White County Court Records Search
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White County, Indiana is home to a functioning court system anchored in Monticello, the county seat. Court records maintained here document the full arc of legal proceedings — from initial filings through final judgments — and serve as an essential resource for attorneys, litigants, researchers, and members of the public. Under Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records (ACR) Rule 3, these records encompass any information, documents, or data created, collected, received, or maintained by the Clerk of Court in connection with a particular case or the administration of the court. They typically contain the case number, case type, filing date, current case status, party names, charges, bonds, and financial information.
Records held by the White County Clerk of Courts can be accessed online through official state portals, requested in person at the courthouse, or in some situations obtained by mail. Indiana residents and out-of-state requesters alike have a legally protected right to most of these records under state law, subject to defined exclusions. The Indiana Judicial Branch provides a central hub for locating White County court contacts, case searches, and e-filing resources. For broader case lookups across Indiana, IndianaStateCourts.us can help orient users toward publicly available case information and court resources before contacting a specific clerk's office.
How to Look Up a Court Case in White County?
Court case searches in White County can be completed online or in person. The primary tool for online searches is the state's official case management portal, MyCase, which replaced the older Indiana Case Search system. MyCase allows any member of the public to search statewide court records by party name, case number, or attorney information at no cost.
To search by case type in MyCase:
- Visit mycase.in.gov
- Enter a party name, case number, or attorney bar number
- In the Court field, select White to narrow results to White County
- Use the Case Type filter to choose Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, or Small Claims
For cases filed in White County before 2017, records are maintained on a separate legacy platform. The White County Clerk's Office hosts a portal for accessing court records from 2017 and prior through its document center.
In-Person Requests are processed at:
White County Clerk of Courts (Circuit & Superior)
Address: 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 350, Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: (574) 583-7032
Fax: (574) 583-1532
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visitors requesting in-person copies should be prepared to complete a record request form provided by the clerk's staff, identify the case by name or case number, and pay applicable copying fees before documents are released.
The White County Superior Court is a separate division operating at the same courthouse complex:
White County Superior Court
Address: P.O. Box 350, Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: (574) 583-1548
Fax: (574) 583-1532
Judge: Brad Woolley
The Superior Court's Local Court Rules (effective January 2026) are available directly from the county and govern procedures for filings, scheduling, and case management.
Are Court Records Public in White County?
Indiana operates under a strong presumption of public access. The Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA) and Access to Court Records Rule 4 together establish that court records are open to inspection and copying by any person. Under IC § 5-14-3-3, anyone may examine and obtain copies of White County court records at the Clerk's Office during regular business hours.
Certain categories of court records are excluded from public access under Access to Court Records Rule 5. These exclusions protect personal privacy and the integrity of specific legal processes. Records commonly excluded from public view include:
- Adoption proceedings and all associated filings
- Mental health records compiled for treatment purposes
- Grand jury proceedings and sealed grand jury materials
- An attorney's work product
- Unexecuted search warrants
- Paternity records in some circumstances
- Certain juvenile delinquency and child in need of services (CHINS) records
- Medical records submitted as case exhibits
The Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) maintains a current list of all document categories excluded from public access under Rule 10, which courts reference when processing requests. When a document is excluded from public access, it is typically filed on green paper in paper-based courts or designated as confidential in electronic systems. Requesters who believe a record has been improperly withheld may challenge the exclusion through the appropriate court.
White County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases filed in White County — including felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions — are handled by the White County Circuit Court. Records from these cases are available through MyCase or in person at the Clerk's Office. To limit a MyCase search to criminal cases, select White in the Court field and Criminal in the case type filter.
Arrest records and law enforcement-generated documents such as incident reports are maintained separately by the White County Sheriff's Department, not the Clerk. The Sheriff's Office is the primary source for arrest histories and booking information, incident and offense reports, jail inmate information, and active warrants (subject to exemptions).
White County Sheriff's Department
Address: 915 Hanawalt Street, Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: (574) 583-2251
Requests for arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are made in person during business hours. Provide the subject's name and, if available, an arrest date to help staff locate the record. Note that investigatory records and certain law enforcement documents may be exempt from disclosure under APRA.
For a statewide criminal history background check, criminal history services in Indiana are administered through the Indiana State Police. A name-based search typically requires a fee and returns records of public criminal history only. Fingerprint-based checks, which are more comprehensive, require an authorized submission process.
