Steuben County
Steuben County is located in the northeastern area of the State of Indiana. It was organized in 1837 and covers approximately 322 square miles. Steuben County has a population of about 34,000, and the City of Angola serves as its county seat.
Steuben County's court system comprises the Circuit Court, Superior Court, and the City and Town Court. The Circuit Court and Superior Court have original and concurrent jurisdiction over all criminal and non-criminal matters arising within the county. They handle several cases, including serious felonies, divorces, misdemeanors, juvenile delinquency, probate matters, civil lawsuits, and domestic relations cases. Additionally, the Circuit and Superior Courts handle small claims matters up to $10,000 and appeals from the City and Town Court. The Fremont Town Court in Steuben County resolves matters related to town ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and certain civil cases.
Public court records in Steuben County are created when cases are filed and adjudicated by the county courts. The Clerk's Office maintains court records stored at the courthouses or electronically. These records include documents and files, such as transcripts, court orders, case filings and rulings, indexes, and dockets. Typically, court records in Steuben County are accessible to anyone excluding those sealed by court orders or deemed confidential by state laws.
The following types of court records are publicly accessible in Steuben County:
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Domestic Relations Court Records
In Steuben County, interested persons may use the Odyssey case management system to search non-confidential cases and dockets maintained by the Clerk's Office. Users who visit the portal may select the court and search records by case number, party name, or attorney information. Also, individuals may inquire about obtaining court records by contacting the Clerk in person or over the phone at:
Steuben County Judicial Center
305 S Martha Street
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: (260) 668-1000
