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St. Joseph County Circuit Court
St. Joseph County Courthouse
101 S Main St
South Bend, IN 46601
101 S Main St
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 574-235-9635
Fax: 574-235-9838
Fax: 574-235-9838
Online Court Resources
Resources for the St. Joseph County Circuit Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and resources applicable to all courts in Indiana.
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Indiana Case Information
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Indiana Limited Criminal Records
The Indiana State Police offer a limited criminal history online search service with a subscription or per-search fee. Criminal case information is limited to felonies and Class A misdemeanors.
Indiana Protective Orders
Search protective and no-contact orders filed since July 1, 2009 by name or case number. Additional search options include year of birth, race, county issued, and city of residence. Links to forms and instructions for obtaining orders are at the bottom of the page.
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Indiana Court Calendars
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Older Indiana Attorney General Opinions
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Recent Indiana Attorney General Legal Opinions
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Forms and related information
Indiana Child Support Forms
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Indiana Court Forms
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Indiana Court Forms and Instructions for Self-Represented Parties
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Online fine payments
Pay St. Joseph County Fines, Fees, Child Support, and Judgments
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Pay Indiana Child Support
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St. Joseph County Circuit Court Information
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St. Joseph County Legal Terms
View a glossary of legal terms useful in St. Joseph County courts.
St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office Programs and Services
The St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office offers information about its programs and services including traffic ticket deferrals, pre-trial diversion, child support, Special Victims Unit domestic violence services, victim services, and adult protective services.
Indiana Child Support Information
The Indiana Courts offer an online child support calculator and child support guidelines. Links in the left column provide access to parenting guidelines, a search of protective orders, and additional online resources.
Indiana Child Support Payments
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Indiana Child Support Services
The Indiana Child Support Bureau offers information about child support orders, payments, enforcement, and establishment of paternity, with links to guidelines, online payments, forms, and additional resources.
Indiana Foreclosure Help
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Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Indiana Rules of Court
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Indiana Small Claims Manual
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Informational Videos
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Indiana Laws
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Indiana Legal Information
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Indiana Self-Representation Information
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Indiana Supreme Court Law Library
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Indiana Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
St. Joseph County Bad Check Restitution and Prosecution
The St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office offers information about its Bad Check Restitution Program, with instructions and forms for filing a report, procedures, and tips for merchants.
St. Joseph County Legal Representation
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Northern Indiana Volunteer Lawyers
View information about the Volunteer Lawyer Network, which provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph, and Starke Counties.
Indiana State Public Defender
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Free Indiana Legal Services and Community Resources
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Indiana Attorney Complaint Information
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Indiana Attorney Discipline Records
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Indiana Lawyer Directory
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Indiana Legal Assistance
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