copy fees for court records in Indiana's trial courts are $1.00 per page for preparing a transcript or copy of any record. Certification carries an additional $1.00 per certificate, and recording a transcript of judgment costs $3.00. Call the Carroll County Clerk at (765) 564-4485 to confirm the current fee schedule before submitting a request.
Searching Civil Records
Civil case filings — including contract disputes, small claims matters, and civil collections — are searchable through Indiana MyCase. For certified copies or complete case files, visit or contact the Carroll County Clerk's Office. The Indiana Judicial Branch's public records page also provides guidance on accessing court documents and navigating online resources.
Carroll County Family Court Records
The Carroll Superior Court handles all family law and domestic relations matters in Carroll County. Its docket expressly covers family and dissolution proceedings, juvenile cases, paternity, and adoptions. Family law in Indiana falls under a range of statutes addressing dissolution of marriage, child custody, support obligations, and protective orders.
Types of Family Law Matters in Carroll Superior Court
- Dissolution of marriage (divorce) and legal separation
- Child custody and parenting time allocation
- Child support establishment, modification, and enforcement
- Paternity determinations
- Juvenile delinquency and child in need of services (CHINS) proceedings
- Adoptions
- Protective and no-contact orders
Divorce Records
Divorce case records are maintained by the Carroll County Circuit Clerk's Office. You can search for divorce proceedings through Indiana MyCase by entering a party name or case number — only non-confidential filings are visible through the portal. For complete certified copies of dissolution decrees, contact the Clerk's Office in person or by mail with payment by cashier's check or money order payable to the Carroll County Clerk.
Marriage Records
Marriage records — including licenses issued and returned — are maintained by the Carroll County Clerk's Office. Certified copies cost $4.00 each and can be requested in person during business hours. Staff typically need the spouses' names or the date of marriage to locate the record. For online searches, the Indiana Courts' Marriage License Public Lookup covers records from 1993 to the present. Historical marriage records predating 1850 and records from 1958 forward are also indexed through the Indiana State Library's Online Marriage Indexes. Neither online tool provides certified copies.
Birth and Death Records
Certified birth and death certificates for Carroll County events are issued by the Carroll County Health Department's Vital Records Office at 101 W. Main Street, Delphi, IN 46923, Phone: (765) 564-3420 Each certified copy is $15.00, or $2.50 for genealogy-purpose copies. Eligible requesters for birth certificates must be the registrant (if 18 or older), a parent named on the certificate, or another qualified party as defined in Indiana law. The Health Department's vital records contact is Megan Smith at vitalrecords@carrollcountyin.gov. Certified copies can also be obtained from the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records Division.
Carroll County Probate Court Records
Probate and estate administration matters in Carroll County are handled by the Carroll Superior Court. Its jurisdiction in this area encompasses the administration of decedents' estates, guardianship proceedings for minors and incapacitated adults, adoption proceedings, and related mental health hearings. The Carroll Circuit Court also retains concurrent jurisdiction over certain probate matters.
What Probate Records Include
Probate case files in Carroll County typically contain the following types of documents:
- Petitions to open an estate and appoint a personal representative
- Original wills submitted for admission to probate
- Inventories and appraisals of estate assets
- Claims filed by creditors of the estate
- Accountings filed during administration
- Court orders approving distributions to beneficiaries and heirs
- Guardianship appointment petitions and annual reports for protected individuals
- Conservatorship filings when court oversight of finances is ordered
Searching and Requesting Probate Records
Probate case dockets are searchable through Indiana MyCase at no cost. Enter a decedent's name or estate case number to pull up available docket entries and linked documents for non-confidential matters. Keep in mind that guardianship cases involving minors and mental health proceedings are excluded from public access.
For complete certified copies of probate filings — such as letters testamentary, a will, or a final accounting — submit a request to the Carroll County Clerk's Office in person or by mail. The standard copy fee is $1.00 per page, with a $1.00 certification fee per document, per the Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual. Include the decedent's or ward's full name and, if available, the case number to speed up retrieval.
Carroll County Circuit Court (Probate)
Address: 101 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: (765) 564-3711
Fax: (765) 564-6907
Hours: Monday–Tuesday, Thursday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM