Hendricks County
Hendricks County was established in 1824 as part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Metropolitan Area. It is located west of Indianapolis and spans approximately 406.9 square miles. As of 2022, the county has an estimated population of around 175,639 residents. The county seat is Danville, and other notable towns include Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield, all of which have seen significant economic growth due to the county's proximity to Indianapolis.
Hendricks County's court system is part of the Indiana Judicial Branch and comprises the Circuit Court, Superior Courts, and Town Courts. The Circuit Court handles all civil and criminal cases within the county, including felony trials, general civil claims without financial limits, juvenile delinquency, mental health, probates, civil equity cases, and family law matters such as divorce and child custody. The Superior Courts in Hendricks County have general jurisdiction over misdemeanors, property disputes, estate administrations, foreclosure, traffic violations, small claims of less than $10,000 in financial settlements, and landlord-tenant cases. Other cases resolved at the Superior Courts include divorce, domestic violence, child custody, termination of parental rights, and protection order cases. Hendricks County has Town Courts in Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield tasked with addressing certain misdemeanors, city violations, small claims, and landlord-tenant disputes within their respective cities.
Court records in Hendricks County are generated during hearings and trials of civil and criminal cases, and they contain information about the filings, motions, judgments, minutes, orders, and judicial rulings within the county. The County's Clerk's Office manages public court records, which are accessible to the public per Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. These records include:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Family Records
- Probate Records
Generally, confidential court records, including juvenile, adoption, and mental health records, often contain sensitive information and are not open for public disclosure. Individuals interested in accessing public records, including docket entries, can use the Indiana MyCase Search System, which allows online searches for case details by party name or case number. This system promotes transparency in the county's judicial processes while ensuring that sensitive records remain protected. Also, requesters can contact the Clerk's Office to request copies of documents in person or by phone at:
Hendricks County Clerk's Office
51 West Main Street
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-9231
