Huntington County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Huntington County keeps the court records for the trial courts in the county, including the circuit and superior courts and the other trial courts where they operate.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Office | Clerk of the Circuit Court, Huntington County |
| Clerk | Shelley M. Septer |
| Main Address | 201 N. Jefferson Street, # 201, Huntington, IN 46750 |
| Main Phone | 260-358-4819 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Huntington) |
| Handles | Criminal, civil, small claims, juvenile, probate and adoption, and civil violation cases (infractions and ordinance violations) filed in the county's trial courts |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Indiana), appeals (Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court), state tax disputes (Indiana Tax Court), and parking tickets (the city or agency that issued them) |
| Online Case Search | MyCase (statewide public case search, not specific to this county) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Clerk of the Circuit Court, 260-358-4819, 201 N. Jefferson Street, # 201, Huntington, IN 46750 |
How to Search Huntington County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. The Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps Huntington County trial court records.
Online
Go to mycase.in.gov to search statewide public case records.
Search by party name or case number.
Confirm documents with the clerk, since portal results may not show every filing.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to 201 N. Jefferson Street, # 201, Huntington, IN 46750.
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 260-358-4819 to ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court about records.
Ask which division handles your case type.
Confirm the request steps before you send anything.
Best for: Requests you cannot make in person
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
Huntington County Court Statistics (2024)
The trial courts in Huntington County opened 5,722 new cases in 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Totals include city and town courts and civil violations such as infractions and ordinance violations.
5,722
Total new filings in 2024
1,432
Criminal filings in 2024
1,994
Civil filings in 2024 (includes small claims)
154.9
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 36,944)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,432 | 1,331 | +7.6% |
| Civil violations | 1,890 | 1,806 | +4.7% |
| Juvenile | 223 | 274 | -18.6% |
| Civil | 1,994 | 2,022 | -1.4% |
| Probate and adoption | 183 | 188 | -2.7% |
| Total | 5,722 | 5,621 | +1.8% |
How Have Court Filings Changed in Huntington County?
This section compares Huntington County new filings by category for 2023 and 2024, with statewide totals from 2020 to 2024 for context. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,331 | 1,432 | +7.6% |
| Civil violations | 1,806 | 1,890 | +4.7% |
| Juvenile | 274 | 223 | -18.6% |
| Civil | 2,022 | 1,994 | -1.4% |
| Probate and adoption | 188 | 183 | -2.7% |
| Total | 5,621 | 5,722 | +1.8% |
Indiana statewide new filings, 2020 to 2024
| Year | 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% |
Total new filings in Huntington County rose 1.8% from 5,621 in 2023 to 5,722 in 2024. The largest change was in criminal filings, which rose by 101 cases (7.6%). Statewide new filings rose 20.4% from 2020 to 2024, from 950,557 to 1,144,342, and declined only in 2022. County figures are available for 2023 and 2024 only, so the county trend covers two years.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Huntington County?
Civil filings make up the largest share of Huntington County filings in 2024, at 34.8% of the 5,722 total new filings.
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil (small claims, evictions, collections, domestic relations, protective orders, mental health, tax and other civil cases) | 1,994 | 34.8% | -1.4% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 1,890 | 33.0% | +4.7% |
| Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, post-conviction and other criminal cases) | 1,432 | 25.0% | +7.6% |
| Juvenile (CHINS, delinquency, status, paternity and other juvenile cases) | 223 | 3.9% | -18.6% |
| Probate and adoption (probate and adoption cases) | 183 | 3.2% | -2.7% |
| Total | 5,722 | 100.0% | +1.8% |
Criminal filings rose fastest at +7.6%, while Juvenile filings fell fastest in the other direction at -18.6%.
