Hamilton County

Hamilton County was founded in 1823 and has a land area of about 394 square miles. Named after Alexander Hamilton, the county ranks as the fourth most populated in Indiana, having over 349,000 residents. Its seat of government is the City of Noblesville, while its populous city is Carmel.

The Circuit, Superior, and City Courts make up the Hamilton County Courts. The Circuit Court has unlimited jurisdiction over all legal matters that are not exclusive to other trial courts in Hamilton County. It hears court cases involving contract disputes, civil torts, worker's compensation claims, name changes, and domestic relations issues. Circuit Court judges in Hamilton County preside over all felony-related trials and appeals from City Courts.

The Superior Courts in Hamilton exercise general jurisdiction over misdemeanors, eviction complaints, and small claims cases. Juvenile, probate, and mental health cases are within the jurisdiction of the Superior Courts. Hamilton County's City Courts, located in Carmel and Noblesville, handle criminal preliminary hearings, traffic offenses, and city ordinance violations.

The Court Clerk's Office typically keeps Hamilton County court records. These records contain information on court proceedings, including attorney names, litigant names, case filings, testimonies, evidence, writs, motions, witness lists, and judgments. According to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, Hamilton County's Court Clerk should make the following court records publicly accessible:

  • Criminal records
  • Civil records
  • Traffic records
  • Probate records
  • Land records
  • Family law records

Court records considered confidential under state law include medical, juvenile, and adoption records. These documents contain sensitive information about vulnerable persons and are only accessible to individuals whose names appear on the records. Interested persons can request Hamilton County public court records by submitting the online request form. They can also make in-person requests by visiting the court at:

Hamilton County Courts

1 Hamilton County Square

Suite 313

Noblesville, IN 46060

Requesters can also use the Indiana Case Search tool to find Hamilton County court records online. The online database allows users to find relevant case information by entering litigant names, case numbers, or attorney names. Users can use the ‘Advanced Search Option' to narrow the search provided they have the filing dates and case status.

Courthouses in Hamilton County

Carmel City Court

Court Name: Carmel City Court
Address: One Civic Square, Carmel IN 46032
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Fishers Town Court

Court Name: Fishers Town Court
Address: 11601 Municipal Drive, #100, Fishers IN 46038
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Hamilton County Circuit Court

Court Name: Hamilton County Circuit Court
Address: 1 Hamilton County Square, #106, Noblesville IN 46060

Hamilton County Superior Court No. 1

Court Name: Hamilton County Superior Court No. 1
Address: 1 Hamilton County Square, #106, Noblesville IN 46060

Hamilton County Superior Court No. 2

Court Name: Hamilton County Superior Court No. 2
Address: 1 Hamilton County Square, #106, Noblesville IN 46060

Hamilton County Superior Court No. 3

Court Name: Hamilton County Superior Court No. 3
Address: 1 Hamilton County Square, #106, Noblesville IN 46060

Hamilton County Superior Court No. 4

Court Name: Hamilton County Superior Court No. 4
Address: 1 Hamilton County Square, #106, Noblesville IN 46060

Hamilton County Superior Court No. 5

Court Name: Hamilton County Superior Court No. 5
Address: 1 Hamilton County Square, #106, Noblesville IN 46060

Hamilton County Superior Court No. 6

Court Name: Hamilton County Superior Court No. 6
Address: 1 Hamilton County Square, #106, Noblesville IN 46060

Noblesville City Court

Court Name: Noblesville City Court
Address: 135 S 9th St, Noblesville IN 46060