Elkhart County Circuit Court

Resources for the Elkhart County Circuit Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Elkhart County, Indiana, and resources applicable to all courts in Indiana.

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Access to basic case information for Circuit and Superior Courts in most Indiana counties, and for some City and Town Courts, is available to the general public. Search options include party name, case ID, and county. Advanced search options and other features are available through a subscription service.

Search Indiana criminal, citation, civil, family, and probate cases online. Records are available for most county Circuit and Superior Courts, St. Joseph County Probate Court, Marion County Small Claims Courts, many City and Town Courts, and some courts that have been abolished.

The Indiana State Police offer a limited criminal history online search service with a subscription or per-search fee. Criminal case information is limited to felonies and Class A misdemeanors.

Search protective and no-contact orders filed since July 1, 2009 by name or case number. Additional search options include year of birth, race, county issued, and city of residence. Links to forms and instructions for obtaining orders are at the bottom of the page.

Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases

View daily and weekly calendars for Circuit and Superior Courts in most Indiana Counties, and for some City and Town Courts. Click the name of the court in the "Partner Courts" list in right column to begin. When the county information page appears, click the desired calendar in the List of Courts at the bottom of the page.

Published opinions and orders

View the Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney's summaries of selected recent Elkhart County court decisions.

Search the Indiana University database of Indiana Attorney General opinions from 1933 - 1976. Search by keyword or browse by author, title or subject.

Forms and related information

View and download forms for use in Indiana courts, and forms for complaints against attorneys and judges.

View and download Indiana Court forms and instructions designed for parties representing themselves, including child support, divorce, fee waiver, name change, motion for contempt, criminal history, appeals, motion for continuance, and protection orders.

Online fine payments

Pay Indiana child support online by Social Security number or case number. A convenience fee applies.

Self help, legal research, general information

View information about civil and family cases in Elkhart County courts, including commercial, workplace violence and protective orders, family, and domestic relations. Links to child support forms are provided.

The Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney's Office offers information about criminal procedure including criminal charges, plea bargains, and tips for witnesses testifying in court.

View information about Family Court matters in Elkhart County, including divorce, custody, parenting, paternity, and domestic violence. Links to informational videos, a basic procedural guide, court rules, and additional resources are provided.

The Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office offers information about its child support enforcement and victim assistance services, as well as its alternative justice programs including misdemeanor pre-trial diversion, bad check diversion, and traffic infraction deferral. Links to required forms and additional information are provided.

View information for parties without attorneys in Elkhart County courts, with contact information for legal services providers.

View a child support calculator, child support guidelines, parenting time guidelines, and links to child support forms.

View instructions for paying child support, with links to related forms and answers to frequently asked questions

The Indiana Child Support Bureau offers information about child support orders, payments, enforcement, and establishment of paternity, with links to guidelines, online payments, forms, and additional resources.

File court documents electronically in most Indiana trial courts. Instructions, links to service providers, and lists of participating courts and case types are provided.

View resources for preventing foreclosure in Indiana, including local housing counseling agencies, state agencies, and links to legal aid providers.

View information about Indiana problem-solving courts, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. Types of problem-solving courts include adult and juvenile Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, Veterans Courts, Family Dependency Drug Courts, and Domestic Violence Courts. Links to rules, guidelines, and a directory of local programs are provided.

Download the Indiana Small Claims Manual and view a summary of small claims procedure, instructions for using the Manual, and a video about representing yourself in a small claims case.

Search the Indiana Code by title, article, chapter, section, and keyword; use the "Search" feature at the top of the page. Select the "Laws" menu item at the top of the page for access to the Indiana Constitution, Code, Noncode Statutes from the current legislative session, Acts of the General Assembly, and tables.

View Indiana legal information related to divorce, child custody, child support, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection. the courts and legal system, and other legal topics. Information is also available in Spanish.

Search a roster of registered Indiana mediators by type, location, rate, name, language, and practice area.

View information and resources for people without attorneys, including a guide to representing yourself in court, mediation, family law, protection orders, finding a lawyer, court forms, and foreclosures.

View information about the Indiana Supreme Court Law Library, including hours, available materials and resources, and an online catalog.

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles provides information about traffic tickets, criminal violations, license suspension, and license reinstatement.

Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral

The Volunteer Lawyer Network provides free civil legal assistance to income-eligible residents of Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph, and Starke Counties.

View information about the Indiana State Public Defender office, which provides representation to incarcerated criminal and juvenile defendants who cannot afford a lawyer.

Income-eligible residents without a lawyer can ask civil legal questions online and receive answers from an Indiana lawyer. The service is free; registration is required.

Search Indiana legal services and community assistance organizations for low-income and elderly residents by topic or keyword.

The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission provides information about the types of complaints it handles, examples of rule violations, and the procedure for filing a grievance. Links to online and printable forms are provided.

The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission offers an online search service of attorney status and a listing of orders and opinions in attorney discipline cases.

The Indiana Attorney General's Office offers information and topical fact sheets about consumer protection and various types of fraud. Instructions and forms for filing consumer complaints are provided.

The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications provides information about the types of complaints it handles, the procedure for filing a complaint, and a link to the complaint form.

Search the roll of attorneys licensed to practice in Indiana by name or attorney number. Search may be limited by city.

Search a directory of Indiana State Bar Association members by name, type of practice, location, and keyword.

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