Jasper County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Jasper County keeps the court records for the county's circuit and superior courts, which hear the county's main criminal, civil, family, and juvenile cases.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Office | Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jasper County |
| Clerk | Kara Fishburn |
| Main Address | 115 W. Washington Street, # 204, Rensselaer, IN 47978 |
| Main Phone | 219-866-4927 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Rensselaer) |
| Online Case Search | MyCase (statewide public case search, not specific to the county) |
How to Search Jasper County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Jasper County case records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Online
Go to MyCase to search statewide public court records.
Search by name or case number, then open the case details.
Check case status and docket entries, since MyCase covers all of Indiana.
Best for: Quick case lookups across Indiana
In Person
Go to 115 W. Washington Street, # 204, Rensselaer, IN 47978.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which records are available in person.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 219-866-4927.
Ask the clerk what information you need before you visit or request records.
Confirm the case number and the record you need before you call.
Best for: Confirming what the clerk needs
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
Jasper County Court Statistics (2024)
Jasper County trial courts recorded 4,459 new filings in 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Totals include city and town courts and ordinance violations, so infraction cases are part of the count.
4,459
New filings in all Jasper County trial courts in 2024
1,245
Criminal filings in 2024, 27.9% of the county total
1,670
Civil filings in 2024, including small claims
133.6
New filings per 1,000 residents (population 33,387)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,245 | 1,213 | +2.6% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 1,108 | 897 | +23.5% |
| Juvenile | 265 | 265 | 0.0% |
| Civil (including small claims) | 1,670 | 1,465 | +14.0% |
| Probate and adoption | 171 | 153 | +11.8% |
| Total | 4,459 | 3,993 | +11.7% |
How Have Court Filings Changed in Jasper County?
New filings in Jasper County trial courts rose 11.7% from 2023 to 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. The county comparison covers two years, and the statewide totals below give five years of context. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,245 | 1,213 | +2.6% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 1,108 | 897 | +23.5% |
| Juvenile | 265 | 265 | 0.0% |
| Civil (including small claims) | 1,670 | 1,465 | +14.0% |
| Probate and adoption | 171 | 153 | +11.8% |
| Total | 4,459 | 3,993 | +11.7% |
Indiana statewide totals, for context only:
| Year | Indiana statewide new filings | Change from prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,144,342 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 1,092,150 | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 1,017,793 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,027,497 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 950,557 | ~+4.8% |
Total filings in Jasper County trial courts rose from 3,993 in 2023 to 4,459 in 2024. The largest change came in civil violations cases, which rose by 211 (+23.5%). Statewide, total new filings rose +4.8% in 2024 and +7.3% in 2023, and stood +20.4% above 2020 levels. The statewide figures are not county counts.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Jasper County?
Civil cases make up the largest share of Jasper County new filings in 2024, at 37.5% of the 4,459 total.
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil (including small claims) | 1,670 | 37.5% | +14.0% |
| Criminal | 1,245 | 27.9% | +2.6% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 1,108 | 24.8% | +23.5% |
| Juvenile | 265 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Probate and adoption | 171 | 3.8% | +11.8% |
| Total | 4,459 | 100.0% | +11.7% |
Civil violations grew fastest at +23.5%, and juvenile changed least at 0.0%.
How Does Jasper County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Jasper County accounts for 0.39% of all Indiana trial court filings in 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. It accounts for 0.46% of statewide criminal filings and 0.38% of statewide civil filings.
| Metric | Jasper County | Indiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings (2024) | 4,459 | 1,144,342 | 0.39% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings (2023 to 2024) | +11.7% | +4.8% | 6.9 points higher |
| Share of Indiana population (2025) | 0.49% | 100% | Filing share is below population share |
| Filings per 1,000 residents (2024) | 133.6 | 165.3 | 19.2% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 27.9% | 23.5% | 4.4 points higher |
| Civil violations share of filings | 24.8% | 31.0% | 6.1 points lower |
| Juvenile share of filings | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.1 points higher |
| Civil share of filings (including small claims) | 37.5% | 38.3% | 0.8 points lower |
| Probate and adoption share of filings | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.4 points higher |
Jasper County files fewer new cases per resident than Indiana overall, at 133.6 per 1,000 residents compared with 165.3. Its largest category is civil, at 37.5% of its filings, compared with 38.3% statewide.
Jasper County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Jasper 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 Jasper County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Jasper County Courthouse Locations
Jasper County has 1 courthouse location, the Clerk of the Circuit Court office in Rensselaer. Check your notice or case paperwork for the office or courtroom that handles your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court (Rensselaer) | 115 W. Washington Street, # 204, Rensselaer, IN 47978 | 219-866-4927 | Court records kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Jasper County?
Start with your case type, then contact the court named here. Check your paperwork, since the charge or claim decides the court, and some counties use divisions with their own names.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | The court listed on the ticket, or the Clerk of the Circuit Court if unsure | Tickets in cities and towns may be heard by the local court. |
| Parking ticket | The city, town, or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit or superior court | The Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps the criminal file for the case. |
| Felony | Circuit or superior court | Felony charges are filed in the circuit and superior courts. |
| DUI | Circuit or superior court | The charge level on your paperwork shows which court handles the case. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit or superior court | Criminal charges follow the charge level, and protective orders are civil cases. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit or superior court | Civil lawsuits are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Small claims | Circuit or superior court (small claims docket) | Small claims are civil cases filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Eviction | Circuit or superior court | Eviction cases are civil cases in the trial courts. |
| Divorce | Circuit or superior court (domestic relations) | Domestic relations cases are civil cases in the trial courts. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit or superior court (domestic relations) | Support and custody matters are domestic relations cases. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit or superior court (probate) | Probate and adoption cases are part of the trial court caseload. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile division of the circuit or superior court | Juvenile records are confidential and are not in the public search. |
| Appeal | Indiana Court of Appeals | Most appeals from trial courts are heard by the Indiana Court of Appeals. |
Are Jasper County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Jasper County court records are public, with exceptions. Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9 governs public access to court records and sets out the records that are excluded.
