Knox County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The Knox County Circuit Court is the main trial court for criminal, civil, juvenile, and probate and adoption cases. The Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps the court records, and superior courts, where the county has them, share the trial workload.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Knox County Circuit Court |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | David W. Shelton |
| Main Address | 111 North Seventh Street, Vincennes, IN 47591 |
| Main Phone | 812-885-2521 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Vincennes) |
| Handles | Criminal, civil, juvenile, and probate and adoption cases in the circuit and superior courts |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Indiana); parking tickets (the citing city or agency) |
| Online Case Search | MyCase (statewide Indiana public case search) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 |
How to Search Knox County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Records for Knox County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Online
Go to MyCase, the statewide Indiana public case search.
Search by name or case number to view case information.
Confirm details with the clerk before relying on them.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to 111 North Seventh Street, Vincennes, IN 47591.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which records are available for copies.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521.
Ask which records are available and how to request copies.
Have the case number and party names ready before you call.
Best for: Quick questions about a specific case
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
Knox County Court Statistics (2024)
Knox County trial courts recorded 7,904 new filings in 2024, a change of -14.1% from 9,206 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Totals include circuit, superior, county, city and town courts, and infraction and ordinance violation counts are a large share of many totals.
7,904
Total new filings in 2024, all trial courts in the county
1,990
Criminal filings in 2024
2,104
Civil filings in 2024 (includes small claims)
220.3
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 35,872)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,990 | 1,880 | +5.9% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 3,062 | 4,232 | -27.6% |
| Juvenile | 604 | 828 | -27.1% |
| Civil (includes small claims, evictions, collections, and domestic relations) | 2,104 | 2,116 | -0.6% |
| Probate and adoption | 144 | 150 | -4.0% |
| Total | 7,904 | 9,206 | -14.1% |
How Have Court Filings Changed in Knox County?
New filings in Knox County fell 14.1% from 2023 to 2024, compared with +4.8% for Indiana statewide. The source files publish county figures for 2023 and 2024 only, so the county trend covers those two years. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,880 | 1,990 | +5.9% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 4,232 | 3,062 | -27.6% |
| Juvenile | 828 | 604 | -27.1% |
| Civil (includes small claims, evictions, collections, and domestic relations) | 2,116 | 2,104 | -0.6% |
| Probate and adoption | 150 | 144 | -4.0% |
| Total | 9,206 | 7,904 | -14.1% |
The largest change was in civil violations filings, which moved by -1,170 cases from 4,232 to 3,062. The county total changed by -1,302 filings in the same year. Statewide, Indiana new filings rose 20.4% from 2020 to 2024, based on the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
Indiana statewide new filings, 2020 to 2024
| Year | Total New Filings (statewide) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Knox County?
Civil violations filings make up the largest share of Knox County new filings in 2024, at 38.7% of the 7,904 total.
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 3,062 | 38.7% | -27.6% |
| Civil (includes small claims, evictions, collections, and domestic relations) | 2,104 | 26.6% | -0.6% |
| Criminal | 1,990 | 25.2% | +5.9% |
| Juvenile | 604 | 7.6% | -27.1% |
| Probate and adoption | 144 | 1.8% | -4.0% |
| Total | 7,904 | 100.0% | -14.1% |
Criminal filings grew fastest at +5.9%, while civil violations filings fell fastest at -27.6%.
How Does Knox County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Knox County accounted for 0.69% of the 1,144,342 new filings in Indiana trial courts in 2024, while its residents make up 0.52% of the state population.
| Metric | Knox County | Indiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) | 35,652 | 6,973,333 | 0.51% of the state population |
| Total new filings (2024) | 7,904 | 1,144,342 | 0.69% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in total filings | -14.1% | +4.8% | 18.9 points lower |
| Filings per 1,000 residents | 220.3 | 165.3 | 33.3% above state |
| Criminal share of filings | 25.2% | 23.5% | 1.7 points higher; county is 0.74% of statewide criminal filings |
| Civil violations share of filings | 38.7% | 31.0% | 7.8 points higher; county is 0.86% of statewide civil violations filings |
| Juvenile share of filings | 7.6% | 4.8% | 2.8 points higher; county is 1.09% of statewide juvenile filings |
| Civil share of filings | 26.6% | 38.3% | 11.7 points lower; county is 0.48% of statewide civil filings |
| Probate and adoption share of filings | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6 points lower; county is 0.52% of statewide probate and adoption filings |
Filings per 1,000 residents in Knox County are 33.3% above the statewide rate of 165.3. The largest gap in case mix is in civil filings, where the county share differs from the state share by 11.7 points.
