Daviess County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Daviess County keeps the court records for the circuit and superior courts. Those courts hear criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and probate and adoption cases, depending on the division.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Office | Clerk of the Circuit Court, Daviess County |
| Clerk | Lauren Milton |
| Main Address | 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501; mailing address: P.O. Box 739 |
| Main Phone | 812-254-8669 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Washington) |
| Handles | Criminal, civil, small claims, family, juvenile, and probate and adoption cases in the circuit and superior courts; traffic infractions and ordinance violations in the local courts |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Indiana); parking tickets (the city, town, or agency that issued the ticket) |
| Online Case Search | MyCase, the statewide Indiana public case search |
| Criminal Records Requests | Clerk of the Circuit Court, 812-254-8669 |
How to Search Daviess County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Cases are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Washington.
Online
Go to MyCase at mycase.in.gov, the statewide Indiana public case search.
Search by name or case number to view case information.
Check the case number and parties in the results before you rely on them.
Best for: Quick case status lookups
In Person
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669.
Ask which division handles your case and what records the clerk needs.
Confirm the details before you visit the courthouse.
Best for: Confirming a case or next steps
Search by Name on INCourts.org
Go to INCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Daviess County Court Statistics (2024)
The trial courts in Daviess County recorded 5,004 new filings in 2024, rose 8.7% from 4,602 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Civil violations cases made up the largest share at 35.8% of the total.
5,004
Total new filings in 2024, all trial courts
1,434
Criminal filings in 2024
1,374
Civil filings in 2024, including small claims
146.8
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 34,097)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,434 | 1,420 | +1.0% |
| Civil violations | 1,793 | 1,488 | +20.5% |
| Juvenile | 294 | 249 | +18.1% |
| Civil | 1,374 | 1,313 | +4.6% |
| Probate and adoption | 109 | 132 | -17.4% |
| Total | 5,004 | 4,602 | +8.7% |
Totals cover all trial courts in the county, including city and town courts and ordinance violations, so large infraction counts are normal. In a smaller county, infractions can make up most of the total.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Daviess County?
Total new filings in all Daviess County trial courts rose 8.7% between 2023 and 2024, from 4,602 to 5,004. Published county data covers these two years only. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,420 | 1,434 | +1.0% |
| Civil violations | 1,488 | 1,793 | +20.5% |
| Juvenile | 249 | 294 | +18.1% |
| Civil | 1,313 | 1,374 | +4.6% |
| Probate and adoption | 132 | 109 | -17.4% |
| Total | 4,602 | 5,004 | +8.7% |
Indiana statewide totals, for context:
| Year | Indiana Statewide New Filings | Change vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 950,557 | ~+4.8% |
| 2021 | 1,027,497 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 1,017,793 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 1,092,150 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 1,144,342 | +4.8% |
Between 2023 and 2024, civil violations filings showed the largest movement in Daviess County, changing from 1,488 to 1,793 (+20.5%). Statewide, total new filings rose 4.8% over the same period, from 1,092,150 to 1,144,342. Across the five years shown, statewide totals changed +20.4% from 2020 to 2024.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Daviess County?
Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) make up the largest share of Daviess County filings, at 35.8% of the 5,004 new cases filed in 2024.
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 1,793 | 35.8% |
| Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, and other criminal cases) | 1,434 | 28.7% |
| Civil (small claims, collections, evictions, domestic relations, and other civil cases) | 1,374 | 27.5% |
| Juvenile (delinquency, CHINS, paternity, and other juvenile matters) | 294 | 5.9% |
| Probate and adoption | 109 | 2.2% |
| Total | 5,004 | 100.0% |
Civil violations filings grew fastest at +20.5% from 2023, while probate and adoption filings fell fastest at -17.4%.
How Does Daviess County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Daviess County accounted for 0.44% of the 1,144,342 new filings in Indiana trial courts in 2024, while its population is 0.49% of the state's.