Public records
Most case files in the circuit and superior courts are open to the public. 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 may also be confidential under Indiana rules or a court order.
Online access
MyCase is the statewide public case search, so it covers Jasper County and the rest of Indiana. Online results show case information, not every document, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court can confirm details.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 115 W. Washington Street, # 204, Rensselaer, IN 47978, or call 219-866-4927 to confirm which records the office can provide.
Fees
This page does not list court record fees. Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court about copy or search fees before you request records.
How to Search Jasper County Court Records Online
Use MyCase to search most Indiana trial court 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 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 219-866-4927 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | MyCase | Case status, parties, and docket entries | Full documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | MyCase | Case status and docket entries | City and town court tickets may be handled by the local court |
| Civil | MyCase | Docket entries and parties | Documents may require the clerk |
| Small claims | MyCase | Docket entries and parties | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | MyCase | Docket entries and parties | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | MyCase, or the Clerk of the Circuit Court if the case is not listed | Case information when listed | Estate and adoption files may be restricted |
| Juvenile | Clerk of the Circuit Court at 219-866-4927 | Case information only through the clerk | Juvenile records are not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Jasper County
Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 219-866-4927 to ask about paying fines, citations, and costs for Jasper County.
- Phone: Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 219-866-4927 to ask which payment methods the office accepts for your case. Tickets from city and town courts may be paid through the local court.
- In person: Go to 115 W. Washington Street, # 204, Rensselaer, IN 47978, and ask the clerk about payment options for your case. Bring your ticket or case number.
Parking tickets are handled by the issuing city, town, or agency, not by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Jasper County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Jasper County court records?
Search MyCase by name or case number, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 219-866-4927.
Are Jasper 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 MyCase by the defendant's name, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 219-866-4927 if you cannot find it.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket, notice, or summons, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 219-866-4927.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 219-866-4927 to ask about payment options for your case.
How many cases are filed in Jasper County each year?
Jasper County trial courts recorded 4,459 new filings in 2024, +11.7% from 3,993 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil cases were the largest category at 1,670 filings, or 37.5% of the 2024 total.
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
Jasper County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 115 W. Washington St., Rensselaer, IN, 47978 |
| Phone Number: | 219-866-4941 |
| Website: | https://www.jaspercountyin.gov/department/?structureid=15 |
Useful Links
- Jasper County Local Courts - in.gov - Access detailed information about Jasper County's judiciary system and local court proceedings.
- MyCase Indiana - Online Court Case Search - Search for court cases from Indiana's unified court system using this official tool.
- Jasper County Clerk's Office - Official Site - Discover services offered by the Jasper County Clerk’s Office including record keeping and public services.
- Indiana Judicial Branch: Self-Service Legal Center - Access forms, instructions, and guidance for representing yourself in Indiana courts.
- Indiana Protection Order Forms - Court System Support - Obtain protection, no-contact, and workplace violence restraining order forms in Indiana.
- Indiana Courts: Research Resources - Find research resources from Indiana's courts including statistical data and annual reports.
- Pro Bono Indiana - Legal resources and pro bono services across Indiana, fostering access to justice.
- Indiana Legal Services - Statewide Legal Help - Non-profit law firm providing free legal aid to eligible low-income people throughout Indiana.
- Indiana State Bar Association: Public Resources - Public legal resources including finding an attorney and understanding legal processes in Indiana.
- Indiana Legal Resource Center - Houses a comprehensive library of legal research materials facilitating case research.
- Indiana Legal Codes and Statutes - Justia - Explore Indiana's legal statutes and codes to understand laws and ordinances.
- ACLU of Indiana Cases - Ongoing and past cases involving civil rights and liberties in Indiana endorsed by the ACLU.
- Indiana Coalition for Court Access - Provides resources for legal representation and court access in Indiana.
- Jasper Circuit and Superior Courts Case Information - Access Jasper County court dockets, calendars, and upcoming court hearing information here.
- Community Outreach Programs - Indiana Courts - Information on community outreach initiatives by Indiana courts enhancing public understanding of the legal system.
- Court Reference - Indiana Courts Guide - A directory for navigating court websites in Indiana, including court addresses and contact information.
- Self-Help Resources - Idaho Judicial Branch (as Reference) - Although not Indiana-specific, this site offers ideas for self-help practices easily adaptable for other states.
- Public Access Online Services Home - Indiana Courts - Offers tools to access court records and details of ongoing litigation in Indiana.
- Ask for a Copy of Court Documents - Important guidelines on requesting copies of court documents and understanding legal terminologies.
- National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies - While more about insurance, check resources on legal compliance aligning to Indiana court rules.
Table of Contents
- Jasper County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Jasper County Court Records
- Jasper County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Jasper County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Jasper County?
- How Does Jasper County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Jasper County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Jasper County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Jasper County?
- Are Jasper County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Jasper County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Jasper County
- Jasper County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links