Noble County
Noble County is located in northeastern Indiana, It was established in 1836 and named after Noah Noble, the fifth governor of Indiana. Covering 410.8 square miles, the county has a population of approximately 47,431 residents. The county seat is Albion, a small town that serves as the hub for local government and judicial activities.
The Noble County court system operates within Indiana's Unified Judicial Structure comprising the Circuit and Superior Courts. The Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, including certain felonies, misdemeanors, drug court cases, and ordinance violations. It also oversees family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and protective orders as well as probate cases, including wills, estate settlements, and guardianships. Moreso, its responsibilities include cases involving delinquency, adoptions, child abuse, and parental rights termination. On the other hand, the Superior Court shares concurrent jurisdiction with the Circuit Court but often addresses more specialized case types, including small claims and certain civil matters. It may also handle class A felony, misdemeanors, all juvenile delinquencies, mental health evaluation cases, and traffic violations.
Noble County court records contain information about legal proceedings, such as court filings, pleadings, rulings, and subpoenas which are maintained to ensure judicial transparency and accountability. These records include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Probate records
- Juvenile records
- Family law case records
Records may exist in paper, digital, or audiovisual formats. According to Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, court records are available for public inspection, except for those deemed confidential such as adoption and juvenile records.
Residents can search court records using the Indiana Odyssey Case Management System, which is available through the Indiana Supreme Court's Case Search portal. Searches can be conducted by party name, case, or citation number. Alternatively, requests can be made at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office at:
101 North Orange Street Â
Albion, IN 46701Â Â
Phone: (260) 636-2736
Uncertified physical copies cost $1 per page while.$3 is charged for certified copies.
