Fulton County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Rochester keeps court records for the circuit and superior courts that handle Fulton County cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, civil and small claims matters, family, probate and adoption, and juvenile matters.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Dawn Ziemek, Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Main Address | 815 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975 |
| Main Phone | 574-223-4824 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Rochester) |
| Handles | Felonies, misdemeanors, civil cases and small claims, domestic relations, probate and adoption, and juvenile matters in the circuit and superior courts. The exact court varies by case type. |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Indiana) and parking tickets (the issuing city or town agency) |
| Online Case Search | MyCase (statewide) |
How to Search Fulton County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if known, and approximate dates ready. The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Rochester keeps Fulton County court records.
Online
Go to mycase.in.gov, the statewide public case search.
Search by party name or case number.
Results cover courts across Indiana, not only this county.
Best for: Checking case status and dockets
In Person
Go to 815 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court about records not shown online.
Best for: Copies and records not available online
By Phone
Call 574-223-4824 to confirm which office holds your case file.
Ask the clerk what records are available and how to request copies.
Give the case number and party names when you call.
Best for: Confirming where a case is filed
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
Fulton County Court Statistics (2024)
The trial courts in Fulton County received 5,696 new filings in 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Total new filings rose 34.5% from 4,234 in 2023.
5,696
Total new filings in 2024 (all trial courts)
1,635
Criminal filings in 2024
1,441
Civil filings in 2024 (includes small claims)
284.7
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 20,004)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,635 | 1,286 | +27.1% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 2,406 | 1,591 | +51.2% |
| Civil (includes small claims) | 1,441 | 1,107 | +30.2% |
| Juvenile | 121 | 138 | -12.3% |
| Probate and adoption | 93 | 112 | -17.0% |
| Total | 5,696 | 4,234 | +34.5% |
Totals include city and town courts and ordinance violations, so infraction counts are a large share of filings in many counties.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Fulton County?
New filings in all trial courts in Fulton County went from 4,234 in 2023 to 5,696 in 2024, a change of +34.5%. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,635 | 1,286 | +27.1% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 2,406 | 1,591 | +51.2% |
| Civil (includes small claims) | 1,441 | 1,107 | +30.2% |
| Juvenile | 121 | 138 | -12.3% |
| Probate and adoption | 93 | 112 | -17.0% |
| Total | 5,696 | 4,234 | +34.5% |
The largest change in count was in civil violations, which moved from 1,591 to 2,406. Statewide, total new filings were 1,144,342 in 2024 and 1,092,150 in 2023.
Indiana statewide total new filings, for context:
| Year | Indiana statewide total new filings | Change from prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Indiana statewide) | 1,144,342 | +4.8% |
| 2023 (Indiana statewide) | 1,092,150 | +7.3% |
| 2022 (Indiana statewide) | 1,017,793 | -0.9% |
| 2021 (Indiana statewide) | 1,027,497 | +8.1% |
| 2020 (Indiana statewide) | 950,557 | ~+4.8% |
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Fulton County?
Civil violations cases made up the largest share of Fulton County new filings in 2024, at 42.2% of the 5,696 total.
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 2,406 | 42.2% | +51.2% |
| Criminal | 1,635 | 28.7% | +27.1% |
| Civil (includes small claims) | 1,441 | 25.3% | +30.2% |
| Juvenile | 121 | 2.1% | -12.3% |
| Probate and adoption | 93 | 1.6% | -17.0% |
Civil violations had the largest percentage increase (+51.2%), and Probate and adoption had the smallest (-17.0%) compared with 2023.
