Campbellsburg, Indiana Public Records

For small claims disputes up to $6,000 and misdemeanor criminal cases, residents may utilize the small claims division of the Superior Court. Court records for Washington County cases can be searched through the Indiana Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC) system via the Doxpop website (www.doxpop.com), which provides access to civil, criminal, and family case information for a subscription fee, or through the free but more limited Indiana court access portal Mycase.IN.gov. Certified copies of court documents can be obtained from the Washington County Clerk's office at the Courthouse; fees typically include $1.00 per page for copies plus $5.00-$8.00 for certification. Traffic citations and minor infractions are also processed through the court system. Case filings, judgments, and most court proceedings are public record under Indiana Access to Public Records Act unless sealed by court order.

Property searches can typically be conducted by parcel number, owner name, or property address. The Assessor's office determines the taxable value of real property for tax purposes and maintains detailed records of land characteristics, improvements, and exemptions. For recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property title, the Washington County Recorder's Office maintains the official records. The Recorder is located at 99 Public Square in the Washington County Courthouse, Salem, IN 47167, and can be reached at (812) 883-4475. Indiana law requires most real estate transactions and encumbrances to be recorded with the county recorder to establish priority and provide public notice. Many Indiana counties including Washington County have digitized recent land records, with online access available for document searches and images, though some older records may require in-person research. Recording fees are established by Indiana statute and vary based on document type and page count. Washington County may also offer GIS mapping tools for parcel visualization and geographic property research through the county government website or GIS department.

Many Campbellsburg area residents commute to employment centers in Salem, the Washington County seat, or to larger employment hubs in nearby communities including Bedford, Seymour, and even the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area approximately 30 miles to the south. Major employers in the broader Washington County region include the Washington County government, schools within the East Washington and West Washington School Corporations, healthcare facilities including Schneck Medical Center in Seymour (serving the region), and various manufacturing operations. The area has seen some growth in logistics and distribution businesses due to its location near Interstate 65 and State Road 60. Small businesses including retail stores, restaurants, auto repair shops, and agricultural service providers form the backbone of Campbellsburg's local economy. The median household income in rural Washington County communities like Campbellsburg tends to be below Indiana's state average, reflecting the area's agricultural and working-class character. Economic development efforts in Washington County focus on attracting light manufacturing, supporting agricultural operations, and promoting tourism related to the area's proximity to Hoosier National Forest and rural heritage. The community maintains a traditional small-town economy with strong ties to agriculture and regional employment centers, offering a lower cost of living compared to urban areas while facing challenges common to rural America including limited high-wage employment opportunities and outmigration of younger residents.

Campbellsburg is an unincorporated community and does not maintain its own police department. Law enforcement services for Campbellsburg and the surrounding area are provided by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1134 East Market Street, Salem, IN 47167. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (812) 883-5006 and maintains jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of Washington County including Campbellsburg. Residents can request copies of police reports, incident reports, and accident reports by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly in person or by written request. The Washington County Sheriff's Office handles patrol, criminal investigations, civil process service, and operates the Washington County Jail. Arrest records and jail bookings for individuals detained in Washington County can be searched through the Washington County Jail inmate roster, typically accessible through the Sheriff's Office or county government website. Booking information generally includes the arrestee's name, booking date, charges filed, bond amount, and booking photograph. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-1 et seq.), law enforcement agencies must make certain records available to the public upon request, though some investigatory records may be temporarily exempt during active investigations. Citizens may submit public records requests in writing to the Sheriff's Office specifying the records sought. Response times vary but agencies must respond within a reasonable period as defined by state statute.

