Jackson County
Jackson County was founded in 1818 and named after the United States' 7th President, Andrew Jackson. Located in southern Indiana, the county has a land area of 510 square miles and a population of 46,212 residents. Its county seat is Brownstone, while its populous city is the City of Seymour.
The Circuit and Superior Courts make up the Jackson County Courts. The Circuit Court has unlimited jurisdiction over criminal and civil matters that are not exclusive to other trial courts in Jackson County. It hears court cases involving contract disputes, civil torts, worker's compensation claims, name changes, and domestic relations issues. The Circuit Court judge in Jackson County presides over all felony-related trials and appeals from other trial courts. The first Superior Court in Jackson County typically rules on all misdemeanor trials, eviction complaints, and small claims cases. On the other hand, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases are within the jurisdiction of the second Superior Court.
The Jackson County Clerk's Office is tasked with keeping court documents for the Circuit and Superior Courts. These records contain information related to judicial processes, including case filings, attorney names, litigant names, witness lists, evidence, testimonies, writs, motions, and judgments. Per Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, Jackson County's Court Clerk ensures public access to the following court documents:
- Criminal court records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Family law records
- Land records
- Traffic records
However, court records considered confidential under state law are not publicly accessible. These include medical, juvenile, adoption, and other court records containing sensitive information about vulnerable persons. Interested persons can request Jackson County public court records by emailing, calling, or visiting the court clerk at:
Jackson County Clerk's Office
109 South Sugar Street, Suite 130
Brownstown, IN 47220
Phone: (812) 358-6118
Email: pshoemaker@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Individuals interested in viewing Jackson County court records online can use the Indiana Case Search. They can search the statewide portal by providing litigant names, case numbers, or attorney names. Additionally, they can select the “Advanced Search Option," and enter the filing dates and case status to narrow the search.
