Crawford County Family Court Records
Crawford County family court records are maintained at the Crawford County Courthouse in English, Indiana. This rural southern Indiana county processes all family law matters through its circuit court, including divorce cases, child custody proceedings, child support orders, and paternity actions. The county clerk's office is responsible for storing and providing access to these records.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Crawford County Family Court Records Office
The Crawford County Circuit Court Clerk holds all family court records filed in English, Indiana. This is a small rural county, and the circuit court handles all case types including family law. The clerk's office files, stores, and makes available every court record created in a family law case, from the first petition through the final order and any modifications that follow.
Crawford County is one of Indiana's smaller counties, but it follows the same state court rules as everywhere else in Indiana. Family law cases here are governed by Indiana statutes, including IC 31-15 for dissolution of marriage and IC 31-17 for custody and parenting time. All documents filed in these cases are public records unless a court has sealed them by order.
Copies of court records in Crawford County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry a $3 certification fee on top of the per-page cost. The clerk accepts cash, money order, or cashier's check. Personal checks are not accepted. If you are mailing a request, include a stamped return envelope and specify exactly what you need so staff can locate the correct file.
| Courthouse | Crawford County Courthouse 715 Judicial Plaza English, IN 47118 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 812-338-2565 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $1.00 per page; $3.00 additional for certified copies |
| Payment | Cash, money order, or cashier's check only |
Searching Crawford County Family Court Records
Indiana's MyCase portal covers Crawford County circuit court cases. This free tool lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney. It includes family court cases coded as DR for dissolution, CS for child support, and JP for paternity. You can view case summaries, hearing dates, and filing information without going to the courthouse.
The MyCase system does not give you the full text of court orders or decrees. For those documents, you need to contact the Crawford County Clerk directly. The clerk can make copies, confirm what is in the file, and advise on any restrictions. The Indiana Courts Public Records portal outlines the general process for requesting court records in Indiana if you need more guidance.
In-person searches are available at the courthouse during regular business hours. The county seat is English, which is a small town. If you are driving from a distance, call ahead to confirm hours and to make sure the documents you need are ready. For older records not yet digitized, the clerk's office may need advance notice to locate the physical file.
Note: Crawford County is a rural county with limited staff. Plan your visit or records request during mid-week if possible, as the office may have reduced capacity near holidays or during court sessions.
Crawford County Child Support and Family Court Records
The Indiana Child Support Bureau maintains statewide tools and resources for parents with open support cases, including those filed in Crawford County's circuit court.
Through this state resource, parents in Crawford County can access payment history information, find out how to open an enforcement case through the Title IV-D program, and get information on how child support amounts are calculated under Indiana's Income Shares Model.
Crawford County Child Support Records
Child support cases in Crawford County are governed by IC 31-16. Indiana uses the Income Shares Model, which considers both parents' incomes along with parenting time and certain expenses. The circuit court in English enters all support orders, and the clerk files them as part of the court record. Support orders can be searched through MyCase using the CS case type code.
Enforcement of child support orders in Crawford County runs through the county prosecutor's Title IV-D office. This free service is available to custodial parents who need help collecting support. The state child support hotline at 800-840-8757 is available 24 hours a day with automated services. Live staff answer calls Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. You can also get help online at the Indiana Child Support Bureau website.
To change a support order in Crawford County, file a petition to modify support with the circuit court. You must show that circumstances have changed substantially since the original order, such as a significant income change or a shift in parenting time. The court sets a hearing and both parties can present evidence. Support is not changed automatically when circumstances shift.
Legal Help for Family Court in Crawford County
People in Crawford County who need help with a family court matter have several places to turn. Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income Indiana residents. This includes help with divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases. Crawford County residents can contact their office to ask about eligibility and available services.
The Indiana State Bar Association offers a referral service for those who need to hire an attorney. Many family law attorneys offer initial consultations at a low or no cost. Even one session with a lawyer can help you understand whether your case is straightforward or whether it requires ongoing legal help. That is especially true in paternity cases under IC 31-14, which can have long-term financial and custody implications.
The Parenting Time Helpline at 844-836-0003 is free and staffed by licensed attorneys. It runs noon to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a good resource if you have questions about parenting schedules or how to respond if the other party is not following a court order in Crawford County. Visit the Parenting Time Helpline page for more details. The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center has downloadable forms for common family court filings and plain-language instructions for handling your own case.
Cities in Crawford County
Crawford County is a rural county with no cities that meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page. English is the county seat and the location of all circuit court operations. All family court filings from residents across the county go through the courthouse in English.
Residents of smaller communities within Crawford County should contact the courthouse directly for filing instructions or records requests.
Nearby Counties
Crawford County sits in southern Indiana and borders several other counties. If you need to look up family court records in a neighboring county, the links below will take you to those county pages.