Search Evansville Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Evansville are filed and maintained by the Vanderburgh County Clerk's Office. The city does not have its own criminal court. All felony and misdemeanor cases go through Vanderburgh County Circuit and Superior Courts at the courthouse on Sycamore Street. You can search Evansville criminal court records for free online through the state MyCase portal or visit the clerk's office in person. The Vanderburgh County clerk also handles requests by mail and phone for copies of court case files. This guide explains the full process for finding and getting criminal court records in Evansville.

Vanderburgh County Clerk for Evansville Records

Evansville is the county seat of Vanderburgh County, and the Vanderburgh County Clerk holds all criminal court records for the city. The clerk's office is at 825 Sycamore Street in Evansville. Staff handle all criminal case files, civil filings, and other court documents for cases filed in Vanderburgh County courts. You can reach the office by calling 812-435-5160.

The official Evansville city website has links to city departments and local government services for residents looking for court-related help.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in visits are welcome. The Vanderburgh County government website has details on all county offices and court services. As one of the larger counties in southern Indiana, the clerk's office sees steady traffic from people looking for criminal court records and other case information.

Vanderburgh County processes criminal cases through its Circuit Court and Superior Court divisions. The county seat location means most court hearings for Evansville cases happen right at the downtown courthouse.

Search Evansville Criminal Court Records Online

The fastest way to find criminal court records in Evansville is through the state MyCase portal. This free tool covers all Indiana courts, including every division in Vanderburgh County. Search by name or case number to pull up criminal cases filed in Evansville. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and docket entries. Many court documents are posted as links in the case summary too. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases are often available to view and download at no cost.

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

No account is needed to look up cases. Anyone may search MyCase for public, non-confidential case information and documents. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 and Indiana Supreme Court rules control which criminal court records are available to the public. If a document is not shown as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Contact the Vanderburgh County clerk for records not posted to MyCase.

Keep in mind some documents may not be online. Older cases in particular may have gaps. The system may not include every filing from every year. For a complete case file, visit the clerk's office in person.

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

Evansville Criminal Court System

Vanderburgh County operates a Circuit Court and Superior Court divisions that hear criminal cases. All felonies, most misdemeanors, and infractions go through these county-level courts. There is no separate city criminal court in Evansville. The Indiana courts page for Vanderburgh County lists all local court divisions and contact details.

Criminal cases in Evansville follow the same process used across Indiana. The prosecutor files charges. The case is assigned to a court division. Hearings, pleas, and trials happen at the Vanderburgh County courthouse. The clerk records each step from the initial filing to the final judgment. All court divisions use the Odyssey Case Management System, which means every criminal case filed in the county appears in the same MyCase search.

Criminal Court Records Fees in Evansville

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Evansville. 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 Vanderburgh County clerk accepts cash and money orders for copies. Credit and debit cards are typically accepted but expect a surcharge of around 2.5% to 3.5%. Personal checks are often not accepted.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. You can also pay court fines and fees online through the state payment portal at public.courts.in.gov/pay for Evansville criminal cases.

Note: Call the Vanderburgh County clerk at 812-435-5160 to confirm payment methods before visiting.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Evansville

You can get criminal court records from Evansville in several ways. The online method through MyCase is the quickest for basic case information. For certified copies or full case files, visit the Vanderburgh County Clerk's office at 825 Sycamore Street. Walk in during business hours with the case number or the full name of the person you need records for. Staff will search criminal court records and print copies on the spot when possible.

Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Vanderburgh County Clerk at 825 Sycamore St, Evansville, IN 47708. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times vary based on the clerk's workload and the complexity of the request. Phone requests can also be made by calling 812-435-5160 during office hours.

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 access or the expungement process, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online. The Self-Service Legal Center also has court forms and guides for criminal court matters in Indiana.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Evansville. 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.