Starke County Circuit Court cases in Starke County, Knox, IN
Starke County Circuit Court, located in Knox, is Indiana's circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction for Starke County. It handles a broad range of cases, including civil actions (contracts, torts, real property), criminal matters (felonies and misdemeanors), family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), juvenile proceedings (delinquency and Children in Need of Services), probate (estates, wills, guardianships), and infractions/ordinance violations, including traffic. The court also issues protective orders and hears related proceedings such as probation violations and post-conviction filings. Jurisdiction is countywide and is shared with the Starke Superior Court under Indiana law and local rules.
Starke County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Starke |
| Street Address: | 53 E. Washington St. |
| City: | Knox |
| Zip Code: | 46534 |
| Phone: | 574-772-9146 |
| Fax: | 574-772-9120 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | http://starkecircuitcourt.com/ |
| Parking: | Parking around the Courthouse is free. |
| Directions: | From the north – Highway #30:South on Highway #35 – 6 milesWest on Washington Street – 2 blocksFrom the south – Indianapolis:Distance —– #465 = 100 miles = 2 hoursDistance —– Monument Circle to Starke County Courthouse = 118 milesNorth on Meridian Street / West on #465 / North on #421 / North on #29 / North on #35 / West on Washington St. – 2 blocks |
| Public Transportation: | County provides 38 cents per mile for each round trip made from the juror’s residence to the Courthouse as reimbursement for transportation costs. |
| Divisions / Services: | http://starkecircuitcourt.com/?page_id=31 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | http://www.co.starke.in.us/court/judge.htm |
| Jury Service: | http://starkecircuitcourt.com/?page_id=48 |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/bernadetteweltermanuel |
| ADA: | Jury Administrator, Donna Davis |
| ADA Phone: | 574-772-9191 |
| Special Access: | Court will try to provide the services or auxiliary aids that you need. There are speakers in the Courtroom and the jury box. Assisted listening devices are available to assist those who are hearing impaired. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starke_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Starke County Circuit Court
Starke County Circuit Court serves the public as a court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal cases (felonies/misdemeanors): initial hearings, pretrial, trials, sentencing.
- Civil litigation (contracts, torts, real property) and family law (divorce, custody, support, paternity).
- Juvenile matters (delinquency, child protection).
- Probate (estates, wills, guardianships, name changes).
- Protective orders (filing, issuance, and enforcement hearings).
Core services include case filings and records via the Clerk; scheduling and conducting court hearings; jury services (summons, qualification, orientation, trials, and excusals); and entry of orders, judgments, and writs. The court manages dockets, sets hearing dates, issues warrants and subpoenas as authorized, and provides standardized forms and public access consistent with Indiana law.