Jasper County
Jasper County has a population of 32,918 residents and covers an area of 559.6 square miles. It was established in 1835 and named after William Jasper. Its county seat is Rensselaer, which is also its largest city.
Jasper County's court system comprises the Circuit Court, Superior Court, and DeMotte Town Court. The Circuit Court has a wider range of authority and deals with serious felony cases, some misdemeanors, and civil cases that exceed the Superior Court's limits. It also handles most family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic violence protective orders. The Superior Court hears certain felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as general civil matters. It is organized into divisions such as Civil, Criminal, and Family Divisions, and it includes a Small Claims Court for minor civil disputes. The DeMotte Town Court handles local ordinance violations, infractions, and some misdemeanor criminal cases.
Public court records are official documents that outline the procedural history of court cases heard in Jasper County. These records may include case filings, orders, judgments, dockets, transcripts, and exhibits. The Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA) regulates the availability of these records. Per its provisions, upon demand, public court records must be made available to interested members of the public for viewing and inspection. The Office of the Jasper County Clerk is responsible for managing, maintaining, and processing court records. These public court records include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Family law records
To obtain physical copies of court records from the Clerk's Office, individuals may send an e-mail or visit the Clerk's Office at the county courthouse located at:
115 W Washington St
Suite 204
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Phone: (219) 866-4926
Alternatively, these records are also available on the state-managed MyCase portal. To use the MyCase case search system, follow these steps:
- Visit the MyCase website and create an account
- Go to the Search Page and select "Public Search"
- Enter search criteria, such as the case number, names of the parties involved (individuals or businesses), attorney name, or citation number
- Select Jasper County from the drop-down menu or filters
- Review the search results until the desired record is located
Obtaining copies of court records at the Jasper County Clerk's Office costs $1.00 per page.