Wabash County
Wabash County was organized in 1835 and is named after the Wabash River. The county spans approximately 412.5 square miles of land and is the 31st largest county in Indiana by total area, with an estimated population of 30,976 residents. The city of Wabash serves as the county seat and the largest city. The court system in Wabash County comprises a Circuit Court, a Superior Court, and a City and Town Court.
The Wabash County Circuit Court is a trial court with jury proceedings and has unlimited jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases. It handles cases involving felonies, small claims cases, family law matters, domestic relations, probate cases, and juvenile matters. The court also hears appeals from lower courts within the county. The Wabash County Superior Court handles certain types of civil and criminal cases, such as misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims, family law matters, such as child support and custody, and juvenile cases. The Wabash County City and Town Court has limited jurisdiction, primarily handling ordinance violations, infractions, minor criminal offenses, and small claims cases with lower monetary thresholds.
Wabash County court records encompass files and documents produced by the county courts throughout the progression of cases in the judicial system. These records include exhibits, dockets, motions, petitions, transcripts, orders, judgments, briefs, and other paper or electronic documents generated or received during the legal proceedings. Types of Wabash County court records include:
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
- Traffic Records
- Juvenile Records
In Wabash County, the Clerk of Courts oversees the county's official court records and handles the processing and issuance of various documents related to court cases. While most court records are open to the public, some records, especially those involving minors or sensitive information, may be sealed or restricted from public access due to legal or security concerns. Individuals may search for records online through the Indiana Odyssey Case Management System by participant name, case number, or attorney. Records may also be obtained in person by visiting the Clerk's Office at:
69 W Hill St.
Wabash, IN 46992
First Floor of Judicial Center
Phone: (260) 563-0661
