Please note: Court staff cannot give legal advice.
The information below provides access to court forms and resources for persons wishing to represent themselves in court in certain civil matters. It should be noted that self-representation should not be taken lightly, and there are many instances in which hiring an attorney is a good idea. In fact, we suggest that you talk with an attorney prior to submitting forms or petitions to a court.
HOW DO I?
- File a Protection Order
Civil protection orders are available for situations involving domestic or family violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or child sex grooming. Tutorials and instructions for filing a protection order online can be accessed by clicking the Get Started button below. In person filing can be done through the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Madison County Government Center, 16 E 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46012 on the second floor.
- Look Up an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Center
Persons booked into the Madison County Detention Center can be found here.
- Look Up an Inmate in the Department of Correction
Persons incarcerated in the Indiana Department of Corrections can be found here.
- File a Small Claims Case
The Small Claims Court allows every citizen to bring a lawsuit in an informal manner and does not require that a party hire an attorney. You may hire an attorney if you want; however, in most instances you will not be able to get the other party to pay your legal fees even if you win unless there is some written agreement making the other party liable for your attorney's fees.
The State of Indiana provides a small claims manual to guide citizens through the small claims process. Click below to access the small claims manual and other resources: