Access Union County Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Union County are held by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Liberty. Union County is one of the smallest counties in Indiana with a population of about 6,884. It sits in the eastern part of the state near the Ohio border. The county has a single Circuit Court that handles all civil filings. You can search Union County civil court records for free on the state MyCase portal or visit the clerk office in person. Cases from small claims, contract disputes, debt collection, property matters, and other civil actions all go through this one court. This guide covers how to search, request, and access civil court records in Union County.

Union County Clerk of Courts Office

The Clerk of Courts in Union County is responsible for all civil court records in the county. This office files new civil cases, keeps all documents on record, and provides copies to the public on request. The clerk office is located at 26 W. Union Street in Liberty. Staff there can help you find a case by name or by case number.

Call the Union County clerk at (765) 458-6121 if you want to check on a case before you make the trip. The staff can let you know whether the file is open or closed and what is in it. For copies, you can go in person or send a written request. Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $3 more per document on top of the page fee. The clerk takes cash, check, and money order. Fax requests can go to (765) 458-6910, though you should call ahead to make sure they can handle it. Indiana Code 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, says the clerk must respond to records requests within 7 days. Walk-in requests for Union County civil court records are usually handled the same day.

The Union County court page on the Indiana Judicial Branch website has details about the local court, its judge, and contact info for the clerk office.

This screenshot from the state courts website shows the Union County court page with information on the Circuit Court that handles all civil filings in Liberty.

Search Union County Civil Records Online

The MyCase portal is the best way to look up civil court records in Union County without going to the courthouse. This free tool from the Indiana courts covers all 92 counties. Union County cases are on the system. You do not need to make an account. Just pick your search type and enter a name or case number to see what comes up.

To search for a Union County civil case, type the last name first, then the first name. Use the county filter to limit your search to Union County only. MyCase shows case summaries, hearing dates, and party names. Some records also have document links you can view or download. Civil court records from Union County going back to the mid-2000s are generally available through MyCase. Older records may not be on the system, so contact the clerk for anything before that period. The county code for Union County is 81. A case number like 81C01-2501-CC-000003 tells you the county (81), court type (C for Circuit), division, year of filing, case type (CC for civil collection), and the sequence number.

The MyCase help page has step-by-step guides on how to use each search type. It also explains how to use wildcards and date filters if your first search does not pull up the case you need from Union County.

The state public records page on the Indiana courts website provides more background on how records access works across all Indiana courts, including Union County.

The Indiana courts public records page shown here outlines how to request civil court records from any county in the state, including Union County.

Union County Court Record Fees

Copy fees in Union County follow the standard schedule used by most Indiana clerks. Regular copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies add $3 per document on top of the per-page fee. These rates apply to all civil court records from the Circuit Court in Liberty.

The clerk office takes cash, check, and money order. For mail requests, include a check or money order payable to the Union County Clerk. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope so the clerk can send the copies back. Call (765) 458-6121 to get an estimate before you mail payment. Fees may change, so always check the current rates with the clerk office first.

Viewing records at the clerk office costs nothing. You only pay when you need copies. Indiana Code 5-14-3 allows the clerk to charge a reasonable fee for making copies of public records. The $1 per page rate is in line with what other Indiana counties charge for civil court record copies.

Civil Courts in Union County

Union County has a single Circuit Court. This is the only trial court in the county, and it handles every type of civil case. One judge presides over all matters. The light caseload matches the county's small population of under 7,000. Union County is one of the least populated counties in Indiana, so the court system stays manageable with just the one court.

The Circuit Court in Union County hears civil collection cases, small claims, property disputes, contract matters, and other civil actions. Small claims follow a simpler process. Indiana sets the small claims limit at $10,000. Cases under that amount use less paperwork and move faster. All of these cases create records that the clerk stores and makes available to the public.

Under Administrative Rule 9, civil court records in Union County are presumed open to anyone. The rule has some exceptions. Records from juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and sealed files are restricted. Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal details get removed from public copies. But the vast majority of civil court records in Union County are available to anyone who asks. You do not need to be part of the case. The court records rules page has the full text of Administrative Rule 9, which covers all public access rules for Indiana court records.

How to Get Union County Civil Court Records

There are three main ways to get copies of civil court records from Union County. Each one works, but they differ in speed and cost.

In person is the most direct. Visit the clerk office at 26 W. Union Street in Liberty during business hours. Bring a photo ID and the case number or party names. The staff will pull the file and let you look through it. If you want copies, the cost is $1 per page. Certified copies are $3 more per document. The clerk takes cash, check, and money order. Most in-person requests at the Union County courthouse get handled right away. It is a small office, so wait times tend to be short.

By mail, send a letter to the Union County Clerk of Courts at 26 W. Union Street, Liberty, IN 47353. Include the case number, names of the parties, and what documents you want. Put in a check or money order for the fees, made payable to the Union County Clerk. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow 5 to 10 business days. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the clerk must respond within 7 days of receiving your request.

Online, you can view case details for free on MyCase. The portal shows summaries and some documents. If you need a certified copy of a Union County civil court record, you will need to use the mail or in-person method since MyCase does not provide certified copies.

Legal Help for Union County Residents

Indiana Legal Help is a free resource for anyone who needs guidance on civil court matters. The site has self-help tools, legal forms, and plain-language guides for common case types. It can connect you with legal aid programs that serve Union County.

The Indiana State Bar has a lawyer referral service for people who need an attorney. Legal aid offices in eastern Indiana may take civil cases for free if you qualify based on income. Union County is next to Wayne County, where Richmond has more legal service options. Those resources may also serve Union County residents. If you need forms for a civil case, the Indiana courts website posts standard forms you can download and print at home.

Pro bono programs across Indiana can pair people with volunteer lawyers at no charge. Check with Indiana Legal Help or your local bar association to see what is available for Union County residents who need help with a civil court case. The MyCase search tips page is worth reviewing if you have trouble finding a specific case when searching online.

Cities in Union County

Union County has a few small communities. Liberty is the county seat and the main town. West College Corner is also in the county. None of these towns meet the population threshold for a separate city page. All civil cases from these areas go through the Union County Circuit Court in Liberty. The clerk at 26 W. Union Street holds all civil court records for the entire county.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Union County. Make sure you file in the right county for your case. Jurisdiction is based on where the dispute took place or where the parties live.