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Where to search Rush County records

Rush County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links. Check current custody through Rush County courthouse, Clerk, Sheriff, jail, and department contact directory.

Court casesIndiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links
Current custodyRush County courthouse, Clerk, Sheriff, jail, and department contact directory
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.

Rush County was created in 1822, and the county seat is Rushville, according to the Indiana State Library's official county research guide.
Rush County is part of Indiana Judicial District 18, which also includes Fayette, Franklin, Union, and Wayne Counties.
The official state court directory lists Rush Circuit Court at 101 East Second Street, third floor, in Rushville, with Judge Brian D. Hill and a clerk phone number of 765-932-2078.
The official state court directory lists Rush Superior Court at 101 East Second Street, Room 209, in Rushville, with Judge Leigh Morning and a court phone number of 765-932-5451.
A Rush County Clerk employment posting describes the Clerk's Office as processing case filings, payments, marriage-license applications, public inquiries, and court claims.
Indiana State Police identifies Allan Rice as the Rush County Sheriff and Rushville as the county seat.
The county's published courthouse directory lists separate contact lines for the Circuit Court, Superior Court, Clerk, Sheriff Department, and Rush County Jail.

Rush County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Rush County courthouse, Clerk, Sheriff, jail, and department contact directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Indiana State Police county law-enforcement information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Rush County government portal and county department directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts	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 Rush 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. Rush County is centered on Rushville and has 16,767 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County seat or principal locality: Rushville
County-equivalent identity: 18-139
Population: 16,767 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Rush County was created in 1822, and the county seat is Rushville, according to the Indiana State Library's official county research guide.
Local detail: Rush County is part of Indiana Judicial District 18, which also includes Fayette, Franklin, Union, and Wayne Counties.
Local detail: The official state court directory lists Rush Circuit Court at 101 East Second Street, third floor, in Rushville, with Judge Brian D. Hill and a clerk phone number of 765-932-2078.
Local detail: The official state court directory lists Rush Superior Court at 101 East Second Street, Room 209, in Rushville, with Judge Leigh Morning and a court phone number of 765-932-5451.
Local detail: A Rush County Clerk employment posting describes the Clerk's Office as processing case filings, payments, marriage-license applications, public inquiries, and court claims.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Rush County was created in 1822, and the county seat is Rushville, according to the Indiana State Library's official county research guide.
Local detail: Rush County is part of Indiana Judicial District 18, which also includes Fayette, Franklin, Union, and Wayne Counties.
Local detail: The official state court directory lists Rush Circuit Court at 101 East Second Street, third floor, in Rushville, with Judge Brian D. Hill and a clerk phone number of 765-932-2078.

How do I search Rush County Circuit Court or Superior Court cases?

For Rush County, start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links and State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Rush County Circuit Court or Superior Court cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

Which Rush County court handles my civil, criminal, family, probate, or small-claims matter?

For Rush County, start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links and State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Rush County court handles my civil, criminal, family, probate, or small-claims matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

How do I contact the Rush County Clerk for a marriage license or court filing?

For Rush County, start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links and State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Rush County Clerk for a marriage license or court filing depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

How can I check Rush County jail custody, booking, bond, or visitation information?

For Rush County, start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links and State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check Rush County jail custody, booking, bond, or visitation information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

How do I contact the Rush County Sheriff for law-enforcement or records matters?

For Rush County, start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links and State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Rush County Sheriff for law-enforcement or records matters depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

Where is the Rush County courthouse and which office handles my request?

For Rush County, start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links and State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Rush County courthouse and which office handles my request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

What local rules govern filing, case assignment, continuances, or evidence in Rush County courts?

For Rush County, start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links and State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What local rules govern filing, case assignment, continuances, or evidence in Rush County courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

How do Rush County police and municipal courts differ from county courts and the Sheriff?

For Rush County, start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links and State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Rush County police and municipal courts differ from county courts and the Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Indiana State Police county law-enforcement information. No current official Rush County jail roster, booking search, or visitation page was identified.

Criminal cases in Rush County

Start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links for the official Rush County court path. County: Rush County government serves the county locality, with county courthouse offices located in Rushville. Court: Rush County trial courts include Circuit Court and Superior Court within Indiana Judicial District 18. Confirm the assigned court by case type, court number, and local rules.

Jail and custody information for Rush County

For current custody information, start with Rush County courthouse, Clerk, Sheriff, jail, and department contact directory. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: County contact materials identify a Rush County Jail and Sheriff Department, but the retrieved official sources did not provide a current public inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or custody-status portal. Municipal: Municipal police and city or town courts are separate from county offices. The retrieved official county and state sources do not map each Rush County municipality's separate enforcement or court boundaries.

Statewide sources for Indiana records

Statewide Indiana sources are separate from Rush 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

Rushville is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.

Nearby Indiana records pages

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Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.

Official Rush County and Indiana record sources

For an official starting point, use Rush County government portal and county department directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Rush County government portal and county department directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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