Marshall County Court Records Search

Marshall County, Indiana encompasses a well-structured trial court system centered in the county seat of Plymouth. The county’s courts handle a broad range of matters — from felony prosecutions and civil disputes to probate administration and family law proceedings. Whether you are conducting a background check, researching a case for legal purposes, or verifying the status of an estate, understanding which court manages which records and how to access them is the essential first step.

Court records in Marshall County are filed across the Circuit Court and three Superior Courts, all operating under the authority of the Indiana Judicial Branch. Clerks maintain the official case files, and most matters are accessible either in person through the Clerk’s Office or online through state-provided portals. IndianaStateCourts.us provides a useful starting point for understanding how Indiana’s court system is organized and for locating county-level case information, including links to public dockets and electronic filing resources.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Marshall County?

The most direct method for searching Marshall County court cases online is the Indiana Judiciary’s MyCase portal, which provides free public access to case information from courts across the state. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney, and results typically include docket entries, hearing dates, and case status. The portal is operated by the Office of Judicial Administration and does not require registration for basic public searches.

For researchers who need deeper historical records or bulk data access, Doxpop is a subscription-based service offering access to Indiana court case records, including Marshall County. Attorneys are required to e-file in Marshall County, and other parties are encouraged to use the Indiana Courts e-filing system as well.

For in-person or mail requests, contact the Clerk of Court directly:

Marshall County Clerk’s Office
Address: 211 W. Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 936-8922
Fax: (574) 936-8893
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

The Clerk’s office accepts walk-in requests during business hours. For written mail requests, include the full name of the parties involved, approximate case filing date or year, case type, and a check or money order for applicable copy fees. Under Indiana Code § 33-37-5-1, the clerk charges $1.00 per page for copies of court records, with an additional $1.00 per certification for certified copies.

Are Court Records Public in Marshall County?

Indiana law treats the majority of court records as public documents. The Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records govern which records may be viewed by the public and which categories are excluded from access. Under these rules, public access applies broadly to civil, criminal, probate, and family court filings — though several categories are expressly protected from disclosure.

Records excluded from public access include:

Juvenile court files, including delinquency and CHINS (Child in Need of Services) proceedings
Records containing Social Security numbers, financial account details, and other personally identifiable information
Adoption proceedings and related filings
Mental health and medical records submitted to the court
Documents sealed by court order or expunged under Indiana statute
Information pertaining to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault
Records declared confidential by statute or other court rule

When a portion of a record is confidential, the court or clerk will typically produce a redacted version of the accessible document rather than withholding the record entirely. Individuals who believe they have been improperly denied access to a public record may submit a formal challenge under Access to Court Records Rule 9, which establishes the procedure for requesting judicial review of a confidentiality designation.

Marshall County Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Marshall County are distributed across the Circuit Court and all three Superior Courts based on the severity of the offense.

Court	Criminal Case Types Handled
Superior Court No. 1	Capital Murder, Murder, Felony Levels 1 and 2
Superior Court No. 3	Felony Levels 3, 4, 5 (non-traffic), 6 (non-traffic)
Superior Court No. 2	Criminal Misdemeanors, Infractions, Ordinance Violations
Circuit Court	Post-Conviction Relief, Expungements, Criminal Miscellaneous

Each court is located in Plymouth and maintains the same operating hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon to 1:00 p.m. Cell phones are not permitted inside the courthouse.

Marshall County Circuit Court
Address: 501 N. Center Street, Suite 301, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 935-8780 | Fax: (574) 936-4703
Judge: Janette E. Surrisi

Marshall County Superior Court No. 1
Address: 211 W. Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 935-8740 | Fax: (574) 936-9967
Judge: Tami L. Napier

Marshall County Superior Court No. 2
Address: 211 W. Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 935-8763 | Fax: (574) 935-8700
Judge: Matthew T. Aldridge

Marshall County Superior Court No. 3
Address: 501 N. Center Street, Suite 100, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 936-3334 | Fax: (574) 914-4996
Judge: Matthew Sarber

Criminal case records — including charges filed, hearing minutes, plea entries, sentencing orders, and probation details — are maintained by the Clerk’s Office and accessible through the MyCase portal. Expungement petitions are filed in the court where the most recent conviction was entered, and post-conviction relief petitions follow the same rule. Once an expungement order is granted, the affected case records become confidential and are no longer available to the general public.

For arrest and booking records, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office maintains a current inmate roster available through the Central Square Cloud portal. The roster lists individuals currently held at the Marshall County Jail and is updated in near real time. The Sheriff’s Office also administers the Sex Offender Registry for the county, which is publicly searchable online. Crash reports involving law enforcement response can be obtained through BuyCrash, a statewide portal used by Indiana law enforcement agencies.

Marshall County Civil Court Records

Civil court matters in Marshall County are likewise distributed by case type across the various courts. Superior Court No. 1 handles civil plenary matters along with domestic relations and estate filings, while Superior Court No. 2 is the designated venue for small claims and eviction proceedings. The Circuit Court handles civil torts, mortgage foreclosure actions, tax sale petitions, and miscellaneous civil matters.

