Circuit Court234 Washington Street • Columbus, IN 47201 About UsHistory The courthouse was built in the early 1870's for a cost of around $225,000.00. Bartholomew Circuit Court is situated in the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Indiana. Each district began with a circuit court. As case loads increased, courts were added. Bartholomew County has increased to include a Superior Court 1 and Superior Court 2. Circuit Court has jurisdiction over civil, tort, plenary, criminal, adoption, guardianship, trust, estates, domestic relations, protective orders, and juvenile matters. Also the Circuit Court Judge is responsible for the Youth Services Center, Detention, Shelter and Day Treatment. The purpose of Circuit Court is to serve the people of Bartholomew County according to the constitutions and laws of the State of Indiana and United States. The employees provide services for the citizens of Bartholomew County with excellence, integrity and experience in the court system. The judge and staff of the Bartholomew Circuit Court can not discuss matters which are before the Court or which may come before the court. They may not offer legal advise. For legal advise you may want to contact an attorney. Court hearings are open to the public except for particular mental health, adoption, and juvenile matters.
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