Remington, Indiana Public Records

The Jasper Superior Court, phone (219) 866-4929, has concurrent jurisdiction with the Circuit Court and handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims disputes up to $10,000, and civil cases. Both courts maintain public case files available for inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding court holidays. Indiana offers the Odyssey Public Access system (mycase.in.gov) for online searching of court records statewide, including Jasper County cases. Users can search by party name, case number, or attorney to view docket entries, filing dates, case status, and scheduled hearings, though certain confidential matters such as sealed cases, juvenile records, and some family law documents are restricted. Certified copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page with a $1.00 certification fee, payable to the Jasper County Clerk. Case filing fees vary: civil complaints typically require a $157 filing fee, small claims cost $87, and dissolution of marriage filings cost $157, though fees are subject to periodic adjustment by state statute.

Jasper County participates in the Indiana Gateway for Government Units portal, and property assessment data can be searched online through the county assessor's website or through third-party property search services, typically allowing searches by owner name, address, or parcel number. The Jasper County Recorder's Office, located at 115 West Washington Street, Suite 5, Rensselaer, IN 47978, phone (219) 866-4937, is responsible for recording and maintaining real estate documents including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages and mortgage releases, liens (tax liens, mechanic's liens, judgment liens), easements, and plats. Indiana law requires these documents to be matters of public record. The Recorder's Office maintains an online document search system accessible through the county website at jaspercounty.in.gov, where users can search recorded documents by grantor/grantee name, document type, or date range. Some historical records are available digitally, while older documents may require in-person research. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $1.00 per page with a $6.00 fee for the first page. Jasper County also offers a GIS mapping system through Beacon (jasper.in.elevatemaps.io) that provides interactive parcel maps, aerial photography, and property information linked to assessment records, available free to the public.

The town's median household income is estimated at approximately $48,000 to $52,000, slightly below Indiana's state average, reflecting its rural character. Jasper County as a whole has an economy centered on agriculture, with supporting industries including agricultural equipment manufacturing, food processing, and logistics related to its highway access along Interstate 65. The county seat of Rensselaer, located about 10 miles east, provides additional employment in county government, healthcare at Franciscan Health Rensselaer hospital, and retail. Remington has experienced modest population decline in recent decades as is common in rural Indiana communities, though it maintains stable local services. The town benefits from its location along U.S. Route 24, which provides east-west connectivity across northwest Indiana. Recent economic development efforts in Jasper County have focused on attracting logistics and warehouse operations due to proximity to Chicago markets, though Remington itself remains primarily residential and agricultural. The annual Sweet Corn Festival draws visitors and supports local businesses. Overall, Remington functions as a quiet agricultural community with strong ties to family farming and small-town traditions.

Law enforcement services for Remington, Indiana, are primarily provided by the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 302 North Newton Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978, phone (219) 866-7333. The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of Jasper County and provides contract policing services to smaller municipalities including Remington. Residents can request police reports and incident records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours or submitting written requests under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. The Jasper County Sheriff maintains patrol operations, criminal investigations, and a dispatch center serving all of Jasper County. For arrests and jail bookings, the Jasper County Jail is located at the same address as the Sheriff's Office at 302 North Newton Street. Inmate search information can be obtained by calling the jail at (219) 866-7107 or visiting in person. Booking logs typically include inmate name, age, booking date, charges filed, bond amount, and expected court dates. Indiana does not have a statewide online inmate roster, so residents must contact the Jasper County Jail directly for current custody information. Public records requests in Indiana are governed by the Access to Public Records Act, Indiana Code 5-14-3-1 et seq., which requires agencies to respond to requests within a reasonable time, typically within seven days. Agencies may charge reasonable copying fees but must provide records unless they fall under statutory exemptions for confidential law enforcement investigative records, personnel files, or information that would endanger public safety.

