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  • American Disabilities Act
    • ADA Home
  • Animal Control
    • Animal Control Home
  • Area Planning
    • Area Planning Home
  • Assessor
    • Assessor Home
  • Auditor
    • Auditor Home
  • Child Support
    • Child Support
  • Circuit Court
    • Circuit Court
  • Clerk
    • Clerk Home
  • Commissioners
    • Commissioners Home
  • Council
    • Council Home
  • Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence Website
  • Emergency Management
    • EMA Home
    • Travel Advisory Map
    • FEMA
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • FEMA Training
  • Health Department
    • Jennings Health
  • Human Resources
    • HR
  • Jennings County 911
    • 911
  • LEPC
    • LEPC
    • FEMA
    • CDC
    • DHS
    • IDEM
    • Red Cross
  • Parks & Recreation
    • Muscatatuck Park
    • Parks&Rec
  • Probation
    • Probation
    • IN.GOV Probation
    • IND POPAI
    • Drug Facts
    • Rehab
  • Recorder
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  • Recycling
    • Recycling
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Superior Court History

The Jennings Superior Court was established by Indiana State Statute (Indiana Code 33-33-40-2) and has been in existence since January 1, 1997. Pursuant to Indiana Code 33-33-40-4 the Jennings Superior Court has the same jurisdiction as the Jennings Circuit Court. By local rule, The Jennings Superior Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, felony OMVWI charges, infractions, all small claims cases, all protective orders, and all civil claims. 

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                   Legal Aid

   1531 13TH Street, Suite G330

          Columbus, IN. 47201

         Phone: 1-877-378-0358 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Local Court Rules

No. The Judge must remain independent, impartial and unbiased to both sides to a dispute throughout all phases of the case. The Judge may not speak with one side without the other side being present. Neither he, nor the Court staff, is permitted to give legal advice


You must request a public defender at your initial hearing or in writing. A written request may be hand written and should set out financial information that establish an inability to hire an attorney. 


Bond money will only be released after the conclusion of the criminal matter


Any person may represent himself or herself in a court without a lawyer. However, this does not make the judge or the court's staff your lawyer. You must perform just like a lawyer would perform in gathering evidence and other pertinent information. Neither the Judge nor the court's staff can assist you in preparing or presenting your case. The laws and the rules of evidence remain the same whether you are represented by a lawyer or you represent yourself.


You need to request the continuance in writing (10 days) prior to the court date and provide a copy of that request to all parties in the case. Clearly explain your reasons for the request. Your current address and a phone number should be provided to the Court. You should then contact the Court or Clerk to see if the continuance has been granted and a new court date has been set.


You need to obtain the forms from the County Clerk's Office "Petition for Exparte Order" for Protection and Request for Hearing" and they will direct you to the appropriate court for review


You must fill out a form "Petitioner's Verified Request for Dismissal" available at the County Clerk's Office


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Contact Us

Superior Court Judge (Honorable Gary L. Smith)

 The Jennings Superior Court is located on the first floor of the Jennings County Courthouse

  •  24 North Pike Street, PO Box 490, Vernon, Indiana 47282.  
  • 812-352-3087

Staff

Tracy Hines | Criminal Court Reporter

Kelsey Sutton | Civil Court Reporter

 Jenifer St. John   | Bailiff / Court Reporter

Jennings County Government

200 East Brown Street, Vernon, Indiana 47282, United States


Courthouse and Government Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM

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