Twelve Mile, Indiana Public Records

Both courts maintain physical records at the courthouse, and case information can be accessed in person at the Clerk's office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Indiana offers a statewide case search system called Mycase.IN.gov, which provides free online access to court records from most Indiana counties, including Cass County. Users can search by party name, case number, attorney name, or other criteria to view dockets, filed documents, and case outcomes for both civil and criminal matters. Some documents may be restricted from online viewing and require in-person review. The Cass County Clerk's Office charges fees for certified copies of court documents: typically $1.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee per document. Exemplified copies (with full authentication) cost an additional $5.00. Filing fees vary by case type, with civil filings generally requiring fees ranging from $85 to $185 depending on the nature of the case, while small claims filings cost approximately $85.

Cass County offers online property search capabilities through the Cass County GIS system and the Indiana Gateway portal (gateway.ifionline.org), where residents can search by address, parcel number, or owner name to view assessment data, property tax bills, payment history, and parcel maps free of charge. The Cass County Recorder's Office, located at 200 Court Park, Room 102, Logansport, IN 46947, phone (574) 753-7860, is responsible for recording and maintaining official documents affecting real property, including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages and mortgage releases, liens (including mechanics liens, judgment liens, and tax liens), easements, and right-of-way agreements. Indiana law requires these documents to be recorded to provide public notice and establish priority of interests in real property. The Recorder's Office provides online access to recorded documents through a subscription-based system, and some records may be searchable free through the Indiana Gateway portal, though downloading or printing documents may require payment of fees (typically $1.00 per page). In-person searches are available at no charge, with copies available for a fee. The Cass County GIS parcel viewer provides interactive mapping that displays parcel boundaries, ownership, zoning information, and aerial imagery, accessible through the county's services at no cost.

Major employers in the Logansport area that serve the Twelve Mile community include Tyson Foods (one of the largest employers in Cass County with a significant poultry processing facility), Logansport Community School Corporation, Cass County government offices, Logansport Memorial Hospital (part of the Parkview Health system), and various manufacturing operations. The median household income for Deer Creek Township and the surrounding rural areas of Cass County is estimated at approximately $45,000 to $55,000, somewhat lower than state averages but reflecting the agricultural economy. Recent economic development in Cass County has focused on supporting existing manufacturing, improving agricultural infrastructure, and maintaining transportation corridors including US Highway 24 and State Road 25 which runs through Twelve Mile. The community benefits from lower costs of living compared to urban areas while maintaining access to services in Logansport. The overall economic character is stable and traditional, with multi-generational family farms, modest residential development, and an aging population typical of rural Indiana communities.

Twelve Mile, as an unincorporated community, does not have its own police department. Law enforcement services for Twelve Mile residents are provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office, located at 321 Main Street, Logansport, IN 46947. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (574) 753-7800, and while the agency does not maintain a comprehensive website, information can be obtained by contacting the office directly. The Cass County Sheriff has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of the county, including Twelve Mile, and handles patrol, criminal investigations, and emergency response. To request police reports or incident records related to Twelve Mile, residents should contact the Sheriff's Office in person or by phone and submit a written request under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-3). The Sheriff's Office maintains records of arrests, incident reports, accident reports, and calls for service. For arrest and jail booking information, the Cass County Jail maintains an inmate roster that can be accessed by contacting the jail directly at (574) 753-7800. The roster typically includes inmate names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and booking photographs. Indiana law requires that arrest records and booking information be made available to the public upon request, though some information may be redacted for ongoing investigations. Requesters should be prepared to provide identification and may be charged reasonable copying fees for documents. Processing times for records requests typically range from several days to two weeks depending on the complexity of the request and the volume of records involved.

