Search Indiana Criminal Court Records
Indiana criminal court records are public documents held by county clerks across all 92 counties. You can search them online through the state's MyCase portal or visit any county clerk office in person. All Indiana courts use the Odyssey Case Management System, so criminal filings from every county are in one place. Look up felony cases, misdemeanor charges, infractions, and other criminal filings by name or case number. County clerks keep full case files at each courthouse with charges, hearing dates, plea entries, and sentencing details. Whether you need to check a case status or find how a criminal matter ended, Indiana gives you direct access to these court records through several methods.
Indiana Criminal Court Records Quick Facts
Indiana Criminal Court Records Online
Indiana runs a free online portal for criminal court records. It is called MyCase. The Indiana MyCase system covers every county in the state. You can search for criminal cases without paying a fee. The Office of Judicial Administration manages this system. It uses the Odyssey case management platform that all Indiana courts share. Anyone can use MyCase. You do not need to create an account for basic criminal case searches.
The MyCase search page at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the main tool for looking up criminal court records in Indiana.
Type in a name and pick the county. The system shows matching criminal cases with the case number, charges, court dates, and case status. Docket entries give you a timeline of what happened. Many documents are posted online too. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary. The state says that anyone may search mycase.in.gov for public, non-confidential case information and documents. If a file is not shown online, contact the clerk in the county where the case was heard for criminal court records in Indiana.
What Indiana Criminal Court Records Show
Criminal court records in Indiana track a case from the first filing to the final outcome. Each record shows the defendant's name, the charges, plea entries, hearing dates, and how the case ended. You can see if it was a conviction, dismissal, or acquittal. Sentencing details are part of the record. So are fines and probation terms. These Indiana criminal court records cover felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Circuit Courts and Superior Courts across the state.
The MyCase help page lists the types of documents you can find in Indiana criminal court records online.
Documents available in Indiana criminal court records include:
- Final orders and judgments in criminal cases
- Non-confidential documents in miscellaneous criminal cases
- Orders in expungement cases that are pending or denied
- Docket entries with dates and case updates
- Party names, case numbers, and case type
Some records stay confidential. Protection order cases are excluded by federal law under VAWA. Juvenile cases filed before July 1, 2014 remain sealed in Indiana. Expunged criminal records are removed from public view. Mental health records and adoption records are restricted too. These limits exist across all 92 Indiana counties.
Note: If a document does not appear as a link in the case summary, it is not available online for that Indiana criminal court record.
Find Criminal Court Records in Indiana
There are three ways to get criminal court records in Indiana. Online is the fastest. In-person visits work when you need certified copies or want to see the full case file. Mail requests are an option if you cannot get to the courthouse. Each method gives access to public criminal court records held by Indiana county clerks.
The Indiana courts public records page explains how to search for and get copies of court records in the state.
For online searches, go to mycase.in.gov and enter a name or case number. This works across all 92 Indiana counties. You can view case details and some documents at no cost. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 and Indiana Supreme Court rules control which criminal court records are available. If the record you need is not posted online, the courts public records page says to contact the clerk's office in the county hearing the case.
For in-person requests, visit the county clerk where the criminal case was filed. Bring the case number or the full name of the person you need records for. Staff can search criminal court records and print copies for you. Most Indiana county clerk offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call ahead to check hours at your local courthouse.
Mail requests go to the clerk in the county where the case was filed. Include the full name, case date if known, and payment for copy fees. Processing times vary across Indiana counties for criminal court records.
Criminal Court Records Fees in Indiana
Indiana sets standard fees for court record copies by state law. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. These rates apply at every county clerk's office in Indiana for criminal court records. Online case searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents.
The Indiana courts payment portal handles online payments for fines and court fees in criminal cases.
Most Indiana county clerks accept cash and money orders for criminal court record copies. Some take credit or debit cards, but expect a convenience fee around 2.5% to 3.5%. Personal checks are often not accepted. Several counties let you pay fines and fees online through the state payment system at public.courts.in.gov/pay. This portal covers court costs and judgments in criminal cases throughout Indiana.
Note: Copy fees are the same statewide, but each Indiana county may accept different payment methods for criminal court records.
Public Access to Indiana Criminal Court Records
Indiana law gives the public the right to inspect court records. The Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) covers criminal court records held by county clerks across the state. You do not need to state a reason for your request. You do not need to be part of the case. Anyone can ask to see criminal court records in Indiana.
There are some limits to know about. The state notes that information on MyCase is not an official court record and may contain errors or omissions. Official records can only be obtained from the court that keeps that particular record. Some Indiana counties may have a delay of 24 hours or more between a court filing and when it shows up online. Always verify critical details with the clerk's office directly for criminal court records in Indiana.
Review the MyCase terms of use for details on how Indiana criminal court records data may be used.
Indiana also has an expungement law. Under IC 35-38-9, certain people can get criminal records sealed or removed from public databases. Once a case is expunged, it will not show up in MyCase or at the clerk's office. The process has specific rules about which offenses qualify and how long you must wait after completing your sentence. The Indiana Legal Help website has details on the expungement process. The Self-Service Legal Center also offers forms and guides for court matters in Indiana.
Resources for Indiana Court Records
The Indiana Judicial Branch website has general information about courts across the state. Their main office is at 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Call 317-232-1313 with questions about criminal court records or the court system. The Office of Judicial Administration manages MyCase and court technology for all Indiana courts.
For legal questions about criminal court records in Indiana, Indiana Legal Help provides free information online. They cover court procedures, understanding charges, and rights of parties in a case. If you need help finding older records not available through MyCase, consider contacting your local library, the Indiana State Library, or the Indiana Supreme Court Law Library for help with criminal court records research.
Note: Indiana courts do not provide legal advice through MyCase or other online tools.
Browse Indiana Criminal Court Records by County
Each county in Indiana has a clerk who keeps criminal court records. Pick a county below to find local contact details, search tools, and resources for criminal court records in that area.
Criminal Court Records in Major Indiana Cities
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