How Does Huntington County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Huntington County accounted for 0.5% of the 1,144,342 new trial court filings across Indiana in 2024, while its population was 0.5% of the state total.
| Metric | Huntington County | Indiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) | 37,224 | 6,973,333 | 0.5% of state population |
| Total new filings (2024) | 5,722 | 1,144,342 | 0.5% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in total filings (2024 vs 2023) | +1.8% | +4.8% | 3.0 points lower |
| Filings per 1,000 residents | 154.9 | 165.3 | 6.3% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 25.0% | 23.5% | 1.5 points higher |
| Civil violations share of filings | 33.0% | 31.0% | 2.1 points higher |
| Juvenile share of filings | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9 points lower |
| Civil share of filings | 34.8% | 38.3% | 3.4 points lower |
| Probate and adoption share of filings | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.8 points higher |
Huntington County new filings rose 1.8% in 2024, while statewide filings rose 4.8%. Filings per 1,000 residents were 154.9 in the county and 165.3 statewide.
Huntington County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Huntington 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 (Indiana statewide) | 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 Huntington County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Huntington County Courthouse Locations
Huntington County has 1 Clerk of the Circuit Court office location, in Huntington. Check your notice or paperwork for the court and courtroom before you go, since the directory lists only this office.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Huntington County | 201 N. Jefferson Street, # 201, Huntington, IN 46750 | 260-358-4819 | Clerk of the Circuit Court office (services are not itemized in the directory) |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Huntington County?
In Huntington County, the Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps the records for the circuit and superior courts. Some matters are handled outside these courts, so check the situation below first.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | The local trial court that received the ticket, or the city or town court for a municipal ticket | Traffic infractions are filed in the local courts, so check the court named on your ticket. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the county trial courts. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit or superior court criminal division | Misdemeanor cases are handled in the circuit and superior courts, which vary by county. |
| Felony | Circuit or superior court criminal division | Felony cases are filed in the circuit and superior courts. |
| DUI | Circuit or superior court criminal division | Check the charge on your paperwork to confirm the court. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit or superior court | Criminal charges and protective orders are handled in these courts. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit or superior court civil division | Civil cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Small claims | Small claims in the circuit or superior court | Small claims are part of the civil category at the county trial courts. |
| Eviction | Circuit or superior court civil division | Evictions are counted in the civil category. |
| Divorce | Circuit or superior court (domestic relations) | Domestic relations cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit or superior court (domestic relations) | Domestic relations cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit or superior court (probate) | Probate and adoption cases are part of the county trial court filings. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile division of the circuit or superior court, where the county has one | Juvenile records are confidential and not publicly available. |
| Appeal | Indiana Court of Appeals or Indiana Supreme Court | Appeals are not heard by the county trial courts. |
| Federal case | U.S. District Court for Indiana | Federal cases are outside the county trial courts. |
| State tax dispute | Indiana Tax Court | State tax disputes are outside the county trial courts. |
Are Huntington County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Huntington County trial court records are public, with exceptions set by Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9 and other Indiana law.
Public records
Most case files in the county's trial courts are open to the public, including dockets, filings, and orders. 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.
Online access
Go to MyCase at mycase.in.gov for the statewide public case search. Online results show case information, not every document, and confidential records are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 201 N. Jefferson Street, # 201, Huntington, IN 46750 to view or request records. Call 260-358-4819 to confirm which office holds your case.
Fees
The directory listing for this county does not state court record fees, so ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court before you request copies.
How to Search Huntington County Court Records Online
Identify the case type first, then use the statewide MyCase search or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court for records 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 public 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.
- Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 260-358-4819 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | MyCase (if the case is listed) | Case information and status | Documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | MyCase (if the case is listed) | Case information and status | Payment is handled separately |
| Civil | MyCase (if the case is listed) | Case information and status | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | MyCase (if the case is listed) | Case information and status | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | MyCase (if the case is listed) | Case information for domestic relations cases | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 260-358-4819 | Case information through the clerk | Not reliably available in the statewide search |
| Juvenile | Not publicly available | Confidential by law | Juvenile records are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Huntington County
Traffic citations, criminal fines, and parking tickets are handled differently, so confirm the court or agency that issued your ticket before you pay.
- Phone: Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 260-358-4819 to ask how to pay a traffic citation or criminal fine. The directory does not list an online payment site for this county, so confirm the options and any fees with the clerk.
