Benton County Criminal Court Records
Benton County criminal court records are stored at the clerk's office in Fowler. This small, rural county in western Indiana processes felony, misdemeanor, and infraction cases through its Circuit Court. You can search Benton County criminal court records online using the state MyCase system or go to the courthouse at 706 East 5th Street. The clerk's staff can help you find case files, get copies, and answer questions about court proceedings in Benton County during weekday hours.
Benton County Quick Facts
Benton County Clerk of Courts
The Benton County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all court records filed in the county. The office sits in Suite 37 of the courthouse at 706 East 5th Street in Fowler. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. This is a small office, so the same staff handle criminal court records, civil cases, traffic tickets, and other court filings for Benton County.
The Benton County Clerk's Office page provides contact details and information about court services.
Under IC 5-14-3, the public has a right to inspect court records in Benton County. You can walk in during office hours and ask to see criminal case files. The clerk must let you look at them. Copies run $1.00 per page as set by IC 33-37-5-1. If you need certified copies, that adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. Credit card payments are accepted, though service fees may apply.
| Office | Benton County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 706 E 5th Street, Suite 37 Fowler, IN 47944 |
| Phone | 765-884-0930 |
| Fax | 765-884-0322 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST |
| Website | bentoncounty.in.gov |
Search Benton County Criminal Records Online
You can search Benton County criminal court records online through MyCase, Indiana's statewide court records portal. The system uses the Odyssey Case Management System and covers all Indiana counties including Benton. Just type in a name or case number to find criminal cases. You will see charges, hearing dates, and case status. Some documents are posted as links in the case summary.
Go to public.courts.in.gov/mycase to search Benton County criminal court records for free.
No account is needed. Anyone can use the search. If a document is not available as a link, it is simply not online. Contact the Benton County clerk for records not posted to MyCase. Keep in mind that there can be a delay of 24 hours or more between a filing and when it shows up online.
The Indiana courts page for Benton County lists local court information and contact details.
Benton County Court Payments
You can pay criminal court fines and fees in Benton County through the state's online payment system. The online payment portal lets you pay traffic tickets, criminal case costs, and judgments by credit card. A service fee applies to card payments.
Be aware that the amount shown online may be different if your case has been sent to a collection agency or if interest has been added. Always check with the Benton County clerk at 765-884-0930 if you are not sure about the total owed on a criminal case.
Note: The Benton County clerk is closed on major holidays, so plan your visits around those dates.
Getting Criminal Records in Benton County
Visit the Benton County clerk's office at 706 East 5th Street in Fowler to get criminal court records in person. Bring a case number or the full name of the person you are looking for. Staff can search for cases and make copies. Walk-in requests are handled during normal business hours. For mail requests, send a letter to the clerk's office with the case details and a check or money order for the copy fees.
Indiana's expungement statute under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are still public in Benton County. Expunged cases are removed from both online and in-person access. For questions about records availability, reach out to the Benton County clerk or visit Indiana Legal Help for free legal information.
Cities in Benton County
Benton County includes the towns of Fowler, Otterbein, Oxford, and Boswell. Fowler is the county seat. All criminal cases in Benton County go through the Circuit Court in Fowler. None of the towns in Benton County have separate criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Benton County. Choose the county where a case was filed to look up criminal court records.