Madison County court records in Indiana are available through several channels. MadisonINCourt.us allows you to search for public information on court cases in the county. Additionally, the MyCase platform from the Indiana Judicial Branch provides online access to case materials. For documents not available online, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office in person or by mail. Public terminals in the courthouse also allow you to view the records.
Madison Court System & Jurisdictions
Several courts operate in Madison County, each handling specific categories of cases. Understanding the jurisdiction will help you find the needed record faster.
Circuit Court is the main court of the county. It handles serious criminal cases (felonies), complex civil lawsuits, and probate cases (the legal process of distributing a deceased person's estate). One Circuit Court judge also oversees guardianship and adoption cases.
The six divisions of the Superior Court distribute the remaining workload:
- Criminal cases of misdemeanor level and lower-level felonies
- Civil lawsuits, including small claims (up to $10,000)
- Family cases: divorce, paternity establishment, child support
- Traffic violations and juvenile offenses
If you are unsure which court is handling your case, start your search on MyCase — the system will show which division the specific case is assigned to. The Madison County page on the Indiana Judicial Branch website contains contact information for each judge and division.
Madison Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
You can find out the date of the next hearing in several ways — none of which require a visit to the court.
- MyCase. Enter the party's name or case number (cause number) on mycase.in.gov. The case card displays scheduled hearings with date, time, and room.
- Direct contact with the court. Call the clerk's office at (765) 641-9443 and provide the case number. Staff will confirm the hearing date or inform you of any rescheduling.
- Public terminals. Computers for self-searching the schedule are available at the Madison County Government Center (16 E 9th St, Anderson).
Individual judges' calendars are sometimes published on the county page of the Indiana Judicial Branch. Note: the schedule may change without notice, so check the information the day before the hearing.
How to Get a Copy of a Madison Court Document
Most court documents in Madison County are considered public, except for sealed cases, juvenile case materials, and certain family cases with restricted access. Below are three ways to obtain a copy.
Online
On MyCase, some documents are available for download directly from the case card in PDF format. However, not all materials are digitized — if the required document is missing, contact the clerk's office.
In Person
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office:
Request a regular (uncertified) or certified copy. A certified copy bears the clerk's seal and confirms the document's authenticity — it is required for submission to other courts, government agencies, or when completing legal procedures. A regular copy is suitable for review.
By Mail
Send a written request specifying the case number, document title, and type of copy (certified or uncertified) to:
Include a check or money order for the appropriate amount. The clerk processes requests in the order received.
For recorded documents related to real estate (deeds, mortgages, liens), contact the Madison County Recorder's Office. This office is responsible for land records according to IC 36-2-11, not court cases.
Madison Court Records Fees & Payment
The fees for copies of court documents in Indiana are regulated by state law (specifically, IC 33-37). Below are the approximate rates applied by the Madison County Clerk's office. Confirm the exact amount directly with the office, as fees may be updated.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Uncertified copy (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certified copy | $5.00 and up (depending on the document) |
| Criminal history search (Indiana, limited) | $16.32 (through Indiana State Police) |
| Copies of recorded documents (Recorder's Office) | $1.00 per page |
Payment at the clerk's office is usually accepted in cash, check, or money order. Confirm if credit cards are accepted directly by phone at (765) 641-9443. For mail requests — include a check payable to "Madison County Clerk."
If you need public records information of other categories or assistance with searching — the Indiana Judicial Branch recommends contacting your local library or the Indiana Supreme Court Law Library.