Criminal records available through the Clerk's Office include charging informations, arraignment documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation conditions to the extent they are not sealed or expunged. Expunged records are not accessible to the public and are treated as if they never existed under Indiana law.
White County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in White County are processed through both the Circuit Court and the Superior Court, depending on the nature of the dispute and how the caseload is allocated. Civil matters include contract disputes, property claims, personal injury suits, small claims, and other non-criminal legal actions.
The White County Clerk's Office maintains all civil court records and issues them to requesters in person during regular business hours. Staff will provide a record request form, and copies are released after the requester pays the applicable per-page fee.
Online civil case searches are conducted through MyCase, where users can filter by the Civil case type after selecting White County. This lets you locate case filings, docket entries, scheduled hearings, and judgments without visiting the courthouse.
Property records connected to civil matters — including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and assignments — are maintained by the White County Recorder's Office rather than the Clerk. The Recorder's Office allows in-person review and printing at a public computer terminal by appointment:
White County Recorder's Office
Address: 110 N Main St, P.O. Box 127, Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: (574) 583-5912
Copy Fee: $1.00 per page
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Recorder's Office also offers remote access to land records through the Laredo subscription service, which provides 24-hour account-based access to White County documents from November 1834 to present. For occasional or one-time searches, Tapestry offers a pay-per-search option without a subscription, covering document images at an additional print fee. The Recorder's Fee Schedule details current costs for recording instruments such as deeds and mortgages.
White County Family Court Records
Family law matters in White County — including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence proceedings, paternity, and adoptions — are filed with the Circuit or Superior Court and recorded by the Clerk's Office. Divorce case records are public court records and searchable through MyCase by selecting Family as the case type and White as the county.
Divorce Records can be reviewed in person at the Clerk's Office or searched online. The case file typically includes the dissolution petition, property division orders, any custody or parenting time agreements, and the final decree.
Marriage Records are also maintained by the Clerk's Office. Certified copies can be obtained in person during business hours, with a small fee collected at the time of the request. If you don't need a certified copy, the Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup provides free online access to marriage license records from 1993 to present. You can search by name and filter results by year and issuing county.
Child Support in White County is administered through two offices. The Clerk's Office processes child support payments and can be reached by phone at (855) 972-9427 or by mailing a check to White County Clerk, P.O. Box 350, Monticello, IN 47960. Administrative child support services — including case establishment, enforcement, and modification — are handled through:
White County Child Support Office
Address: 120 N Main Street, Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: (574) 583-5119
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) also operates a local White County office at 384 S. 6th Street, Suite A, Monticello, IN 47960, Phone: (574) 583-5742, for cases involving child welfare alongside support matters.
Birth and death certificates, while not court records, are frequently needed in family law proceedings. Both are issued by the White County Health Department:
White County Health Department — Vital Records
Address: 902 Foxwood Court, P.O. Box 838, Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: (574) 583-8254
| Record Type | Fee Per Copy | Application Form |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | Birth Certificate Application |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | Death Certificate Application |
Requesters must submit the completed application form, a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID, and payment. Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card by phone. Requests are returned by mail. Vital records for White County are available from 1882 to the present.
White County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in White County — including the administration of decedents' estates, wills, guardianships, and conservatorships — are processed through the Circuit Court and maintained by the Clerk of Courts. The White County Clerk has held marriage, divorce, probate, and court records dating back to 1834.
Probate records are generally public and can be searched through MyCase at no cost. In the case type filter, select Probate to limit results to estate and guardianship filings in White County. Docket entries, hearing dates, and inventory filings are typically visible through this portal. However, certain supporting documents — such as medical evaluations filed in guardianship cases — may be treated as confidential under Rule 5 and excluded from public access.
For in-person access to probate files, visit the Clerk's Office at 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Monticello, during business hours. Staff will require identifying information about the estate or decedent, and copying fees apply. For older probate records not available through MyCase, the legacy court records portal hosted by the Clerk may contain historical case indexes.
Those researching White County estates for genealogical purposes can also consult records through the Indiana State Library's Indiana Legacy digital archive, which includes historical court and probate records available to the public at no charge.
Attorneys and estate administrators should consult the White County Superior Court Local Rules (2026) for current procedural requirements governing probate filings, including deadlines for inventory submissions, claims periods, and final accountings. Guardianship proceedings that involve minors or individuals with mental health conditions may include court-designated confidential documents, which are handled separately and not available through public case search tools.