Monroe County
Monroe County was formed from Orange County in 1818 and named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the U.S. According to data recorded in the 2020 U.S. Census, its total population was 139,718, and its land area measures 394.51 square miles. The county seat is Bloomington City.
The Monroe County Circuit Court is the sole court in the county. As a unified court, its jurisdiction extends to every category of case within the county. From felonies to traffic violations, small claims, infractions, and ordinance violations, the Circuit Court's nine divisions adjudicate all cases filed in the county.
Public court records in Monroe County refer to documents, data, materials, or information maintained by the court in connection to a particular case heard in the county. The records typically contain details such as the docket number, filing date, and trial transcript for the case. Per the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), anyone has the right to access, obtain, and view these records. The Office of the Monroe County Clerk of Court is the official responsible for preparing, maintaining, and managing all court records in the county. This office provides access to the following records:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Property records
- Probate records
- Traffic violation records
Requesters may access Monroe County public court records by searching the Indiana Odyssey Case Management System. Alternatively, they may visit the Clerk's Office in person at:
301 N College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 349-2614
To access Monroe County public court records, interested individuals must provide details about the desired record. Examples of details that can be provided include the names of parties to the case and the case number. Requesters may incur a fee of $1 per page to obtain court records in the county. If the document requested is certified, an additional $3 is required for document certification.
