Find Blackford County Criminal Court Records

Blackford County criminal court records are filed and kept at the clerk's office in Hartford City. This east-central Indiana county handles all felony, misdemeanor, and infraction cases through its Circuit and Superior Courts. You can search for criminal court records in Blackford County online through the MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 110 West Washington Street. The clerk's staff maintain all case files and can help you find what you need during regular business hours at the Blackford County courthouse.

Blackford County Clerk of Courts

The Blackford County Clerk is the record keeper for both Circuit and Superior Court files in the county. The office handles criminal court records, traffic violations, child support payments, and other court business. Staff collect court costs and fines for criminal cases. For traffic violations, the clerk accepts cash or money orders. Child support payments must be made in cash only at the Blackford County clerk's office.

The Blackford County Clerk's Office page has details about services and payment options for criminal court records.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives you the right to inspect court records at the Blackford County clerk's office. Walk in during hours and ask to see a criminal case file. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies add $3.00 per document per IC 33-37-5-3.

The official Blackford County website links to all county departments and services.

Criminal Records Online in Blackford County

Blackford County criminal court records are searchable through the MyCase portal. This is the statewide system that all Indiana courts use. You can search by name or case number and find criminal filings in Blackford County at no cost. The search results show charges, case status, hearing dates, and posted documents.

Search Blackford County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

Another option is Doxpop, which is a partner court records service used by some Indiana counties including Blackford. Doxpop may have additional records or a different search interface. Some features on Doxpop may require a paid account.

The Indiana courts page for Blackford County has contact details for local courts and judges.

Note: MyCase data is not an official court record, so verify important information with the Blackford County clerk directly.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Blackford County

To get criminal court records in person, visit the Blackford County clerk's office at 110 West Washington Street in Hartford City. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the person's full name so staff can look it up quickly. Copies are made while you wait when the office is not busy.

You can also send a mail request. Write to the Blackford County Clerk's Office at 110 West Washington Street, Hartford City, IN 47348. Include the case number or name, your contact info, and payment for copy fees. The clerk will mail back your copies of the criminal court records.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may limit which criminal court records are available in Blackford County. Expunged cases are sealed from public access. If you have questions about criminal record access or expungement, Indiana Legal Help offers free guidance online.

Blackford County Court Fees

Standard Indiana copy fees apply in Blackford County. Each page costs $1.00. Certification is $3.00 per document. For criminal case filing fees, the Blackford County clerk charges $213 for cases with sheriff service and $182 for certified mail cases. Infraction filings cost $135. Online searches are free through MyCase.

Cities in Blackford County

Blackford County includes Hartford City, the county seat, along with the town of Montpelier. All criminal cases in Blackford County are filed at the county level through the courts in Hartford City. There are no separate city criminal courts in Blackford County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Blackford County. Choose the right county to find criminal court records for a specific case.