Plainfield Criminal Records Lookup
Criminal court records for Plainfield are managed by the Hendricks County Clerk's Office. Plainfield does not have a separate city criminal court. All felony and misdemeanor cases go through the Hendricks County Circuit and Superior Courts. The clerk's office is at the Hendricks County Government Center in Danville, the county seat. You can search criminal court records from Plainfield for free online through the state MyCase portal, or visit the clerk in Danville for copies. Mail and phone requests are accepted as well.
Plainfield Quick Facts
Hendricks County Clerk for Plainfield Records
Criminal court records for Plainfield residents are held by the Hendricks County Clerk. The office is at the Hendricks County Government Center, 50 East Washington Street in Danville. This is roughly a 10-minute drive from Plainfield. The clerk handles all criminal case files, civil filings, and court documents for cases filed in Hendricks County.
The Plainfield town website has info on local services and government departments.
Walk-in hours run Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The clerk's phone number is (317) 745-9273. Plainfield is the largest town in Hendricks County and sits just west of Indianapolis along I-70. Despite its size, all court records still go through the county system in Danville. The Hendricks County Government Center houses the clerk, courts, and other county offices all in one building.
The Hendricks County website provides links to county departments and court services.
Hendricks County courts are part of the Indiana Judicial system. The Indiana courts page for Hendricks County has details on court divisions and judges.
| Office | Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 E Washington St Danville, IN 46122 |
| Phone | (317) 745-9273 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | co.hendricks.in.us |
Search Plainfield Criminal Court Records Online
The quickest way to find criminal court records from Plainfield is through Indiana's MyCase portal. This free search covers all Hendricks County courts. Search by name or case number to pull up criminal cases. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and docket entries. Many court documents are posted as links in the case summary too.
Search Plainfield criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase through the Odyssey case management system.
No account is required. Anyone can search MyCase for public, non-confidential data. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 governs what is open to the public. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases are usually available to view and download for free. Documents not posted as links in the case summary are not available online. Contact the Hendricks County clerk for those.
Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may contain errors or omissions.
Plainfield Criminal Court System
Hendricks County has a Circuit Court and Superior Court divisions that hear criminal cases. All felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions from Plainfield go through these county-level courts. There is no city criminal court. The prosecutor files charges, the case gets assigned to a court division, and hearings take place at the Government Center in Danville.
The clerk records every step of each case. All court divisions use the Odyssey Case Management System. This means every criminal case filed in Hendricks County appears in the same MyCase search. Criminal cases follow procedures under IC 35-33 for arrest and IC 35-34 for charging. Hendricks County is part of Judicial District 9 along with Marion County.
Criminal Court Records Fees in Plainfield
Standard Indiana fees apply. 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 takes cash and money orders. Credit and debit cards may be accepted with a convenience fee of about 2.5% to 3.5%.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You pay only when you need physical copies or certified documents. Court fines for Plainfield cases can be paid at public.courts.in.gov/pay.
Note: Confirm payment methods with the Hendricks County clerk before visiting.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Plainfield
You can get criminal court records from Plainfield in several ways. MyCase is the fastest for basic case info. For certified copies or full case files, visit the clerk's office at 50 East Washington Street in Danville during business hours. Bring the case number or person's full name. Staff will search and print copies when they can.
You can mail requests too. Send your request to the Hendricks County Clerk at 50 E Washington St, Danville, IN 46122. Include the full name, case number if available, and payment for copy fees. Processing time depends on the office workload.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal records are accessible. Expunged cases get removed from MyCase and the clerk's files. For legal questions, Indiana Legal Help has free info. The Self-Service Legal Center provides court forms and guides for criminal court matters.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Plainfield. The county where a case was filed determines which clerk's office holds the records.