Search Johnson County Family Court Records
Johnson County family court records are filed and kept by the Johnson County Clerk at the courthouse in Franklin, Indiana. The clerk's office processes dissolution of marriage, custody, child support, paternity, and protection order cases for the county. Indiana's statewide case search tool gives you online access to many records, and the clerk's staff can help with in-person requests during business hours.
Johnson County Quick Facts
Johnson County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Johnson County Clerk is the official keeper of all family court records in the county. Every case filed in the circuit or superior court, from dissolution petitions to custody modifications and paternity actions, runs through this office. Staff assign case numbers, collect court costs, and maintain both paper and electronic files. Located just south of Marion County, Johnson County has grown fast in recent decades, and the clerk's office handles a high volume of family court filings.
To get a certified copy of a court order, visit the clerk's office at the Johnson County Courthouse in Franklin. Copies cost $1 per page. Certification adds $3 per document. Staff can look up cases by party name or case number. Bring a valid ID. The clerk does not provide legal advice, but staff can point you toward the right forms and explain what is in the file.
Johnson County has both a circuit court and a superior court. Family law matters, including cases under IC 31-15 for dissolution and IC 31-17 for custody and parenting time, are filed with the clerk and heard in one of these courts. The county's official website at johnsoncounty.in.gov provides general county government information.
| Clerk's Office | Johnson County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Johnson County Courthouse 86 W Court St Franklin, IN 46131 |
| Phone | 317-346-4300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Copy Fees | $1 per page; $3 certification per document |
| County Website | johnsoncounty.in.gov |
Note: Final divorce decrees are not available for download online. You must contact the clerk directly to get a certified copy of a decree in Johnson County.
The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal is the main access point for statewide case information and links to MyCase for searching Johnson County family court records.
The portal also explains how to request records that are not available electronically.
Searching Family Court Records in Johnson County
Start with MyCase, Indiana's free public case search system. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name. MyCase shows filing dates, case type, docket entries, and scheduled hearings. No registration is needed. The system is available at any hour, which is useful when you need a quick case status check outside of business hours.
Johnson County court records are available through MyCase just like other Indiana counties. The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal provides the broader framework and links you to MyCase and other official tools. Not everything is online. Older files and documents filed before electronic submission are paper only and must be viewed at the courthouse in Franklin. If you think a record might be in paper storage, call the clerk at 317-346-4300 before making the trip so staff can pull the file.
In-person visits are simple. Go to the clerk's office at the Johnson County Courthouse on West Court Street in Franklin. Staff can search by name or case number and pull most files quickly. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Indiana Courts child support bureau page provides resources for families dealing with support cases in Johnson County and across Indiana.
The bureau handles case setup, enforcement, and modification for families statewide.
Johnson County Child Support Services
Child support in Johnson County is calculated under the Income Shares Model set by IC 31-16. Both parents' incomes go into the calculation to arrive at a support amount that reflects what the child would receive in an intact household. Support orders are filed with the clerk and form part of the permanent family court record.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau provides Title IV-D enforcement and establishment services for any family in the state, not just those receiving public assistance. The Child Support Bureau can locate non-custodial parents, set up wage withholding, and pursue tax refund intercepts and license suspension when a parent falls behind. These services are free to families who qualify.
Reach the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757 for case updates and payment history. The automated system runs 24 hours a day. Live staff answer calls Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Paternity cases are governed by IC 31-14. The court needs an established paternity finding before it can enter custody or support orders for children born outside of marriage. The Johnson County Clerk handles paternity filings the same way it handles dissolution and custody cases.
Note: The Child Support Bureau addresses financial support only. Custody, parenting time, and related issues require a private attorney or use of the court's self-service resources.
Legal Help in Johnson County
Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents. They handle dissolution, custody, and protection order cases. Contact them to check whether you qualify and which office serves Johnson County.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center gives you forms and plain-language instructions for common family court matters. Dissolution of marriage, custody modification, and child support petition forms are all available. The center does not provide legal advice, but it makes self-representation much easier.
The Parenting Time Helpline lets you talk to a licensed attorney about Indiana's parenting time guidelines at no charge. Call 844-836-0003, Monday through Friday from noon to 5:00 p.m.
The Indiana State Bar Association can refer you to a private family law attorney in the Johnson County area if your case is contested or complex.
Cities in Johnson County
Johnson County includes several communities, and one qualifies for its own page. All family court cases filed by residents of any Johnson County community are heard at the Johnson County Courthouse in Franklin, regardless of which city the filer lives in.
- Greenwood, Johnson County's largest city, just south of Indianapolis
Other communities in Johnson County, including Franklin, Bargersville, Edinburgh, and Trafalgar, file cases at the courthouse in Franklin. These towns do not have separate city pages.
Nearby Counties
Johnson County sits directly south of Indianapolis in central Indiana. If you are unsure which county has jurisdiction, the county where you lived when the case was filed is typically the right place to search.