Kokomo Criminal Court Records Search

Criminal court records for Kokomo are managed by the Howard County Clerk's Office. There is no separate city criminal court in Kokomo. All felony and misdemeanor charges go through the Howard County court system. You can search these records for free on the state MyCase site or go to the clerk's office at 104 N Buckeye St in Kokomo. The courthouse is in downtown Kokomo, which makes it easy to get to for most people in the area. Mail and phone requests are also an option if you can not visit in person.

Howard County Clerk for Kokomo Criminal Records

The Howard County Clerk of the Circuit Court holds all criminal court records for Kokomo. The office is at 104 N Buckeye St in downtown Kokomo. Staff there can help you pull up case files, get copies, and check on case status. You can call ahead at 765-456-2202 to ask about a case or find out what you need to bring with you.

The City of Kokomo website has links to city departments and local services that may help with your search.

Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You should call first to confirm hours since they can change around holidays or for other reasons. The clerk's office handles all court documents for cases filed in Howard County, which includes every criminal case from Kokomo. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan to request copies in person.

Howard County sits in the northern part of central Indiana. The Howard County government site has more details on county offices and court services.

Search Kokomo Criminal Court Records Online

The quickest way to look up criminal court records in Kokomo is through Indiana's MyCase portal. This free tool covers all courts in the state, including Howard County. You can search by a person's name or by case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and docket entries. Some court documents are posted as links in the case summary and can be viewed at no cost.

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

You do not need an account. 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 set what criminal court records are open to the public. If a document does not show as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. You would need to contact the Howard County clerk for those records.

Keep in mind that not all documents are online. Older cases may have limited information on MyCase. For a full case file, visit the clerk's office in person. There can also be a delay of 24 hours or more between when something is filed and when it shows up on MyCase.

Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may have errors or missing information.

Kokomo Criminal Court System

Howard County operates a Circuit Court and Superior Courts that hear criminal cases from Kokomo. All felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions go through these county courts. There is no separate city criminal court for Kokomo. The Indiana courts page for Howard County lists all local court divisions and their contact details.

Criminal cases in Kokomo follow the standard Indiana process. The prosecutor files charges. A court division gets assigned to the case. Hearings, plea deals, and trials take place at the Howard County courthouse. The clerk records every step from the first filing through the final judgment. All court divisions in Howard County use the Odyssey Case Management System, so every criminal case appears in the same MyCase search.

If you need help with the court process, the Self-Service Legal Center has forms and guides for criminal court matters in Indiana.

Criminal Court Records Fees in Kokomo

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Kokomo. 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 Howard County clerk accepts cash and money orders. Credit and debit cards may be accepted but expect a surcharge of 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 for Kokomo criminal cases can be paid online through the state payment portal at public.courts.in.gov/pay.

Note: Call the Howard County clerk at 765-456-2202 to confirm what payment methods they accept before you go.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Kokomo

There are a few ways to get criminal court records from Kokomo. The online route through MyCase works best for basic case details. For certified copies or a full case file, go to the Howard County clerk's office at 104 N Buckeye St. Walk in during business hours with the case number or the full name of the person. Staff will search and print copies while you wait when possible.

You can also request records by mail. Send your request to the Howard County Clerk at 104 N Buckeye St, Kokomo, IN 46901. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and payment for copy fees. How long it takes depends on the clerk's workload and the request itself.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which records you can find. Expunged cases are taken off public access on MyCase and at the clerk's office. For legal questions about records access or the expungement process, Indiana Legal Help has free information online.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Kokomo. 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.