This page helps users find Court Records in Monroe County, Indiana, including online case searches, records request options, and contacts for court-related help.

Start with Case Search - MyCase for non-confidential Indiana cases that use the Odyssey case management system. For copies or questions about documents that are not available online, the Monroe County Clerk’s Office is the local contact point.

Case Search - MyCase

Use Case Search - MyCase to search non-confidential cases in Indiana courts that use Odyssey. The search can be limited by case type, including criminal and citation, civil, family, probate, appellate, and commercial matters.

Have one of these search details ready before using the system:

  • Case number, when searching from the Case tab.
  • Party name, when searching from the Name tab.
  • Attorney information, when searching from the Attorney tab.

For Monroe County name searches, visitors must know at least the first three letters of the last name or the full case number. If using only the first three letters, place an asterisk after the third letter before submitting.

  • Go to the statewide MyCase search.
  • Choose the Case, Name, or Attorney tab.
  • Enter the available search information.
  • Use the court and case-type filters to narrow results when needed.

Important: MyCase information is not the official court record. Official records must be obtained from the court that maintains the record.

Monroe County records requests

The Monroe County Clerk’s records request page explains that citizens may access case filings unless access is restricted by Indiana’s Rules on Access to Court Records Rule 5. For pending or closed cases, Odyssey provides online access through MyCase.

Use the county’s Records Requests page when you need local guidance about requesting records or confirming next steps with the Clerk’s Office.

Do not make a payment until confirmation is received from the Monroe County Clerk’s Office.

Records that may not appear online

Juvenile and mental health matters are not accessible online under Access to Court Records Rule 5. Juvenile paternity cases filed before July 1, 2014 may not appear on MyCase.

If a record is missing, incomplete, or restricted online, contact the Clerk’s Office for instructions on how to request the available record from the proper court office.

Monroe Circuit Court

The Monroe Circuit Court is a unified court with nine divisions. It has jurisdiction over case categories ranging from traffic violations and felonies to small claims, corporate receiverships, family matters, and probate-related matters.

The county’s Monroe Circuit Court page includes court information, local rules, court forms, juror information, and the county’s Find My Case link.

Online documents and official copies

The Indiana Judicial Branch explains that some court documents and filings are available online at no cost through MyCase. If the document is not available online, contact the clerk’s office in the county where the case is being heard.

For statewide court-record guidance, review the Indiana Judicial Branch Public Records page. For local Monroe County contact routing, use the Clerk’s Office records request path.

Older and archived Indiana records

For older research, the Indiana Archives and Records Administration provides archive search options, including indexes, catalog search, finding aids, and subject areas that include court records.

Use Search Archives Holdings when the record may be archival rather than part of an active Monroe County court case file.

Authentications and apostilles

Monroe County’s records request information notes that apostilles and certifications are used to authenticate public documents for use in another subscribing country. Indiana’s Secretary of State handles authentications for Indiana public documents.

The Secretary of State’s Authentications page explains how to obtain an authentication, including in-person and mail options, required request forms, and the filing fee for authentication requests.

Monroe County court contacts

Use these public contacts for local court-record questions, document-copy needs, case-status questions, and related Monroe County court services.

  • Monroe County Clerk’s Office, Charlotte Zietlow Justice Center, 301 N. College Ave., Suite 201, Bloomington, IN 47404
    Mail to: PO Box 547, Bloomington, IN 47402
    Phone: (812) 349-2614
    Fax: (812) 349-2610
    Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Monroe Circuit Court, Charlotte Zietlow Justice Center, 301 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
    Phone: (812) 349-2615
    Fax: (812) 349-2791
    Juror Message Line: (812) 349-5879 (JURY)
    Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Common questions

Where can I search Monroe County court cases online?

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

Are MyCase results official court records?

No. Information shown on MyCase is a public online service and may contain errors or omissions. Official court records must be obtained from the court that maintains the record.

What if I cannot find a Monroe County case on MyCase?

Check that you entered the full case number or at least the first three letters of the last name with an asterisk after the third letter. If the case still does not appear, contact the Monroe County Clerk’s Office.

Are juvenile or mental health cases available online?

No. Juvenile and mental health matters are not accessible online under Access to Court Records Rule 5. Juvenile paternity cases filed before July 1, 2014 may also be absent from MyCase.

Who handles Monroe County court record requests?

The Monroe County Clerk’s Office handles local records request guidance. Do not make a payment until the Clerk’s Office confirms the request.

Where should I look for older Indiana court records?

For archival research, use Indiana Archives and Records Administration search tools, including indexes, catalog search, and finding aids.