Delaware County Court Dockets

Court records in Delaware County, Indiana can be searched through several channels. DelawareCourt.us can help find publicly available information about court cases in the county. Additional access points include the state's official online case search portal, the Delaware County Clerk's office, and public-access terminals located inside the courthouse in Muncie. Whether you need to check a case status, look up a hearing date, or obtain copies of court filings, the resources below explain where to go and what to expect.

Delaware County Court System & Jurisdictions

Delaware County operates several courts, each handling specific case types. Knowing which court has jurisdiction over a matter determines where to search for docket information.

• Delaware Circuit Court — The county's general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles major civil cases, felony criminal cases, and appeals from lower courts.
• Delaware Superior Courts (1–5) — Multiple Superior Court divisions share jurisdiction over felonies, misdemeanors, civil litigation, family law (divorce, custody, paternity, adoptions), juvenile matters, protective orders, and mental health proceedings. Certain divisions concentrate on specific case types; for example, one division may focus primarily on criminal cases while another handles civil and family matters.
• Delaware County Small Claims Courts — Small claims divisions hear civil disputes involving limited dollar amounts, eviction proceedings, and minor collections cases.
• Muncie City Court — Handles city ordinance violations, certain misdemeanors, and traffic infractions occurring within Muncie city limits.

Probate matters — including estate administration, guardianships, and trusts — are generally filed in the Circuit Court or a designated Superior Court division. Traffic and ordinance violations may appear in either the city court or a superior court division depending on where the offense occurred.

To identify the correct court for a particular case, search MyCase, Indiana's statewide case lookup, which indexes filings across all Delaware County courts.

Delaware County Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings

If you need to find today's or this week's court schedule in Delaware County, there are a few ways to check:

1. MyCase (mycase.in.gov) — Search by party name or case number on the Indiana Courts Case Search portal. Once you locate a case, the docket entries typically list upcoming hearing dates, times, and assigned courtrooms.
2. Contact the court directly — The Delaware County Courts page on the Indiana Judicial Branch website provides contact information for each court division. Call or email the relevant court to confirm a hearing date or ask about calendar availability.
3. In-person terminals — Public-access computer terminals inside the Delaware County courthouse allow walk-in users to look up scheduled hearings and case details.

Court calendars can change on short notice due to continuances, plea agreements, or emergency motions. Always verify a hearing date with the court clerk before making travel plans, especially for cases set more than a few days out.

How to Get a Copy of a Delaware County Court Document

Court documents in Delaware County — including complaints, motions, orders, and judgments — are maintained by the Clerk of the Delaware Circuit and Superior Courts. Here is how to obtain copies:

Online

Search MyCase to view basic case information and docket entries at no charge. Some documents may be viewable or downloadable directly from the portal, though availability varies. Official certified copies must be obtained from the Clerk's office.

In Person

Visit the Clerk's office at the Delaware County courthouse:

Delaware County Clerk of Courts

100 W. Main St., Room 109Muncie, IN 47305Phone: (765) 747-7726

Bring the case number or the full names of the parties involved. The clerk can print uncertified or certified copies while you wait, subject to applicable fees.

By Mail

Send a written request to the Clerk's office at the address above. Include:

• Full case number (if known)
• Names of the parties
• Description of the document(s) needed
• Whether you need certified or uncertified copies
• A self-addressed stamped envelope
• Payment (check or money order payable to the Delaware County Clerk)

For marriage or divorce records specifically, the Indiana Judicial Branch public records guide recommends contacting the clerk in the county where the event occurred. The Indiana State Library's Delaware County research guide is also useful for locating historical court, marriage, and vital records.

Restricted Records

Certain records are not publicly accessible, including:

• Sealed or expunged cases
• Juvenile proceedings (most filings)
• Adoption records
• Records subject to a court-issued protective order
• Mental health commitment proceedings

If you are unsure whether a record is available, ask the Clerk's office before submitting payment.

Delaware County Court Records Fees & Payment

Fees for court record services in Indiana are set by statute (primarily IC 33-37). The table below reflects common charges at the Delaware County Clerk's office. Contact the Clerk to confirm current amounts, as fees may be updated by legislative action or administrative order.

Payment methods: The Clerk's office generally accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Some Indiana clerk offices also accept credit or debit cards for in-person transactions, though a convenience fee may apply. Confirm accepted payment methods before visiting or mailing a request.

For statewide criminal history checks — which cover felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests across Indiana — the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History tool is available online for a separate fee. To look up individuals currently incarcerated in state facilities, use the Indiana Department of Correction offender locator. Current jail bookings in the county can be searched through the INjail Public Access portal.