Knox County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Knox 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 Knox County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Knox County Courthouse Locations
Knox County has 1 courthouse location in the Indiana court directory, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Vincennes. Check your notice or paperwork for the assigned courthouse and office before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Vincennes | 111 North Seventh Street, Vincennes, IN 47591 | 812-885-2521 | Clerk of the Circuit Court office (directory listing) |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Knox County?
Most court cases in Knox County are filed with the circuit or superior courts, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court can confirm where a case belongs. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for Indiana.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | The court listed on the citation (city or town court, or the circuit or superior court) | Traffic infractions are filed in the local courts; call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 if the citation does not name the court. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the circuit or superior courts. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Confirm the court and case type with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521. |
| Felony | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Felony cases are filed in the circuit or superior courts, which vary by county. |
| DUI | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Check the charge on your paperwork, then confirm the court with the clerk. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit or superior court | Protection orders are handled as civil matters, so ask the clerk where to file. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit or superior court, civil docket | Civil cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Small claims | Circuit or superior court, small claims docket | Small claims are counted within the civil category in the statistics above. |
| Eviction | Circuit or superior court, civil docket | Evictions are counted within the civil category in the statistics above. |
| Divorce | Circuit or superior court, domestic relations | Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 to confirm where to file. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit or superior court, domestic relations | Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 to confirm where to file. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit or superior court, probate | Probate and adoption cases are filed with the circuit or superior courts, so confirm with the clerk. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile docket of the circuit or superior court | Juvenile records are not publicly available. |
| Appeal | Indiana Court of Appeals or Indiana Supreme Court | Appeals from trial court decisions go to the Indiana Court of Appeals, and some cases go directly to the Indiana Supreme Court. |
Are Knox County Court Records Public?
Yes, most court records in Knox County are public, with exceptions set by Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9.
Public records
Most case files in the circuit and superior courts are open, 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. Other confidential records may be released only as the rules or a court order allow.
Online access
MyCase is the statewide public case search for Indiana. Online results show case information, not every document, and restricted cases are not shown.
In-person access
Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Vincennes at 812-885-2521 to view or request records in person.
Fees
This page does not list fees for Knox County records. Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 before requesting copies.
How to Search Knox County Court Records Online
Use MyCase, the statewide Indiana public case search, to look up Knox County cases, and contact the clerk 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 and choose the 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.
- Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You Will Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | MyCase | Case information for criminal cases | Documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | MyCase for case information | Case information where available | City or town courts may handle some tickets separately |
| Civil | MyCase | Case information for civil cases | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | MyCase | Case information for small claims cases | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | MyCase | Case information for domestic relations cases | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 | Probate and adoption case information from the clerk | Not all probate records may be in MyCase; confirm with the clerk |
| Juvenile | Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 | Limited information through the clerk | Juvenile records are not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Knox County
Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 to confirm how to pay a citation or fine in Knox County.
- Phone: Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 to confirm the amount and payment methods for your case.
- City or town court: If your ticket came from a city or town court, pay through that court, which may differ from the circuit clerk.
Parking tickets are handled by the city or agency that issued them, not by the circuit or superior court.
Knox County Court Records FAQ
How do I search court records?
Use MyCase to search Indiana court cases by name or case number, or contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521.
Are court records public?
Most are, 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 in MyCase, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 with the defendant name.
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 812-885-2521.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Contact the court listed on your citation, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 812-885-2521 to confirm how to pay. Parking tickets go to the issuing agency.
How many cases are filed in Knox County each year?
Knox County trial courts recorded 7,904 new filings in 2024, a change of -14.1% from 9,206 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil violations is the largest category, with 3,062 new filings or 38.7% 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
Knox County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 111 N. 7th St., Vincennes, IN, 47591 |
| Phone Number: | 812-885-2527 |
| Fax: | 812-886-9414 |
| Website: | https://knoxcounty.in.gov/circuit-court |
Useful Links
- MyCase - Public Access to Indiana Court Records Access comprehensive case information from Indiana courts with this official state portal for public records and court services.
- The Indiana Supreme Court - Indiana's Highest Court Find information on the Indiana Supreme Court, including opinions, upcoming cases, and judicial administration services.
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- E-Filing in Indiana Courts - Electronic Case Filing Understand the processes and requirements for electronically filing court documents in Indiana through this official resource.
- Indiana Judicial Branch - Comprehensive Court Resources This official platform provides valuable resources and information about the judiciary and court operations across Indiana.
- Odyssey Public Access (MyCase) - Case Information Search Use Odyssey's MyCase platform to conduct public searches for information about ongoing and past Indiana court cases.
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Table of Contents
- Knox County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Knox County Court Records
- Knox County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Knox County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Knox County?
- How Does Knox County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Knox County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Knox County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Knox County?
- Are Knox County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Knox County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Knox County
- Knox County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links