Lagrange County
LaGrange County was founded in 1832 and named after the French castle Château de la Grange-Bleneau. It is known for its large Amish population, as it hosts the third-largest Amish community in the United States. Data from the 2020 U.S. Census reveals that over 40,446 people reside in the county.
LaGrange County's court system consists of a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. The Circuit Court is the county's highest jurisdiction court. This court hears criminal cases like felonies and misdemeanors that attract severe penalties. It also hears civil cases that exceed the jurisdiction of the Superior Court and domestic relations cases. The Superior Court, in contrast, hears misdemeanors and civil cases within financial limits. It is divided into specialized divisions, including Civil, Criminal, and Family Law. It also operates a Small Claims Court for minor civil disputes.
Public court records are official documents that offer clear accounts of judicial processes for cases heard in LaGrange County. These records may include information such as case filings, docket numbers, transcripts, and exhibits presented by the parties. Per provisions of the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), these records must be made accessible to any interested member of the public. The LaGrange County Clerk is the official responsible for managing, maintaining, and providing access to these court records. Examples of the records include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Family law records
Interested persons can gain access to LaGrange County court records both online and offline. To access the records online, such persons can visit Indiana's state-managed court records portal, MyCase. Alternatively, physical copies of the records can be obtained by completing a Records Request Form and submitting it to the Clerk's Office at the county courthouse at:
105 North Detroit Street
LaGrange, IN 46761
Phone: (260) 499-6372
In conclusion, note that although accessing records online via the MyCase portal is free, downloading documents may cost the user a fee. Similarly, obtaining physical copies of court records at the Clerk's Office costs $1.00 per page. However, where a certified copy is requested, an additional $5.00 fee applies.
