Madison County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The circuit and superior courts of Madison County are the county's main trial courts. The Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps their court records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Circuit and superior courts of Madison County, Indiana |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Linda Smith |
| Main Address | 16 E. Ninth Street, #213, Anderson, IN 46016 |
| Main Phone | 765-641-9443 |
| Statewide Online Case Search | MyCase, mycase.in.gov (statewide, not county-specific) |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Anderson) |
| Handles | Criminal, civil, juvenile, and probate and adoption cases; city and town courts handle ordinance violations and infractions where they exist |
| 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 (issuing city or agency) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Clerk of the Circuit Court, 765-641-9443 |
How to Search Madison County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if known, and approximate dates ready. The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Anderson keeps Madison County court records.
Online
Go to MyCase, mycase.in.gov, the statewide public case search.
Search by name or case number, then open the case summary.
Review the docket for case status and scheduled dates.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to 16 E. Ninth Street, #213, Anderson, IN 46016.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call 765-641-9443 to reach the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Ask which division holds your case before you visit.
Ask the clerk what identifying details the office needs.
Best for: Confirming case details 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
Madison County Court Statistics (2024)
Trial courts in Madison County recorded 24,555 new filings in 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Totals include city and town courts and ordinance violations, so infraction counts are part of every total.
24,555
Total new filings in 2024 (all trial courts)
7,211
Criminal filings in 2024
9,448
Civil filings in 2024 (includes small claims)
182.9
Filings per 1,000 residents (population 134,222)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 7,211 | 6,789 | +6.2% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 5,246 | 5,350 | -1.9% |
| Juvenile | 2,023 | 2,178 | -7.1% |
| Civil (includes small claims) | 9,448 | 8,567 | +10.3% |
| Probate and adoption | 627 | 676 | -7.2% |
| Total new filings | 24,555 | 23,560 | +4.2% |
How Have Court Filings Changed in Madison County?
New filings in all Madison County trial courts totaled 24,555 in 2024, compared with 23,560 in 2023. Figures include city and town courts, 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 | 7,211 | 6,789 | +6.2% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 5,246 | 5,350 | -1.9% |
| Juvenile | 2,023 | 2,178 | -7.1% |
| Civil (includes small claims) | 9,448 | 8,567 | +10.3% |
| Probate and adoption | 627 | 676 | -7.2% |
| Total new filings | 24,555 | 23,560 | +4.2% |
Indiana statewide context, new filings 2020 to 2024
| Year (Indiana statewide) | Total 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% |
Between 2023 and 2024, total new filings in Madison County trial courts rose by 4.2%, from 23,560 to 24,555. The largest change by category was in civil filings, which moved from 8,567 to 9,448 (+10.3%). Indiana statewide filings rose 20.4% from 2020 to 2024, with the largest annual statewide increase in 2021 (+8.1%). County figures cover only 2023 and 2024, so this page does not show a longer county trend.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Madison County?
Civil cases are the largest category in Madison County, at 9,448 of the 24,555 new filings in 2024 (38.5%).
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 7,211 | 29.4% |
| Civil violations (infractions and ordinance violations) | 5,246 | 21.4% |
| Juvenile | 2,023 | 8.2% |
| Civil (includes small claims) | 9,448 | 38.5% |
| Probate and adoption | 627 | 2.6% |
| Total | 24,555 | 100.0% |
Civil filings were the fastest-growing category at +10.3%, while probate and adoption filings fell fastest at -7.2%.
How Does Madison County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Madison County is estimated to account for about 1.94% of the 1,144,342 cases filed in Indiana courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Madison County | Indiana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~22,182 | 1,144,342 | ~1.94% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+4.8% | +4.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~3,697 | 3,468 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~3,937 | 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 Madison County's 1.94% share of the state population.
Madison County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Madison 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 Madison County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Madison County Courthouse Locations
Madison County has 1 courthouse location in the state court directory, the Clerk of the Circuit Court office in Anderson. Check your notice or ticket for the division and courtroom before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Anderson | 16 E. Ninth Street, #213, Anderson, IN 46016 | 765-641-9443 | Clerk of the Circuit Court office |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Madison County?
Start with the charge, claim, or matter on your paperwork, then contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Anderson at 765-641-9443 to confirm the court.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | The local court that issued the ticket (city, town, or county court) | Traffic infractions are filed in the local courts, so confirm the court printed on your ticket. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are handled outside the trial courts. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Confirm the court and division on your paperwork with the clerk. |
| Felony | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Felony cases are heard in the circuit or superior courts. |
| DUI | Circuit or superior court, criminal docket | Check the charge and court on your paperwork. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit or superior court | Protective order requests are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit or superior court, civil docket | Civil cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Small claims | Small claims docket of the circuit or superior court | Small claims are counted within civil filings. |
| Eviction | Circuit or superior court, civil docket | Eviction cases are counted within civil filings. |
| Divorce | Circuit or superior court, domestic relations | Domestic relations cases are counted within civil filings. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit or superior court, domestic relations | Custody and support matters are counted within civil filings. |
| Probate or estate | Probate docket, confirmed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court | Probate and adoption matters are a separate category of filings. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile docket of the circuit or superior court | Juvenile matters are confidential. |
| Appeal | Indiana Court of Appeals or Indiana Supreme Court | Appeals do not go to the county trial courts. |
Are Madison County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Madison County court records are public, with exceptions. Indiana's Access to Court Records Rules (Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9) govern public access to court records and set out the exceptions.
