This page helps users handle Court Records tasks in Lake County, Indiana, including searching cases, understanding online access limits, and knowing when to contact the court or clerk.

The main public search tool is Case Search - MyCase. For certified copies, filings, judgments, orders, probate records, and court-record questions that require staff help, the Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court is the local office to use.

Case Search - MyCase

Use Case Search - MyCase to search non-confidential cases in Indiana courts that use the Odyssey case management system.

  • Case number, when using the Case tab
  • Party name, when using the Name tab
  • Attorney information, when using the Attorney tab

You can also narrow the search by court category when that helps focus the results.

  • Choose the Case, Name, or Attorney tab.
  • Enter the information requested for that search type.
  • Limit the search to Criminal & Citation, Civil, Family, Probate, Appellate, or Commercial when appropriate.
  • Review the matching case results and court details.

Important: MyCase results are for public access and are not official court records.

Online case access limits

MyCase covers non-confidential cases in Indiana courts that use Odyssey. Electronic access is limited by federal law, state law, court rules, and court orders.

Information displayed online may contain errors or omissions. For an official court record, request it directly from the court that maintains the record.

The Indiana Courts Public Access portal also explains that online court information is made available as a public service and is not a substitute for an official record.

Lake County Clerk records and copies

The Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court is the custodian of the clerk’s record and seal. The office accepts filings, enters judgments and orders, receives money in an official capacity, makes certified copies of record, and keeps records of wills and matters of trust in probate proceedings.

For a copy of a document in a Lake County case, questions about a court hearing, or case-specific help that cannot be completed online, contact the local court or the Clerk’s Office.

The Lake County Clerk page provides local clerk information and public office locations.

Traffic tickets and online payment

For traffic violations or infractions, ePay Public Access can be used to learn how to pay a ticket or, when available, pay it online.

Ticket searches may use a Ticket (UTT) number, driver’s license number, or name and date of birth. Not all Indiana tickets are available through this service, and not all tickets are eligible for online payment.

If a ticket was issued less than 10 business days ago, it may not be in the system yet. If a second search and MyCase search do not locate it after 10 business days, contact the court where the ticket is filed.

Forms, filing fees, and self-help resources

Lake County provides clerk forms for several common local filings, including notice of claim forms. Filing-fee information is posted through the clerk’s court costs and filing fees page.

The Indiana Judicial Branch also offers a Self-Service Legal Center with general court forms and self-representation resources. Court staff cannot give legal advice, so legal questions should be directed to a lawyer or an appropriate legal-help resource.

Lake County court and clerk contacts

Use these contacts for Lake County court-record questions, document-copy needs, filings, hearing questions, and local court routing.

  • Lake County Courts, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307. Phone: (219) 755-3000.
  • Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court, Courts Building, 1st Floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307. Phone: (219) 755-3460. Fax: (219) 755-3520.
  • Clerk’s Office, 232 Russell Street, Hammond, IN 46320. Phone: (219) 933-2857. Fax: (219) 933-2805.
  • Clerk’s Office, 3711 Main Street, East Chicago, IN 46312. Phone: (219) 398-2442. Fax: (219) 392-2482.
  • Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, 3000 W. 93rd Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307. Phone: (219) 660-6900. Fax: (219) 736-6209.
  • Clerk’s Office, 15 West 4th Avenue, 400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402. Phone: (219) 881-6065. Fax: (219) 881-6068.
  • Clerk hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Common questions

Where can I search Lake County, Indiana court records online?

Use MyCase to search non-confidential cases in Indiana courts that use Odyssey. Search by case number, party name, or attorney.

Are MyCase results official court records?

No. MyCase information is public-access information and may contain errors or omissions. Official records must be obtained directly from the court maintaining the record.

Which office handles certified copies of Lake County court records?

The Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court makes certified copies of record and is the local office for clerk record and seal matters.

Can I pay a Lake County traffic ticket online?

Some traffic tickets can be paid through ePay Public Access, but not all tickets are available or eligible. Search by Ticket (UTT) number, driver’s license number, or name and date of birth.

What should I do if my ticket does not appear online?

If the ticket is less than 10 business days old, try again later. If it still does not appear after another search and a MyCase search, contact the court where the ticket is filed.

Does the Lake County Clerk accept credit cards at the counter?

Yes. The Clerk’s Office accepts major credit cards for face-to-face counter transactions. A valid ID matching the credit card is required, American Express is not accepted, and a 3% convenience fee applies.