Avon Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records for Avon are handled by the Hendricks County Clerk's Office in Danville. Avon does not have its own city criminal court. All felony and misdemeanor cases in Avon go through Hendricks County Circuit and Superior Courts. You can search criminal court records for free online through the state MyCase portal or visit the clerk's office at the Hendricks County Government Center. The clerk also accepts mail requests for copies of criminal case files and certified documents. Danville is the county seat, so that is where the courthouse is located.

Hendricks County Clerk for Avon Criminal Records

The Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains all criminal court records for Avon. The office is at the Hendricks County Government Center at 50 East Washington Street in Danville. Avon is just a short drive east of Danville, making it fairly easy for residents to visit in person. The clerk handles all criminal case files, civil filings, and other court documents for cases filed in Hendricks County courts.

The Hendricks County government website has links to court services, department contacts, and public resources for criminal court records.

Hendricks County is part of the Indianapolis metro area. The court system handles a solid caseload each year given the county's growing population. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and print copies while you wait.

The Avon town website provides local government contacts and community information for residents.

Note: The courthouse is in Danville, not Avon. Call (317) 745-9273 to confirm hours before making the trip.

Search Avon Criminal Court Records Online

The fastest way to find criminal court records for Avon is through the state MyCase portal. This free tool covers all Indiana courts including Hendricks County. Search by name or case number to pull up criminal cases. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and docket entries for each case. Many court documents are posted as links in the case summary.

Search Avon criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase through the Odyssey case management system.

You do not need an account to use MyCase. Anyone may search for public, non-confidential case information and documents. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 controls which criminal court records are available. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases are often available to view and download at no cost.

The Indiana courts page for Hendricks County lists all local court divisions and their contact information.

Some documents may not appear online. Older cases are less likely to have complete records in the system. If a document is not available as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. For those records, contact the Hendricks County clerk.

Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may contain errors or omissions.

Avon Criminal Court System

Avon does not have its own criminal court. All criminal cases go through the Hendricks County court system. The county operates a Circuit Court and Superior Court divisions that hear criminal matters. Felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions are all handled at the county level. Hendricks County is in Judicial District 9, which it shares with Marion County.

Criminal cases for Avon residents follow the same process as other Indiana counties. The prosecutor files charges and the case gets assigned to a court division. Hearings, pleas, and trials happen at the Hendricks County Government Center in Danville. The clerk records every step from the initial filing through the final judgment.

All court divisions use the Odyssey Case Management System. Every criminal case filed in Hendricks County shows up in the same MyCase search no matter which court division handled it.

Criminal Court Records Fees in Avon

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records from Hendricks County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The Hendricks County clerk accepts cash and money orders. Credit and debit cards are typically accepted with a convenience fee around 2.5% to 3.5%.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. Court fines and fees can be paid online at public.courts.in.gov/pay for Hendricks County cases.

Note: Personal checks are often not accepted. Call the clerk to confirm before visiting.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Avon

You can get criminal court records for Avon in a few ways. The online method through MyCase is the quickest for basic case information. For certified copies or full case files, visit the Hendricks County Clerk's office at the Government Center in Danville. Walk in during business hours with the case number or the person's full name. Staff will search records and print copies on the spot when they can.

Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Hendricks County Clerk, 50 E Washington St, Danville, IN 46122. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload and the scope of the request.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available. Expunged cases are removed from public access on MyCase and at the clerk's office. For legal questions about records or expungement, Indiana Legal Help offers free information. The Self-Service Legal Center also has court forms and guides for criminal matters.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Avon. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, the county where the case was filed determines which clerk's office holds the records.