Only qualified applicants with a direct and tangible interest (parent, legal guardian, adult child, spouse, legal representative) may request birth certificates under Indiana Code 16-37-1. Processing time is typically 10-15 business days for mail requests or immediate for walk-in service in Indianapolis. Local birth certificates can also be obtained from the Jasper County Health Department, 1025 Newton Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978, phone (219) 866-5105, for births that occurred in Jasper County. Death certificates follow similar procedures through the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records office, with the same $28 fee and eligibility restrictions limited to family members, legal representatives, or those with property interest. The Jasper County Health Department also maintains death records for deaths occurring within the county. Marriage licenses are issued by the Jasper County Clerk's Office, 115 West Washington Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978, phone (219) 866-4926. The marriage license fee is $18 if both applicants complete a premarital education program or $60 without the program, valid for 60 days from issuance. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers. Certified copies of marriage records cost $2.00 each. Divorce records are maintained as court records through the Jasper Circuit or Superior Court, accessible through the court clerk's office with the same $1.00 per page fee for certified copies. Indiana vital records are generally available from 1907 forward at the state level, with some county records dating earlier.

Food establishments require health permits from the Jasper County Health Department, 1025 Newton Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978, phone (219) 866-5105, with fees and inspection schedules varying by establishment type. Alcohol permits are issued by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission with local approval required. Fictitious business name registrations (DBA - "Doing Business As") in Indiana are filed with the county recorder or through the Indiana Secretary of State for entities conducting business under a name other than the legal owner's name. Jasper County DBA filings are processed through the Jasper County Recorder at (219) 866-4937. Indiana corporation and LLC formation and registration are handled by the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The INBiz portal (inbiz.in.gov) provides free online searching of business entities registered in Indiana, including corporation and LLC status, registered agent information, principal office address, officers and directors (for corporations), and filing history. The database includes active, merged, and dissolved entities. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches for secured transactions are filed with the Indiana Secretary of State and searchable through the INBiz portal. Property tax assessments for commercial properties in Remington are managed by the Jasper County Assessor's Office and searchable through the county's online property database, allowing business owners to verify assessed values for tax purposes. Commercial property tax rates in Jasper County vary by taxing district but generally include levies for county government, township, schools, and library services.

Remington voters in Jasper County are served by the Jasper County Clerk and Voter Registration Office, located at 115 West Washington Street, Suite 1, Rensselaer, IN 47978, phone (219) 866-4926, website jaspercounty.in.gov. This office manages all election administration including voter registration, absentee voting, polling place assignments, and election results. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voters portal at indianavoters.in.gov, which also allows voters to check registration status, view sample ballots, and find polling locations. Voter registration deadlines are 29 days before any election. Indiana requires a government-issued photo ID to vote in person, though affidavit and provisional ballot options exist for those without ID. Remington holds municipal elections for Town Council and Clerk-Treasurer positions, typically in November of odd-numbered years (most recently 2023, next in 2027). The Town Council consists of five members elected to four-year terms. Remington residents can find their assigned polling place by entering their address at indianavoters.in.gov or by contacting the County Clerk. Carpenter Township residents of Remington typically vote at Remington Elementary School or the Remington Town Hall depending on precinct boundaries. Indiana election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists (available for purchase by campaigns and political parties under Indiana Code 3-7-26.3), campaign finance reports filed with the Indiana Election Division or county election boards, candidate declarations of candidacy, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Jasper County recorded approximately 60-65% voter turnout with approximately 10,000 to 11,000 ballots cast out of roughly 16,500 registered voters, with the county favoring Republican candidates by substantial margins as is typical in rural Indiana counties. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Remington and Jasper County voters will decide several key races: the entire U.S. House of Representatives (Remington is in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District), Indiana state legislature seats (State Senate District 6 and State House District 16), and Jasper County offices including County Council, County Commissioners (District 1), and various township offices such as Carpenter Township Trustee and Board. No U.S. Senate seat or Governor's race is scheduled for Indiana in 2026 (next Senate race is 2028, next gubernatorial is 2028). Absentee ballots in Indiana can be requested online through indianavoters.in.gov or by submitting an Application for Absentee Ballot (ABS-Mail form) to the County Clerk. Indiana allows no-excuse absentee voting by mail, with applications accepted beginning 90 days before an election. Voted absentee ballots must be received by the county election board by noon on Election Day, not simply postmarked. Early in-person voting is available at the County Clerk's office beginning 28 days before Election Day.