Eviction in Johnson County, Indiana
Where eviction cases are filed in Johnson County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Johnson County
- Eviction court
- Johnson Circuit and Superior Courts - Small Claims (Evictions), heard by the Magistrate — Circuit/Superior Court small claims division Court page
- Filing fee
- Small claims (outside Marion County township courts): total $97.00 ($35 filing fee + $10 service fee per named defendant + other statutory fees); $87.00 if e-filed. An additional $28 if service by sheriff is requested. Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual, current through 2026 Legislative Session - Filing Fees/Costs for Small Claims Cases
- Notice before filing (state law)
- Not less than 10 days' notice to pay or vacate, unless the parties agreed otherwise or the tenant pays in full within the notice period. Indiana rules
- Renter households
- 17,061 (27% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Johnson County
Eviction cases in Johnson County are heard by the Johnson Circuit and Superior Courts - Small Claims (Evictions), heard by the Magistrate (Circuit/Superior Court small claims division).
- Johnson County Clerk of the Courts, Johnson County Courthouse — 5 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131; (317) 346-4450; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. · website
Under the Johnson County local rules, small claims cases, including evictions (EV), are filed in the Johnson Circuit and Superior Courts on a random and even basis and heard by the Magistrate. Actions for possession of real estate are not placed on the non-contested calendar, and no continuance is granted to a defendant where possession of real estate is at issue.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Johnson County
Small claims (outside Marion County township courts): total $97.00 ($35 filing fee + $10 service fee per named defendant + other statutory fees); $87.00 if e-filed. An additional $28 if service by sheriff is requested.
Statewide fee schedule; confirm amount with the Johnson County Clerk.
How eviction cases work locally
| Possession cases | No continuance for a defendant where possession of real estate is at issue; possession actions are not set on the non-contested calendar. Source: Official source |
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The Indiana eviction process
Indiana state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Johnson County:
- Serve notice: 10-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment, or the applicable termination notice for periodic tenancies
- File a complaint for possession (and damages) in a court with jurisdiction, often the small claims docket
- Optional: file an affidavit for immediate possession; the court issues an order to show cause with a hearing no earlier than 5 business days after service
- Possession hearing; judgment for possession
- Separate damages hearing may follow for unpaid rent and damages
- Order/writ of possession executed by sheriff or other executing officer
Full Indiana eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Johnson County
Median gross rent in Johnson County: $1,271/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.
Eviction help in Johnson County
Free legal help
- Indiana Legal Services - Indianapolis office — 1200 Madison Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225; (317) 631-9410. Serves Johnson County.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Johnson County
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Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.