Huntington County Court Records Search
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Huntington County is located in northeastern Indiana, with Huntington serving as the county seat. The county’s court system generates official records across a wide range of legal matters — from criminal prosecutions and civil disputes to family law proceedings, probate estates, and juvenile cases. These records document case histories, judgments, and legal outcomes that may be needed by litigants, attorneys, employers, researchers, and members of the general public.
Indiana court records, including those from Huntington County, can be searched through official court portals, clerk offices, and public access terminals at the courthouse. Anyone looking to locate case information in Indiana can begin at IndianaStateCourts.us, which may help identify the appropriate court and point users toward publicly available case records and court resources across the state.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Huntington County?
Huntington County case records are accessible through three main channels: the state’s online case search portal, in-person visits to the courthouse, and direct requests to the County Clerk.
Online — Indiana MyCase Portal
The Indiana Judicial Branch operates MyCase, the state’s free public case search platform. Anyone can use it to search non-confidential cases handled by courts throughout Indiana, including both Huntington County courts. Searches can be run by party name, case number, or attorney name and bar number. To narrow results to Huntington County specifically, users can select “Huntington County” from the court dropdown menu and filter by case type — such as Criminal & Citation or Civil — under the “Limit search to” option. Many documents are available online at no charge through this portal.
In-Person Access — Huntington County Courthouse
The Huntington County Courthouse houses both courts, the County Clerk, and public access terminals for on-site electronic case searches.
Huntington County Courthouse
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 N Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750 |
Huntington County Circuit Court
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Floor | Third Floor |
| Phone | (260) 358-4814 |
| Fax | (260) 358-4813 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m.–Noon and 1:00–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday |
Huntington County Superior Court
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Floor | Third Floor |
| Phone | (260) 358-4852 |
| Fax | (260) 359-4415 |
Huntington County Clerk
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 N Jefferson Street, Room 201, Huntington, IN 46750 |
| Phone | (260) 358-4817 |
| Fax | (260) 358-4880 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday |
To request records in person or by mail, requesters should have a case number, the name of a party, or the name and bar number of a representing attorney ready to help staff locate the specific file. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, with an additional $3.00 per certification. Payments are accepted by cash, credit card, debit card, or money order. Mail requests must include the applicable fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Online Fee Payment
Court fines and clerk fees can also be paid online through the county’s traffic violation payment portal or the clerks/court fee payment portal. No personal checks are accepted; payments must be made by certified check, money order, or credit card.
Are Court Records Public in Huntington County?
Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at I.C. § 5-14-3 through 5-14-3-10, establishes that records created or maintained by public agencies — including courts — are presumed open to public inspection and copying. This presumption of access applies to Huntington County court records.
However, several categories of records are either restricted or fully excluded from public access under Indiana law. The Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, Rule 5 defines which court records are excluded from public disclosure. Exemptions under I.C. § 5-14-3-4 further limit access to certain agency-held records. Records that are withheld or restricted include:
- Juvenile delinquency and child welfare records
- Sealed court records (excluded by judicial order)
- Records of ongoing criminal investigations
- Records revealing private financial data
- Personal information of victims of human trafficking or sexual assault
- Records made confidential by specific state or federal statute
- Adoption records
Public records may be inspected free of charge. Copies are subject to the Clerk’s standard fees ($1.00 per page, $3.00 per certification). Requesters who are denied access to records may seek review through the Indiana Public Access Counselor under the APRA framework.
Huntington County Criminal Court Records
Both the Huntington County Circuit Court and the Huntington County Superior Court share jurisdiction over criminal cases filed in the county. Felony and misdemeanor charges may be filed in either court. Criminal court records include charging documents, arrest information incorporated into court filings, plea records, sentencing orders, probation terms, and case dispositions.
Searching Criminal Records Online
The MyCase portal provides free public access to criminal case information for Huntington County. Selecting “Criminal & Citation” under case type will return felony and misdemeanor case records, citation information, hearing schedules, and dispositions. Records excluded from public access — such as sealed cases or matters involving juveniles — will not appear.
