Fountain County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The Fountain County Circuit Court is the county's main trial court, and the circuit and superior courts share the trial workload where superior courts exist. The Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps the court records for the circuit and superior courts.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Fountain County Circuit Court |
| Main Address | PO Box 183 (mailing address), Covington, IN 47932 |
| Main Phone | 765-793-2192 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Covington) |
| Handles | Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil and small claims cases, domestic relations, juvenile matters, and probate and adoption, depending on the division assigned |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Indiana), parking tickets (issuing agency), and state tax disputes (Indiana Tax Court) |
| Online Case Search | mycase.in.gov (statewide public case search) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Clerk of the Circuit Court, 765-793-2192 |
How to Search Fountain County Court Records
Have the full name, case number if known, and approximate dates ready before you search. Fountain County records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Online
Go to mycase.in.gov to search Indiana court cases statewide.
Search by name or case number, then open the case summary.
Check that results match the county and case type you need.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court office in Covington.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk for records that are not available online.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-793-2192.
Ask which records the clerk can provide and what details are needed.
Confirm requirements before you visit or send a request.
Best for: Checking requirements before a visit
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
Fountain County Court Statistics (2024)
Fountain County trial courts recorded 2,693 new filings in 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. The total covers circuit, superior, county, city and town courts, so infraction and ordinance counts are included.
2,693
New filings in 2024, all trial courts
580
Criminal filings in 2024
723
Civil filings in 2024 (incl. small claims)
160.0
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 16,833)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 580 | 546 | +6.2% |
| Civil violations | 1,195 | 1,471 | -18.8% |
| Juvenile | 95 | 82 | +15.9% |
| Civil | 723 | 524 | +38.0% |
| Probate and adoption | 100 | 98 | +2.0% |
| Total | 2,693 | 2,721 | -1.0% |
The largest change is in civil violations, which moved by -276 filings (-18.8%), while total filings changed -1.0%.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Fountain County?
New filings in Fountain County trial courts fell 1.0% from 2,721 in 2023 to 2,693 in 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 580 | 546 | +6.2% |
| Civil violations | 1,195 | 1,471 | -18.8% |
| Juvenile | 95 | 82 | +15.9% |
| Civil | 723 | 524 | +38.0% |
| Probate and adoption | 100 | 98 | +2.0% |
| Total | 2,693 | 2,721 | -1.0% |
Indiana statewide totals, 2020 to 2024, for context
| Year | Indiana statewide new filings | Change from 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, the largest category change in Fountain County was in civil violations (-276 filings). Statewide, new filings rose from 950,557 in 2020 to 1,144,342 in 2024, a change of +20.4%. County figures are available for 2023 and 2024 only.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Fountain County?
Civil violations cases are the largest category in Fountain County at 1,195 of the 2,693 new filings in 2024, a share of 44.4%.
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, post-conviction and miscellaneous criminal cases) | 580 | 21.5% | +6.2% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 1,195 | 44.4% | -18.8% |
| Juvenile (CHINS, delinquency, status, paternity, termination of parental rights and protection orders) | 95 | 3.5% | +15.9% |
| Civil (small claims, evictions, collections, domestic relations, protective orders, mental health, expungement, tax and other civil cases) | 723 | 26.8% | +38.0% |
| Probate and adoption (probate and adoption cases) | 100 | 3.7% | +2.0% |
Civil grew fastest at +38.0%, while civil violations fell fastest at -18.8%.
How Does Fountain County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Fountain County is estimated to account for about 0.24% of the 1,144,342 cases filed in Indiana courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Fountain County | Indiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~2,782 | 1,144,342 | ~0.24% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+4.8% | +4.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~2,782 | 3,468 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~2,963 | 3,693 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~54.5% | 54.5% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~34.1% | 34.1% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~2.5% | 2.5% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Indiana figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Indiana statewide figures scaled by Fountain County's 0.24% share of the state population.
Fountain County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Fountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide (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 (includes arson) | 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 Fountain County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Fountain County Courthouse Locations
Fountain County has 1 Clerk of the Circuit Court location, in Covington. Check your notice or ticket for the court before you go, and call 765-793-2192 to confirm the office.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Covington | PO Box 183 (mailing address), Covington, IN 47932 | 765-793-2192 | Clerk of the Circuit Court office for court records |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Fountain County?
Most cases in Fountain County go to the circuit or superior courts, while traffic, ordinance, and some city or town matters go to local courts. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for Indiana, not a county court.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | The court listed on your citation (local court, or circuit or superior court) | Traffic infractions are filed in local courts, so confirm the court on your citation. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are handled by the citing agency, not the courts. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Misdemeanors are heard in the circuit and superior courts; confirm the court with the clerk. |
| Felony | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Felony cases are criminal cases heard in the circuit and superior courts. |
| DUI | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Check your charging paperwork for the court assigned to your case. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit or superior court | Criminal charges go through the criminal docket; protective orders are civil matters. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit or superior court, civil docket | Civil claims are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Small claims | Small claims docket of the circuit or superior court | Small claims are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Eviction | Circuit or superior court, civil docket | Evictions are handled as civil cases; ask the clerk where to file. |
| Divorce | Circuit or superior court, domestic relations | Some counties have a family relations division; the clerk can confirm. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit or superior court, domestic relations | Support and custody cases are handled in the domestic relations docket. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit or superior court, probate division | Probate and adoption cases are handled by the circuit or superior court. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile division of the circuit or superior court | Juvenile matters are confidential; the clerk can confirm the division. |
| Appeal | Indiana Court of Appeals or Indiana Supreme Court | Appeals from trial courts go to the state appellate courts. |
Are Fountain County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Fountain County court records are public, with exceptions set by Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9, which governs public access to court records.
