Putnam County, IN Courts and Public Records
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Greencastle keeps the court records for the circuit and superior courts in Putnam County. Trial courts in the county handle criminal, civil, juvenile, and probate and adoption cases, while infractions and ordinance violations also go through local courts.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County (circuit and superior courts) |
| Main Address | One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135 |
| Main Phone | 765-653-2648 |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Tracy Bridges |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Greencastle) |
| Handles | Criminal, civil, small claims, juvenile, and probate and adoption cases filed in the circuit and superior courts; infractions and ordinance violations in local courts |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Indiana), parking tickets (the citing agency), and appeals (Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court) |
| Online Case Search | MyCase (statewide Indiana public case search) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-653-2648 |
How to Search Putnam County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Records for Putnam 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.
Check results with the clerk, since some records are not online.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Call 765-653-2648 to confirm which office handles your request.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call 765-653-2648 to reach the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Ask which records the clerk can release and what details to have ready.
Confirm the clerk's requirements before you request copies.
Best for: Checking whether a record is available
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
Putnam County Court Statistics (2024)
Trial courts in Putnam County recorded 4,954 new filings in 2024, up 8.3% from 4,573 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Totals include city and town courts and ordinance violations, so infraction counts can make up a large share of the total.
4,954
Total new filings in 2024, all trial courts in the county
1,354
Criminal filings in 2024, including traffic and misdemeanors
1,631
Civil filings in 2024, including small claims
131.0
Filings per 1,000 residents in 2024 (population 37,804)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,354 | 1,298 | +4.3% |
| Civil violations | 1,561 | 1,209 | +29.1% |
| Juvenile | 280 | 304 | -7.9% |
| Civil | 1,631 | 1,610 | +1.3% |
| Probate and adoption | 128 | 152 | -15.8% |
| Total | 4,954 | 4,573 | +8.3% |
How Have Court Filings Changed in Putnam County?
Trial court new filings in Putnam County rose from 4,573 in 2023 to 4,954 in 2024. The data for this county covers 2023 and 2024 only, from the Indiana Judicial Service Report. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
Change by case category, 2023 to 2024
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,298 | 1,354 | +4.3% |
| Civil violations | 1,209 | 1,561 | +29.1% |
| Juvenile | 304 | 280 | -7.9% |
| Civil | 1,610 | 1,631 | +1.3% |
| Probate and adoption | 152 | 128 | -15.8% |
| Total | 4,573 | 4,954 | +8.3% |
Indiana statewide new filings, 2020 to 2024
| Year | Indiana statewide total | 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 new filings rose 8.3% from 4,573 in 2023 to 4,954 in 2024. The largest change was in civil violations cases, which rose by 352 (+29.1%). Criminal filings rose by 56 (+4.3%), the second-largest change. Statewide, new trial court filings rose 20.4% from 2020 to 2024, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Putnam County?
Civil cases were the largest category in Putnam County in 2024, with 1,631 filings or 32.9% of the 4,954 total.
| Case Type | Filings 2024 | Share of Total | Change vs 2023 | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 1,631 | 32.9% | +1.3% | Plenary, collections, tort, small claims, evictions, domestic relations, mental health, expungement, tax and other civil matters |
| Civil violations | 1,561 | 31.5% | +29.1% | Infractions and ordinance violations in trial courts, including city and town courts |
| Criminal | 1,354 | 27.3% | +4.3% | Felonies, misdemeanors, post-conviction and other criminal matters |
| Juvenile | 280 | 5.7% | -7.9% | Child in need of services, delinquency, status, paternity, protection orders and other juvenile matters |
| Probate and adoption | 128 | 2.6% | -15.8% | Probate and adoption matters |
Civil violations filings grew fastest at +29.1%, while probate and adoption filings fell fastest at -15.8%.
How Does Putnam County Compare With Indiana Overall?
