Dubois County Probate Court Records

Dubois County probate court records are filed and maintained at the Dubois County Courthouse in Jasper, Indiana. These records cover estate cases, will filings, guardianship proceedings, trust matters, and adoption cases handled by the Circuit and Superior Courts in the county. The county clerk is the official custodian of all probate documents and can provide access to case files and certified copies. You can search Dubois County probate court records for free through the Indiana MyCase portal, or visit the clerk's office directly in Jasper during business hours to request documents in person or by mail.

Dubois County Clerk of Courts Office

The Dubois County Clerk of Courts handles all probate court records in Jasper. County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock oversees the office and staff who manage estate filings, guardianship cases, and will records. This office is the first place to contact when you need to search or get copies of Dubois County probate court records. Staff can assist with both recent cases and older archived files.

The courthouse sits in downtown Jasper and serves as the main hub for all Dubois County court activity. Probate matters here are handled under the Indiana probate code, including IC 29-1-7-1, which governs the filing of wills and opening of estates. When someone dies in Dubois County with assets to settle, the process begins at this office. Heirs, creditors, attorneys, and anyone with a legal interest in an estate can come in and review most probate case files. The clerk's office also keeps records for guardianship and conservatorship cases that come before the Dubois County court.

You can reach the office through the Dubois County government website or visit the Clerk of Courts page directly at duboiscountyin.org.

Note: Contact the clerk's office before visiting to confirm current hours, as schedules can change during court holidays or staff transitions.

Search Dubois County Probate Records Online

Indiana uses the Odyssey case management system, and Dubois County is part of this statewide network. The public-facing tool is MyCase, which lets you search probate court records by name or case number without creating an account. Most cases filed in recent years show up here with basic details like case type, filing date, and party names.

MyCase does not always show every document in a file. It gives you enough to confirm a case exists and identify the case number. Once you have that number, you can contact the Dubois County clerk to get specific documents or certified copies. For older probate records that predate the digital system, you may need to search in person at the courthouse. The clerk's staff can help you locate older estate files from Jasper and Dubois County that are not in MyCase.

The Indiana courts also maintain a general public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records with guidance on how to access court files across all Indiana counties. The Dubois County judicial page at in.gov/courts/local/dubois-county has local contact details and court schedules.

The statewide MyCase portal shown below is the starting point for most online searches of Dubois County probate court records.

MyCase covers Dubois County cases filed through the Odyssey system and is updated regularly as new filings come in.

Types of Probate Court Records in Dubois County

Probate court records in Dubois County cover several types of legal proceedings. Estate administration cases are the most common. These open when someone dies leaving property that must pass through the court. The file includes the petition to open the estate, the will if one exists, an inventory of assets, creditor claims, and the final accounting. Under IC 29-1-7-3.1, estates must be filed in the county where the decedent lived at the time of death.

Guardianship and conservatorship cases also appear in Dubois County probate court records. These cases arise when a court appoints someone to manage the affairs of a minor or an adult who cannot do so. The file shows who was appointed, what powers they hold, and any court orders that followed. Trust proceedings, adoption petitions, and name change requests can also go through probate court in Dubois County depending on the nature of the matter.

Will deposits are a less-known part of Dubois County probate records. Under Indiana law, a person can file a will with the Circuit Court Clerk for safekeeping before they die. That will stays sealed until the person passes. At that point, the estate process begins and the will becomes part of the public record.

Fees for Dubois County Probate Records

Getting copies of Dubois County probate court records comes with set fees. Copy fees under IC 33-37-5-1 run $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more and are often needed for legal or financial matters. The base filing fee to open a new estate in Indiana courts, including Dubois County, is $177.00.

Fees can vary slightly by case type and by what you request. Call or visit the Dubois County clerk's office before you go to confirm current copy fees. If you only need to verify that a case exists, the free MyCase portal may give you the basic information without a trip to Jasper. For full document requests, the clerk can tell you the exact cost based on the number of pages in the file.

Note: Fee waivers may be available for those who qualify based on income under Indiana court rules.

Dubois County Probate Resources and Links

Several resources can help you find or understand Dubois County probate court records. The county government website covers office contacts, forms, and general guidance. The clerk's contact page below is a good place to start before calling or visiting Jasper.

The Dubois County Clerk contact page has current phone numbers and addresses for the courthouse office.

Using this page, you can reach the right staff person before making a trip to Jasper for probate records.

The clerk's main page at duboiscountyin.org/clerk also lists forms the office provides for probate and other court matters.

This page covers the full scope of what the Dubois County clerk handles, from probate to civil case filings.

For historical or archived probate records, the Indiana Archives and Records Administration may have older files not available through MyCase or the local clerk's office.

The forms page lists documents the Dubois County clerk provides, including those used in estate and probate matters.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dubois County in southern Indiana. Each has its own courthouse and probate court records. If you are unsure which county handled a specific estate, checking nearby counties may help.