Criminal Filing Fees — Circuit and Superior Courts
Filing fees for criminal cases in Huntington County are set by Indiana statute. The following schedule applies:
| Fee Type | Indiana Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Court Costs | IC 33-37-4-1 | $120.00 |
| Law Enforcement Continuing Education Fee | IC 33-37-5-8© | $4.00 |
| Jury Fee | IC 33-37-5-19 | $6.00 |
| Document Storage Fee | IC 33-37-5-20 | $5.00 |
| Automated Record Keeping Fee | IC 33-37-5-21 | $20.00 |
| Public Defense Administration Fee | IC 33-37-5-21.2 | $5.00 |
| Judicial Insurance Adjustment Fee | IC 33-37-5-25 | $5.00 |
| Judicial Salaries Fee | IC 33-37-5-26 | $20.00 |
| DNA Sample Processing Fee | IC 33-37-5-26.2 | $3.00 |
| Court Administration Fee | IC 33-37-5-27 | $5.00 |
| Total Criminal Filing Fee | $189.00 | |
| Sheriff’s Service of Process Fee | IC 33-37-5-15 | $28.00 |
| Total with Service of Process | $217.00 |
Arrest Records and Police Reports — Sheriff’s Office
Arrest records and incident reports held by the Huntington County Sheriff’s Office are separate from court records. The Sheriff’s Office is located at 332 E. State Street, Huntington, IN, and can be reached at (260) 356-2520, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Dispatch is available 24 hours at (260) 356-8316.
To request a police or incident report, complete the public records request form available on the Sheriff’s website or for pickup at the office during regular business hours. Submit the form to the Sheriff’s Office; requests are reviewed by the county attorney before release. Fee: $10.00 per report, payable by cash, money order, or certified check; valid photo ID required. If the report has been forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office due to criminal charges, contact that office directly.
Accident reports can be purchased online through BuyCrash.
Local Criminal History Checks
The Huntington County Sheriff’s Office conducts local criminal history checks in person during regular business hours. Fee: $10.00 per request, payable by cash or money order only. A valid driver’s license or government-issued ID is required at the time of the request. This check covers arrest and booking information recorded by the Sheriff’s Office only and does not reflect the full scope of a person’s criminal history.
For a more comprehensive statewide criminal background check, visit the Indiana State Police Criminal History website, which maintains the Indiana Limited Criminal History database used for employment screening, licensing, and other official purposes.
Huntington County Civil Court Records
Civil jurisdiction in Huntington County is shared between the Circuit Court and the Superior Court. General civil plenary actions, small claims, and landlord-tenant matters are among the case types handled at the county level. Civil court records include complaints, answers, motions, orders, judgments, garnishments, and other filings generated throughout the litigation process.
Civil Filing Fees — Circuit and Superior Courts
The following fees apply to civil case filings in Huntington County under Indiana statute:
| Fee Type | Indiana Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Court Costs | IC 33-37-4-4 | $100.00 |
| Document Storage Fee | IC 33-37-5-20 | $5.00 |
| Automated Record Keeping Fee | IC 33-37-5-21 | $20.00 |
| Public Defense Administration Fee | IC 33-37-5-21.2 | $5.00 |
| Judicial Insurance Adjustment Fee | IC 33-37-5-25 | $1.00 |
| Judicial Salaries Fee | IC 33-37-5-26 | $20.00 |
| Court Administration Fee | IC 33-37-5-27 | $5.00 |
| Pro Bono Legal Services Fee | IC 33-37-5-31 | $1.00 |
| Total Civil Filing Fee | $157.00 | |
| Sheriff’s Service of Process Fee | IC 33-37-5-15 | $28.00 |
| Total with Service of Process | $185.00 |
Additional service fees of $10.00 apply per defendant beyond the first named in a civil action. A $75.00 jury fee is collected from parties filing civil tort or civil plenary actions. If the county has an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution plan, a $20.00 ADR fee is collected at the time of filing for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or paternity petitions.
Small Claims
Small claims matters in Huntington County are filed in the Superior Court. Indiana limits small claims to cases involving $10,000 or less. Small claims filing fees are as follows:
| Fee Type | Indiana Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Court Costs | IC 33-37-4-6 | $35.00 |
| Document Storage Fee | IC 33-37-5-20 | $5.00 |
| Automated Record Keeping Fee | IC 33-37-5-21 | $20.00 |
| Public Defense Administration Fee | IC 33-37-5-21.2 | $5.00 |
| Judicial Insurance Adjustment Fee | IC 33-37-5-25 | $1.00 |
| Judicial Salaries Fee | IC 33-37-5-26 | $15.00 |
| Pro Bono Legal Services Fee | IC 33-37-5-31 | $1.00 |
| Court Administration Fee | IC 33-37-5-27 | $5.00 |
| Total Small Claims Filing Fee | $87.00 | |
| Sheriff’s Service of Process Fee | IC 33-37-5-15 | $28.00 |
| Total with Service of Process | $115.00 |
A $10.00 small claims service fee applies per named defendant. Self-service legal forms relevant to civil matters are available through the Huntington County Clerk’s self-service resources.