Public records
Most case files in the circuit and superior courts are open to the public under Administrative Rule 9. 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 confidential records are restricted by rule or court order.
Online access
Case information is available through mycase.in.gov, the statewide public case search, which is not limited to Fountain County. Online results do not show every document, and restricted or confidential documents are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at PO Box 183 (mailing address), Covington, IN 47932, or call 765-793-2192 to confirm which office holds your case.
Fees
This page does not list fees. Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court about copy costs before you request records.
How to Search Fountain County Court Records Online
Use MyCase to search Fountain County cases by case type, and ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open mycase.in.gov, the statewide public case search.
- Search by name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-793-2192 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | MyCase (mycase.in.gov) | Case status and docket information | Some documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | MyCase (mycase.in.gov) | Case status and docket information | Payment is separate from record search |
| Civil | MyCase (mycase.in.gov) | Case status and docket information | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | MyCase (mycase.in.gov) | Case status and docket information | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | MyCase (mycase.in.gov) | Case status for domestic relations cases | Confidential family details are restricted |
| Probate | Clerk of the Circuit Court | Probate case information through the clerk | Confirm with the clerk whether probate files appear in MyCase |
| Juvenile | Clerk of the Circuit Court, 765-793-2192 | Limited information through the clerk | Juvenile records are confidential and not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Fountain County
Traffic citations and criminal fines are handled through the Clerk of the Circuit Court or the court listed on your citation.
- By phone: Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-793-2192 to ask which payment methods are accepted for your case. Confirm before you send any payment.
- In person: Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court office in Covington after calling 765-793-2192 to confirm the physical address, since the directory lists a P.O. box. Confirm the methods with the clerk before you go.
- City and town court tickets: Pay through the court listed on the citation, using the contact details printed on the ticket.
Parking tickets are paid to the agency that issued them, not to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Fountain County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Fountain County court records?
Use mycase.in.gov to search by name or case number, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-793-2192 for records that are not online.
Are Fountain County court records public?
Most are, under Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, and other confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name in mycase.in.gov, then call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-793-2192 to confirm details.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket, notice, or summons, then look up the case in MyCase or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-793-2192.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-793-2192 to ask which payment methods are accepted, or contact the court listed on a city or town citation.
How many cases are filed in Fountain County each year?
Fountain County trial courts recorded 2,693 new filings in 2024, down 1.0% from 2,721 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What is the most common type of case?
The largest category is civil violations at 1,195 of the 2,693 new filings in 2024 (44.4%).
Is crime rising or falling in the latest year?
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
Fountain County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 301 4th St., Covington, IN, 47932 |
| Phone Number: | 765-793-6275 |
| Fax: | 765-793-6261 |
| Website: | http://www.fountaincounty.net/files/Navigation_Menus_Pages/Judicial/Circuit-Court.html |
Useful Links
- Search Indiana Court Cases - The Indiana judiciary's search tool for accessing case information across Indiana including Fountain County. Find court dates, parties, and dispositions.
- Indiana Courts - Official website of the Indiana judicial branch. Provides comprehensive information about Indiana's court system and resources.
- Fountain County Sheriff's Office Public Records - Information on how to request public records from the Fountain County Sheriff's office in Indiana, including forms and instructions.
- Fountain County Indiana Government - The official website for Fountain County's government. Details on county services, departments, and contact information.
- Indiana Courts: Self-Service Legal Center - Self-service legal resources and tools from the Indiana Supreme Court for filing or understanding common legal processes.
- Indiana State Bar Association - Professional organization providing educational resources, guidance, and support for legal professionals and the public in Indiana.
- Indiana Public Defender Council - Support and resource hub for public defenders in Indiana, offering legal resources and information about indigent defense.
- Indiana Supreme Court Cases - FindLaw’s searchable database of Indiana Supreme Court decisions providing access to state court case law.
- Indiana Legal Services, Inc. - Non-profit organization offering free civil legal assistance for individuals in need across Indiana to access justice.
- Indiana Imaging Web Portal - Allows access to imaging information on recorded documents at the county level in Indiana, including marriage licenses and more.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Verify professional licenses and access licensing services for various professions in Indiana through the government website.
- Indiana Department of Homeland Security - Manages public safety and emergency services in Indiana, including coordination with public safety partners and law enforcement.
- Indiana Department of Correction - Provides information on correctional facilities within Indiana and tools for victim notification and offender search services.
- Indiana Free Legal Answers - Online Q&A service where qualified individuals in Indiana can ask civil legal questions and receive answers.
- Indiana State Library - Offers extensive legal and governmental research resources, including access to historical and current opportunities for study.
- LexisNexis CourtConnect - Access court records, case rulings, and decisions from Indiana courts including appellate, criminal, family, and civil cases.
- Indiana Department of Health - Important health-related government services and public records, including health statistics and vital records access.
- CourtListener - A free legal research website created by a non-profit organization focusing on United States court decisions and legal transparency.
- American Bar Association - A key resource for legal professionals offering comprehensive tools, networking opportunities, and guidance.
- Indiana Justice Project - Provides access to civil rights and liberties advocacy across Indiana, focusing on equality, justice, and opportunity.
Table of Contents
- Fountain County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Fountain County Court Records
- Fountain County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Fountain County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Fountain County?
- How Does Fountain County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Fountain County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Fountain County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Fountain County?
- Are Fountain County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Fountain County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Fountain County
- Fountain County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links