This page helps users handle Court Records tasks in St. Joseph County, Indiana, including online case searching, official copy requests, court contacts, and related filing resources.
For online case information, Indiana courts provide MyCase for non-confidential cases in courts that use the Odyssey case management system. For official records or documents not available online, the St. Joseph County Clerk or the court maintaining the record may be the next step.
MyCase Indiana case search
Use MyCase to search non-confidential Indiana court cases that use Odyssey. The search can be narrowed by case number, party name, attorney, court, or case category.
- Case number, when searching from the Case tab
- Party name, when searching from the Name tab
- Attorney information, when searching from the Attorney tab
- Court or case type, such as criminal and citation, civil, family, probate, appellate, or commercial
After choosing the search type, enter the details you have and review the matching results carefully.
- Open search Indiana cases on MyCase.
- Select the Case, Name, or Attorney tab.
- Enter the available search information.
- Use court or case-type filters when they help narrow the results.
Important: Information shown in MyCase is not an official court record and may contain errors or omissions.
Official court records and copies
Official records of court proceedings must be obtained directly from the court that maintains the record. If a document is not available online, contact the local court or the St. Joseph County Clerk for the proper request path.
The St. Joseph County FAQ includes a Request Official Records option through the County Clerk. It also states that marriage license copies and Divorce Decrees may be obtained in person or online.
For statewide court guidance, users can also review St. Joseph County court resources from the Indiana Judicial Branch.
St. Joseph County courts
St. Joseph County court information is organized through the local Courts page, which links users to daily calendars and MyCase Indiana Case Search.
The Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction with authority to hear civil and criminal cases. Its assigned case types are mainly civil disputes, including contract, personal injury, collection, divorce, child support, protective orders, injunctions, estates, and administrative appeals. Its criminal jurisdiction is limited by local rule to criminal nonsupport and welfare fraud.
The Superior Court includes civil, criminal, Traffic and Misdemeanor, and Small Claims functions. It operates across multiple courthouse locations in South Bend and Mishawaka.
Users can check St. Joseph County court information before contacting a division or appearing for a court matter.
Traffic, misdemeanor, and small claims matters
Traffic and misdemeanor information is handled through the county’s Traffic & Misdemeanor page. For an infraction ticket, allow 5 to 7 days for the ticket to be filed with the court and have the citation number available when calling.
Small Claims information includes filing options and fee details.
| Matter | Supported detail |
|---|---|
| E-filed small claims case | $87.00 initial filing fee |
| Paper or counter-filed small claims case | $97.00 plus $10.00 per defendant after the first defendant |
| Prejudgment summons service by Sheriff | $28.00 additional fee |
Statewide e-filing
Indiana provides statewide e-filing resources for court filings, including user guides, rules, provider support, and tutorials for e-service and service contacts.
Users who need to file a case or court document can review Indiana statewide e-filing resources before choosing the correct filing path.
St. Joseph County court records contacts
Use these contacts for court records questions, official copy needs, or division-specific general questions.
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Clerk- South Bend, 101 S Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 235-9635 -
Clerk- Mishawaka, 219 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Phone: (574) 235-9635 -
Clerk's Office hours
Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM -
General questions only
Child Support: [email protected]
Traffic & Misdemeanor: T&[email protected]
Felony: [email protected]
Probate: [email protected] -
Circuit Court, 101 S Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 235-9551
Fax: (574) 245-6618
Common questions
Where can I search St. Joseph County court cases online?
Use MyCase to search non-confidential Indiana cases in courts that use Odyssey. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney.
Are MyCase results official court records?
No. MyCase information is provided as a public service and is not an official court record. Official records must be obtained from the court that maintains the record.
Who should I contact if a court document is not available online?
Contact the local court directly or the St. Joseph County Clerk for help with getting a copy of a document in your case.
Can I get marriage license or Divorce Decree copies through the county?
Yes. St. Joseph County states that copies of a marriage license and Divorce Decree may be obtained in person or online.
What should I have ready for a traffic ticket question?
Have your citation number available. The county says to allow 5 to 7 days for a ticket to be filed with the court.