Find Carroll County Family Court Records
Carroll County family court records are maintained by the Carroll County Clerk at the courthouse in Delphi, Indiana. The clerk's office handles all filings for dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity, and protection orders in the county. Records can be searched online through Indiana's free MyCase portal, and the clerk's office is open weekdays for in-person requests and certified copy services.
Carroll County Quick Facts
Carroll County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Carroll County Clerk maintains all family court records for the county. Every dissolution of marriage, custody case, paternity filing, and protection order petition goes through the clerk's office in Delphi. Staff accept new filings, collect court costs, assign case numbers, and keep the case files that make up the public record. If you need to find a record, request a copy, or get a certified court document, this is where you start.
Certified copies of family court orders cost $1 per page. Certification of the document adds $3. Bring a photo ID when you visit. The clerk can search files by party name or case number. Staff cannot provide legal advice, but they can confirm what is on file and point you toward the right forms. The circuit court in Delphi handles all family law matters for Carroll County residents.
Carroll County is served by a single circuit court. Family law cases are filed under IC 31-15 for dissolution of marriage and under IC 31-17 for custody and parenting time. All case documents are kept at the Carroll County Courthouse on W Main Street in Delphi. That courthouse is the only filing location for family court matters in the county.
| Clerk's Office | Carroll County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Carroll County Courthouse 101 W Main St Delphi, IN 46923 |
| Phone | 765-564-4485 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Copy Fees | $1 per page; $3 certification per document |
| Payment | Cash, money order, or cashier's check |
Note: Final decrees and certified court orders cannot be downloaded online. Request them by calling 765-564-4485 or visiting the clerk's office in person during business hours.
Searching Carroll County Family Court Records
Indiana's free public case search system is called MyCase. No account is required. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name. The system returns basic case information, including filing dates, case type, court division, and hearing schedules. MyCase covers Carroll County circuit court cases along with filings from all other Indiana counties. It is available at any hour.
Some records are not available online. Older paper files, sealed documents, and exhibits must be accessed at the courthouse. Call ahead at 765-564-4485 if you are looking for a record from several years ago so staff can locate it before you arrive. The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal explains which records are available electronically and how to request documents that are not posted online. The How to Request Records page walks through the written request process for those cases.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides forms and guides for family court matters statewide, including cases filed in Carroll County circuit court.
The center covers the most common family court situations and gives step-by-step guidance for people who represent themselves.
Carroll County Child Support and Custody Cases
Child support in Carroll County is calculated by the circuit court using Indiana's Income Shares Model, set out in IC 31-16. The court weighs both parents' incomes and sets a support amount that reflects what the child would have received if the parents had stayed together. Support orders are part of the official case record kept by the Carroll County Clerk. Any change to the order requires a return to court.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau offers Title IV-D services to any family that needs help establishing, enforcing, or modifying a support order. Services are available regardless of income or public assistance status. The Bureau can locate a non-custodial parent, set up wage withholding, and pursue enforcement actions like tax intercepts or license suspension. They work with the Carroll County circuit court and clerk's office to process cases.
Paternity cases in Carroll County are governed by IC 31-14. Legal paternity must be established before a court can enter custody or support orders for a child born outside of marriage. A voluntary Paternity Affidavit can be signed at the hospital at birth or later through the local health department. If paternity is disputed, the circuit court in Delphi resolves it.
Call the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757 for payment history, case status, and upcoming hearing information. The line is automated and available around the clock. Live staff are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Legal Help for Carroll County Family Court Cases
Indiana Legal Services offers free civil legal help to residents who meet income guidelines. Their attorneys handle dissolution, custody, and protection order cases. Contact Indiana Legal Services to check eligibility and find the office that covers Carroll County. Residents of rural counties often qualify and can get legal help at no cost.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has forms and guides for the most common family court actions. You can find dissolution packets, custody modification forms, and child support petition guides. Everything is plain and practical. The center does not give legal advice, but the materials are detailed enough to help most people through common situations. The Family Legal Resources page lists local help organizations that may serve Carroll County.
The Parenting Time Helpline is free and staffed by licensed attorneys who can answer questions about Indiana's parenting time guidelines. Call 844-836-0003 weekdays from noon to 5:00 p.m. For private legal representation, the Indiana State Bar Association provides a referral service to help you find a family law attorney who practices in the Carroll County or Delphi area.
Cities in Carroll County
Carroll County is a rural county in west-central Indiana. Delphi is the county seat and the location of the courthouse. Other communities in the county include Flora, Camden, and Burlington. None of these towns reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All residents in Carroll County, regardless of which community they call home, file family court cases at the Carroll County Courthouse in Delphi.
Nearby Counties
Carroll County borders Tippecanoe, Clinton, Cass, and Howard counties in north-central Indiana. If you are unsure which county court has jurisdiction over your case, your county of residence at the time of filing is the right starting point.