Adams County Circuit Court

Adams County Circuit Court cases in Adams County, Decatur, IN

Adams County Circuit Court in Decatur, Indiana, is a state trial court of general jurisdiction. As part of Indiana's trial court system, it serves as the primary court for matters arising in Adams County, hearing a broad range of cases unless assigned by statute to another court. Its docket includes civil disputes (contracts, torts, property), criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile matters, probate and guardianship, and traffic and infraction/ordinance violations. The court manages filings, hearings, trials, and the entry of judgments in these case types.

Adams County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Adams County Circuit Court

- Case filings and docketing: accepts and processes filings for criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil (contract, tort), small claims, traffic/ordinance, and, where authorized, family, juvenile, and probate/guardianship matters.
- Protective orders: intake, temporary orders, and hearings for domestic abuse/harassment restraining orders and no-contact orders.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench/jury trials, and sentencings.
- Jury services: juror summons/qualification, orientation, scheduling, deferrals, employer verification, and payment.
- Records and copies: public access to dockets, certified copies, and record searches consistent with confidentiality rules.
- Payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution, payment plans, and compliance monitoring.
- Self-help and forms: standardized forms, e-filing assistance, mediation/referral information.
- Access services: language interpreters and ADA accommodations; publishes calendars and local rules.