Howard County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
104 N Buckeye St, Rm 114
Kokomo, IN 46901 http://www.howardcountyin.gov/justice
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 765-456-2204, 765-456-2000
F: 765-456-2267
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed records released
The Court has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases, and exclusive jurisdiction over all juvenile cases.
Superior Court II
104 N Buckeye, Ste 304
Kokomo, IN 46901 http://www.howardcountyin.gov/justice
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 765-456-2201
F: 765-456-2936
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed records released
Superior Court 1 hears primarily criminal drug and domestic violence cases. Superior Court II has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. Traffic is heard in Superior Court III. Superior Court IV has general civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Superior Court III
104 N Buckeye, Ste 110
Kokomo, IN 46901 http://www.howardcountyin.gov/justice
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 765-456-2220
F: 765-456-7003
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinances, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed records released
Superior Court 1 hears primarily criminal drug and domestic violence cases. Superior Court II has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. Traffic is heard in Superior Court III. Superior Court IV has general civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Superior Court IV
104 N Buckeye, Rm 300
Kokomo, IN 46901 http://www.howardcountyin.gov/justice
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 765-456-2900
F: 765-456-2901
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed records released
Superior Court 1 hears primarily criminal drug and domestic violence cases. Superior Court II has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. Traffic is heard in Superior Court III. Superior Court IV has general civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Superior Court I
104 N Buckeye St, Rm 216
Kokomo, IN 46901 http://www.howardcountyin.gov/justice
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 765-456-2200
F: 765-456-2327
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed records released
Superior Court 1 hears primarily criminal drug and domestic violence cases. Superior Court II has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. Traffic is heard in Superior Court III. Superior Court IV has general civil and criminal jurisdiction.

Howard County, IN Vital Records

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

Howard County
County Recorder
220 N Main, Rm 330
Admin Ctr
Kokomo, IN 46901 http://www.howardcountyin.gov/adminis
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 765-456-2210
Fax: 765-456-2056
Recorded Documents

Howard County Vital Certificates

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Howard County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 293.07 sq mi
Population (2009): 82,895
  • Females: 51.6%
  • White: 89.9%
  • Black/African American: 6.7%
  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 87.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): -2,069
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 18.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.41
Housing Units (2000): 37,604
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71.7%
Migration Flow to Howard County, IN from (2007-2008):

Howard County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,805,643
  • Construction: $59,288
  • Retail Trade: $138,563
  • Professional and Technical Services: $71,379
  • Healthcare: $167,982
  • Banking: $61,525
  • Retail Trade: $138,563
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $60,587
  • Manufacturing: $1,650,162
  • Farms: $13,187
  • Government: $324,402
Employed (2000): 39,421
Unemployed (2000): 2,007
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $32,322
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,331
Local Government Revenue (2007): $293,508 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $172,807 (thou. dol.)

Howard County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,133
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.5
Deaths (2007): 857
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 10
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.8

Howard County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 259
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 23
  • Robbery: 61
  • Aggravated Assault: 172
Property Crimes (2008): 3,318
  • Burglary: 762
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,437
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 119

Howard County Genealogy Records