How Does Fulton County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Fulton County accounted for 0.50% of all new filings in Indiana trial courts in 2024, while its residents make up 0.29% of the state population.
| Metric | Fulton County | Indiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population, 2025 | 20,091 | 6,973,333 | 0.29% of Indiana residents |
| Total new filings, 2024 | 5,696 | 1,144,342 | 0.50% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in total filings (2023 to 2024) | +34.5% | +4.8% | 29.8 points higher than state |
| Filings per 1,000 residents | 284.7 | 165.3 | 72.3% above state |
| Criminal filings, 2024 | 1,635 | 268,772 | 0.61% of statewide criminal filings |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) filings, 2024 | 2,406 | 354,393 | 0.68% of statewide civil violations filings |
| Civil (includes small claims) filings, 2024 | 1,441 | 437,989 | 0.33% of statewide civil filings |
| Juvenile filings, 2024 | 121 | 55,264 | 0.22% of statewide juvenile filings |
| Probate and adoption filings, 2024 | 93 | 27,924 | 0.33% of statewide probate and adoption filings |
Fulton County recorded 284.7 new filings per 1,000 residents, compared with 165.3 statewide. Its filings changed +34.5% from 2023 to 2024, against +4.8% for the state as a whole.
Fulton County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Fulton 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 | 1,100.9 | 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 Fulton County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Fulton County Courthouse Locations
Fulton County has 1 courthouse location listed for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, in Rochester. Check your notice or case paperwork for the location and courtroom assigned to your case before you visit.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Rochester | 815 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975 | 574-223-4824 | Clerk of the Circuit Court (court records) |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Fulton County?
Most Fulton County trial cases are filed in the circuit and superior courts, while some matters go to city or town courts, state appellate courts, or the U.S. District Court for Indiana. Check your case paperwork for the court listed.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | City or town court, or the circuit or superior court | The citation names the court; traffic infractions are filed in local courts. |
| Parking ticket | The city or town agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are handled by the issuing agency, not the trial courts. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit or superior court | Check your charging paperwork for the court that holds your case. |
| Felony | Circuit or superior court | Felony cases are filed in the circuit and superior courts. |
| DUI | Circuit or superior court | Check the charge on your paperwork to confirm the court. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit or superior court | Criminal charges go to criminal court; protection orders are civil cases. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit or superior court | Civil cases are counted with the civil filings of the trial courts. |
| Small claims | Circuit or superior court | Small claims are included in the civil filings of the trial courts. |
| Eviction | Circuit or superior court | Eviction cases are filed as civil cases with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Divorce | Circuit or superior court | Domestic relations cases are handled in the circuit and superior courts. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit or superior court | Domestic relations cases are handled in the circuit and superior courts. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit or superior court (probate and adoption) | Probate and adoption cases are counted in their own category. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit or superior court, juvenile matters | Juvenile records are confidential. |
| Appeal | Indiana Court of Appeals or Indiana Supreme Court | Appeals from trial courts go to the state appellate courts. |
Are Fulton County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Fulton County court records are open to the public, with exceptions set by Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9 on public access to court records.
Public records
Most case files in the circuit and superior courts are open, including dockets, filings, and orders, unless a rule or court order restricts them.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, and protection order records with restricted access are not publicly available.
Online access
Search the statewide public case search at mycase.in.gov. Results show case information and may not include every document, and confidential records are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 815 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975, or call 574-223-4824 to confirm what the office holds.
How to Search Fulton County Court Records Online
Use MyCase to search most Fulton County court cases online, then contact 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 at mycase.in.gov for the statewide case search.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 574-223-4824 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You Will Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | MyCase | Case status, parties, and docket entries | Documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | MyCase or the city or town court that issued the ticket | Case status and docket entries | Municipal tickets may not appear in MyCase |
| Civil | MyCase | Case status, parties, and docket entries | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | MyCase | Case status and parties | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | MyCase | Case status and docket entries for domestic relations | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | MyCase | Case status for probate and adoption matters | Some records may require the clerk |
| Juvenile | Clerk of the Circuit Court, 574-223-4824 | Case information through the clerk only | Not in MyCase; juvenile records are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Fulton County
The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Rochester can explain how to pay a fine or citation for a Fulton County case.
- By phone: Call 574-223-4824 to ask how to pay your fine or citation. Have your case number or citation ready.
- In person: Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 815 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975 to ask about paying in person. Bring your case number or citation.
