The main phone number for the Elkhart County courthouse is 574-538-3000. That single line reaches the Clerk’s office, the Circuit Court, and all six Superior Courts at the Elkhart County Judicial Center, 1905 Reliance Road, Goshen, IN 46526.1Elkhart County. Court Locations Offices are open Monday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.2Elkhart County Clerk. Court Locations and Contact Info
Clerk’s Office Direct Lines
The Clerk handles court records, marriage licenses, election administration, and filings for every court in the county. The main Clerk number is the same 574-538-3000.3Elkhart County. Clerk Two functions have their own direct lines:
Reaching a Specific Court
Elkhart County operates one Circuit Court and six Superior Courts, all inside the Judicial Center. The consolidated directory number for all of them is 574-538-3000, and the automated system routes you to the right courtroom.1Elkhart County. Court Locations Have your cause number ready so staff can pull the file and connect you to the assigned court. If you do not know which court your case is in, ask the Clerk on the same line, or look it up first at mycase.in.gov.4Indiana Judicial Branch. Elkhart County
Prosecutor, Public Defender, and Probation
The Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office handles criminal charges and child support enforcement at 574-296-1888. The same number takes tips for the office’s Investigation Division.5Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney. Contact Us
To request a court-appointed attorney, call the Public Defender’s Office at 574-538-3800. Appointment depends on the court’s review of your finances.6Elkhart County. Public Defender
Probation runs through the main courthouse directory at 574-538-3000. Choose Option 2 for adult probation and Option 3 for juvenile probation.
Hours and What to Have Ready
Every office at the Judicial Center follows the same schedule: Monday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.2Elkhart County Clerk. Court Locations and Contact Info Monday gives you an extra hour at the end of the day if you are calling late.
Before you dial, gather:
- Your cause number. Without it, staff often cannot locate the file, and you may be bounced between departments.
- Your specific questions, written down. A focused call gets better answers than an open-ended one.
- A pen and paper for names, extensions, and any next steps.
Expect an automated menu before you reach a person.
When You Don’t Need to Call
A lot of routine questions can be answered without picking up the phone. Indiana’s public case portal at mycase.in.gov provides free access to case details and some documents for Elkhart County, searchable by party name, case number, or attorney.4Indiana Judicial Branch. Elkhart County
Attorneys must file electronically through the state e-filing system at courts.in.gov/efile. Self-represented parties are encouraged to e-file but can still file on paper at the Clerk’s window.4Indiana Judicial Branch. Elkhart County For certified copies of court records, the Clerk charges up to $1 per page under Indiana law.7Indiana Supreme Court. Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual Bring the case number with you, or have it ready when you call.