Benton County Circuit Court

Benton County Circuit Court cases in Benton County, Fowler, IN

Benton County Circuit Court in Fowler, Indiana, is a circuit court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It serves as the primary forum for state-law matters arising in Benton County, hearing a broad range of cases: felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil disputes (contracts, torts, real property, small claims); family and juvenile matters (divorce, paternity, custody/support, CHINS, delinquency); probate and guardianship; and traffic infractions and local ordinance violations. The court conducts hearings and jury trials, issues protective orders, and oversees case filings and judgments within the county's judicial system.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Benton County Circuit Court

Benton County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, serving the public by:

- Handling cases: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil disputes, family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency/dependency), and probate/guardianship.
- Processing protective orders, including domestic abuse and stalking orders.
- Accepting and managing case filings, docketing, and calendaring.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings and trials (arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, jury and bench trials, sentencings).
- Providing jury services: summons, orientation, selection, service management, and deferrals.
- Maintaining court records and providing certified copies.
- Collecting payments for fines, fees, and restitution.
- Offering forms, self-help information, language interpreter services, and ADA accommodations.
- Enforcing court orders and conducting compliance reviews; referring to mediation or specialty dockets where available.