However, the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records Office, located at 2 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, phone (317) 233-2700, maintains all Indiana birth records from 1907 forward and all death records statewide. Birth certificates can be ordered online through VitalChek at vitalcheck.com for an additional processing fee, with standard processing taking approximately 4-6 weeks and expedited processing available for additional fees. The state fee for birth certificates is $12.00. Death certificates are similarly available through the County Health Department ($12.00) or the State Vital Records Office. Only certain individuals can request vital records in Indiana: the registrant (if of legal age), parents listed on the birth certificate, legal guardians, legal representatives, or persons with a documented legal interest. Valid government-issued photo identification is required. Marriage licenses are issued by the Cass County Clerk's Office at 200 Court Park, Room 201, Logansport, IN 46947, phone (574) 753-7750. The marriage license fee in Indiana is $18.00 if both parties complete a marriage preparation course, or $60.00 without the course. Marriage records dating back to the formation of Cass County in 1829 are maintained by the Clerk. Divorce records are court records and are available through the Cass Circuit Court where the divorce was filed, with searches available through Mycase.IN.gov or by contacting the Clerk's Office.

Businesses operating under an assumed name (DBA - "Doing Business As") must register with the Cass County Recorder's Office at 200 Court Park, Room 102, Logansport, IN 46947, phone (574) 753-7860, by filing a Certificate of Assumed Business Name. The filing fee is approximately $30.00, and the registration must be renewed every five years. These filings become public record and can be searched at the Recorder's Office. For formal business entity formation, the Indiana Secretary of State maintains the central business registry. Corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and other registered entities must file with the Secretary of State's Business Services Division. Indiana offers a free online business search tool at INBiz.in.gov, where users can search by business name, registered agent, or business ID number to view entity status (active, dissolved, administratively dissolved), registered agent information, principal office address, formation date, and officers or members (for some entity types). Business filings including Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, annual reports, and amendments are available through this portal. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements, which create security interests in business personal property and equipment, are filed with the Indiana Secretary of State and searchable online at the INBiz portal. Property tax assessments for commercial properties in Twelve Mile are managed by the Cass County Assessor at (574) 753-7770, with commercial property values, tax rates, and payment information searchable through the Indiana Gateway portal at gateway.ifionline.org.

Twelve Mile voters are served by the Cass County Clerk and Election Board, located at the Cass County Courthouse, 200 Court Park, Room 201, Logansport, IN 46947. The office can be reached at (574) 753-7750, and election information is available through the Cass County government services. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Registration Portal at indianavoters.in.gov, which is managed by the Indiana Secretary of State's office. Voter registration deadlines in Indiana require registration to be completed 29 days before any election. Indiana requires proof of identification when registering, and voters must present a valid government-issued photo ID when voting in person. Because Twelve Mile is an unincorporated community with no municipal government, there are no city council or mayoral elections specific to Twelve Mile. Residents vote in federal, state, and county elections, as well as Deer Creek Township board elections. Twelve Mile voters can locate their assigned polling place by using the Indiana Voter Portal at indianavoters.in.gov, entering their address to view polling location, sample ballot, and voter registration status. Election records that are public in Indiana include voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified requesters under Indiana Code 3-7-26.3), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political action committees (searchable at the Indiana Election Division website for state-level races), certified election results by precinct, and candidate filings and declarations. In the November 2024 presidential election, Cass County reported approximately 12,500 total votes cast out of roughly 24,000 registered voters, representing turnout near 52%. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Twelve Mile and Cass County voters will decide several significant races: Indiana does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (next in 2028 for Braun's seat), but voters will elect members of the U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District, all 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives (including District 24 which covers Cass County), half of the 50 seats in the Indiana State Senate (District 5 serves Cass County and is up in 2026), and county offices including Cass County Council, County Commissioner seats, County Assessor, and various township trustees and board members. Indiana allows absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria under Indiana Code 3-11-10, including being absent from the county on election day, having a disability, being over age 65, having work duties preventing polling place voting, or being a caregiver. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the County Election Board by 11:59 PM the day before the election for in-person absentee voting, or by 11:59 PM eleven days before election day for mail-in ballots. Applications are available at indianavoters.in.gov or from the Cass County Clerk at (574) 753-7750.