- City or town court: For a ticket issued by a city or town, contact the local court named on the ticket, since those cases may be paid through that court.
Parking tickets are handled by the city or agency that issued them, not by the county trial courts.
Huntington County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Huntington County court records?
Search by name or case number in the statewide MyCase portal, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 260-358-4819.
Are Huntington County court records public?
Most are public under Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, and other confidential records are not available.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search MyCase by name or case number, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 260-358-4819 for help.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket, summons, or notice first, then call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 260-358-4819 to confirm.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 260-358-4819 to ask about payment options, since the directory does not list an online payment site for Huntington County.
How many cases are filed in Huntington County each year?
The county's trial courts recorded 5,722 new filings in 2024, which rose 1.8% from 5,621 in 2023.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil cases were the largest category at 1,994 filings, or 34.8% of the 5,722 total new filings in 2024.
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
Huntington County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 201 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN, 46750 |
| Phone Number: | 260-358-4814 |
| Fax: | 260-358-4813 |
| Website: | https://www.huntington.in.us/county/department/index.php?structureid=9 |
Useful Links
- Indiana Judicial Branch: Trial Courts & Clerks Provides general information on Indiana trial courts and clerk offices, including contact information and court jurisdiction.
- Indiana Case Search - MyCase Indiana's statewide platform allowing access to public case information from county courts, including Huntington County courts records.
- Huntington County Clerk of the Circuit Court Official page with links to court services, case filings, payment processing, and insights into local judicial operations.
- Indiana Judicial Branch: Self-Service Legal Center Offers a variety of resources specifically for individuals handling court matters without legal representation, providing forms and legal guidance.
- Indiana Judicial Branch: Public Records & Access Guidelines and policies regarding access to public court records, offering detailed instructions for secure and lawful data retrieval.
- Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council Resource for prosecuting attorneys offering updates, legal resources, and tools pertinent to criminal justice proceedings in the state.
- Indiana State Bar Association Member resources, public services, and legal resources for both lawyers and state residents in the state judiciary network.
- Huntington County Court Probation Department Court-supervised probation processes and educational services, promoting effective rehab programs for offenders in Huntington County.
- Indiana State Public Defender's Office Legal assistance and advocacy for indigent defendants needing state-appointed legal representation in criminal cases across Indiana.
- Indiana Judicial Branch: Commission on Professionalism Oversees maintaining high standards of judicial practice and professionalism across legal practitioners in Indiana’s judiciary system.
- Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Provides free legal assistance on civil matters to low-income individuals, improving access to justice throughout Indiana counties.
- Indiana Office of Judicial Administration Administrative and operational services aimed at enhancing court efficiencies, resources, and technology-driven solutions across the state courts.
- Indiana Court of Appeals Middle-level appellate court information, offering directions on appellate procedure and decisions shaping the state’s legal landscape.
- Indiana Supreme Court Ultimate appellate authority and its operations, legal precedents, and opinions impacting Indiana's judicial consensus and practices.
- Indiana Tax Court Special jurisdiction focused on resolving tax disputes, explaining the tax appeal process and offering comprehensive guides for practitioners.
- Indiana Public Retirement System Benefits-related legal information with appeal processes and retirement service advocacy for state and local employees including court staff.
- Indiana Court Times - Judicial Branch Magazine Shares updates, case studies, and court news impacting judicial stakeholders, enhancing public knowledge about critical judicial functions.
- Huntington County Coroner's Office Important department responsible for death investigations providing data pertinent to legal proceedings and public records inquiries.
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Focus on effective law enforcement training that supports policing, legal processing, and navigating Indiana's judicial machinery efficiently.
- Indiana Civil Rights Commission Addresses and resolves complaints on civil rights violations, promoting equal access and justice within Indiana’s frame of legal rights.
Table of Contents
- Huntington County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Huntington County Court Records
- Huntington County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Huntington County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Huntington County?
- How Does Huntington County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Huntington County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Huntington County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Huntington County?
- Are Huntington County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Huntington County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Huntington County
- Huntington County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links