Search Randolph County Family Court Records
Randolph County family court records are maintained by the Randolph County Clerk at the courthouse in Winchester, Indiana. The clerk's office handles all official filings for dissolution of marriage, custody, child support, paternity, and protection orders in the county. Indiana's statewide online tools and the clerk's in-person services both give residents access to case information.
Randolph County Quick Facts
Randolph County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Randolph County Clerk is the official keeper of all family court records in the county. Every family law case filed in circuit or superior court goes through this office, including dissolution of marriage, child custody and parenting time matters, child support petitions, paternity actions, and protection orders. The clerk's staff assigns case numbers, processes fees, and maintains the official paper and electronic case files that form the public family court record for Randolph County.
If you need a certified copy of a divorce decree or court order, the clerk's office is where you obtain it. Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certification of each document adds $3. Staff can search by party name or case number. Bring valid ID when you visit. The clerk cannot give legal advice, but they can direct you to the right forms and explain basic filing steps.
Randolph County uses Indiana's circuit court structure for family law matters. Dissolution of marriage is governed by IC 31-15. Child custody and parenting time are handled under IC 31-17. All original filings and court orders are on file at the Randolph County Courthouse in Winchester. Randolph County sits along Indiana's eastern border with Ohio, and some residents near the border may have questions about jurisdiction. Indiana courts have jurisdiction if you reside in Indiana at the time of filing.
| Clerk's Office | Randolph County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Randolph County Courthouse 100 S Main St Winchester, IN 47394 |
| Phone | 765-584-0709 |
| 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 orders are not available for download online. Contact the Randolph County Clerk directly to get certified copies of any family court documents.
The Indiana Courts Trial Courts Directory lists contact information for all Indiana county courts including Randolph County.
Use it to confirm current hours, addresses, and which court handles specific types of family cases.
Searching Family Court Records in Randolph County
Indiana's free public case search tool, MyCase, covers all Randolph County cases. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. The system displays filing dates, case type, hearing schedules, and current case status. No account is required. MyCase is available around the clock from any internet-connected device.
Randolph County does not operate its own dedicated court records website. Use the Indiana Courts Public Records Portal as your main access point. That portal links to MyCase and provides instructions for requesting records that are not online. Exhibits, sealed filings, and older paper records may only exist at the courthouse in Winchester. The How to Request Records page explains the formal process for obtaining copies by mail or in person.
To search in person, go to the clerk's office at the Randolph County Courthouse during business hours. Staff can pull files by name or case number. If you have an approximate filing date, share that information to speed up the search. For records that predate electronic case management, the clerk may need advance time to retrieve paper files from storage. Call 765-584-0709 before you visit so staff can have the file ready when you arrive.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau serves Randolph County families with support establishment and enforcement services.
Any Indiana family can use these services regardless of public assistance status.
Child Support in Randolph County
Child support orders in Randolph County use the Income Shares Model established under IC 31-16. The court uses both parents' incomes to calculate a support amount that reflects what the child would have received had the family stayed together. Support orders are part of the public family court record on file with the Randolph County Clerk.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau provides Title IV-D services for families who need help establishing, modifying, or enforcing a support order. Any Indiana family can access these services, not just those on public assistance. The Child Support Bureau can locate non-custodial parents, establish paternity, and work with the Randolph County court to set or change support orders. Enforcement tools include wage withholding, tax refund intercepts, and license suspension.
For quick support case questions, call the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757. The automated system runs 24 hours a day. Live agents are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can check payment history, get case status, and ask about upcoming hearings through this line.
Paternity cases in Randolph County are filed under IC 31-14. The court must establish paternity before it can enter child support or custody orders for a child born outside of marriage. The clerk in Winchester handles paternity filings the same as all other family court cases.
Note: The Child Support Bureau handles financial support matters only. Custody, parenting time, and property division are handled through separate court proceedings.
Legal Help in Randolph County
If you cannot afford a private attorney, Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to income-qualifying Indiana residents. Their attorneys handle dissolution, custody, and protection order cases. Contact them to see if you qualify and to find which office serves Randolph County.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has forms, guides, and plain-language instructions for the most common family court filings. You can access dissolution packets, custody modification forms, and child support petition materials free of charge. The center does not provide legal advice, but the step-by-step guides are practical enough for most self-represented filers to use effectively.
The Parenting Time Helpline offers free guidance from licensed Indiana attorneys on parenting time questions. Call 844-836-0003, Monday through Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m. Attorneys answer questions about visitation schedules, parenting plans, and disputes about parenting time. The call is free for all Indiana residents.
For private representation, the Indiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. If your case involves contested custody, substantial assets, or other difficult matters, a private family law attorney can advocate for you throughout the process. The bar can connect you with attorneys who practice in the Randolph County area.
Cities in Randolph County
Randolph County is a rural county in eastern Indiana along the Ohio border. Winchester serves as the county seat, and smaller communities like Union City, Lynn, and Modoc are also within the county. None of the communities in Randolph County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page, but all residents have full access to family court services at the courthouse in Winchester.
Nearby Counties
Randolph County borders several counties in eastern Indiana. Your county of residence at the time of filing is typically the correct jurisdiction for most family court matters.