Tipton County Circuit Court cases in Tipton County, Tipton, IN
Tipton County Circuit Court in Tipton, Indiana, is a state circuit trial court of general jurisdiction. Within Indiana's judicial system, it serves as the primary local trial forum for cases arising in Tipton County that are not exclusively assigned to another court. Its caseload includes civil matters (such as contract, tort, and property disputes), criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), family and domestic relations (divorce, paternity, custody, and support), probate and guardianship, juvenile proceedings, and traffic and infraction cases. The court also issues protective orders and handles other general trial proceedings. Its decisions are subject to review by the Indiana Court of Appeals as provided by state law.
Tipton County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Tipton |
| Street Address: | 101 E. Jefferson St. |
| City: | Tipton |
| Zip Code: | 46072 |
| Phone: | 765-675-2795 |
| Fax: | 765-675-6436 |
| Hours: | Monday, Thusday, Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM, Tuesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Wednesday 8:00AM - 12:00PM (Noon) |
| Website URL: | https://www.tiptongov.com/county/department/index.php?structureid=33 |
| Parking: | There are free parking lots within a one-block radius of the courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.tiptongov.com/egov/apps/document/center.egov |
| Jury Service: | https://www.tiptongov.com/county/topic/index.php?topicid=28&structureid=33 |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | dtragesser@tiptoncounty.in.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/groups/380855515811086/ |
| ADA: | Tipton County ADA / Title VI Coordinator, Sherri Crawford |
| ADA Phone: | 765-675-4508 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | s.crawford@tiptoncounty.in.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | The Tipton Circuit Court, located on the third floor of the Tipton County Courthouse, is the only court of general jurisdiction in Tipton County. The court processes all cases in Tipton County with the exception of some traffic matters which are handled in the Sharpsville Town and Tipton City Courts. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Tipton County Circuit Court
Tipton County Circuit Court is the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles:
- Criminal cases (felonies and certain misdemeanors)
- Civil actions (tort, contract, property)
- Domestic relations (divorce, custody/parenting time, child support)
- Protective-order petitions and related hearings
- Appeals or trials de novo from lower courts, as authorized
- Probate/guardianship and juvenile matters where assigned by law
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings, docketing, and acceptance of in-person and electronic pleadings
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and bench/jury trials
- Issuance and enforcement of orders, including protective orders and injunctions
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, and juror payment
- Access to case records, certified copies, and record searches
- Collection of court costs, fines, fees, and restitution; payment options when available
- Calendar notices, continuance processing, and coordination of interpreters and ADA accommodations