Public records
Most case files in the trial courts are open to the public, including dockets, filings, and orders in many civil and criminal matters.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available. Records made confidential by rule or court order are also restricted.
Online access
MyCase, mycase.in.gov, is the statewide public case search. Online results show case information, not every document, and confidential or sealed matters are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 16 E. Ninth Street, #213, Anderson, IN 46016 to view or request records. Call 765-641-9443 to confirm which division holds your case.
Fees
No record fees are listed in the county information used for this page. Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court about fees for copies and certified records.
How to Search Madison County Court Records Online
Use MyCase, the statewide Indiana public case search, to look up Madison County cases, and ask the clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, or juvenile.
- Open MyCase at mycase.in.gov.
- 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 765-641-9443 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | mycase.in.gov | Case information, parties, and status | Full documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | mycase.in.gov | Case information and status | Payment is handled separately from record search |
| Civil | mycase.in.gov | Case information and parties | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | mycase.in.gov | Case information and parties | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | mycase.in.gov | Case information for domestic relations cases | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Confirm with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 765-641-9443 | Estate and probate case information | Availability by case type varies; confirm with the clerk |
| Juvenile | Juvenile records through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 765-641-9443 | Limited information through the clerk | Juvenile proceedings are confidential and are not in the public search |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Madison County
Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Anderson to ask about paying fines and citations for Madison County cases.
- By phone: Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-641-9443 to ask which payment methods apply to your citation. Confirm the amount with the clerk before you pay.
- In person: Go to 16 E. Ninth Street, #213, Anderson, IN 46016 and bring your ticket or case number.
Parking tickets are paid to the city or agency that issued them, not through the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Madison County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Madison County court records?
Use MyCase, mycase.in.gov, to look up cases by name or case number, or contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-641-9443.
Are Madison County court records public?
Most are, under Indiana's Access to Court Records Rules, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, and mental health records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name in MyCase, mycase.in.gov, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-641-9443 with the defendant's name.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice, look up the case in MyCase, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-641-9443.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-641-9443 or the court printed on your ticket to learn the payment options for your citation.
How many cases are filed in Madison County each year?
Madison County trial courts recorded 24,555 new filings in 2024, up 4.2% from 23,560 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil filings are the most common type, at 9,448 of the 24,555 new filings in 2024 (38.5%).
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
Madison County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 16 E. 9th St., Anderson, IN, 46016 |
| Phone Number: | 765-641-9503 |
| Fax: | 765-640-4216 |
| Website: | https://www.madisoncounty.in.gov/courts.html |
Useful Links
- Indiana Judicial Branch Find comprehensive court services, recent opinions, and e-filing services for all courts in Indiana, including Madison County.
- MyCase Indiana Access public records, case information, and filings online directly from the state’s case management system for Indiana.
- Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center Self-help resources, forms, and guidance for individuals representing themselves in Indiana courts, covering multiple case types.
- Court of Appeals of Indiana Official site providing court rules, opinions, and the docket for the appellate courts, vital for understanding appeals processes.
- Madison County Courts Direct access to local court services, locations, and important contact information for various court divisions in Madison County.
- Madison County Prosecutor's Office Resources and contact information for the prosecutor's office, including victim services and specific court case inquiries.
- Indiana Legal Services Non-profit organization offering free legal assistance and resources for low-income individuals across Indiana, including Madison County.
- Indiana Legal Resource Center A hub for finding legal assistance programs, guidelines, and comprehensive legal resource materials throughout Indiana.
- Indiana Public Defender Council Provides resources and support for public defense in Indiana, offering critical tools and information for defense attorneys.
- Indiana State Bar Association Professional association dedicated to empowering its members and improving the quality of the practice of law in Indiana.
- Indiana Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs Advocacy group offering legal assistance resources and language-specific guidance to Hispanic and Latino communities across Indiana.
- ACLU Indiana Court Case Search Use this tool from the ACLU to search and learn about key civil liberties-related cases within Indiana courts.
- Madison County Detention Center Look up inmate information and contact the detention center in Madison County for visitation rules and mailing address.
- Indiana Court Records Portal Navigate to the portal for public access to court records statewide, offering various search options for case details.
- Doxpop Court Records Subscription-based access to detailed court case information from participating Indiana counties, including Madison County.
- Indiana Resources for Senior Services Find court-related services targeting senior citizens for legal assistance and advocacy in Indiana provided by respected entities.
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Access federal court services and records for cases filed in the Southern District, covering Monroe to Vanderburgh counties.
- Indiana Protection Services State-managed protection and advocacy services for vulnerable populations, including legal proceedings and rights advocacy.
- NWI Times Crime and Courts Browse news and updates related to crime and court cases throughout Northwest Indiana, providing insights into local legal matters.
- Public Mental Health Legal Resources Obtain guidance on mental health-related legal rights and proceedings, essential for understanding court cases involving mental health issues.
Table of Contents
- Madison County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Madison County Court Records
- Madison County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Madison County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Madison County?
- How Does Madison County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Madison County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Madison County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Madison County?
- Are Madison County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Madison County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Madison County
- Madison County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links