Knox County Court Records Search

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    Knox County, Indiana, anchored by the county seat of Vincennes, is served by a multi-tiered court system that processes thousands of civil, criminal, family, and probate matters annually. Court records produced through these proceedings — case filings, motions, pleadings, orders, and judgments — form the official documentary record of how legal disputes are resolved in the county. These records serve attorneys, researchers, landlords, employers, and private citizens who need to verify legal history, track case outcomes, or understand prior court decisions affecting parties or property in the area.

    Finding Knox County Court Records in Indiana:

    Court records in Indiana can be accessed through clerk’s offices, public terminals at courthouses, written record requests, and the state’s online case search platform. IndianaStateCourts.us may help users identify where court case information is publicly available and how Indiana’s court system is organized at both the trial and appellate level. Official clerk offices remain the definitive source for certified copies and comprehensive file access.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Knox County?

    Knox County’s court system comprises four trial-level courts: the Knox County Circuit Court, Knox County Superior Court I, Knox County Superior Court II, and the Bicknell City Court. The Knox County Clerk of the Courts serves as the official custodian of records for the Circuit Court and both Superior Courts.

    CourtAddressPhone
    Knox County Circuit Court111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591(812) 885-2527
    Knox County Superior Court I111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591(812) 885-2517
    Knox County Superior Court II620 Busseron Street, Vincennes, IN 47591(812) 882-4962
    Bicknell City Court119 East 2nd Street, Bicknell, IN 47512(812) 735-4636

    Knox County Clerk of the Courts
    Address: 111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
    Phone: (812) 885-2521
    Email: voters@knoxcounty.in.gov
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

    Online Case Search:
    The Indiana Judicial Branch operates MyCase (mycase.in.gov), a free public portal where anyone can search for public, non-confidential case information by party name, attorney name, or case number. Many documents are available to view and download at no charge, though availability may vary for older cases and some document types are only accessible in person at the clerk’s office.

    In-Person Searches:
    Visit the Clerk of Courts office at 111 North 7th Street during business hours. Bring identifying details such as the case number, party name, or approximate filing year to expedite the search. Copying fees are $1.00 per page for documents up to 11" × 17".

    Mail Requests:
    Submit a written request addressed to the Knox County Clerk of Courts, 111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591. Include the case number or party names, a description of the documents needed, applicable fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return correspondence.

    Online Payments:
    The Clerk’s office provides online payment options for traffic citations through the ePay Public Access portal and for court fines and fees through PayGOV.

    Are Court Records Public in Knox County?

    Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at Indiana Code § 5-14-3, establishes that court records in Knox County — like those throughout the state — are presumed to be public unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Under this framework, any person may inspect and copy public court records.

    However, Indiana Administrative Rule 9 and the Rules on Access to Court Records govern which specific records and case types are excluded from public access. These rules work alongside APRA to define confidential categories more precisely in the court context.

    Records and case types excluded from public access include:

    • Adoption records
    • Paternity court records (cases filed before July 1, 2014; records in those cases entered after that date may be public)
    • Mental health and medical records
    • Protective order case details — names and identifying information of protected individuals are excluded from online access by federal law; however, public protection order information can be searched through Indiana’s Protection Order Search
    • Most child sexual abuse records
    • Expunged criminal records — once expungement is granted, the case may be removed from public access depending on the type of expungement
    • Arrest and search warrants (in certain circumstances)
    • Personal notes, emails, diaries, and calendars of judges, jurors, and court staff

    A court may also seal records by order, placing them entirely outside public reach. Records information displayed on MyCase is not considered an official court record and may contain errors or omissions; official certified copies must be obtained directly from the clerk’s office.

    Knox County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal matters in Knox County fall under the jurisdiction of the Knox County Circuit Court and both Superior Courts, depending on the nature and severity of the charges. These courts handle everything from misdemeanors and infractions through Class A through Level 1 felonies.

    Searching criminal case records on MyCase:
    Public users can search MyCase for non-confidential criminal case information. Documents available to the public online include final orders and judgments in criminal cases and all non-confidential documents in miscellaneous criminal (MC) cases. Documents not available online may still be public records accessible at the clerk’s office in person.

    What to search by:

    • Party (defendant) name
    • Attorney name
    • Case number

    Arrest records and Sheriff’s Office:
    Arrest records and inmate information for Knox County are maintained by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, located at 2375 South Old Decker Road, Vincennes, IN 47591. The Sheriff’s Office provides an online inmate search tool on its website. It is important to note that arrest information published by the Sheriff’s Office does not constitute evidence of guilt or indicate that an actual crime occurred.

    Criminal history restrictions:
    Expunged criminal records are removed from public access. Under Indiana expungement statutes, individuals whose records have been expunged are generally not required to disclose expunged convictions. An expungement case that is still pending or was denied may still appear on MyCase; once granted, the case is typically removed depending on the expungement type.

    Certified criminal records:
    For certified copies of criminal case records, contact the Knox County Clerk of Courts at (812) 885-2521. Copy fees are $1.00 per page.