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total new filings, 2024 | 5,004 | 1,144,342 | 0.44% of statewide filings |
| Change in total filings, 2023 to 2024 | +8.7% | +4.8% | 4.0 points higher |
| Filings per 1,000 residents | 146.8 | 165.3 | 11.2% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 28.7% | 23.5% | 5.2 points higher |
| Civil violations share of filings | 35.8% | 31.0% | 4.9 points higher |
| Civil share of filings | 27.5% | 38.3% | 10.8 points lower |
| Juvenile share of filings | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.0 points higher |
| Probate and adoption share of filings | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.3 points lower |
Daviess County has a higher share of civil violations than Indiana as a whole (35.8% compared with 31.0%) and a lower share of civil cases (27.5% compared with 38.3%). Filings per 1,000 residents are 146.8, compared with 165.3 statewide, and both figures include city and town courts.
Daviess County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Daviess County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 15.1% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 87.8% of Indiana's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
18,415
Violent crimes, Indiana statewide, 2025
76,771
Property crimes, Indiana statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
264.1
Violent crime rate per 100K, Indiana statewide, 2025 (population 6,973,333)
-15.1%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Indiana statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (95,186 vs 112,089)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 304 | 4.4 | 396 | -23.2% |
| Rape | 2,111 | 30.3 | 2,261 | -6.6% |
| Robbery | 1,948 | 27.9 | 2,371 | -17.8% |
| Aggravated assault | 14,052 | 201.5 | 16,069 | -12.6% |
| Violent crimes total | 18,415 | 264.1 | 21,097 | -12.7% |
| Burglary | 9,580 | 137.4 | 11,511 | -16.8% |
| Larceny-theft | 55,827 | 800.6 | 64,944 | -14.0% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10,842 | 155.5 | 13,937 | -22.2% |
| Property crimes total | 76,771 | 1100.9 | 90,992 | -15.6% |
Rates use the Indiana 2025 population of 6,973,333. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Daviess County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Daviess County Courthouse Locations
Daviess County has 1 courthouse location listed in the court directory, in Washington. Check your notice or ticket for the court and division before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Daviess County (Washington) | 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501; mailing address: P.O. Box 739 | 812-254-8669 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Daviess County?
Most cases in Daviess County are heard in the circuit and superior courts, and traffic infractions and ordinance violations may go to a city or town court. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for Indiana, and parking tickets are handled by the issuing agency.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | The local court named on the citation | Traffic infractions are filed in the local courts, so check the citation. |
| Parking ticket | The city, town, or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the circuit or superior court. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit or superior court, criminal division | Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669 to confirm the division. |
| Felony | Circuit or superior court, criminal division | Felony cases are heard in the circuit and superior courts. |
| DUI | Circuit or superior court, criminal division | Check your charging paperwork for the court and case number. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit or superior court | Criminal charges and protective orders are filed in the circuit and superior courts. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit or superior court, civil docket | Civil cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669. |
| Small claims | Circuit or superior court, small claims docket | Small claims cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669. |
| Eviction | Circuit or superior court, civil docket | Eviction cases are civil filings in the circuit and superior courts. |
| Divorce | Circuit or superior court, family or domestic relations | Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669 which division handles your case. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit or superior court, family or domestic relations | Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669 which division handles your case. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit or superior court, probate | Probate and adoption cases are a separate case category in the circuit and superior courts. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit or superior court, juvenile division where one exists | Juvenile cases are confidential and not publicly available. |
| Appeal | Indiana Court of Appeals or Indiana Supreme Court | Appeals from trial courts go to the Court of Appeals or, in some cases, the Supreme Court. |
Are Daviess County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Daviess County court records are public, with exceptions set by the Indiana Supreme Court rules on access to court records.
Public records
Most case information in the trial courts is open to the public under Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9, with exceptions. The Indiana Access to Public Records Act covers executive-branch records and does not itself govern court files.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available. Other records the rules or a court order make confidential are restricted as well.
Online access
MyCase is the statewide public case search for Indiana courts, and it is not specific to Daviess County. Online results show case information, and confidential cases do not appear in it.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501, or call 812-254-8669 to request records.
Fees
No court record fees are listed on this page. Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669 about copy fees.
How to Search Daviess County Court Records Online
Use MyCase to search Daviess County cases online, then contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court for documents that are not available online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open MyCase at mycase.in.gov, the statewide public case search.
