Grant County Court Records

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    Grant County sits in central Indiana, with Marion as its county seat. The county's court system runs through the Grant Circuit Court and three divisions of the Grant County Superior Court, all housed at the Grant County Courthouse at 101 East 4th Street in Marion. The Grant County Clerk of the Courts keeps official records for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Two city courts — Marion City Court and Gas City City Court — also handle local matters within their areas.

    If you're searching for court records in Indiana, start with the official resources maintained by the state judiciary. IndianaStateCourts.us can help you locate publicly available case information. The Indiana Odyssey Case Management System (MyCase) offers free remote access to non-confidential case records from trial courts across the state, including Grant County. The Grant County Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and accepts in-person requests at the courthouse. Attorneys must submit filings through the statewide e-filing system, and self-represented litigants may also e-file in Grant County.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Grant County?

    Start by figuring out which court handled the case, then use either the online search tool or visit the courthouse in person. Grant County's trial courts are listed below:

    CourtJudgePhone
    Grant Circuit CourtMark Spitzer(765) 664-5527
    Grant Superior Court 1Jeffrey D. Todd(765) 664-9532
    Grant Superior Court 2Bridget N. Foust(765) 662-1719
    Grant Superior Court 3Jason McVicker(765) 668-8123
    Juvenile Court (Magistrate)Brian McLane(765) 662-3626

    All courts are located at the Grant County Courthouse:

    Grant County Courthouse
    101 East 4th Street
    Marion, IN 46952
    Phone: (765) 668-8121
    Fax: (765) 668-6541
    Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

    Two additional city courts also serve the county:

    • Marion City Court — 301 S. Branson Street, Marion, IN 46952 — Phone: (765) 668-4425
    • Gas City City Court — 211 E. Main Street, Gas City, IN 46933 — Phone: (765) 677-3081

    To search for a case, you have four practical options:

    1. Online via MyCase. Go to mycase.in.gov and search by party name, case number, or attorney name. Many documents are available to view and download free of charge.
    2. In person. Visit the Grant County Clerk's Office on the first floor of the courthouse during regular business hours. Staff can help you locate case files. Photocopies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies carry additional certification charges.
    3. By mail. Send a written request to the Clerk's Office at 101 E. 4th Street, Marion, IN 46952. Include the case number or the full names of the parties, the approximate year the case was filed, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Enclose the applicable copy fees by money order.
    4. E-filing portal. Attorneys must file documents electronically in Grant County. Self-represented parties may also e-file through authorized Indiana e-filing service providers.

    For statewide court statistics and case data, the Indiana Courts Online Resources (ICOR) database publishes official and provisional filings and disposition data across all Indiana courts.

    Are Court Records Public in Grant County?

    Indiana law starts from a strong presumption that court records are open to the public. The Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at Indiana Code 5-14-3, defines public records broadly — any writing, document, report, map, photograph, recording, or other material created, received, or maintained by a public agency qualifies. Court records fall within that definition, and anyone may inspect and copy them, subject to specific exceptions.

    The Indiana Supreme Court supplements APRA with its own Rules on Access to Court Records. Under Access to Court Records Rule 5 (effective February 2, 2026), the following categories are excluded from public access:

    • Entire case exclusions: Mental health cases filed under I.C. 12-26; investigative requests and process unrelated to a pending criminal case (such as sealed search warrants); paternity records created between July 1, 1941, and July 1, 2014.
    • Individual document exclusions: Records declared confidential by federal law or Indiana statute; records subject to statutory or common-law privilege; medical records compiled by a healthcare provider; mental health treatment records; substance abuse records governed by 42 CFR Part 2; guardian ad litem reports, parenting coordinator reports, and custody evaluation reports; photographs or recordings depicting nudity or sexual conduct.
    • Personal information requiring redaction: Complete Social Security numbers of living persons; complete account numbers, PINs, and passwords. When such information is necessary to the case, the filer must submit a confidential version (on green paper for paper filing, or marked confidential for e-filing) and a separate redacted public version, along with an ACR Form citing the specific Rule 5 grounds.
    • Temporarily excluded records: Criminal cases filed at the same time as an arrest-warrant request remain confidential until the court rules on the exclusion request; that exclusion expires upon the defendant's arrest.

    Addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers of witnesses or victims in criminal, juvenile, or civil protection order proceedings are also excluded from public access under Rule 5(3). Court administrative records — including personal notes and deliberative materials of judges, jurors, and court staff — remain permanently confidential under Rule 5(D).

    Grant County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal cases in Grant County are heard by the Circuit Court and the three Superior Courts. Felony and misdemeanor charges are filed by the Grant County Prosecutor's Office, and the Clerk of the Courts maintains all official case files. The Grant County Sheriff's Office also posts public safety information, including a Sex Offender Registry listing active offenders within the county.

    Grant County Sheriff's Office
    214 East 4th Street
    Marion, IN 46952
    Non-Emergency Phone: (765) 668-8168
    Emergency: 911

    Searching criminal records. Non-confidential criminal case information — including charges, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions — is available through MyCase. You can also search in person at the Clerk's Office.

    Statewide criminal history. The Indiana State Police (ISP) maintains the state's central repository for criminal history records. Two types of searches are available:

    1. Limited Criminal History (name-based). Includes felony and misdemeanor conviction data. Online searches cost $15.00 per record for subscribers, or $15.70 per record by credit card through the ISP online portal. Mail requests require a completed LCH request form and payment sent to: Indiana State Police, Criminal History Limited Check, P.O. Box 6188, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188.
    2. Full Criminal History (fingerprint-based). Covers all recorded arrests, charges, and dispositions within Indiana. Applicants can schedule a fingerprinting appointment through ISP. This option is typically used for employment screening and licensing purposes.

    Criminal court fees. Under Indiana Code 33-37-4-1, the base criminal costs fee is $120.00. Add statutory surcharges — document storage ($5.00), automated record keeping ($20.00), judicial salaries fee ($20.00), jury fee ($6.00), and other mandatory assessments — and total criminal case fees reach approximately $189.00, or $217.00 when the sheriff's service-of-process fee of $28.00 is included. Full details appear in the Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual.

    Grant County Civil Court Records

    Civil cases in Grant County cover lawsuits, contract disputes, property disputes, personal injury claims, evictions, and small claims matters. The Grant Circuit Court and Superior Courts share civil jurisdiction, and the Clerk of the Courts maintains all filings.

    How to obtain civil court records:

    1. Online. Search MyCase by party name, case number, or attorney. Most civil pleadings, motions, and orders are viewable at no cost. Downloading or printing specific documents may require registration.
    2. In person. Visit the Clerk's Office during business hours. Staff can retrieve paper files or printouts from the electronic case management system.
    3. By mail. Submit a written request with identifying information — case number, party names, year filed — along with applicable fees.

    Civil filing fees. The base civil filing fee is $100.00 (I.C. 33-37-4-4(a)). With statutory surcharges, the total reaches approximately $157.00, or $185.00 if you also request the sheriff's service-of-process fee of $28.00. Additional fees include:

    • Civil action service fee: $10.00 per additional defendant beyond the first named defendant
    • Garnishee defendant service fee: $10.00 per garnishee defendant in excess of three
    • Pro bono services fee: $1.00
    • Jury fee (for civil tort and civil plenary cases): $75.00

    Small claims. The base small claims filing fee is $35.00 (I.C. 33-37-4-6), with a $10.00 service fee per named defendant. Total small claims fees are approximately $97.00, or $87.00 when filed through the electronic filing system, which waives certain service fees. You can reach the small claims division at the Grant County Clerk's Office at (765) 668-7145.

    Property records. The Grant County Recorder's Office keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records. The office is at 401 S. Adams Street, 3rd Floor, Marion, IN 46953, and can be reached at (765) 668-6559. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Grant County Assessor's Office handles property tax assessments and valuations.

    Self-represented litigants can download approved court forms from the Indiana Judicial Branch website, with packets available for the most common civil case types.

