Vigo County
Vigo County was organized in 1818 and named after Francis Vigo. Terre Haute serves as the county seat. It covers about 403.6 square miles of land, ranking it as the 42nd largest county in Indiana by total area. The county is home to an estimated 106,153 residents. Vigo County court system consists of a Circuit Court, a Superior Court, and a City Court.
The Vigo County Circuit Court has broad jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, contract disputes, family law, domestic relations cases, guardianship, and protection orders. It generally handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. Vigo County Superior Court has six divisions that cover a variety of civil and criminal cases, including juvenile matters, misdemeanors, and mental health cases. On the other hand, the Vigo County City Court handles cases that arise within the city limits, such as misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations.
Vigo County court records are legal documents created during court proceedings. These records include pleadings, motions, orders, and transcripts. Vigo County provides public access to most court records, including the following:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records
The Vigo County Circuit Court clerk is responsible for maintaining the county's legal records, including court documents. Court records may be accessed online through the Clerk of the Vigo County Circuit Court portal or the Indiana Court Case Search system. Court records can be searched on the portal by party name or case number. Alternatively, Vigo County court records may be accessed in person by visiting the Circuit Clerk's Office at:
Vigo County Clerk of the Circuit Court
33 South 3rd Floor
Courthouse, 1st Floor
Terre Haute, IN 47807
