This page helps with Court Records in Lake County, Ohio by outlining the main official search and clerk channels, what each can be used for, and when to contact the court office for copies or case questions.

The main online option named here is Case Search - MyCase, and the staff-assisted route is the Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court for records, certified copies, filings, judgments, orders, probate matters, and related court business.

Case Search - MyCase

Case Search - MyCase provides public access to non-confidential cases in Indiana courts that use the Odyssey case management system. Use it to search by case number, party name, or attorney.

  • Case number, when searching by case
  • Party name, when searching by name
  • Attorney information, when searching by attorney

The search page also lets users limit results by court category, including Criminal & Citation, Civil, Family, Probate, Appellate, and Commercial.

  • Choose the Case, Name, or Attorney tab.
  • Enter the information that matches the tab you selected.
  • Use the court category limits when you need to narrow the results.
  • Review the results and contact the court that maintains the record for official copies or questions.

Official records and online access limits

Online case information is offered as a public service, but it is not the official court record. Court information may be restricted by federal law, state law, court rules, or court orders.

For official records, contact the court that maintains the record. Online information may contain errors or omissions, and accuracy is not warranted.

Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court

The Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court is the custodian of the Clerk's record and seal. The office issues process, accepts filings that start litigation, enters judgments and court orders, receives money in an official capacity, makes certified copies of records, issues miscellaneous licenses, and keeps probate records for wills and matters of trust.

For local court questions, including jury duty, an upcoming court date, or getting a copy of a document that is not available online, contact the local court or clerk's office.

The Clerk’s office provides related resources for court users, including filing fee information, case type reference material, and forms. The court forms listed include notice of claim forms for car title, money owing, eviction, and a money owing sample.

You can review the court costs and filing fees index or the Clerk forms page when your court records task also involves filing or preparing a court document.

Traffic tickets and payment lookup

For traffic violations or infractions, the ePay Public Access tool can be used to learn how to pay a ticket or, when available, pay it online. Not all tickets are available on the site, and not all tickets are eligible for online payment.

The payment search supports ticket number, driver’s license number, or name and date of birth. If a ticket was issued less than 10 business days ago, it may not yet be in the system.

Use ePay Public Access for ticket payment lookup, or use MyCase when you need broader search options.

The Indiana Judicial Branch help pages explain public access, party access, attorney access, e-filing, appellate decisions, trial court hearings, the Courts Portal, attorney records, and related services. Public access tools generally do not require an account.

The Indiana Judicial Branch help center is useful for technical guidance on online court services. The Self-Service Legal Center provides court form and legal help information for people representing themselves.

Court staff cannot give legal advice. For legal questions about handling a case, use legal help resources or speak with a lawyer.

Lake County court records contacts

Use these Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court contacts for staff-assisted questions about court records, certified copies, filings, court dates, and related case document needs.

  • 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 of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court, 232 Russell Street, Hammond, IN 46320
    Phone: (219) 933-2857
    Fax: (219) 933-2805
  • Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court, 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 of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court, 15 West 4th Avenue, 400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402
    Phone: (219) 881-6065
    Fax: (219) 881-6068

Common questions

Where can I search court cases online?

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

Are MyCase results official court records?

No. MyCase information is public access information and is not the official court record. Official records must be obtained directly from the court that maintains the record.

Who provides certified copies of court records?

The Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court makes certified copies of records and serves as custodian of the Clerk’s record and seal.

What should I do if a case document is not available online?

Contact the local court or clerk’s office with questions about getting a copy of a document that is not available online.

Can I pay a traffic ticket online?

Some traffic tickets may be paid through ePay Public Access, but not all tickets are available or eligible for online payment. If a ticket is recent, wait 10 business days before trying again.