La Porte County
Created in 1832, LaPorte County is located in Indiana, within the Chicago metropolitan area's Northwest Indiana and Michiana regions. The county seat is the City of LaPorte, while Michigan City is its largest city. 111,706 people reside in LaPorte County.
The trial court system in LaPorte County comprises a circuit court and various superior courts. The Laporte County Circuit Court, which is the principal trial court in the county, has original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It hears all felony cases and lesser crimes but lacks jurisdiction over misdemeanors and ordinance violations. General civil claims exceeding the Superior Courts' jurisdictions, domestic relations cases such as child custody and divorce, and most juvenile issues such as termination of parental rights and child abuse are also within its purview.
The Superior Courts are general jurisdiction courts adjudicating felonies, misdemeanors, general civil claims, and small claims. They have shared jurisdiction with the Circuit Court over cases relating to mental health, probate suits, and certain juvenile matters. In addition, the Superior Courts encompass specialized divisions, including Civil, Criminal, and Family Divisions.
LaPorte County court records are legal documentation of judicial proceedings in the county. These records ensure that proper court processes are adhered to and provide important historical references for legal research and analysis. Court records are a rich source of vital legal information, including docket/case number, case parties' details such as names and addresses, filing dates, attorneys of record details, court orders, and jury verdicts. Several court records exist in LaPorte County courts, including:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Domestic relations records
- Probate records
- Juvenile records
The LaPorte County Circuit Court Clerk is the authorized custodian of court records in the county. Per State law, court records are open records and interested persons can access them online or in person. Online access to LaPorte County court records is made available through the MyCase website, the State Judicial Branch's case search service. The in-person request option involves submitting court record applications to the Circuit Clerk's Office personally at:
813 Lincolnway
Suite 501
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: (219) 326-6808
