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Cass County Court Records

How To Find Court Records in Cass County in 2026

Members of the public seeking court records in Cass County, Indiana, may access publicly available case information through several official channels. CassINRecords.us provides a directory of resources and publicly available information related to court records maintained by Cass County courts and the Indiana judicial system. Depending on the case type and its current status, users may find information related to the following record categories:

Criminal case filings and dispositions
Civil complaints, judgments, and orders
Family law matters, including dissolution of marriage proceedings
Probate filings and estate records
Traffic and infraction cases
Small claims proceedings
Juvenile matters, subject to applicable confidentiality restrictions

Court records in Cass County may be searched through five primary methods:

Clerk of Court or Court Records Office — The Cass County Circuit Court Clerk maintains official case files and indexes. Members of the public may present a case number, party name, or approximate filing date to request a search. The clerk's office is the authoritative source for certified copies and official case documentation.
Courthouse Public Access Terminals — Public terminals located within the Cass County courthouse allow in-person inspection of case dockets and index information at no charge. Terminal access is subject to courthouse hours and does not provide access to sealed or restricted filings.
Online Court Search — The Indiana Judicial Branch operates MyCase, a statewide case search portal that provides public access to docket entries, party names, hearing dates, and case status for cases filed across Indiana courts, including Cass County.
State-Level Judicial Search Tools — The Indiana Judicial Branch public records portal provides guidance on locating records across the state court system, including links to clerk offices and online tools.
Written or Mail Requests — Members of the public may submit written requests to the Cass County Circuit Court Clerk. Requests should include the full case number or party name, the type of record sought, and a return mailing address. Fees for copies apply.

Cass County Circuit Court Clerk
200 Court Park
Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: (574) 753-7740
Circuit Court – Cass County

Are Court Records Public In Cass County

Court records in Cass County are presumptively open to the public under Indiana law. The Indiana Access to Public Records Act (§ 5-14-3-3) establishes the general right of access to government records, and the Indiana Rules for Access to Court Records further govern what judicial records are available for public inspection.

The following categories of information are public in court records:

Party names and case numbers
Filing dates and case type designations
Docket entries and hearing schedules
Court orders, judgments, and decrees
Sentencing entries and disposition information
Filed pleadings in civil and criminal matters, unless sealed by court order

Certain records are excluded from public access under Rule 5 of the Indiana Rules for Access to Court Records, which identifies categories of court records that shall be excluded from public access. These include:

Juvenile delinquency and child in need of services (CHINS) records
Adoption records
Mental health commitment proceedings
Records sealed by court order
Expunged criminal records under § 35-38-9
Protected personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and dates of birth

As the Indiana Judicial Branch notes, "Official records of court proceedings may only be obtained directly from the court maintaining a particular record." Online access through MyCase provides docket-level information, while full document images may require an in-person visit or a formal written request to the clerk's office.

What Are Court Records in Cass County?

Court records are the official documents and data generated by the judicial system in connection with a case from its initiation through final disposition and any subsequent appeal. In Cass County, court records are created when a party files an initiating document — such as a complaint, petition, or charging information — and are updated continuously as the case proceeds through hearings, motions, orders, and judgment.

A distinction exists between a docket entry and a full case file. A docket entry is a chronological log of events in a case, recording filings, hearings, and rulings. A full case file contains the actual documents filed with the court, including pleadings, motions, exhibits, and orders. Both are part of the official court record, but access to document images may differ from access to docket summaries.

Civil court records document disputes between private parties or between a party and a government entity, including contract claims, property disputes, and family law matters. Criminal court records document the prosecution of individuals charged with violations of state law, from initial charging through sentencing or acquittal.

Filed pleadings are documents submitted by parties to initiate or respond to litigation. Final judgments are the court's official rulings resolving the case. Both are part of the court record, though some pleadings may be sealed or redacted under applicable rules.

Public filings are accessible to any member of the public. Sealed or restricted filings are withheld from public access by court order or by operation of law. Trial court records are maintained by the clerk of the trial court. Appellate records are maintained by the Indiana Court of Appeals or the Indiana Supreme Court, as applicable.

The Cass County Circuit Court Clerk serves as the official custodian of trial court records for cases heard in Cass County. The Indiana Judicial Branch provides oversight of local court rules and statewide records access standards.

What's Included in a Cass County Court Record?

A court record in Cass County may include the following information, depending on case type and applicable public-access rules:

Case identification: case number, court name and division, filing date
Party information: names of plaintiffs, defendants, petitioners, respondents, and counsel of record
Case classification: case type (civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic, small claims) and current status
Docket entries: a chronological log of all filings, hearings, rulings, and administrative actions
Hearing information: scheduled and completed hearing dates, continuances, and judicial assignments
Filed documents: complaints, petitions, answers, motions, responses, notices, and supporting memoranda
Court orders and judgments: interlocutory orders, final judgments, decrees, sentencing entries, custody rulings, probate orders, and appellate decisions
Outcome information: dismissals, verdicts, guilty pleas, convictions, acquittals, and post-judgment proceedings
Administrative and financial data: filing fees, assessed costs, fines, restitution amounts, and bond information where publicly displayed

The following categories are excluded or restricted from public court records under current Indiana court rules:

Sealed filings and exhibits subject to protective orders
Expunged criminal records
Juvenile case files
Adoption records
Records containing protected personal identifiers
Confidential mental health and commitment proceedings

Types of Courts in Cass County

Cass County is served by the Indiana state court system, which operates under a unified judicial structure. The primary trial court serving Cass County is the Cass County Circuit Court, which exercises general jurisdiction over civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, and small claims matters. The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Cass County identifies the local court structure and applicable local rules.

Cass County Circuit Court
200 Court Park
Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: (574) 753-7740
Circuit Court – Cass County

Indiana courts are organized into a two-tier trial court system and a two-tier appellate system. At the trial level, circuit courts serve as courts of general jurisdiction. Appeals from Cass County Circuit Court proceed to the Indiana Court of Appeals and, in limited circumstances, to the Indiana Supreme Court.

What Types of Cases Do Cass County Courts Hear

The Cass County Circuit Court hears the following categories of cases:

Criminal matters: felony and misdemeanor prosecutions under Indiana criminal statutes
Civil matters: contract disputes, property claims, tort actions, and civil enforcement proceedings
Family law: dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, child custody, and support matters
Probate: estate administration, guardianship, and trust proceedings
Juvenile matters: delinquency proceedings and child in need of services (CHINS) cases, subject to confidentiality restrictions
Traffic and infractions: moving violations and civil infractions
Small claims: civil disputes involving amounts within the statutory small claims limit
Appeals: certain administrative appeals and post-conviction relief proceedings

The circuit court exercises general jurisdiction, meaning it has authority to hear cases across all subject matter categories. Small claims proceedings are handled within the circuit court structure in Indiana, rather than through a separate limited-jurisdiction court.

How to Search Cass County Court Records for Free?

Members of the public may search Cass County court records at no cost through several methods. In-person inspection of public court records at the Cass County Circuit Court Clerk's office is available during regular business hours without charge. Public access terminals within the courthouse provide free docket-level searches.

The MyCase Indiana Courts Case Search portal is a free statewide tool that allows users to search by party name or case number across Indiana courts, including Cass County. MyCase provides access to docket entries, case status, party names, and hearing dates at no cost.

The following table summarizes access methods and associated costs:

Access Method	Cost
In-person inspection at clerk's office	Free
Courthouse public access terminal	Free
MyCase online docket search	Free
Paper copies (per page)	Fee applies (typically $1.00/page)
Certified copies	Fee applies (varies by document)
Written research requests	Fee may apply

Fees for copies and certified documents are set by Indiana statute and the local court fee schedule. The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page provides current guidance on fees and copy procedures. Members of the public seeking certified copies should contact the clerk's office directly to confirm the current fee schedule prior to submitting a request.

How Long Does Cass County Keep Court Records?

The retention of court records in Cass County is governed by Indiana judicial records retention schedules established by the Indiana Commission on Public Records and applicable court rules. Retention periods vary by case type and record category.

Under Indiana retention standards, the following retention periods apply to common record types:

Felony criminal case files: retained permanently or for extended periods following case closure
Misdemeanor and infraction files: retained for a defined period following disposition, subject to applicable schedules
Civil judgment records: retained for extended periods, as judgments may be renewed or enforced
Probate records: retained permanently in many instances due to their ongoing legal significance
Docket books and minute records: retained permanently as the official record of court proceedings
Traffic and small claims files: subject to shorter retention schedules following final disposition

Older records may exist in paper files, microfilm, or county archives rather than in electronic systems. The Indiana State Archives and the Indiana Commission on Public Records maintain authority over archival retention of government records, including judicial records.

A distinction exists between destruction, archival retention, sealing, redaction, and expungement. Destruction removes a record permanently. Archival retention preserves a record in a non-active repository. Sealing restricts access while preserving the record. Redaction removes specific information from an otherwise accessible document. Expungement, available under § 35-38-9, restricts access to certain criminal records upon court order but does not necessarily result in physical destruction of the underlying file.

How To Find a Court Docket in Cass County

A court docket is the official chronological log of all actions taken in a case, distinct from the full case file. While a full case file contains the actual documents filed with the court, a docket records the sequence of events — filings, hearings, rulings, and status changes — without necessarily including the text of each document. The docket serves as the index and timeline of a case.

Members of the public may locate a Cass County court docket through the following methods:

MyCase Online Portal: The Indiana Courts Case Search system provides free public access to docket entries for cases filed in Cass County. Users may search by party name or case number. Search results display docket entries, hearing dates, case status, and party information.
Clerk's Office In-Person Request: The Cass County Circuit Court Clerk maintains official docket records and can provide docket information upon request during business hours.
Courthouse Public Terminals: Terminals located within the courthouse allow members of the public to search docket information without charge.

To locate a docket through MyCase, a user may navigate to the portal, select the search option, enter the party's name or case number, and select the relevant case from the results. The docket view displays a chronological list of entries with filing dates and event descriptions.

A court docket includes hearing dates and continuances, motion filings and responses, minute entries and order notations, case status updates, and judicial assignment information. A docket does not include the full text of filed documents, sealed entries, confidential attachments, or exhibits that are restricted under applicable court rules.

As the Indiana Judicial Branch states, "If the document you're looking for isn't available online, you'll need to contact the clerk's office in the county where the case is being heard." Hearing calendars and daily court schedules may be available separately through the clerk's office or posted at the courthouse. Members of the public seeking to confirm a scheduled hearing date may contact the Cass County Circuit Court Clerk directly or consult the MyCase portal for current docket entries.

Requests for court records submitted to the Indiana Supreme Court or its administrative offices may be directed through the APRA public records request form, which is administered by the Indiana Supreme Court's Office of General Counsel.