Parking tickets are handled by the city or town agency that issued them, not by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Tickets from city or town courts may be paid through that local court.
Fulton County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Fulton County court records?
Search MyCase by name or case number, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 574-223-4824 for records not shown online.
Are Fulton County court records public?
Most are public under Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9, but juvenile, sealed, and other confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name or case number in MyCase, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 574-223-4824.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or citation, search MyCase by case number, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 574-223-4824.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 574-223-4824 or visit 815 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975 to ask how to pay. Tickets from city or town courts may be paid through that local court.
How many cases are filed in Fulton County each year?
The trial courts in Fulton County recorded 5,696 new filings in 2024, 34.5% up from 4,234 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil violations cases, at 2,406 filings or 42.2% of the 2024 total of 5,696.
What is the crime trend 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
Fulton County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 815 Main St., Rochester, IN, 46975 |
| Phone Number: | 574-223-4339 |
| Fax: | 574-223-8304 |
| Website: | https://www.co.fulton.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=22 |
Useful Links
- Case Search by MyCase | Indiana Courts - Search for court records and case information throughout the state, including Fulton County, using the official Indiana courts portal.
- Fulton County Courts Information - Access information about Fulton County's Circuit and Superior Courts, including locations, contacts, and services available for residents.
- Public Access to Court Records | Indiana Courts - Learn about accessing public court records, reporting judgments, and understanding privacy policies set by the Indiana court system.
- Fulton County Clerk's Office - Find comprehensive services provided by the Clerk's Office, including legal document handling, court records, and election information.
- Self-Service Legal Center | Indiana Courts - Utilize legal resources, forms, and guides provided by the Indiana judiciary to assist individuals representing themselves in court.
- Indiana Pro Bono Commission | Free Legal Aid - Discover opportunities for free legal assistance and pro bono services available to Indiana residents, including Fulton County.
- Indiana Justice Portal - Access a wide range of judicial services, from e-filing court documents to comprehensive justice resources relevant to Indiana courts.
- Indiana Rule of Court Access | Public Court Record Access - Understand the rules and guidelines governing access to public court records in Indiana, ensuring transparency and privacy.
- Community Health Network | Legal Services - Explore support for health-related legal services provided by a non-profit organization dedicated to community health and wellness.
- Office of the Indiana Attorney General | Legal Resources - Access the official website for the Indiana Attorney General, offering consumer protection, legal opinions, and advisory services.
- Indiana Public Defender Council - Connect with resources and support programs for public defenders in Indiana dedicated to serving the needs of indigent clients.
- Indiana Judicial District Directory - Locate judicial district information, including magistrates, with contacts and services offered across the Indiana state courts system.
- Indiana Legal Resource Center - Access educational resources, legal publications, and research services designed to enhance legal understanding within the community.
- Hoosier Justice Project | Advocacy and Legal Aid - Engage with advocacy initiatives and legal services focused on social justice and equality, specific to Indiana's Hoosier State.
- Indiana Office of Court Services - Discover court services dedicated to supporting judicial administration, technology solutions, and court improvement initiatives in Indiana.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution in Indiana - Learn about ADR services, including mediation and arbitration, as alternatives to traditional litigation within Indiana courts.
- Indiana Legal Services, Inc. - Obtain free legal help and resources for low-income individuals and families throughout Indiana, offering support in various legal matters.
- Indiana Trial Court Technology - Explore technologies developed for trial courts, enhancing court services through innovative solutions and digital access to court records.
- Indiana Court Opinions | Official Document Archive - Review official opinions and decisions from Indiana's Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court through a searchable database.
- Indiana Secretary of State | Business Services - Gain access to business services, including legal entity filing, notary services, and business record maintenance in the state.
Table of Contents
- Fulton County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Fulton County Court Records
- Fulton County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Fulton County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Fulton County?
- How Does Fulton County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Fulton County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Fulton County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Fulton County?
- Are Fulton County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Fulton County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Fulton County
- Fulton County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links