Civil records — including complaints, answers, motions, judgments, and court orders — are filed with the Clerk’s Office and accessible through the MyCase portal or by visiting the clerk in person. The standard copy fee under Indiana Code § 33-37-5-1 applies: $1.00 per page, with an additional $1.00 per certification for certified copies.

Small Claims in Marshall County

Small claims cases in Indiana are capped at $10,000 in dispute value. In Marshall County, these cases are heard in Superior Court No. 2. The Small Claims division of the Clerk’s Office handles initial filings. Filing fees vary depending on the amount claimed and follow Indiana’s statutory schedule; the Indiana General Assembly’s published court fee schedule provides the applicable ranges. The small claims process is designed to be accessible without an attorney, and the Indiana Judiciary’s Self-Service Legal Center offers forms and guidance for pro se litigants.

For property-related records such as deeds, liens, and mortgage documents, the Marshall County Recorder’s Office maintains digitized records with indexing complete back to 1960. Property records can be searched online through the Marshall County GIS Beacon platform for parcel, ownership, and assessment data. Note that the Recorder’s staff do not conduct searches on behalf of requesters; members of the public are responsible for conducting their own searches.

Marshall County Family Court Records

Family law matters in Marshall County fall primarily under the jurisdiction of Superior Court No. 1 and the Circuit Court. The Circuit Court handles the full range of juvenile and domestic proceedings, while Superior Court No. 1 handles most active domestic relations cases.

Case types within the family law category include:

DC / DN – Domestic Relations with and without children (divorce, legal separation)
AD – Adoption proceedings
GU / GV – Guardianship and Grandparent Visitation
PO – Protective Orders (including those connected to prior domestic or juvenile filings)
JC / JD / JT / JP / JS / JM / JQ – Full range of juvenile proceedings, including CHINS, delinquency, termination of parental rights, paternity, and child protection orders
RS – Reciprocal Support matters

Divorce records are generally public in Indiana, but specific information within the filings may be redacted — including details about minor children, Social Security numbers, financial account data, and any information subject to a protective order. Copies of divorce decrees and related orders may be requested through the Clerk’s Office in person, by phone, or by mail.

Marriage licenses in Marshall County are issued by the Clerk’s Office and are public records. Historical marriage records for Marshall County from 1958 to 2022 have been digitized and are accessible through the Indiana State Library Portal at no charge.

Certified copies of birth and death certificates are maintained separately from court records by the Marshall County Health Department. Birth records are confidential under Indiana Code §§ 16-37-1-10 and 16-37-1-11, with access limited to the record subject (if 18 or older), immediate family members, legal guardians, and authorized representatives. To request a copy, contact:

Marshall County Health Department
Address: 510 W. Adams Street, GL-30, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 935-8565 | Fax: (574) 936-9247

Alternatively, birth and death certificates may be ordered through the Indiana Department of Health vital records portal. Applicable fees are listed on the Health Department’s website; government-issued identification is required for all requests. The Marshall County Health Department’s Facebook page has historically listed fees of $12 for a first birth certificate copy and $10 for each additional copy, as well as $10 for a first death certificate copy and $8 for each additional copy, though requesters should confirm current fee schedules directly with the office.

Marshall County Probate Court Records

Probate proceedings in Marshall County are handled by Superior Court No. 1 and the Circuit Court. Both courts hear estate matters under their respective civil dockets, including supervised and unsupervised estate administrations, trust proceedings, and guardianships.

The probate case types governed by these courts include:

ES – Estate - Supervised (where a court oversees distribution of assets)
EU – Estate - Unsupervised (where the personal representative administers the estate without ongoing court supervision)
EM – Estate - Miscellaneous (ancillary or supplemental estate proceedings)
TR – Trust administration
GU – Guardianship (over incapacitated adults or minor children)
GM – Guardianship - Miscellaneous

Indiana probate law is governed by Title 29 of the Indiana Code, which sets out procedures for will admission, intestate succession, appointment of personal representatives, creditor claims, and final estate accounting. Wills admitted to probate become public records upon filing, and estate inventories and accountings are likewise accessible through the Clerk’s Office once filed.

To search for probate records, the most efficient starting point is the MyCase portal, where you can search by the name of the decedent or estate. Case records filed before the MyCase system was implemented may require an in-person request at:

Marshall County Clerk’s Office (Records Division)
Address: 211 W. Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 936-8922
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

For copies of probate documents, the standard fee structure under Indiana Code § 33-37-5-1 applies: $1.00 per page for uncertified copies and $1.00 per certification for certified copies. Written requests submitted by mail should include the full name of the decedent, the approximate filing date or year of the estate, and a check or money order made payable to the Marshall County Clerk. The Clerk’s Office also serves as the acceptance agency for passport applications, issues marriage licenses, and collects child support disbursements, making it the central hub for a broad range of official documents in Marshall County.