Wabash County Circuit Court cases in Wabash County, Wabash, IN
Wabash County Circuit Court is a circuit-level trial court of general jurisdiction in Wabash, Indiana. As part of Indiana's state trial court system, it is a primary forum for cases arising in Wabash County, conducting jury and bench trials, issuing orders, and maintaining records, and it shares concurrent jurisdiction with the county's superior court. Common matters include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil disputes such as contracts, torts, real property, and small claims; family and domestic relations (dissolution, paternity, custody, child support); probate and guardianship; juvenile delinquency and CHINS; protective orders; and traffic and other infraction cases. The court also hears de novo appeals from city or town courts when authorized by law.
Wabash County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Wabash |
| Street Address: | 69 W. Hill St. |
| City: | Wabash |
| Zip Code: | 46992 |
| Phone: | 260-563-0661 |
| Fax: | 260-569-1352 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.wabashcounty85.us/ |
| Parking: | The gated parking lot on the side of the building is a private lot and by permit only. |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | votewabash@wabashcounty.in.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/WabashCountyCourtServices/ |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-mccallen-8941737/ |
| ADA: | Court Administrator/Bailiff, Kara Bever |
| ADA Phone: | 260-563-0661 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Wabash County Circuit Court
Wabash County Circuit Court serves the public by adjudicating:
- Criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors) and traffic/infractions;
- Civil cases (contracts, property, torts, small claims);
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support);
- Juvenile proceedings (delinquency, abuse/neglect);
- Probate and guardianship (estates, wills, guardians).
Core services include:
- Case filings and docket management through the Clerk and e-filing;
- Protective orders: filing, temporary/emergency orders, and hearings;
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, trials, and sentencings;
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, empaneling, and juror compensation;
- Record access: case information, copies, and certifications;
- Payments of fines, fees, and restitution;
- Compliance monitoring (probation terms, protective-order compliance);
- Referrals to mediation or services, and interpreter/ADA accommodations.
The court provides calendars, forms, and guidance to help residents navigate cases and resolve disputes efficiently.