Miami County
Established in 1832, Miami County was named after the Miami tribe, a Native American nation that once inhabited the area. The county has a population of more than 35,000 people and occupies a land area of 373.84 square miles. Its county seat and largest city is Peru.
The Miami County trial court system consists of a Circuit Court, a Superior Court, and a City Court. The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, including serious felonies, divorces, paternity, domestic violence, child custody and support, juvenile matters, probate, and mental health cases. It also has a drug court that specializes in the rehabilitation of individuals who deal with addiction.
The Superior Court exercises jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, small claims evictions, juvenile delinquency, civil torts, mortgage foreclosures, and mental health proceedings. Additionally, this court handles probate matters such as the administration of estates, guardianships, trusts, and adoptions. Other matters heard by the Superior Court are civil collections, divorces, paternity, and termination of parental rights cases. Located in Peru City, the City Court deals with cases involving misdemeanors, infractions, and city ordinance violations. This court lacks jurisdiction over cases relating to slander, libel, divorces, equity, injunctive reliefs, probate, and disputes over land title.
Miami County public court records are official records and files relating to legal proceedings in the county. These records include calendars, judgments, orders, transcripts, court filings, and dockets. The official custodian of court records in Miami County is the Clerk of Courts, who handles various types of case records, including:
- Criminal records
- Juvenile records
- Probate records
- Civil records
- Family law records
- Small claims records
Anyone interested in accessing Miami County court records may search for them online through the statewide Case Search Portal. The portal allows users to search for records of the Circuit and Superior Courts by case numbers, names, or attorneys. Record seekers may also request copies of case records by contacting the Clerk of Courts' office at:
Miami County Courthouse
25 N Broadway
Peru, IN 46970
Phone: (765) 472-1778
Email: sraber@miamicountyin.gov
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Likewise, official copies of Miami County City Court records may be obtained at the courthouse.
