Jennings County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
24 N Pike St
Vernon, IN 47282 http://www.jenningscounty-in.gov/cler
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 812-352-3070
F: 812-352-3076
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Jennings Circuit Court has original jurisdiction to preside over all civil and criminal cases and exclusive jurisdiction in Jennings County over all probate/estate, trust and juvenile cases.
Superior Court
PO Box 490
Vernon, IN 47282 http://www.jenningscounty-in.gov/cler
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 812-352-3070
F: 812-352-3076
Couriers: 24 N Pike St
Courthouse, 1st Fl
Vernon, IN 47282
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Family, Ordinances, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Jennings Superior Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, felony OMVWI charges, infractions, all small claims cases, all protective orders, 1/2 of all civil claims, 1/2 of all divorces and all divorce cases filed by a self represented litigant.

Jennings County, IN Vital Records

Contact the Jennings County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Jennings County
County Recorder
200 E Brown St, Rm 102
Vernon, IN 47282 http://www.jenningscounty-in.gov/reco
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 812-352-3053
Fax: 812-352-3096
Recorded Documents

Jennings County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Jennings County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 377.22 sq mi
Population (2009): 28,043
  • Females: 50.4%
  • White: 97.4%
  • Black/African American: 1%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 485
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 76.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.67
Housing Units (2000): 11,469
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.1%
Migration Flow to Jennings County, IN from (2007-2008):

Jennings County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $369,674
  • Construction: $40,068
  • Retail Trade: $20,701
  • Professional and Technical Services: $6,794
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $4,602
  • Retail Trade: $20,701
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $7,445
  • Manufacturing: $96,425
  • Farms: $11,475
  • Government: $61,447
Employed (2000): 13,244
Unemployed (2000): 1,039
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,202
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,042
Local Government Revenue (2007): $58,447 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $48,861 (thou. dol.)

Jennings County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 374
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.3
Deaths (2007): 232
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 8

Jennings County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 62
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 7
  • Robbery: 4
  • Aggravated Assault: 51
Property Crimes (2008): 418
  • Burglary: 170
  • Larceny-Theft: 233
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 15

Jennings County Genealogy Records