    Grant County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Grant County — dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence protection orders, adoptions, and guardianships of minors — are handled by the Circuit Court and Superior Courts. There is no separate family court division; cases are distributed among the existing courts according to the county's caseload allocation plan.

    Divorce and dissolution records. Divorce decrees and related filings are kept by the Clerk of the Courts. You can search them on MyCase or request them in person at the Clerk's Office. The division handling divorce inquiries can be reached at (765) 668-8121. Filing a petition for dissolution of marriage requires paying the standard civil filing fee of approximately $157.00. Counties with an approved alternative dispute resolution plan may also assess a $20.00 ADR fee in dissolution, legal separation, and paternity cases (I.C. 33-23-6-1).

    Marriage licenses. The Grant County Clerk's Office issues marriage licenses. Under Indiana law, both applicants must appear in person with valid identification proving date of birth. The fee is $25.00 for Indiana residents and $65.00 for out-of-state residents. Some offices charge an additional $4.00 document fee. Certified copies of the marriage license cost $4.00 each, and the license is valid for 60 days. Reach the marriage and child support division at (765) 668-6542. You can start the process through the online marriage license application.

    Child support. The Grant County Prosecutor's Office manages child support enforcement. Contact the child support division at (765) 662-2129.

    Birth and death records. Although not court records, vital records are often requested alongside family court documents. The Grant County Health Department, Vital Records Division, issues certified birth and death certificates for events that occurred in Grant County.

    Grant County Health Department
    401 S. Adams Street
    Marion, IN 46953
    Phone: (765) 651-2401
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

    Here's what you need to know about fees and procedures for vital records:

    • Certified birth or death certificate: $15.00 per copy
    • Payment by money order only (personal checks not accepted)
    • Mail requests must include a completed birth certificate application or death certificate application, a photocopy of your government-issued ID, and a stamped self-addressed return envelope
    • Birth certificates are issued only to the person named on the record, or to a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or adult child

    The Indiana State Department of Health also issues certified vital records statewide. Through that office, the initial fee for a birth certificate is $10.00 (each additional copy $4.00), and the initial fee for a death certificate is $8.00 (each additional $4.00). You can place a phone order at (866) 601-0891.

    Grant County Probate Court Records

    Grant County does not have a standalone probate court. Probate matters — administering decedent estates, will contests, trust proceedings, guardianships, and conservatorships — are handled by the Grant Circuit Court and Superior Courts, with the Clerk of the Courts maintaining official probate records.

    How to access probate records:

    1. Online. Search MyCase using the decedent's name, the estate case number, or the name of the personal representative. Non-confidential probate filings — petitions, inventories, accountings, and court orders — are generally available for public viewing.
    2. In person. Visit the Clerk's Office at 101 E. 4th Street, Marion, IN 46952. Staff can locate probate files by estate name or case number. Copy fees apply at $1.00 per page, plus certification fees for certified copies.
    3. By mail. Written requests should include the full name of the decedent, the approximate date of death or year of filing, and your return address. Enclose applicable fees by money order.

    Probate filing fees. Under I.C. 33-37-4-7(a), the base probate costs fee is $120.00. Statutory surcharges for document storage ($5.00), automated record keeping ($20.00), judicial salaries ($20.00), public defense administration ($5.00), judicial insurance adjustment ($1.00), pro bono services ($1.00), and court administration ($5.00) bring the total to approximately $177.00. If you request service of process through the sheriff, an additional $28.00 applies, for a total of approximately $205.00.

    Common probate filings include:

    • Petition to open an estate (supervised or unsupervised administration)
    • Petition for appointment of personal representative
    • Inventory and appraisement of estate assets
    • Final accounting and petition for distribution
    • Petition for guardianship of a minor or incapacitated person
    • Petition to admit a will to probate

    The Indiana Judicial Branch offers self-service form packets for guardianship, conservatorship, and other probate-related matters — downloadable and usable for either paper filing or e-filing. If you need records that aren't available through standard channels, you can also submit a formal public records request through the Indiana judiciary's administrative office.