Mulberry, Indiana Public Records

The Clinton Superior Court, phone (765) 659-6339, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil matters under $6,000, small claims disputes up to $8,000, protective orders, and traffic violations. Both courts maintain dockets and case files accessible to the public during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. Indiana's statewide court records system, MyCase at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase, provides free online access to search case records, view dockets, see case parties and attorneys, review judgments, and check hearing schedules for cases filed in Clinton County courts. Users can search by party name, case number, attorney, or business name. Certified copies of court documents can be obtained from the Clerk's Office for $1 per page plus a $1 certification fee per document. Exemplified copies, required for some out-of-state uses, cost an additional $6. Personal checks, money orders, and cash are accepted for payment of fees. For cases involving juvenile matters, adoptions, or sealed records, access is restricted and requires a court order or demonstrated legal interest. The Clerk's Office can provide case history searches for a fee of $5 per name searched, and documents can be copied for walk-in customers or mailed upon request with prepayment.

The Assessor's online database at https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=88&LayerID=1423&PageTypeID=4&PageID=768 provides free public access to search properties by owner name, address, parcel number, or interactive GIS map. Users can view property cards showing building details, land acreage, assessment history, comparable sales, and aerial photography. The Clinton County Recorder's Office, 265 Courthouse Square, Suite 7, Frankfort, IN 46041, phone (765) 659-6337, is responsible for recording and maintaining official land records including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, mortgage releases, liens, easements, rights-of-way, plats, and other documents affecting real property title. The Recorder's office provides online access to recorded documents through the Fidlar Laredo system at https://www.fidlar.com/OnlineRecords/SearchTypeSelection.aspx?CountyCode=CL, where users can search by grantor/grantee name, document type, or date range and view scanned images of recorded instruments dating back to the early 1990s. Document images can be viewed free online, with printing available for a fee. Recording fees for new documents are $17 for the first page and $4 for each additional page for most document types. The Clinton County GIS system integrates assessor data with mapping layers showing zoning, floodplains, school districts, and infrastructure, accessible through the Beacon system linked above.

The Clinton Prairie School Corporation, which serves Mulberry and surrounding rural areas with facilities including Clinton Prairie Elementary, Junior High, and High School, is a significant local employer. Agricultural businesses including grain elevators, farm equipment dealers, and crop input suppliers maintain operations in and around Mulberry, serving the extensive corn and soybean production that dominates Clinton County agriculture. The median household income for Mulberry residents is estimated at approximately $52,000 to $58,000 based on recent census data, slightly below the Indiana state median. Small retail businesses, restaurants, automotive repair shops, and professional services located along State Road 38 provide local employment and services. The CSX railroad line that runs through Mulberry continues to be significant for freight movement, though passenger service ended decades ago. Clinton County's overall economy benefits from proximity to Purdue University in West Lafayette and the diversified manufacturing and logistics sectors in the Lafayette metropolitan area. Mulberry has seen modest residential development in recent years as affordable housing attracts families working in surrounding communities, though population growth remains limited compared to communities closer to major employment centers. The town maintains a stable, rural character with economic activity closely tied to agricultural cycles and regional employment patterns.

The Mulberry Police Department, located at 119 West Main Street, Mulberry, IN 46058, phone (765) 296-2900, serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the incorporated town limits. The department maintains records of incidents, accidents, arrests, and police reports that can be requested in person at the department during business hours or by submitting a written request. The department does not currently maintain a comprehensive online record request system. For matters outside town limits or for warrant service and jail operations, the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, located at 265 Courthouse Square, Frankfort, IN 46041, phone (765) 659-6245, website https://www.clintoncounty.in.gov/sheriff, provides law enforcement services throughout unincorporated areas of Clinton County and operates the Clinton County Jail. Arrest records and current jail inmate information can be searched through the Clinton County Sheriff's Office website, which provides an online inmate roster showing current detainees, their booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and booking photographs. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-3), law enforcement agencies must make incident reports, arrest logs, and booking information available to the public upon request, though certain investigatory records may be exempt during active investigations. To request police reports or incident records, individuals should submit a written request to the appropriate agency identifying the specific incident date, case number if known, and parties involved. Some records may require payment of copying fees, typically $1 per page for standard documents. The Indiana State Police also maintains records accessible through their Public Information Office for incidents handled by state troopers on highways and state property within Clinton County.