    Knox County Civil Court Records

    Civil cases in Knox County — including lawsuits, property disputes, contract claims, landlord-tenant actions, and small claims matters — are filed in the Circuit Court or one of the two Superior Courts, depending on the nature of the claim and any concurrent jurisdictional grants. The Clerk of Courts maintains all civil case files for these courts.

    Online civil case searches:
    MyCase provides public access to non-confidential civil case information and many civil court documents, including orders in many civil case types. Users can search by party name, attorney, or case number. Not all documents are available online, and older cases may have limited online availability.

    In-person access:
    Visit the clerk’s office at 111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff can retrieve case files and provide copies at $1.00 per page.

    Small claims matters:
    Small claims cases are also handled at the trial court level in Knox County. Case information for small claims proceedings can be searched through MyCase by the same search parameters used for other civil cases.

    Certified copies and mail requests:
    Mail requests for civil records should be directed to the Knox County Clerk of Courts, 111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591. Include case identifiers, a description of documents needed, payment of $1.00 per page, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

    Property records:
    Property-related records — including deeds, mortgages, and real estate documents — are maintained separately by the Knox County Recorder’s Office, located at 111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591 (Email: KHopwood@knoxcounty.in.gov). Property tax and appraisal information is held by the Knox County Assessor’s Office at the same address (Phone: (812) 885-2513; Email: rwoodward@knoxcounty.in.gov). Records at both offices can be searched by property owner name or property address, in person or by mail.

    Knox County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Knox County — including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, domestic relations, and related proceedings — are handled by the Circuit Court and Superior Courts. The Clerk of Courts at 111 North 7th Street maintains all family case files.

    Divorce records:
    Divorce proceedings are filed in either the Circuit Court or a Superior Court. Divorce records are generally confidential and accessible only to the persons named in the record, their immediate family members, and individuals with a demonstrated legal interest. Those entitled to access may request records in person by presenting a valid photo ID, or by mail or telephone. While older records may take 10–15 business days to process, recently resolved cases may be retrievable on the same day.

    Marriage records:
    The Knox County Clerk of Courts also issues marriage licenses and maintains all recorded marriages in Knox County. Marriage records are public, though requesters must present a valid photo ID at the time of the request — unidentified requests are returned unprocessed. To request a marriage record, provide the following:

    • Full names of both spouses
    • Date the marriage occurred
    • Time period to search
    • City or location where the marriage took place

    Each marriage record search costs $8.00. Requests may be made in person at the clerk’s office or submitted by mail to 111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591.

    Domestic violence and protective orders:
    Protective order cases are excluded from MyCase’s online search due to federal law protecting the identity of individuals covered by protection orders. Public protection order information can be searched through Indiana’s dedicated Protection Order Search portal.

    Adoption and paternity records:
    Adoption records are confidential and inaccessible to the general public. Paternity cases filed before July 1, 2014 remain confidential; those filed on or after that date are generally public unless a court has made them confidential.

    Birth and death records:
    These vital records are maintained by the Knox County Health Department, not the courts. The Health Department is located in Vincennes and can be reached at (812) 882-8080. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Birth certificate requests and death certificate request forms are available through the Knox County Health Department. Certified death certificates from the Health Department are available at a fee — contact the office directly for the current per-copy cost, as fees for vital records in Indiana can vary by issuing office. Requests may be made in person or by mail, with mail requests requiring a completed application, proof of eligibility, valid photo ID, and payment.

    Knox County Probate Court Records

    Indiana does not maintain a standalone probate court in Knox County. Probate jurisdiction is vested in the Knox County Circuit Court, which handles estate administration, wills, trusts, guardianship appointments, conservatorships, adoptions, and paternity disputes through dedicated case types within its docket.

    The Knox County Circuit Court, overseen by Judge Monica Gilmore, is located at 111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591. The court can be reached at (812) 885-2527. The Knox County Clerk of Courts, at the same address and reachable at (812) 885-2521, manages all probate case records.

    What probate matters the Circuit Court handles:

    • Estate administration (testate — with a will; intestate — without a will)
    • Will probate and recording
    • Appointment of personal representatives and administrators
    • Guardianship for minors and incapacitated adults
    • Conservatorships
    • Trusts
    • Adoptions
    • Paternity disputes

    Accessing probate records:
    Probate court records are not treated as fully public records in the same way as general civil filings — access is generally limited to persons directly affected by the probate matter. To request probate records, contact the Clerk of Courts at (812) 885-2521 to verify availability and schedule a visit if necessary. Requests may also be submitted in writing to 111 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591.

    Online probate case searches:
    Some probate case information may appear on MyCase where the case is not designated confidential. However, many probate matters involving guardianships, adoptions, or sensitive family circumstances may be excluded from online public access under Indiana’s Rules on Access to Court Records. Researchers should contact the Clerk’s office directly for the most complete and current information on a specific probate case.