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Where to search DeKalb County records

DeKalb County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information. Check current custody through County jail, inmate search, visitation, bail, and custody services.

Court casesCounty court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information
Current custodyCounty jail, inmate search, visitation, bail, and custody services
Statewide recordsUse the Indiana state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

DeKalb County's Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II are located at 100 South Main Street in Auburn.
The County Clerk of Courts is Dana Hedrick, with the office at 100 South Main Street, Auburn, and phone number 260-925-0912.
The county lists Kurt Grimm as Circuit Court judge, Adam Squiller as Superior Court I judge, and Patrick Jessup as Superior Court II judge.
The DeKalb County Jail is at 215 East 8th Street in Auburn and lists phone number 260-925-3365.
The Sheriff's Office provides online inmate search, warrant search, visitation, bail and bonds, commissary, and victim-notification services.
The Sheriff's records division lists fees of $2 for police reports, $5 for state crash reports, $2 for limited criminal-history checks, and $10 per fingerprint card.

DeKalb County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County jail, inmate search, visitation, bail, and custody services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff records, police-report, crash-report, and limited-history requests	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	DeKalb County official source (secure.in.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This DeKalb County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. DeKalb County has 44,535 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 18-033
Population: 44,535 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: DeKalb County's Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II are located at 100 South Main Street in Auburn.
Local detail: The County Clerk of Courts is Dana Hedrick, with the office at 100 South Main Street, Auburn, and phone number 260-925-0912.
Local detail: The county lists Kurt Grimm as Circuit Court judge, Adam Squiller as Superior Court I judge, and Patrick Jessup as Superior Court II judge.
Local detail: The DeKalb County Jail is at 215 East 8th Street in Auburn and lists phone number 260-925-3365.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office provides online inmate search, warrant search, visitation, bail and bonds, commissary, and victim-notification services.
Local detail: The Sheriff's records division lists fees of $2 for police reports, $5 for state crash reports, $2 for limited criminal-history checks, and $10 per fingerprint card.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: DeKalb County's Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II are located at 100 South Main Street in Auburn.
Local detail: The County Clerk of Courts is Dana Hedrick, with the office at 100 South Main Street, Auburn, and phone number 260-925-0912.
Local detail: The county lists Kurt Grimm as Circuit Court judge, Adam Squiller as Superior Court I judge, and Patrick Jessup as Superior Court II judge.

How do I search a DeKalb County court case or hearing?

For DeKalb County, start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information and Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search a DeKalb County court case or hearing depends on the record type and jurisdiction. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

Which DeKalb County court handles my civil, criminal, traffic, or small-claims matter?

For DeKalb County, start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information and Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which DeKalb County court handles my civil, criminal, traffic, or small-claims matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

How do I contact the DeKalb County Clerk of Courts?

For DeKalb County, start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information and Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the DeKalb County Clerk of Courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

How do I search the DeKalb County Jail inmate roster?

For DeKalb County, start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information and Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search the DeKalb County Jail inmate roster depends on the record type and jurisdiction. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

How do I arrange visitation or post bail for a DeKalb County inmate?

For DeKalb County, start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information and Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I arrange visitation or post bail for a DeKalb County inmate depends on the record type and jurisdiction. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

How do I request a DeKalb County police or crash report?

For DeKalb County, start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information and Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a DeKalb County police or crash report depends on the record type and jurisdiction. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

How do I obtain a limited criminal-history check or fingerprints in DeKalb County?

For DeKalb County, start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information and Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain a limited criminal-history check or fingerprints in DeKalb County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

Does Butler City Court handle my case instead of a DeKalb County court?

For DeKalb County, start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information and Clerk of Courts records, elections, and court-contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does Butler City Court handle my case instead of a DeKalb County court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Sheriff records, police-report, crash-report, and limited-history requests. The Sheriff's inmate search is a current custody tool, not a complete historical booking or criminal-record archive.

Criminal cases in DeKalb County

Start with County court structure, judges, clerk, forms, and local court information for the official DeKalb County court path. County: The reviewed official pages do not provide a complete neighboring-county or parcel-boundary description. Address-level jurisdiction should be verified through the county's official GIS, planning, or assessor resources. Court: DeKalb County has Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II. Butler City Court is separately listed as a municipal court. DeKalb County is part of Indiana Judicial District 6 with LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties.

Jail and custody information for DeKalb County

For current custody information, start with County jail, inmate search, visitation, bail, and custody services. County court pages and live court systems may change contact details, judicial assignments, schedules, and case availability.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and provides inmate-search, visitation, bail, transport, and victim-notification services. Municipal: The reviewed official court pages identify Butler City Court separately from the county courts and locate the county courts in Auburn. A complete current list of municipal boundaries was not verified.

Statewide sources for Indiana records

Statewide Indiana sources are separate from DeKalb County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Nearby Indiana records pages

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Official DeKalb County and Indiana record sources

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