Criminal courts, from the October 2026 Indiana court directory:

• Circuit Court: One Hamilton Square, # 337, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-776-9635
• Superior Court #1: One Hamilton Square, # 345, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-776-9655
• Superior Court #2: One Hamilton Square, # 384, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-776-9647
• Superior Court #3: One Hamilton Square, # 311, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-776-9709
• Superior Court #4: One Hamilton Square, # 292, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-776-9612
• Superior Court #5: One Hamilton Square, # 297, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-776-8260
• Superior Court #6: One Hamilton Square, #215, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-770-4450
• Superior Court #7: One Hamilton Square, #239, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-770-8800
• Carmel City Court: Carmel City Court, Police and Court Building, 1000 S Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN 46032, 317-571-2440
• Noblesville City Court: 135 South Ninth Street, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-776-6344
• Fishers City Court: 3 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038, 317-595-3130

The clerk's office, One Hamilton Square, # 106, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317-776-9629, files papers and takes payments.

Hamilton County has 8 courts that take criminal cases. City and town courts in this county take only misdemeanors. The charging papers name the court.

1. Appellate Rule 9 gives 30 days to file the notice.
2. File it with the Clerk of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Tax Court at 216 State House, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317-232-1930).
3. There is a $250 filing fee.
4. The Indiana Court of Appeals reviews the record.
5. A petition to transfer can reach the Indiana Supreme Court.

The State Public Defender handles some post-conviction cases.

1. Initial hearing: rights and bail are explained.
2. Omnibus date: motions in Hamilton County must be filed by this date.
3. Pretrial hearings: plea offers and evidence come up here.
4. Trial date: Criminal Rule 4 allows a speedy trial within 70 days.
5. Sentencing hearing: Level 6 sentences often stay in this county. Longer terms go to the Indiana Department of Correction.

1. Start at MyCase, Indiana's public case search.
2. Pick Hamilton County and enter a name.
3. Hearings for cases appear on the docket.
4. For help, phone 317-776-9629, the clerk.

The Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, hears them. Clerk's office: Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317-229-3700). The U.S. Marshals Service may hold defendants in local jails.

Under Senate Enrolled Act 76, in effect July 1, 2026, written notice goes to the judge. The judge notes it. At 18102 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060, ICE may take custody. The ICE Online Detainee Locator System then shows where.

Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Noblesville all depend on the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office to serve court warrants. Its warrants staff can be reached at 317-773-1872 to confirm whether one is active. If you are wanted, hire counsel to move for a recall or to book a surrender time, which beats being arrested at home or work. Reach the clerk at One Hamilton Square, # 106, Noblesville, IN 46060; case questions go to 317-776-9629. The statewide MyCase site posts public cases along with any arrest warrant the judge issued.

Ask for a public defender at your first hearing. Public defense follows Indiana Public Defender Commission standards.