Parke County Circuit Court cases in Parke County, Rockville, IN
Parke County Circuit Court in Rockville, Indiana, is a state trial court of general jurisdiction. It adjudicates most county matters, including civil (contracts, torts, small claims), criminal (felonies and misdemeanors), family/domestic relations (divorce, paternity, custody), juvenile, probate/estate, and traffic and other infraction/ordinance cases. Within Indiana's state judicial system, it conducts jury and bench trials, manages pretrial and post-judgment proceedings, issues protective orders, and oversees enforcement of judgments for matters arising in Parke County.
Parke County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Parke |
| Street Address: | 116 West High St. |
| City: | Rockville |
| Zip Code: | 47872 |
| Phone: | 765-569-5132 |
| Fax: | 765-569-4222 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.parkecounty-in.gov/circuit_court_judge |
| Parking: | Charged parking available. |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/parkecourthouse/ |
| ADA: | ADA Compliance Coordinator, Randy Norman |
| ADA Fax / Email: | pchwy@epowerc.net |
| Special Access: | Handicapped accessible. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Parke County Circuit Court
Parke County Circuit Court serves as the county's general trial court, providing:
- Case filings and records: Processes criminal, civil, family/domestic relations, juvenile, probate/guardianship, and infraction/ordinance cases through the Clerk/e-filing; maintains case dockets and records.
- Protective orders: Accepts petitions and issues civil protection orders (domestic violence, stalking, harassment) via the Indiana Protection Order Registry.
- Court hearings and trials: Schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, motions, sentencings, bench and jury trials, and other proceedings.
- Jury services: Manages summons, qualification, orientation, and juror support.
- Compliance and orders: Issues and enforces orders, oversees probation compliance when ordered, and coordinates services (e.g., mediation or interpreters) as needed.
- Public access and payments: Provides calendars, forms, and lawful access to records; collects fines, fees, and restitution through the Clerk.