Pulaski County Circuit Court

Pulaski County Circuit Court cases in Pulaski County, Winamac, IN

Pulaski County Circuit Court in Winamac, Indiana, is a state circuit court and trial court of general jurisdiction. It serves as the county's primary forum for adjudicating cases under Indiana law, with countywide authority over both criminal and civil matters. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor prosecutions; civil lawsuits (contract, tort, real property, and injunctions); family and domestic relations (divorce, paternity, custody, and child support); juvenile cases (delinquency and child-in-need-of-services); probate and guardianships; protection orders; and traffic, infractions, and local ordinance violations. The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders, and manages cases from filing through final judgment.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Pulaski County Circuit Court

Pulaski County Circuit Court provides trial-level adjudication and public access to justice. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; major civil disputes (contracts, torts, real property); family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile matters; and appeals from lower courts. Local divisions may also process probate, guardianship, and mental health cases. Core services include case filings and docketing (e-filing/in-person), scheduling and conducting court hearings, issuing orders and judgments, and maintaining case records and certified copies. The court processes protective orders and related emergency relief through appropriate divisions. Jury services manage summonses, qualification, deferrals, and juror support. The clerk provides payment of fees and fines, forms, calendars, and public records access. Additional services may include interpreters, ADA accommodations, and problem-solving or specialty dockets.