Find West Lafayette Criminal Records
Criminal court records for West Lafayette are filed through the Tippecanoe County Clerk's Office. West Lafayette does not have its own criminal court. All felony and misdemeanor cases go through Tippecanoe County Circuit and Superior Courts. The clerk's office is at 301 Main Street in Lafayette, just across the Wabash River. You can search West Lafayette criminal court records for free online through the state MyCase portal. Walk-in, mail, and phone requests for copies of case files are also accepted by the clerk.
West Lafayette Quick Facts
Tippecanoe County Clerk for West Lafayette Records
Criminal court records for West Lafayette are held by the Tippecanoe County Clerk. The office is at 301 Main Street in Lafayette, which is right next door to West Lafayette. The two cities sit on opposite sides of the Wabash River but share the same county. The clerk handles all criminal case files, civil records, and other court documents for every case in Tippecanoe County.
The Tippecanoe County website has links to county departments and court services.
Walk-in hours run Monday through Friday. The clerk's phone number is 765-423-9325. West Lafayette is home to Purdue University and has a large student population. Despite its size, all court records go through the county system in Lafayette. The Tippecanoe County courthouse is within a few minutes of most parts of West Lafayette.
Tippecanoe County courts are part of the Indiana Judicial system. The Indiana courts page for Tippecanoe County lists all court divisions and judges.
| Office | Tippecanoe County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Main St Lafayette, IN 47901 |
| Phone | (765) 423-9325 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | tippecanoe.in.gov |
Search West Lafayette Criminal Court Records Online
The fastest way to look up criminal court records from West Lafayette is through the state MyCase portal. This free tool covers all Tippecanoe County courts. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in the county. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and docket entries. Many court documents are posted as links in the case summary.
Search West Lafayette criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase through the Odyssey case management system.
You do not need an account. Anyone can search MyCase for public, non-confidential case data. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 governs what is publicly available. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases are usually available to view and download at no cost. If a document is not posted as a link, it is not available through MyCase. Contact the Tippecanoe County clerk for those records.
Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may contain errors or omissions.
West Lafayette Criminal Court System
Tippecanoe County operates a Circuit Court and Superior Court divisions that hear criminal matters. All felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions from West Lafayette go through these county courts. There is no city criminal court. The prosecutor files charges under IC 35-34. Cases get assigned to a court division. Hearings take place at the Tippecanoe County courthouse in Lafayette.
The clerk tracks every step from filing through final judgment. All court divisions use the Odyssey Case Management System. This means every criminal case from Tippecanoe County appears in one search on MyCase. West Lafayette and Lafayette share the same county court system, so cases from both cities are in the same records.
Given the large student population, Tippecanoe County sees a mix of case types. Criminal cases follow standard Indiana procedure under IC 35-33 for arrest and IC 35-34 for charging information.
Criminal Court Records Fees in West Lafayette
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 Tippecanoe County clerk accepts cash and money orders. Credit and debit cards may carry a convenience fee of about 2.5% to 3.5%.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. Court fines for West Lafayette cases can be paid online at public.courts.in.gov/pay.
Note: Call the Tippecanoe County clerk at 765-423-9325 to confirm payment methods before visiting.
Getting Criminal Court Records in West Lafayette
You can get criminal court records from West Lafayette in several ways. MyCase is the quickest option for basic case data. For certified copies or full case files, visit the clerk's office at 301 Main Street in Lafayette. It is just across the river from West Lafayette. Walk in during business hours with the case number or the person's full name. Staff will search and print copies when they can.
Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Tippecanoe County Clerk at 301 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Processing time varies based on the clerk's workload.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal records are available. Expunged cases get removed from MyCase and the clerk's files. For legal questions about access or the expungement process, 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 West Lafayette. The county where a case was filed determines which clerk holds the criminal court records.