Cass County Court Records Search

Cass County, Indiana, centered in Logansport, operates a three-court trial system that handles the full spectrum of legal matters — from felony prosecutions and civil disputes to family law proceedings and probate cases. Court records generated within this system document the progress and outcome of every case, encompassing filings, motions, orders, judgments, and transcripts. Legal professionals, researchers, parties to litigation, and the general public all have reason to access these records, whether for background inquiries, verifying legal outcomes, or documenting personal legal history.

Searching for court records in Indiana can be done through clerk’s offices, courthouse public access terminals, and official online tools. IndianaStateCourts.us can help users navigate publicly available case information across Indiana’s court system. The Indiana Judicial Branch also maintains direct access points detailed throughout this guide.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Cass County?

The Cass County Clerk of Court serves as the official custodian of all court records generated by the county’s three trial courts. For most case types, the quickest starting point is the Indiana Judicial Branch’s MyCase portal, which provides free public access to non-confidential case information and documents statewide.

Searching MyCase for Cass County cases:

1. Go to mycase.in.gov.
2. Enter search criteria — a party’s name (person or business), case number, or an attorney’s name or bar number.
3. Under the “Court” filter, select Cass County.
4. Under “Limit search to”, select the applicable case type: Criminal & Citation, Civil, Family, or Probate.
5. Review case information and available documents, many of which are accessible at no charge.

In-person access is available at the Cass County Government Building, where clerk’s office staff can assist with record searches and certified copies. Public access terminals are also available onsite for electronic case searches.

Cass County Clerk of Court
Address: 200 Court Park, Room 407, Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: (574) 753-7740
Fax: (574) 753-6147
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The clerk’s office accepts certified checks, cashier’s checks, credit cards, and cash. Personal checks are not accepted. Document requests are filled on a first-come, first-served basis depending on backlog. Mandatory e-filing applies to case initiations and subsequent filings in Cass County courts.

Are Court Records Public in Cass County?

Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at Indiana Code § 5-14-3, establishes the public’s right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies, including courts. The Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records reinforce this framework — under these rules, court records are presumed publicly accessible unless a specific exclusion applies.

Rule 5 of the Indiana Access to Court Records Rules identifies the categories excluded from public access:

• Records declared confidential by state or federal statute, including certain juvenile and adoption records
• Sealed records pursuant to a court order
• Entire criminal cases during pending proceedings in specific circumstances
• Mental health case records filed under Indiana Code § 12-26
• Records relating to pre-trial release, supervision, and problem-solving court supervision
• Medical records created or compiled pursuant to Trial Rule 35
• Information redacted from public documents, such as Social Security numbers, financial account details, and addresses of protected parties

Records that are not excluded under these provisions — including most civil judgments, divorce decrees, criminal case dispositions, and probate filings — are open for public inspection and copying. The Indiana Judicial Branch’s Public Access to Court Records Handbook provides detailed guidance on what is and is not accessible.

Cass County Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Cass County are divided between the Circuit Court and the Superior Courts depending on the nature of the charge and case assignment. All three courts handle criminal matters within their respective jurisdictions.

Court	Judge	Phone	Location
Circuit Court	Hon. Stephen Roger Kitts II	(574) 753-7730	Room 211
Superior Court I	Hon. James Muehlhausen	(574) 753-7735	Room 401
Superior Court II	Hon. Lisa Swaim	(574) 735-6841	Room 413

All three courts are located in the Cass County Government Building, 200 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947.

Criminal court records — including charging documents, plea entries, sentencing orders, and case dispositions — are maintained by the Cass County Clerk and can be searched through MyCase by selecting “Criminal & Citation” under the case type filter for Cass County. Records that are part of a pending criminal case or otherwise sealed under Rule 5 are not available through public search tools.

Arrest records and law enforcement reports are separate from court records and are held by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Ed Schroder leads the office, which operates 24 hours a day for patrol and jail operations.

Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Address: Cass County Government Building, 200 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947
Administrative phones: (574) 753-7805 / (574) 753-6978 / (574) 753-7814
Detectives: (574) 753-6293 / (574) 732-2595

Crash reports and case-specific inquiries can be directed to the Sheriff’s administrative staff or the Investigation Section. Arrest information from the Sheriff’s Office and Logansport city police is the primary source for individual arrest records, which fall outside the court clerk’s jurisdiction.