Expedited processing is available for an extra charge. Death certificates are obtained from the same State Vital Records Office at the same fee structure of $28 for the first certified copy and $4 for additional copies. Indiana law restricts access to birth and death certificates to the registrant (if of legal age), parents listed on the certificate, legal representatives, and individuals with a documented legal interest; valid government-issued photo identification is required. Marriage licenses must be obtained from the Clinton County Clerk's Office, 265 Courthouse Square, Suite 3, Frankfort, IN 46041, phone (765) 659-6326, website https://www.clintoncounty.in.gov/clerk. The marriage license fee is $18 if both parties complete a premarital education program, or $60 without the program. There is no waiting period, but licenses are valid for 60 days from issuance. Certified copies of marriage records cost $2 per copy. Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in the county where the divorce was granted; for Clinton County divorces, contact the Clinton Circuit or Superior Court Clerk at (765) 659-6335. Indiana began statewide vital records registration in 1907, with earlier records maintained at the county level. Birth records less than 72 years old and death records less than 25 years old have additional access restrictions under Indiana Code 16-37-1.

Businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name (DBA) with the Clinton County Recorder's Office, 265 Courthouse Square, Suite 7, Frankfort, IN 46041, phone (765) 659-6337. The filing fee is $17 for the first page and $4 for each additional page, and the registration must be renewed every five years. Existing DBA registrations can be searched through the County Recorder's online document system. For formal business entity formation including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and nonprofit organizations, registration occurs with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 302 West Washington Street, Room E018, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The state maintains INBiz at https://www.in.gov/sos/business/, a comprehensive online portal providing free business entity searches where users can look up registered companies by name, registered agent, or business ID number, viewing status, formation date, registered office address, officers, and annual report compliance. Online filing is available for new business formations, with LLC formation costing $95 and corporation formation costing $90. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements, which create security interests in personal property and business assets, are filed with the Indiana Secretary of State and searchable through the INBiz system. Commercial property tax assessments for businesses in Mulberry can be searched through the Clinton County Assessor's online database at the Beacon system referenced earlier, showing assessed values on business real estate, equipment, and inventory.

Mulberry voters access election services through the Clinton County Clerk's Office, which serves as the county's election authority, located at 265 Courthouse Square, Suite 3, Frankfort, IN 46041, phone (765) 659-6326, website https://www.clintoncounty.in.gov/clerk. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Registration Portal at https://indianavoters.in.gov, with registration closing 29 days before any election. Voters must provide an Indiana driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Indiana law requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID at the polls. Mulberry holds municipal elections for Town Council seats on a four-year cycle, with the next municipal elections scheduled for November 2027. The three-member Mulberry Town Council serves staggered terms, with town offices being nonpartisan. Mulberry residents can find their assigned polling location using the Indiana Voter Portal at https://indianavoters.in.gov by entering their name and date of birth; Mulberry voters typically cast ballots at the Mulberry Christian Church fellowship hall or Mulberry Community Building depending on precinct assignments. Indiana provides for absentee voting by mail for voters who will be absent from the county on election day, have a disability, are at least 65 years old, have work duties scheduled during all poll hours, are scheduled to work at a precinct location, are a serious sex offender, are prevented from voting due to a religious discipline or observance, or are confined due to illness or injury. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Clinton County Clerk by 11:59 PM on the day before the election, though mailed applications should be submitted earlier to ensure timely processing. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clinton County recorded approximately 58% voter turnout among registered voters, with county results strongly favoring Republican candidates, consistent with rural Indiana voting patterns. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Mulberry and Clinton County voters will decide races including one U.S. Senate seat (Class 2 Indiana Senate seat), Indiana State Senate District 7, Indiana House of Representatives District 41, Clinton County offices including County Council, County Commissioners, and various township trustees and boards. Public election records available in Indiana include the statewide voter registration database (available to qualified requesters under Indiana Code 3-7-26.3), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable through the Indiana Election Division at https://campaignfinance.in.gov/PublicSite/Homepage.aspx), candidate declarations of candidacy filed with the County Clerk, and certified election results by precinct available after each election. The Indiana Election Division website at https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/ provides comprehensive voter information including sample ballots, candidate lists, polling place changes, and election calendar dates. Early voting in Clinton County is typically available at the County Clerk's office beginning 28 days before an election, weekdays during business hours and limited weekend hours closer to election day.