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Where to search Knox County records

Knox County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory.

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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.

Knox County's official website identifies it as the first county established in Indiana in 1790.
The Knox County Courthouse is at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes, Indiana, and the county website lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Knox County Clerk of the Courts is located at the courthouse, lists 812-885-2521, and administers official records for trial court cases in the county.
The Knox County Recorder maintains real-property records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and plats, and lists 111 North 7th Street, Suite 2, Vincennes, as its location.
Knox County Central Dispatch is located at 133 North 8th Street in Vincennes, operates 24 hours a day for emergency and non-emergency calls, and dispatches for the county sheriff, Vincennes Police Department, Bicknell Police Department, and other agencies.
Knox County is in Indiana Judicial District 25 with Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Perry, Pike, and Spencer Counties; the Indiana Judicial Branch links Knox County cases to MyCase.

Knox County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Knox County official source (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.

A useful Knox County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Knox County has 35,652 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: 18-083
Population: 35,652 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Knox County's official website identifies it as the first county established in Indiana in 1790.
Local detail: The Knox County Courthouse is at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes, Indiana, and the county website lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local detail: The Knox County Clerk of the Courts is located at the courthouse, lists 812-885-2521, and administers official records for trial court cases in the county.
Local detail: The Knox County Recorder maintains real-property records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and plats, and lists 111 North 7th Street, Suite 2, Vincennes, as its location.
Local detail: Knox County Central Dispatch is located at 133 North 8th Street in Vincennes, operates 24 hours a day for emergency and non-emergency calls, and dispatches for the county sheriff, Vincennes Police Department, Bicknell Police Department, and other agencies.
Local detail: Knox County is in Indiana Judicial District 25 with Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Perry, Pike, and Spencer Counties; the Indiana Judicial Branch links Knox County cases to MyCase.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Knox County's official website identifies it as the first county established in Indiana in 1790.
Local detail: The Knox County Courthouse is at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes, Indiana, and the county website lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local detail: The Knox County Clerk of the Courts is located at the courthouse, lists 812-885-2521, and administers official records for trial court cases in the county.

How do I search Knox County Circuit or Superior Court cases in MyCase?

For Knox County, start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory and Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Knox County Circuit or Superior Court cases in MyCase depends on the record type and jurisdiction. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.

How can I request a Knox County court record from the Clerk of the Courts?

For Knox County, start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory and Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request a Knox County court record from the Clerk of the Courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.

How do I obtain Knox County deed, mortgage, lien, or plat records from the Recorder?

For Knox County, start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory and Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain Knox County deed, mortgage, lien, or plat records from the Recorder depends on the record type and jurisdiction. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.

How can I verify whether someone is currently held in Knox County custody?

For Knox County, start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory and Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify whether someone is currently held in Knox County custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.

How do I request Knox County Central Dispatch call or radio records?

For Knox County, start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory and Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Knox County Central Dispatch call or radio records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.

Which matters belong to Knox County courts versus Vincennes or Bicknell municipal courts?

For Knox County, start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory and Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters belong to Knox County courts versus Vincennes or Bicknell municipal courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.

How do Knox County Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and municipal police jurisdictions differ?

For Knox County, start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory and Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Knox County Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and municipal police jurisdictions differ depends on the record type and jurisdiction. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The cited official county pages identify the Sheriff's Department and county probation and community-corrections functions, but a current official Knox County jail roster or detailed jail-contact page was not located during research. Current custody information should be verified directly with the Sheriff's Office or Clerk. Municipal: Vincennes and Bicknell are identified as separate municipal law-enforcement jurisdictions in the Central Dispatch source. Municipal courts, police records, and city ordinances are separate from county court and sheriff records.

Local cities and separate court systems

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

Knox County court and felony records

Start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory for the official Knox County court path. County: Knox County government administers county offices and services within the county. County law-enforcement coordination includes the Knox County Sheriff's Office and Central Dispatch, while municipal agencies may have separate authority within city or town limits. Court: Knox County has Circuit, Magistrate, Drug, and Superior Courts I and II, with the Clerk administering official trial-court records. The county is part of Indiana Judicial District 25 and follows local rules published through the Indiana Judicial Branch.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Indiana MyCase provides case information and some documents, but not every court record or confidential filing.

Knox County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.

Indiana state-level record sources

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

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Official Knox County and Indiana record sources

For an official starting point, use Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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