Cass County Civil Court Records Lookup

Civil court records in Cass County are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Logansport. With a population of about 37,559, Cass County is one of the mid-size counties in north-central Indiana. The county has both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court that handle civil cases. You can search Cass County civil court records online for free through the state MyCase system or go to the clerk office in person at the courthouse. This page covers how to find, request, and use court records from civil cases filed in Cass County, including the tools and resources the state provides.

Cass County Clerk of Courts Office

The Clerk of Courts handles all civil court records in Cass County. This office files new cases, stores all court documents, and provides copies to the public. Staff at the clerk office can help you find a case by name or case number. The office is at 200 Court Park in Logansport.

Call the Cass County clerk at (574) 753-7740 to ask about a case before you make the trip. Staff can check the status and let you know what papers are in the file. For copies, you need to visit in person or send a written request. Standard copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost $3 more per document on top of the page fee. The clerk takes cash, check, and money order. You can send a fax to (574) 753-2232, but call ahead to confirm they accept requests that way. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the state Access to Public Records Act, the clerk must respond to records requests within 7 days. Walk-in requests for Cass County civil court records are usually handled the same day.

The Cass County government website has more details about county services and the clerk office.

The Cass County government site shown above has links to local offices, including the clerk of courts and other departments that handle public records.

Search Cass County Civil Records Online

The MyCase portal is the fastest way to look up civil court records in Cass County from home. This free tool from the Indiana courts holds case data from all 92 counties. Cass County is on the system. You do not need an account. Just go to the site and search by name or case number.

To find a Cass County civil case on MyCase, enter the last name first, then the first name. Use the county filter to show only Cass County results. The system shows case summaries, hearing dates, and the names of all parties. Some courts post document links you can view or save right on the site. For Cass County, civil court records going back to the mid-2000s are on the system. Older cases may not be loaded yet, so you might need to contact the clerk for records from before that time. The MyCase help page has guides for each search type if you need more help.

The Cass County court page on the state website shows court divisions, judges, and contact info for the local courts.

This page from the Indiana Judicial Branch website shows the Cass County court structure and has contact info for the clerk and judges who handle civil cases in the county.

How to Request Cass County Court Records

You have a few options for getting copies of civil court records from Cass County. In person, by mail, or through online search. Pick the one that fits what you need.

In person is the most direct way. Go to the clerk office at 200 Court Park in Logansport. Bring a valid photo ID and the case number or names of the parties. The staff will pull the file and let you look at it right there. Copies are $1 per page. Certified copies add $3 per document. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the clerk has to respond within 7 days, but most in-person requests for Cass County civil court records get handled while you wait. The clerk takes cash, check, and money order for copy fees.

For mail requests, write to the Cass County Clerk of Courts at 200 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947. Include the case number, party names, and what documents you want. Send a check or money order made out to the Cass County Clerk for the fees. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return. Mail requests usually take 5 to 10 business days. The state records request page has full details on all methods for getting civil court records in Indiana.

Note: Check with the Cass County clerk on current fees before mailing payment.

Civil Cases in Cass County Courts

Cass County courts hear many types of civil cases. The Circuit Court and Superior Court split the civil docket based on case type. Small claims under $10,000 use a simpler process with less paperwork, but they still produce court records the clerk keeps on file.

Common civil case types in Cass County include contract disputes, property cases, debt collection, personal injury claims, and eviction actions. Family law matters like divorce, custody, and child support also go through the civil courts in Cass County. Each case builds its own file with all the papers from both sides. A contract case may hold the complaint, answer, motions, and the final judgment. Even a short small claims file becomes part of the public record that anyone can request. Under Administrative Rule 9, most civil court records in Cass County are open to the public. You do not need to be named in the case to see them. The Indiana courts public records page has more info on what types of records you can get from any county.

Public Access Rules for Cass County Records

Administrative Rule 9 controls who can see court records in Indiana. These rules apply to all civil court records in Cass County. Court records are open to the public unless they fall into a specific excluded group under the rule.

Records that are excluded include adoption files, mental health records, and some juvenile case files. Personal details like Social Security numbers and financial account numbers get removed from public copies of Cass County civil court records. If you need a record that has been sealed or excluded from public view, you can file a petition with the Cass County court. The judge may grant access after a hearing if you show good cause for needing the record. For most civil cases, the full file is available to anyone. The court records rules page has the full text of the public access rules that cover Cass County and every other Indiana county.

Legal Help in Cass County

Indiana Legal Help is a free site with tools and forms for people who need guidance on civil court cases. It has self-help guides for common civil issues. The site can point you to legal aid groups in north-central Indiana that may serve Cass County residents.

The Indiana State Bar runs a lawyer referral service for anyone who needs an attorney in the Cass County area. Local legal aid offices may handle civil cases at no cost for those who qualify based on income. If you need court forms for a civil case in Cass County, the Indiana courts website has standard forms you can download and print at home. Cass County is near Kokomo in Howard County, and legal aid offices based there sometimes serve people from Cass County and other nearby areas as well.

Cities in Cass County

Cass County has several communities. Logansport is the county seat and the largest city. Walton, Galveston, and Royal Center are also in the county. All civil cases from these areas go through the Cass County courts in Logansport. The clerk office at 200 Court Park keeps all civil court records for the entire county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cass County. If you need to check which county handles your case, look at the address where the dispute took place. Filing in the wrong county can delay your case.