Court records of Morgan County, Indiana, are available through several channels. MorganINCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be viewed through the official MyCase system of the state of Indiana, directly at the Clerk's Office, or at public terminals in the courthouse in Martinsville.
Morgan Court System & Jurisdictions
There are two main courts in Morgan County — Circuit Court and Superior Court. Each serves specific categories of cases, so it's worth understanding where the case you need is located before searching the registry.
Morgan Circuit Court handles serious criminal cases (felonies), civil lawsuits for significant amounts, probate cases (the court process of distributing a person's estate after death), and some family cases, including divorces.
Morgan Superior Court covers a broader spectrum:
- Criminal misdemeanors and traffic violations
- Civil lawsuits, including small claims cases (up to $10,000)
- Family cases — custody, alimony, protective orders
- Juvenile cases
Contact information for both courts can be found on the Morgan County Courts page. The Indiana Judicial Branch for Morgan County page contains additional information about local court rules.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves both courts and maintains all court documents. This is where you go for copies of decisions, transcripts, and marriage certificates.
Morgan Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The schedule of hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week is easiest to check through MyCase — the official public access system of the Indiana Supreme Court. By finding a specific case by last name or number, you will see the scheduled hearing dates.
Here's how to do it:
- Open MyCase and select search by last name or case number.
- Select "Morgan" as the county in the dropdown list.
- In the case card, view the section with scheduled events.
If you need a full daily calendar for a specific judge, call the office at (765) 205-1601. Some calendars are also published as PDF documents in the county document center. Hearings are usually held at the Morgan County Justice Center at 180 S. Main Street in Martinsville.
How to Get a Copy of a Morgan Court Document
The type of copy determines both the procedure and the cost. A regular (uncertified) copy is simply a printout of the document. A certified copy has the clerk's seal and legal force for submission to other institutions.
Online
Through MyCase, you can view case information for free: parties, dates, status. However, official copies of documents — orders, judgments, certificates — are issued only by the court office.
In Person or by Mail
Visit the court records department in the Justice Center. The department is open from 8:00 to 16:00 on weekdays. To request by mail, send a letter specifying:
- Full name of the party to the case
- Case number (if known)
- Type of document needed
- Check or money order for the appropriate fee
For public county records (not court-related) — such as property deeds — contact the County Recorder's office. Sheriff records, including arrest reports, are provided through the public records request form in accordance with Indiana Code IC 5-14-3.
Marriage certificates and divorce decrees are issued by the office of the county where the event took place. More about the procedure can be found on the Indiana Judicial Branch: how to request public records page.
Morgan Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court documents in Indiana are regulated by several statutes, including IC 33-37-5. Below are typical rates applied by the Morgan County office. It's always worth confirming the exact amount with the clerk before submitting a request, as certain categories of cases may have additional fees.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of a document | $1.00 per page + certification fee |
| Regular copy | $1.00 per page |
| Certification fee | $5.00 per document |
| Civil filing fee | Depends on the type of case — details on the Court Filing Information page |
| Filing for divorce | From approximately $157 (without children) — confirm with the clerk |
Payment is accepted in person at the office. For mail requests, a check or money order made out to "Morgan County Clerk" is usually required. Check the possibility of card payment by phone.
A general public records request for the county — not just court-related — can be submitted through the online Public Records Request form in accordance with IC 5-14-3-1 and local Morgan County rules.