This page helps users look up Court Records in LaPorte County, Indiana and understand when to use the online case search, the local court, or the Clerk of the Circuit Court for copies and case questions.

Indiana’s MyCase service is the main public search path for non-confidential cases in courts that use the Odyssey case management system. For official court records, documents not available online, jury duty, or an upcoming court date, users should contact the local court directly.

Case Search - MyCase

Use search Indiana court cases in MyCase to look for non-confidential LaPorte County case information in Indiana courts that use Odyssey.

  • Case number, using the Case tab
  • Party name, using the Name tab
  • Attorney information, using the Attorney tab

MyCase also lets users limit a search by court case type, including Criminal & Citation, Civil, Family, Probate, Appellate, and Commercial.

  • Open the MyCase search page.
  • Select the Case, Name, or Attorney tab.
  • Enter the available search information.
  • Use the court or case-type filters when they help narrow the results.
  • Review the case details and any documents available through the service.

Online case information is not the official court record. Official records of court proceedings must be obtained directly from the court maintaining the record.

LaPorte County court access and e-filing

The Indiana Judicial Branch maintains a LaPorte County local courts page with links for case search, local rules, e-filing, and court statistics.

Attorneys are required to e-file in LaPorte County, and other filers are encouraged to e-file. Users can review statewide e-filing information through the Indiana statewide e-filing service.

Clerk of the Circuit Court records and copies

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the custodian of the Clerk’s record and seal. The office accepts filings, enters judgments and court orders, receives money in an official capacity, makes certified copies of record, issues certain licenses, and keeps records of wills and probate trust matters.

Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court for copy questions tied to Clerk-held records, filings, certified copies, and probate record needs handled by the Clerk’s office.

Transcript requests

Transcript requests are handled through the court reporter. To request a transcript and ask about cost per page, prepare the person’s name or case caption, cause number, hearing date, and a contact phone number.

For Circuit Court transcript questions, contact the Official Court Reporter listed by the Circuit Court.

Court costs

LaPorte County lists court costs by case type. Some examples are shown below.

Case or fee type Amount
Civil filings $157
Dissolution $177
Probate $177.00
Criminal court costs plus fine $185
Small claims $87.00
Infraction $167

LaPorte County court contacts

Use these contacts for court records, copies, transcript routing, and local court questions.

  • Clerk of the Circuit Court, 813 Lincolnway Suite 105, La Porte, IN 46350
    Phone (LP): 219-326-6808 Ext. 2471
    Phone (MC): 219-874-5611 Ext. 7729
    hstevens@laporteco.in.gov
  • Circuit Clerk
    Phone: (219) 325-5573
  • Circuit Court
    Phone: (219) 325-5564
  • Circuit Court Judge & Magistrates, 813 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
    Phone (LP): 219-326-6808 Ext. 2228
  • Official Court Reporter
    Christine Espino, Court Reporter
    219-326-6808 Ext. 2499
  • Superior Court 1
    Phone: (219) 809-0517
  • Superior Court 2
    Phone: (219) 809-0518
  • Superior Court 3
    Phone: (219) 325-5565
  • Superior Court 4
    Phone: (219) 809-0519

Common questions

Where can I search LaPorte County court cases online?

Use MyCase to search non-confidential cases in Indiana courts that use the Odyssey case management system. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney.

Is MyCase the official court record?

No. MyCase provides public access as a service, but the information is not the official court record and may contain errors or omissions. Official records must be obtained from the court maintaining the record.

Who should I contact for a copy of a court document?

Contact the local court directly if a document in your case is not available online. For Clerk-held records and certified copies, contact the LaPorte County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

How do I request a transcript in LaPorte County Circuit Court?

Contact the court reporter. Be ready to provide the person’s name or case caption, cause number, hearing date, and a contact phone number.

Can attorneys e-file in LaPorte County?

Yes. Attorneys are required to e-file in LaPorte County, and other filers are encouraged to use Indiana’s statewide e-filing system.