Franklin County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The Franklin 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 | Franklin County Circuit Court |
| Main Address | 459 Main Street, Brookville, IN 47012 |
| Main Phone | 765-647-5111 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Brookville) |
| 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, 765-647-5111 |
How to Search Franklin County Court Records
Have the full name, case number if known, and approximate dates ready before you search. Franklin 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 459 Main Street, Brookville, IN 47012.
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 765-647-5111.
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
Franklin County Court Statistics (2024)
Franklin County trial courts recorded 1,774 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.
1,774
New filings in 2024, all trial courts
469
Criminal filings in 2024
709
Civil filings in 2024 (incl. small claims)
76.7
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 23,136)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 469 | 469 | +0.0% |
| Civil violations | 431 | 436 | -1.1% |
| Juvenile | 91 | 85 | +7.1% |
| Civil | 709 | 588 | +20.6% |
| Probate and adoption | 74 | 102 | -27.5% |
| Total | 1,774 | 1,680 | +5.6% |
The largest change is in civil, which moved by +121 filings (+20.6%), while total filings changed +5.6%.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Franklin County?
New filings in Franklin County trial courts rose 5.6% from 1,680 in 2023 to 1,774 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 | 469 | 469 | +0.0% |
| Civil violations | 431 | 436 | -1.1% |
| Juvenile | 91 | 85 | +7.1% |
| Civil | 709 | 588 | +20.6% |
| Probate and adoption | 74 | 102 | -27.5% |
| Total | 1,774 | 1,680 | +5.6% |
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 Franklin County was in civil (+121 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 Franklin County?
Civil cases are the largest category in Franklin County at 709 of the 1,774 new filings in 2024, a share of 40.0%.
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, post-conviction and miscellaneous criminal cases) | 469 | 26.4% | +0.0% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 431 | 24.3% | -1.1% |
| Juvenile (CHINS, delinquency, status, paternity, termination of parental rights and protection orders) | 91 | 5.1% | +7.1% |
| Civil (small claims, evictions, collections, domestic relations, protective orders, mental health, expungement, tax and other civil cases) | 709 | 40.0% | +20.6% |
| Probate and adoption (probate and adoption cases) | 74 | 4.2% | -27.5% |
Civil grew fastest at +20.6%, while probate and adoption fell fastest at -27.5%.
How Does Franklin County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Franklin County is estimated to account for about 0.33% of the 1,144,342 cases filed in Indiana courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Franklin County | Indiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~3,824 | 1,144,342 | ~0.33% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+4.8% | +4.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~3,824 | 3,468 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~4,072 | 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 Franklin County's 0.33% share of the state population.
Franklin County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Franklin 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 Franklin County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Franklin County Courthouse Locations
Franklin County has 1 Clerk of the Circuit Court location, in Brookville. Check your notice or ticket for the court before you go, and call 765-647-5111 to confirm the office.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Brookville | 459 Main Street, Brookville, IN 47012 | 765-647-5111 | Clerk of the Circuit Court office for court records |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Franklin County?
Most cases in Franklin 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 Franklin County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Franklin 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 Franklin 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 459 Main Street, Brookville, IN 47012, or call 765-647-5111 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 Franklin County Court Records Online
Use MyCase to search Franklin 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 765-647-5111 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, 765-647-5111 | Limited information through the clerk | Juvenile records are confidential and not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Franklin 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 765-647-5111 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 at 459 Main Street, Brookville, IN 47012, and ask which payment methods are accepted. 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.
Franklin County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Franklin County court records?
Use mycase.in.gov to search by name or case number, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-647-5111 for records that are not online.
Are Franklin 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 765-647-5111 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 765-647-5111.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-647-5111 to ask which payment methods are accepted, or contact the court listed on a city or town citation.
How many cases are filed in Franklin County each year?
Franklin County trial courts recorded 1,774 new filings in 2024, up 5.6% from 1,680 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What is the most common type of case?
The largest category is civil at 709 of the 1,774 new filings in 2024 (40.0%).
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
Franklin County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 459 Main St., Brookville, IN, 47012 |
| Phone Number: | 765-647-4186 |
| Fax: | 765-647-4970 |
| Website: | http://www.franklincounty.in.gov/countyoffices/circuit-court-judge/ |
Useful Links
- Indiana Court Services - Access self-service legal tools and state court resources, including forms and detailed guidance for Indiana residents.
- MyCase - Indiana Court Dockets - A public access portal for finding and accessing Indiana court cases and docket entries online.
- Indiana Trial Courts - Overview of trial court system structure, including resources and contact information for courts in Franklin County.
- Indiana Appellate Opinions - Search and view recent and historical appellate court opinions within Indiana to understand legal precedent and interpretation.
- Pro Bono Services in Indiana - Information on volunteer legal services and how residents can access low-cost or free legal help in Indiana.
- Free Legal Help Resources - The American Bar Association's guide to free legal help, including services available specifically in Indiana.
- Indiana Supreme Court: Discipline & Resolutions - Search disciplinary actions or resolutions against attorneys practicing in Indiana for professional conduct issues.
- Indiana Public Records Requests - Comprehensive guide on how to make public records requests in Indiana, including court documents and other government records.
- Indiana Guardian and Conservatorship Resources - Essential information and guidance on guardianship and conservatorship in Indiana, including support resources.
- Indiana Legal Services - A non-profit organization providing legal assistance to low-income individuals, focusing on civil matters and legal education.
- Indiana Court Forms - Access various court forms offered by the Indiana judiciary for different case types and legal matters in Franklin County.
- Family Court Project in Indiana - Details about family court initiatives aimed at improving family law services and dispute resolution in Indiana courts.
- Indiana Court Interpreter Services - Information about language interpretive services available for individuals with limited English proficiency during court proceedings.
- Indiana State Public Defender Services - Overview of public defender services for indigent defendants within the criminal justice system in Indiana.
- Federal Court Finder - Locate federal courts within Indiana for cases involving federal law and jurisdiction, using this national court locator.
- Indiana Attorney General's Office - Official resource for Indiana's Attorney General actions, legal opinions, consumer protection initiatives, and more.
- Historic Federal Courthouses in Indiana - Learn about the historical significance and operational details of federal courthouses located throughout Indiana.
- Find Legal Aid in Indiana - Legal Services Corporation's assistance navigation, tailored to help Indiana residents locate affordable legal aid services.
- Indiana Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution - Explore the dispute resolution opportunities available in Indiana courts, including mediation and arbitration programs.
- Indiana Child Support Program - Information and resources related to child support enforcement, including payment processing and parent locator services.
Table of Contents
- Franklin County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Franklin County Court Records
- Franklin County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Franklin County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Franklin County?
- How Does Franklin County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Franklin County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Franklin County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Franklin County?
- Are Franklin County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Franklin County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Franklin County
- Franklin County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links