This Is Not a Government Office. Benton County Court Records is a private reference site. It cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, accept payments, change court dates, issue certified copies, or confirm current custody, warrant, or hearing status. Official records must come from the Benton County or Indiana office that maintains them.
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Here are the official Benton County, Indiana contacts for the records most people ask about:
- Court case files and certified copies: Benton County Clerk, 706 E. 5th Street, Suite 37, 3rd Floor, Fowler, IN 47944; phone 765-884-0930; fax 765-884-0322; bcclerkstaff@bentoncounty.in.gov; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Eastern.
- Circuit Court hearings and court administration: Benton Circuit Court, 706 E. 5th Street, Fowler, IN 47944; Judge Hon. John C. Wright; phone 765-884-0370; fax 765-884-2027; court reporter/admin Patricia Clouse and Teresa Molter.
- Marriage and divorce records: the County Clerk handles marriage-license workflow and certified copy questions; divorce files are Benton Circuit Court records held through the clerk.
- Probate, wills, and estates: Benton County probate matters are handled by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court through the same court and clerk structure.
- Criminal charges and court cases: search MyCase for public case status, then use the County Clerk for court copies or Benton Circuit Court for court administration questions.
- Jail, bond, and custody questions: Benton County Sheriff's Department and Jail, 105 S. Lincoln Avenue, Fowler, IN 47944; phone 765-884-0080, option 1 for jail and option 2 for administration or dispatch.
- Traffic ticket payments: use Indiana ePay, PayGov, or the County Clerk, and confirm the amount if collection, interest, or late penalties may apply.