Putnam County has 0.55% of Indiana's population and accounts for 0.43% of the state's 1,144,342 new trial court filings in 2024.
| Metric | Putnam County | Indiana statewide | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population, 2025 | 37,876 | 6,973,333 | County is 0.54% of the state population |
| Total new filings, 2024 | 4,954 | 1,144,342 | County is 0.43% of statewide filings |
| Criminal filings, 2024 | 1,354 | 268,772 | County is 0.50% of statewide criminal filings |
| Civil violations filings, 2024 | 1,561 | 354,393 | County is 0.44% of statewide civil violations filings |
| Juvenile filings, 2024 | 280 | 55,264 | County is 0.51% of statewide juvenile filings |
| Civil filings, 2024 | 1,631 | 437,989 | County is 0.37% of statewide civil filings |
| Probate and adoption filings, 2024 | 128 | 27,924 | County is 0.46% of statewide probate and adoption filings |
| Filings per 1,000 residents, 2024 | 131.0 | 165.3 | County is 20.7% below the statewide rate |
| Change in total filings, 2023 to 2024 | +8.3% | +4.8% | 3.6 points higher than the state |
At 131.0 filings per 1,000 residents, Putnam County is below the statewide rate of 165.3. Its share of statewide filings is smaller than its share of the state population, so its caseload is lighter than its population alone would suggest.
Putnam County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Indiana statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Putnam 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 Putnam County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Putnam County Courthouse Locations
Putnam County has 1 listed location for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, in Greencastle. Check your notice or case paperwork for the assigned courthouse and courtroom before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, Greencastle | One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135 | 765-653-2648 | Clerk of the Circuit Court office, as listed in the Indiana court directory |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Putnam County?
Most cases in Putnam County are filed with the circuit and superior courts through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, but parking tickets and federal cases are handled elsewhere. Call 765-653-2648 if you are not sure which court has your case.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Local trial court or the court named on the ticket | Infractions are often filed in the local courts, so check the citation for the court listed. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are handled by the citing agency, not the trial courts. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit or superior court, or the city or town court for ordinance matters | Check the charge on your paperwork and call the clerk to confirm the court. |
| Felony | Circuit or superior court | Criminal cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-653-2648. |
| DUI | Circuit or superior court | Check the charge on your paperwork and confirm the court with the clerk. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit or superior court | Protective orders and related cases are handled by the clerk, so call to confirm the filing. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit or superior court | Civil cases are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
| Small claims | Circuit or superior court, small claims docket | Small claims are part of the civil docket of the trial courts. |
| Eviction | Circuit or superior court | Eviction filings are part of the civil docket of the trial courts. |
| Divorce | Circuit or superior court, domestic relations | Domestic relations cases are filed with the circuit or superior court. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit or superior court, domestic relations | Custody and support matters are filed with the circuit or superior court. |
| Probate or estate | Circuit or superior court, probate | Probate and adoption matters are part of the trial court workload. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile division of the circuit or superior court | Juvenile records are confidential under Indiana rules. |
| Appeal | Indiana Court of Appeals or Indiana Supreme Court | Appeals go to the appellate courts, not the county trial court. |
Are Putnam County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Putnam County court records are public, with exceptions set by Indiana rules. Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9 governs public access to court records.
Public records
Most case records in the circuit and superior courts are open to the public under Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9. 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, protective-order-restricted and other confidential records are not publicly available. Access to these records depends on the rules and any court order.
Online access
MyCase at mycase.in.gov is the statewide public case search for Indiana, not a county-specific portal. Online results show case information, and access to documents varies by case type.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135, or call 765-653-2648 to ask about records that are not available online.
Fees
The files used for this section do not list copy or search fees, so ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-653-2648 before you request copies.
How to Search Putnam County Court Records Online
Use MyCase, the statewide Indiana portal, to look up Putnam County cases by case type, and ask the clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, civil, juvenile, or probate.
- 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, including the status and the parties shown in the results.
- Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-653-2648 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | MyCase | Case information and status | Documents may require the clerk; restricted information is not shown |
| Traffic | MyCase or the clerk | Case information where the case appears in the portal | Not every local court case may appear, so confirm with the clerk |
| Civil | MyCase | Case information and parties | Documents may require the clerk |
| Small claims | MyCase | Case information and parties | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | MyCase | Case information for domestic relations cases | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court | Probate and estate case information | Not searched in the same way as other case types; call the clerk |
| Juvenile | Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-653-2648 | Limited information through the clerk only | Juvenile records are confidential and are not in the public portal |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Putnam County
Traffic citations and criminal fines in Putnam County are handled through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, so call 765-653-2648 or visit the courthouse to confirm how to pay.
