Greene County Circuit Court

Greene County Circuit Court cases in Greene County, Bloomfield, IN

Greene County Circuit Court is a circuit-level trial court of general jurisdiction located in Bloomfield, Indiana. It exercises countywide jurisdiction under Indiana law and functions as a court of record for jury and bench trials. The court hears felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions without monetary limits (including contract, tort, and real property disputes); domestic relations and other family matters (divorce, paternity, custody, and support); probate and guardianship; juvenile delinquency and CHINS; and traffic, infraction, and local ordinance violations. It also issues protective orders and manages related pretrial and post-judgment proceedings. Appeals from its final judgments are taken to the Indiana Court of Appeals, or to the Indiana Supreme Court where state law provides.

Greene County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Greene County Circuit Court

Greene County Circuit Court serves the public by adjudicating:
- Criminal matters (felonies and some misdemeanors on appeal)
- Civil disputes (contracts, personal injury, real property)
- Domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support)
- Juvenile and probate/guardianship matters where assigned
- Appeals from lower courts

Core services include:
- Case filings and docketing (e-filing where available; in-person filing)
- Protective order requests and hearings (ex parte and full orders)
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, trials, and sentencings
- Jury services (summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, juror payment)
- Records access and copies (including certified judgments)
- Payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution
- Interpreter services and ADA accommodation coordination
- Self-help resources, forms, and procedural guidance

The Clerk's Office manages filings, records, fees, and calendars; judges and divisions oversee case progression and issue orders.