Indianapolis Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Indianapolis are filed and kept at the county level through the Marion County Clerk's Office. There is no separate city criminal court here. All felony and misdemeanor cases go through Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts. You can search Indianapolis criminal court records for free online through the state MyCase portal or visit the City-County Building in person. The clerk's office also takes requests by mail and phone for copies of court case files.

Marion County Clerk for Indianapolis Records

Indianapolis and Marion County share a consolidated government. Criminal court records for the city are held by the Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The office sits on the first floor of the City-County Building at 200 East Washington Street in downtown Indianapolis. Staff handle all criminal case files, civil filings, and other court documents for cases filed in Marion County courts. The clerk's phone number is 317-327-4740 and you can reach them by email at clerk@indy.gov.

The official Indianapolis city website has links to all county departments and court services for criminal court records.

Walk-in hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can also request copies of criminal court records from the Records Facility at 1330 Madison Avenue in Indianapolis. For urgent or same day requests, call 317-327-4715. Due to construction at the Records Facility, the clerk recommends going to the City-County Building or the Community Justice Campus for in-person record requests. Juvenile court records require you to be a party of record and show valid identification.

Marion County is part of Judicial District 9, which it shares with Hendricks County. As the largest county in Indiana with a population of over 983,000, the clerk's office processes a high volume of criminal court records daily.

Search Indianapolis Criminal Court Records Online

The fastest way to find criminal court records in Indianapolis is through the state's MyCase portal. This free tool covers all Indiana courts including every division in Marion County. Search by name or case number to pull up criminal cases filed in Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis 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 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 available as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Contact the Marion County clerk directly for records not posted to MyCase.

Many court records can be found on MyCase, but keep in mind some documents may not be online. This is especially true for older cases. The availability of documents varies and 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.

Indianapolis Criminal Court System

Marion County has one of the largest court systems in Indiana. The county operates a Circuit Court and multiple Superior Court divisions that hear criminal cases. All felonies, most misdemeanors, and infractions go through these county-level courts. There is no separate municipal criminal court in Indianapolis for serious offenses. The Indiana courts page for Marion County lists all local court divisions and contact details.

Criminal cases in Indianapolis follow the same process as other Indiana counties. The prosecutor files charges. The case is assigned to a court division. Hearings, pleas, and trials happen at the City-County Building or the Community Justice Campus. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office handles all criminal filings in the county. The clerk records every step from the initial filing to the final judgment in the criminal court record.

All court divisions use the Odyssey Case Management System. This means every criminal case filed in Marion County appears in the same MyCase search. Whether the case went through Circuit Court or any of the Superior Court divisions, you can find it in one place.

Criminal Court Records Fees in Indianapolis

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Indianapolis. 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 Marion County clerk accepts cash and money orders for copies. Some payment methods carry convenience fees. Credit and debit cards are typically accepted but expect a surcharge around 2.5% to 3.5%.

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 Indianapolis criminal cases. This covers court costs and judgments ordered by the court.

Note: Call the Marion County clerk at 317-327-4740 to confirm payment methods before visiting.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Indianapolis

You can get criminal court records from Indianapolis in several ways. The online method through MyCase is the quickest for basic case information. For certified copies or full case files, visit the clerk's office at the City-County Building. 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.

To request copies of court records, you can also use the Marion County Clerk's online records request portal. The clerk's office notes that many court records are available through MyCase, but for documents not posted online, an in-person or phone request may be necessary. Court records can be requested Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Records Facility located at 1330 Madison Avenue in Indianapolis.

Mail requests are another option for criminal court records. Send your request to the Marion County Clerk's Office at 200 E Washington St, Ste W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload and the complexity 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 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 Indianapolis. 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.