- Phone: Call 765-653-2648 to ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court how to pay a traffic citation or criminal fine and which payment types are accepted. The directory lists no online payment link for this county.
- In person: Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135 to pay in person. Confirm with the clerk which payments the office accepts.
- City or town court: For city or town court cases, the court that issued the citation may take payment. Check the citation for that court's contact information.
Parking tickets are paid to the agency that issued them, not to the trial courts.
Putnam County Court Records FAQ
How do I search court records in Putnam County?
Use MyCase at mycase.in.gov, the statewide Indiana public case search, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-653-2648.
Are Putnam County court records public?
Most are, under Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, and other confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name in mycase.in.gov or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-653-2648 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 765-653-2648.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 765-653-2648 or visit the office at One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135 to confirm how to pay, since no online payment link is listed for this county.
How many cases are filed in Putnam County each year?
The trial courts recorded 4,954 new filings in 2024, up 8.3% from 4,573 in 2023, according to the Indiana Judicial Service Report.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil cases were the largest category in 2024, with 1,631 filings or 32.9% of the 4,954 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
Putnam County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 1 Courthouse Sq., Greencastle, IN, 46135 |
| Phone Number: | 765-653-2648 |
| Fax: | 765-653-8405 |
| Website: | http://www.co.putnam.in.us/clerk/ |
Useful Links
- Putnam County Online Court Services - Access court case information, court calendars, and contact details for Putnam County courts.
- Indiana Supreme Court Public Access Case Search - Use the MyCase platform to search for case information across Indiana, including Putnam County.
- Indiana Court System: Self-Service Legal Center - Provides tools and resources for individuals representing themselves in court, offering important legal information.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Manages professional licenses in Indiana and offers resource links for legal professionals.
- Indiana Public Defender Council - Offers resources and information for public defenders and individuals needing legal representation assistance.
- Indiana State Department of Health - Vital Records - Access vital records such as birth and death certificates for legal proceedings.
- Putnam County Surveyor's Office - Provides property maps and land survey records for legal and planning purposes in the county.
- Indiana Department of Transportation - Information on state transportation regulations that may relate to legal cases concerning infrastructure.
- IRS Exempt Organization Search - Verify the status of nonprofit organizations, useful for legal processes involving charitable entities.
- Federal Trade Commission: Laws and Regulations - Access federal consumer law regulations, important for business and consumer-related court cases.
- Indiana Secretary of State Business Services - Search for registered businesses in Indiana, useful for cases involving corporate entities.
- National Association of Secretaries of State - Provides a wide array of national resources and contact info for state-level governance including legal affairs.
- National Center for Reason and Justice - Advocacy and support for those wrongfully convicted, providing resources for criminal justice reform.
- Indiana State Library - Databases - Offers a variety of legal research tools, including access to historical legal documents and databases.
- ABA National Resource Center for Access to Justice - Resources for improving access to legal aid and understanding legal proceedings.
- National Legal Aid & Defender Association - Promotes access to legal aid and provides crucial information for indigent defense systems.
- Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Services related to vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses, contributing to legal issues involving driving offenses.
- Justia Indiana State Resources - Access legal information, statutes, and court decisions for the State of Indiana.
- FindLaw - Indiana Laws and Legal Information - Comprehensive legal resources and information on Indiana laws, including case law and legal articles.
- United States Courts - Official website of U.S. federal courts providing resources, rules, and case information at the federal level.
Table of Contents
- Putnam County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Putnam County Court Records
- Putnam County Court Statistics (2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Putnam County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Putnam County?
- How Does Putnam County Compare With Indiana Overall?
- Putnam County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Putnam County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Putnam County?
- Are Putnam County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Putnam County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Putnam County
- Putnam County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links