This page helps users handle a court records need in Porter County, Indiana, including case lookup, court-date checks, official-copy questions, and related court contacts.

For many non-confidential Indiana cases, Odyssey Public Access through MyCase is the main online search option. Porter County also directs users to local court and Clerk’s Office contacts for questions about records, filings, court dates, and documents not available online.

Use search Indiana court cases through MyCase to look for non-confidential cases in courts that use the Odyssey case management system.

MyCase supports several search paths:

  • Case number
  • Party name
  • Attorney
  • Traffic citation number, when available through Porter County case search guidance

For a Porter County case number search, enter the full case number without spaces, dashes, or punctuation. The county guidance notes that every court case number has 17 digits.

  • Open the Case Search page.
  • Choose the Case, Name, or Attorney tab.
  • Limit the court category if needed, such as Criminal & Citation, Civil, Family, Probate, Appellate, or Commercial.
  • Enter the search details and review the matching non-confidential case results.

Online case data is not the official court record. Official records of court proceedings must be obtained directly from the court that maintains the record.

Porter County adult case records

Porter County provides free online access guidance for adult court cases. Users may search by name, case number, traffic citation number, or attorney.

When using a case number, do not type spaces or dashes. If an order shows a number such as 64D05-1608-CB-8135 or 65D05-1608-CB-008135, search it as 64D051608CB008135.

Cases made confidential by law are not available for online access. For a document that is not available online, contact the local court directly.

Official copies, filings, and court documents

The Indiana Judicial Branch directs users to contact the local court for questions about jury duty, an upcoming court date, or getting a copy of a document in a case when it is not available online.

The Porter County Clerk’s Office handles in-person filings for people filing without an attorney. Attorney pleadings must be e-filed, and the Indiana Courts website provides statewide e-filing information.

For court forms, Porter County directs users to its forms and documents page. The county also notes that forms and legal assistance resources are not legal advice.

Useful official pages include review Porter County court forms and documents, learn about Indiana statewide e-filing, and view Porter County legal assistance resources.

Traffic ticket payment and lookup

Indiana ePay Public Access can be used to search for some traffic violations or infractions and, when available, pay an eligible ticket online.

You may search ePay by ticket number, driver’s license number, or name and date of birth. Not all Indiana tickets are available through the site, and not all tickets are eligible for online payment.

If the ticket was issued less than 10 business days ago, the ePay guidance says to wait and try again. If results still do not appear after a second attempt and a MyCase search, contact the court where the ticket is filed for payment details.

Check an Indiana traffic ticket through ePay.

Porter County court contacts

Use these contacts for court-record questions, filings, case documents, and court-specific help.

  • Clerk's Office - Valparaiso Courthouse, 16 Lincolnway Suite 211, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Phone: (219) 465-3450. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Clerk's Office - Portage North County Annex, 3560 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368. Phone: (219) 759-8212. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Superior Court 1 (D01). Phone: (219) 465-3410.
  • Superior Court 2 (D02). Phone: (219) 465-3411.
  • Superior Court 3. Phone: (219) 759-8231.
  • Superior Court 4 (D04). Phone: (219) 465-3412.
  • Superior Court 5 (D05). Phone: (219) 510-1160.
  • Superior Court 6 (D06). Phone: (219) 759-8205.
  • Jury Administration. Phone: (219) 465-3435.

Common questions

Where can I search Porter County court records online?

Use MyCase to search non-confidential Indiana cases in courts that use Odyssey. Porter County adult cases may be searched by name, case number, traffic citation number, or attorney.

How should I enter a Porter County case number?

Enter the case number without spaces, dashes, or punctuation. Porter County guidance notes that every court case number has 17 digits.

Are MyCase results official court records?

No. Information displayed online is provided for public access and is not the official court record. Official records must be obtained directly from the court maintaining the record.

Why can’t I find a case online?

The case may be confidential by law, may not be available online, or may need different search information. For documents or case details not available online, contact the local court directly.

Can I pay a Porter County traffic ticket online?

Some Indiana traffic tickets can be searched or paid through ePay Public Access, but not all tickets are available or eligible for online payment. If the ticket is not found after the stated waiting period and a second search, contact the court where the ticket is filed.