Fort Wayne Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Fort Wayne are managed by the Allen County Clerk of Courts. The city does not run its own criminal court system. All felony and misdemeanor cases get filed through Allen County Circuit and Superior Courts at the courthouse on South Calhoun Street. You can look up Fort Wayne criminal court records for free on the state MyCase website or go to the clerk's office in person. The Allen County clerk also handles requests sent by mail or made over the phone. This page covers how to search, what fees to expect, and where to go for help with court records in Fort Wayne.

Allen County Clerk for Fort Wayne Criminal Records

Fort Wayne sits in Allen County, and the Allen County Clerk of Courts holds all criminal court records for the city. The clerk's office is at 715 South Calhoun Street, Room 200, in Fort Wayne. Staff there handle criminal case files, civil filings, and all other court documents for cases in Allen County. You can call the office at 260-449-7245 for help with record requests or case information.

The City of Fort Wayne website links to local government services and departments for residents who need court-related resources.

The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome during those hours. You can also check the Allen County Clerk's website for forms, fee schedules, and other details before visiting. Allen County is the second largest county in Indiana by population, so the clerk's office processes a large number of criminal court records each day.

The Allen County government website has links to all county offices and court services that handle criminal cases filed in Fort Wayne.

Note: Call ahead to confirm hours on holidays or during severe weather closures.

Search Fort Wayne Criminal Court Records Online

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

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

You do not need an account to look up cases. Anyone can search MyCase for public, non-confidential case data 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 Allen County clerk for records not posted to MyCase.

Some documents may not be online. This is especially true for older cases. The system may not include every filing from every year. For a complete case file, visit the clerk's office in person or call them at 260-449-7245.

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

Fort Wayne Criminal Court System

Allen County operates a Circuit Court and several 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 Fort Wayne for serious offenses. The Indiana courts page for Allen County lists all local court divisions and their contact details.

Criminal cases in Fort Wayne follow the same process as other Indiana counties. The prosecutor files charges. The case gets assigned to a court division. Hearings, pleas, and trials take place at the Allen County courthouse. The clerk records every step from the initial filing through the final judgment in the criminal court record. All court divisions use the Odyssey Case Management System, so every criminal case filed in Allen County shows up in the same MyCase search.

Criminal Court Records Fees in Fort Wayne

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Fort Wayne. 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 Allen County clerk accepts cash and money orders for copies. Credit and debit cards are typically accepted too, but expect a convenience fee 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 Fort Wayne criminal cases. This covers court costs and judgments ordered by the court.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Fort Wayne

You can get criminal court records from Fort Wayne in several ways. The online method through MyCase is the fastest for basic case information. For certified copies or full case files, visit the Allen County Clerk's office at 715 South Calhoun 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 they can.

Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Allen County Clerk of Courts at 715 S Calhoun St, Rm 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload and the complexity of the request. Phone requests can be made by calling 260-449-7245 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.

Note: Expunged records will not appear in any public search, online or in person.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Fort Wayne. 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.