Circuit Court

CourthouseThe Brown County Circuit Court is responsible for all judicial proceedings in the county. The Court is located in the historic Brown County Courthouse in Nashville, Indiana.

The Court provides a fair, efficient and orderly judicial process to ensure the protection of the rights of all people and the community. The Court is committed to administration of justice and ensures that all persons are treated with fairness and respect. 

BROWN CIRCUIT COURT INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS

Local Rules

  1. Local Rules of Practice effective May 1, 2023
  2. Certificate of Service

Court Forms- Criminal 

  1. Acknowledgment of Rights And Waiver of Initial Hearing
  2. Request for Appointment of Counsel
  3. Waiver of Attorney
  4. Community Corrections Referral Process and Referral Form

Court Forms- Guardianships

  1. Guardian's Report for Minor
  2. Guardian's Report for Incapacitated Adult

Court Forms- Small Claims

  1. Small Claims Form with instructions
  2. Verified Motion for Continuance with certificate of service
  3. Motion for Proceeding Supplemental with proposed Order
  4. Verified Petition for Rule to Show Cause with proposed Order
  5. Motion to Dismiss with proposed Order
  6. Affidavit For Immediate Possession of Real Estate

Court Forms- Dissolution of Marriage with Children

  1. Child Support Worksheet
  2. Children Cope with Divorce Order - Local Rule LR07-FL-16

Jury Duty

If you have questions regarding Jury Duty, please contact the Court Baliff, Michael Fouch at 812-929-1967 or 812-988-7557.

  1. Jury Questionnaire Form

 Serving Jury Duty information

Helpful links:

Indiana Courts

E-Filing in Indiana Courts

Indiana Court Case Search

Indiana Self Service Legal Center

Indiana Self Service Protective Orders 

Indiana Small Claims Manual

Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines


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