- Search by party name or case number, then note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details for status and parties.
- Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | MyCase | Case information such as parties and status | Documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | MyCase | Case information such as parties and status | Tickets from city or town courts may go through that local court |
| Civil | MyCase | Case information such as parties and status | Documents may require the clerk |
| Small claims | MyCase | Case information such as parties and status | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | MyCase | Case information for domestic relations matters | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | MyCase | Case information for probate and adoption matters | Documents may require the clerk |
| Juvenile | Clerk of the Circuit Court, 812-254-8669 | Limited information through the clerk | Juvenile records are not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Daviess County
Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669 to ask how to pay a fine or citation in Daviess County.
- By phone: Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669 to ask about payment options for your case. Tickets from city or town courts may go through that local court.
Parking tickets are paid to the city, town, or agency that issued them, not to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Daviess County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Daviess County court records?
Use MyCase, the statewide Indiana public case search, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669.
Are Daviess County court records public?
Most are, under Indiana Supreme Court rules on public access to court records, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, and other confidential records are not publicly available.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name or case number in MyCase, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or citation first, then search the case in MyCase or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Check the citation for the court named on it, then ask that court or the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-254-8669 about payment options.
How many cases are filed in Daviess County each year?
The trial courts in Daviess County recorded 5,004 new filings in 2024, rose 8.7% from 4,602 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) made up the largest share, with 1,793 of the 5,004 new filings in 2024, or 35.8%.
Is crime in Indiana rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 12.7% to 18,415 in 2025 from 21,097 in 2024, and property crimes fell 15.6% to 76,771 from 90,992, as reported to the FBI. These are Indiana statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Daviess County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 200 E. Walnut St., Washington, IN, 47501 |
| Phone Number: | 812-254-8670 |
| Fax: | 812-254-8683 |
| Website: | https://www.daviess.org/topic/index.php?topicid=75&structureid=32 |
Useful Links
- Indiana Courts Portal: Official site for the Indiana Judicial Branch, providing access to court services, case search, and various resources.
- Daviess County Courts: Local court information, judge directories, and courthouse location details specific to Daviess County, Indiana.
- Indiana mycase Search: Access Indiana trial court case information, including civil, criminal, and small claims cases across all counties.
- Indiana Court Forms and Services: Self-service center for court forms, e-filing instructions, and resources for self-represented litigants in Indiana.
- Indiana Public Access Counselor: Provides guidance on public access laws in Indiana, including access to court records and open meetings.
- Indiana Judicial Branch Help: Comprehensive help resources, including FAQs, tutorials, and guidance on navigating the Indiana court system.
- Indiana Bar Foundation: Non-profit organization supporting legal aid, education, and scholarships within Indiana. Offers resources for understanding state law.
- Indiana Legal Services: Non-profit law firm offering free legal advice and representation for eligible low-income individuals in Indiana.
- Indiana Court Times: News and information from Indiana courts, offering insights into legal changes, court updates, and statewide judicial news.
- Indiana Code: Official compiled statutes of Indiana, including downloadable titles, updated terms, and legal information pertinent to state law.
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- Indiana Legislative and Regulatory Community: Access to legislative, regulatory, and judicial information, providing a broader understanding of Indiana's legal framework.
- Indiana Legal Answers: Free service allowing residents to ask volunteer attorneys legal questions and receive advice online anonymously.
- Indiana Division of Victim Services: Provides options and resources for victims of crime, including legal rights and advocacy information within Indiana.
- Court Finder: Search available courts across the United States including Daviess County in Indiana with specific information by location.
- Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council: Supports prosecuting attorneys in Indiana with meetings, training, and resources for criminal case management.
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- Indiana State Bar Association: Professional association providing resources and support for attorneys, including opportunities for community service and legal development.
- Indiana Public Access Counselor: Ensures compliance with open records and meetings laws, helping citizens access Indiana government information.
Table of Contents
- Daviess County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Daviess County Court Records
- Daviess County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Daviess County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Daviess County?
- How Does Daviess County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Daviess County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Daviess County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Daviess County?
- Are Daviess County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Daviess County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Daviess County
- Daviess County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links