This page helps with court records tasks in Lake County, Illinois by explaining where to search cases, when to contact court staff, and how to use official court resources.

The main online case tool is Case Search - MyCase, while the Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court handles official court record duties and certified copies of records.

Case Search - MyCase

Use Case Search - MyCase to search non-confidential cases in Indiana courts that use the Odyssey case management system. The site lets users search by case number, party name, or attorney.

  • Case number, if searching from the Case tab
  • Party name, if searching from the Name tab
  • Attorney information, if searching from the Attorney tab

You can also limit results by court category when the option applies.

  • Choose the Case, Name, or Attorney tab.
  • Enter the matching search information.
  • Use the court category filters, such as Criminal & Citation, Civil, Family, Probate, Appellate, or Commercial.
  • Review the available non-confidential case results.

Online case information is not an official court record. Official records must be obtained directly from the court that maintains the record.

Lake County court and clerk records

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

For local court information, the Indiana Judicial Branch Lake County page directs users to the county's official website or court and clerk directory for questions about jury duty, court dates, or getting a copy of a document that is not available online. You can review the Indiana Judicial Branch Lake County page for local court links and court rules.

Copies, filings, and payment at the clerk counter

The Clerk's Office accepts major credit cards at the counter for face-to-face transactions. A valid ID with the same first and last name as the credit card is required. American Express is not accepted.

Credit card counter payments include a 3% convenience fee charged by the payment processor.

For filing costs and court-related forms, use the county clerk pages for court costs and filing fees and clerk forms.

The ePay Public Access site can be used for some Indiana traffic violations and infractions. It lets users search by ticket number, driver's license number, or name and date of birth to learn how to pay a ticket or, when available, pay online.

If a ticket search has no result, check whether fewer than 10 business days have passed since the ticket was issued. The ticket may not yet be in the system. Users can try another search method, search MyCase, or contact the court where the ticket is filed.

Use ePay Public Access for eligible online ticket payment searches.

Self-represented litigant resources

The Self-Service Legal Center provides court forms and legal information for people who represent themselves. It also notes that self-representation should be handled carefully and that court staff cannot give legal advice.

For forms, court rules, and related links, the Lake County Courts resources pages include local rules, forms for self-represented litigants, a glossary of legal terms, statutes, court rules, and child support calculator links. Start with the Self-Service Legal Center for statewide self-help court resources.

Lake County court records contacts

Use these contacts for court records questions, certified copy needs, local court questions, and document requests that are not resolved online.

  • 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
  • Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court, 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. Information displayed online is not an official court record and may contain errors or omissions. Official records must be obtained directly from the court that maintains the record.

Who handles certified court record copies?

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 I cannot find a traffic ticket online?

If fewer than 10 business days have passed since the ticket was issued, try again later. You can also try a different search method, search MyCase, or contact the court where the ticket is filed.

No. The Self-Service Legal Center states that court staff cannot give legal advice. Users with legal questions should contact a lawyer or use available legal help resources.