Daviess County
Daviess County was established in 1818. It was named for Major Joseph Daviess, a U.S. District Attorney for Kentucky who was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe. The county's terrain is hilly, and most of its area is devoted entirely to agriculture and urban development. As of 2020, over 33,381 people resided in the county. Its seat is Washington.
The Daviess County judicial system is comprised of a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over all cases heard in the county. Its criminal jurisdiction extends to cases such as felonies, lesser included offenses, and serious misdemeanors. On the other hand, its civil jurisdiction extends to cases such as divorce, probate matters, juvenile delinquency, and civil claims without financial limits. The Superior Court is located in Washington, the county's seat. Like the Circuit Court, this court has jurisdiction over all criminal offenses, including felonies. The court also hears civil cases and provides a simplified process for small claims.
Daviess County public court records are documents that outline the procedural history of court cases heard in Daviess County. These records ensure that every action, argument of the parties, and judgment of the court is preserved for reference and transparency. The Daviess County Clerk's Office is the official record keeper for all county-level court records. This office keeps and provides access to the following types of court records:
- Criminal records
- Small claims records
- Bankruptcy records
- Probate records
To obtain physical copies of public court records in Daviess County, interested persons can either send an e-mail or make an in-person visit to the Clerk's Office at:
200 E Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8664
The cost of obtaining physical copies of court records depends on whether or not the record is certified. In Daviess County, the cost of obtaining physical copies of uncertified court records is $1.00 per page. On the other hand, certified copies cost $5.00 in addition to the cost of the uncertified copy.
