Adams County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Adams County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Decatur. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Adams County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse in person. The office sits at 112 South 2nd Street in Decatur and is open weekdays. Adams County uses the same Odyssey Case Management System that covers all Indiana courts, so you can look up criminal cases, check the status of a case, and view some court documents from home.

Adams County Clerk of Courts

The Adams County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. This office is established by the Indiana state Constitution to serve as the record keeper for the constitutionally created Circuit Court. The clerk is elected by the voters of Adams County and limited to serving two consecutive terms. Staff handle criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Decatur courthouse.

The Adams County Clerk's Office page lists services and how to request criminal court records.

In criminal and infraction cases, the clerk collects fees and fines for city, county, and state jurisdictions in Adams County. You can visit in person to search criminal court records, get copies of case files, or pay court costs. The clerk also serves as trustee of child support collections ordered by the court.

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

Criminal Court Records Online in Adams County

Adams County criminal court records are available through the state's MyCase portal. This system covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Adams County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents are posted too. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary.

Search Adams County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.

Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records. You do not need to create an account for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect court records in Adams County. If a document is not available as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Contact the clerk's office for records not posted to MyCase.

The Indiana courts page for Adams County lists local court divisions and contact details for criminal court records.

Note: Information on MyCase is not an official court record and may contain errors, so verify key details with the Adams County clerk directly.

Adams County Court System

Adams County has two courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and the Superior Court both hear felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Decatur.

The Adams County Superior Court page explains the court's jurisdiction and case types for criminal matters.

Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the clerk keeps all records at the Adams County Courthouse. The Adams County Courts website has additional information about court schedules, judges, and local procedures for criminal cases. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all criminal court records in Adams County appear in the same MyCase search.

The Adams County Courts site is a helpful starting point for local court information.

Adams County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Adams County. 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 clerk's office accepts cash and money orders for payment. Personal checks may not be accepted for criminal court record copies in Adams County.

You can view case details and pay criminal court fees online through MyCase for Adams County cases.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Adams County clerk. If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse in person or call the clerk at (260) 724-5309 about mail requests for criminal court records.

Note: Call the Adams County clerk to confirm current fees and payment methods before visiting.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Adams County

You can get criminal court records from Adams County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 112 South 2nd Street in Decatur during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff can look up cases and make copies for you. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when possible.

The state judicial page for Adams County has information on local court operations and criminal court records resources.

Mail requests are another option for criminal court records. Send your request to the Adams County Clerk's Office at 112 S 2nd Street, Room A, Decatur, IN 46733-1618. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Adams County. Expunged cases are removed from public access. For legal questions about records access, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online about court procedures and criminal record matters.

Cities in Adams County

Adams County includes several small communities. The county seat is Decatur. Other towns include Berne, Geneva, and Monroe. All criminal cases in Adams County are filed at the county level through the Circuit Court or Superior Court in Decatur. There are no separate city criminal courts in Adams County.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Adams County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.