The fee for a certified birth or death certificate is $21.00, with additional copies at reduced cost; expedited processing is available for additional fees. Only eligible individuals including the registrant (if of age), immediate family members, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under Indiana Code 16-37-1. Birth records in Indiana are confidential for 75 years and death records for 50 years, after which they become public. The Washington County Health Department at 413 Shelby Street, Salem, IN 47167 (phone: 812-883-5040) may maintain some local vital records and can provide information on how to obtain certified copies. Marriage licenses are issued by the Washington County Clerk's Office at the Washington County Courthouse, 99 Public Square, Salem, IN 47167 (phone: 812-883-4140). Couples seeking to marry in Indiana must apply in person; the marriage license fee is approximately $18.00, and there is no waiting period. Marriage records are public and can be searched through the County Clerk. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Washington County Clerk as part of dissolution of marriage case files. Certified copies of divorce decrees can be obtained from the County Clerk's office with proper identification and payment of copying and certification fees.

For businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name, a fictitious business name or "DBA" (doing business as) must typically be registered with the Washington County Clerk's Office at (812) 883-4140. The Clerk maintains records of assumed business names which are public records available for search. At the state level, business entity formation and registration is handled by the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division in Indianapolis. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other formal business entities must register with the state. The Indiana Secretary of State maintains the INBiz portal at www.inbiz.in.gov, a comprehensive online system for business entity searches, new business filings, annual report submissions, and registered agent management. The database is free to search and provides information on business entity status, formation date, registered agent, principal office address, and officers or managers. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, which establish security interests in personal property and business assets, are also filed with and searchable through the Indiana Secretary of State's office via the INBiz portal. Property taxes for commercial real estate in Campbellsburg are assessed by the Washington County Assessor and can be researched through the same property record systems used for residential properties. Business personal property tax returns must be filed annually with the County Assessor by May 15.

Campbellsburg voters are served by the Washington County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the county. The Washington County Clerk is located at 99 Public Square, Suite 102, Salem, IN 47167, and can be reached at (812) 883-4140. The Clerk's office handles voter registration, maintains voter rolls, provides absentee ballots, coordinates polling locations, and certifies election results for Washington County including Campbellsburg residents. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voters portal at indianavoters.in.gov, which is managed by the Indiana Election Division of the Secretary of State's office. Voter registration deadlines in Indiana require registration 29 days before an election. Eligible voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by the next election, and residents of Indiana for at least 30 days. Indiana law requires voters to present photo identification at the polls; acceptable forms include an Indiana driver's license, Indiana state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. As an unincorporated community, Campbellsburg does not hold its own municipal elections for mayor or town council. Residents vote in county-level elections for Washington County commissioners, county council members, sheriff, clerk, assessor, recorder, auditor, treasurer, and other county offices. State elections include races for Governor (next in 2024), U.S. Senate (Indiana's Senate seats are up in 2024 and 2028), U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana's 9th Congressional District, Indiana General Assembly seats for both the Indiana Senate and House of Representatives. Campbellsburg voters can locate their specific polling place by using the Voter Information Portal at indianavoters.in.gov by entering their name and date of birth or by contacting the Washington County Clerk. In the November 2024 presidential election, Washington County saw voter turnout consistent with rural Indiana counties, with approximately 65-70% of registered voters participating. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Campbellsburg and Washington County voters will decide several important races. The 2026 ballot will include Indiana's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Todd Young (up for election in 2028) or Mike Braun's seat (up in 2024), depending on cycle; the Governor's race if it falls in a cycle (Indiana Governors serve 4-year terms, last elected in 2024); all seats in the Indiana House of Representatives (2-year terms); half of the Indiana Senate (4-year staggered terms); and various Washington County offices that come up on the regular election cycle including some county council seats, township trustees, and township boards. Any local school board positions or special district seats may also appear on the ballot. Indiana offers absentee voting by mail for voters who qualify under specific circumstances including age 65 or older, scheduled absence from the county on election day, disability, or serving as an election worker. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Washington County Clerk by the deadline specified in Indiana law (typically 10-11 days before the election for mail ballots). Early in-person voting is also available at designated locations in Washington County during the period before election day. Public election records in Indiana include voter registration lists (available for legitimate purposes under Indiana Code 3-7-26.3), campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees (searchable through the Indiana Election Division), candidate filings and declarations, and precinct-level election results. These records are accessible through the county clerk, the Indiana Secretary of State's Election Division website at in.gov/sos/elections, and for campaign finance specifically at campaignfinance.in.gov.