Cass County Civil Court Records

Civil litigation in Cass County — including contract disputes, personal injury claims, landlord-tenant matters, and small claims — is heard across the Circuit Court and both Superior Courts. The Cass County Clerk maintains all civil case files.

To search civil records online:

• Visit MyCase, select Cass County under “Court”, and choose “Civil” under the case type filter.
• Searches can be conducted by party name, case number, or attorney name.

To request copies in person:

• Visit the Clerk’s office at 200 Court Park, Room 407 during business hours.
• Bring the case number or party names to facilitate the search.
• Payment by certified check, cashier’s check, credit card, or cash is required. No personal checks.

Service of process fees are set by Indiana Code § 33-37-5-15. The clerk collects a process fee of $28.00 per case for Sheriff service, plus an additional $28.00 for any post-judgment service. These fees must be paid at the Clerk’s Office. The Sheriff’s Department requests two copies of all documents plus one copy of the front page of the complaint or summons.

Court costs and civil fines can be paid online through the county’s online payment portal. A nominal service fee applies to online payments; child support payments cannot be made online.

Small claims matters follow the same general procedures. The clerk’s office can provide applicable forms, and the Indiana Judicial Branch maintains local court rules effective September 1, 2022, which govern civil proceedings in Cass County courts.

Cass County Family Court Records

Family law matters — including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, and domestic violence protective orders — are filed in the Cass County Circuit or Superior Courts. The Clerk of Court preserves all family case records, which are searchable on MyCase by selecting “Family” under the case type filter for Cass County.

Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk and can be accessed in person or via MyCase. For cases after 1993, MyCase typically reflects case filing information and available documents. For older cases, requesters should contact the Clerk’s Office directly at (574) 753-7740.

Marriage licenses issued in Cass County from 1993 to the present can be searched through the Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup portal, which is free to use and searchable by applicant name and marriage year. For marriages predating 1993, requests should be directed to the Cass County Clerk’s office. Marriage licenses are currently issued by appointment only at the Clerk’s Office.

Birth and death records connected to family proceedings are maintained by the Cass County Health Department and the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), not the court clerk.

Cass County Health Department
Address: 1616 Smith Street, Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: (574) 753-7760
Fax: (574) 753-7039
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Walk-in services for birth and death certificates are available at the Health Department. Certified copies require proof of direct interest in the record and acceptable identification. Eligible requestors include the person named on the certificate, parents, grandparents, adult siblings, adult children and grandchildren, and current spouses.

Vital record fees (IDOH):

Record Type	First Copy	Each Additional Copy (same order)
Birth Certificate	$10.00	$4.00
Death Certificate	$8.00	$4.00

Mail-in requests for birth certificates use State Form 49607 and for death certificates use State Form 49606. Both forms must be submitted with a copy of acceptable ID and payment by check or money order payable to the Indiana State Department of Health, mailed to:

Indiana State Department of Health — Vital Records
2 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone orders are also accepted by calling the IDOH toll-free at (866) 601-0891, with credit card payment.

Cass County Probate Court Records

Probate jurisdiction in Cass County rests with the Circuit Court and, by caseload allocation, the Superior Courts. The Cass County Clerk maintains all probate records, which cover estate administrations, will probates, guardianships, conservatorships, and related proceedings.

To search probate records:

1. Visit MyCase and select Cass County under “Court”.
2. Select Probate under “Limit search to”.
3. Search by the decedent’s name, estate name, or case number.
4. Review case information and publicly available documents online at no charge.

For in-person access or certified copies, visit the Clerk’s Office at 200 Court Park, Room 407, during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Bring the decedent’s name and approximate year of death to facilitate the search. Fees for certified copies should be confirmed with the Clerk’s Office, as document certification fees vary.

Genealogical research requests involving older probate and estate records can be directed to familygene@comcast.net, a resource noted by the Clerk’s Office for genealogical services.

The Cass County Recorder’s Office also holds instruments relevant to estate matters, including deeds and liens recorded against real property. The Recorder can be reached at:

Cass County Recorder’s Office
Address: 200 Court Park, Room 102, Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: (574) 753-7810
Fax: (574) 735-0712
Email: beth.liming@co.cass.in.us

For those researching estate and property records simultaneously, the Cass County Treasurer’s Online Tax List allows searches by parcel number, owner’s name, or address and is a useful complement to probate research involving real property.