Rush County Circuit Court cases in Rush County, Rushville, IN
Rush County Circuit Court in Rushville, Indiana, is a circuit trial court of general jurisdiction for Rush County. It serves as the county's primary trial forum, handling filings, conducting jury and bench trials, and issuing orders under Indiana law. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil cases of all monetary amounts; family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, paternity); juvenile cases; probate, estates, guardianships, and adoptions; protection orders; and infractions and ordinance violations, including traffic matters.
Rush County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Rush |
| Street Address: | 101 E. 2nd St. |
| City: | Rushville |
| Zip Code: | 46173 |
| Phone: | 765-932-2078 |
| Fax: | 765-932-4165 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://rushcounty.in.gov/clerk/ |
| Parking: | Free parking is available. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://rushcounty.in.gov/clerk/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | circuitadmin@rushcounty.in.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/Rush-County-Clerks-Office-108545504091104/ |
| ADA: | Section 504 ADA Coordinator, Jerry Sitton |
| ADA Phone: | 765-932-2926 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 765-932-3316, highway@rushcounty.in.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | Jurisdiction includes criminal and civil cases originating in Rush County, Indiana. Criminal cases include felonies, misdemeanors, miscellaneous criminals. Civil cases include torts, civil plenary cases, protective orders, miscellaneous civil, reciprocal support, small claims, domestic relations, mental health, adoption, supervised and unsupervised estates, guardianships, trusts, children in need of services (CHINS), juvenile delinquency, juvenile status, juvenile miscellaneous and juvenile paternity. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_County_Courthouse_(Indiana) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Rush County Circuit Court
- Accepts and processes case filings through the Clerk, including new actions, pleadings, and motions.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings, conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings.
- Issues protective orders and holds related hearings.
- Manages jury services: qualification, summons, orientation, and reporting.
- Maintains official case records, calendars, and orders; provides public access consistent with law.
Primary case types:
- Criminal: felony and applicable misdemeanor matters.
- Civil: contract, tort, property, injunctions, and other civil claims.
- Family/domestic relations: divorce, custody, parenting time, paternity, and child support.
- Juvenile: delinquency, CHINS, and termination of parental rights.
- Probate: estates, guardianships, and adoptions.