Searching Civil Records
Civil case records are searchable through the MyCase portal by selecting “Civil” as the case type filter. For documents not available online, or for older records not yet digitized, contact the Circuit Court or Superior Court clerks at the courthouse directly.
Huntington County Family Court Records
Family law cases in Huntington County are handled by the Circuit Court and the Superior Court, which share jurisdiction over dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, and domestic violence protective orders. All such records are maintained by the Huntington County Clerk.
Divorce Records
Divorce proceedings are filed with the Huntington County Clerk at Room 201 of the courthouse. The standard civil filing fee of $157.00 (or $185.00 with service of process) applies to dissolution of marriage actions, with an additional $20.00 ADR fee collected at filing under I.C. § 33-23-6-1 if applicable.
Certified copies of divorce decrees are $1.00 per page plus $3.00 per certification. To request by mail, send a written request identifying the parties’ names and the divorce date, along with the applicable fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope, to the Clerk at 201 N Jefferson Street, Room 201, Huntington, IN 46750.
Marriage Records
The Huntington County Clerk issues all marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for the county. Requesters can visit the Clerk’s office during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) to conduct genealogy research or request certified copies. For written requests, provide the bride’s full maiden name, the groom’s full name, and the marriage date. Fees are $1.00 per page and $3.00 per certification. A self-addressed stamped envelope must accompany all mail-in requests.
For quick verification of marriage licenses issued in Indiana between 1993 and the present, the Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup portal is a free resource that allows searches by county and party name without requiring a formal records request.
Birth Records
The Huntington County Health Department is the primary custodian of birth and death records dating back to 1882. Certified birth certificates cost $15.00; uncertified copies cost $10.00. Certified copies are restricted to eligible requesters — the registrant (age 18 or older), parents, spouse, legal guardian, siblings over age 21, and adult children. Uncertified copies are available to the general public.
To request by mail, complete the Birth Certificate Application and mail it with the fee (check or money order payable to Huntington County Health Department), a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a copy of a valid photo ID to:
Huntington County Health Department
Attn: Vital Records
1330 S. Jefferson Street
Huntington, IN 46750
In-person requests are accepted Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Death Records
Certified death certificates cost $20.00 and uncertified copies cost $10.00. Eligibility for certified copies follows similar restrictions as birth records. The Death Certificate Application is available online and should be submitted with the fee, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a valid photo ID to the same Health Department address above.
Huntington County Probate Court Records
Probate jurisdiction in Huntington County rests with the Huntington Circuit Court, which handles all matters relating to the administration of decedents’ estates, wills, intestate succession, guardianships of adults and minors, conservatorships, and trust administration. All probate records are maintained by the Huntington County Clerk in Room 201 of the courthouse.
Types of Probate Records
Probate case files maintained by the Clerk include:
- Petitions for formal and informal probate of estates
- Last wills and testaments admitted to probate
- Letters testamentary and letters of administration
- Inventories and appraisals of estate assets
- Claims filed against estates and court rulings on those claims
- Guardianship petitions and orders for incapacitated adults and minors
- Conservatorship proceedings
- Final accountings and decrees of distribution
Probate Filing Fees
Probate cases are subject to the following filing fees established by Indiana statute:
| Fee Type | Indiana Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Court Costs | IC 33-37-4-7 | $120.00 |
| Document Storage Fee | IC 33-37-5-20 | $5.00 |
| Automated Record Keeping Fee | IC 33-37-5-21 | $20.00 |
| Public Defense Administration Fee | IC 33-37-5-21.2 | $5.00 |
| Judicial Insurance Adjustment Fee | IC 33-37-5-25 | $1.00 |
| Judicial Salaries Fee | IC 33-37-5-26 | $20.00 |
| Pro Bono Legal Services Fee | IC 33-37-5-31 | $1.00 |
| Court Administration Fee | IC 33-37-5-27 | $5.00 |
| Total Probate Filing Fee | $177.00 | |
| Sheriff’s Service of Process Fee | IC 33-37-5-15 | $28.00 |
| Total with Service of Process | $205.00 |
Searching Probate Records
Active probate case records are searchable through MyCase by filtering for probate case types. Physical case files and older records not yet available online can be reviewed at the Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Public access terminals located at the Huntington County Courthouse allow on-site electronic searches of the county’s case management system at no charge.
To obtain certified copies of specific probate documents — such as letters testamentary needed by a personal representative to manage estate assets — contact the Clerk’s office at (260) 358-4817. Fees are $1.00 per page and $3.00 per certification. The Indiana Judicial Branch’s public records guidance provides additional direction on how to request court records across all Indiana court types, including probate matters handled at the county level.