Access Brown County Criminal Court Records
Brown County criminal court records are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Nashville. This southern Indiana county is small in population but still processes felony, misdemeanor, and infraction cases through its court system. You can search Brown County criminal court records for free through the state MyCase portal or go to the clerk's office in person. Staff can help you find case files, get copies, and answer questions about criminal court proceedings in Brown County.
Brown County Quick Facts
Brown County Clerk of Courts
The Brown County Clerk's Office records and files all court records in the county. This includes criminal court records, marriage license records, vital records, and child support payments. The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is established by the Indiana State Constitution to serve as the record keeper for the constitutionally created Circuit Court. The clerk is elected by Brown County residents and is limited to serving two consecutive terms.
The Brown County Clerk's Office page provides information about court services and record requests.
In criminal and infraction cases, the clerk collects fees and fines for city, county, and state jurisdictions in Brown County. The clerk also serves as trustee of child support collections ordered by the court. Under IC 5-14-3, you have the right to inspect criminal court records at the Brown County clerk's office during regular business hours.
The official Brown County website links to all county departments and court services.
| Office | Brown County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | Brown County Courthouse Nashville, IN 47448 |
| Phone | (812) 988-5355 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | browncounty-in.gov |
Search Brown County Criminal Records Online
Brown County criminal court records are available through Indiana's free MyCase portal. The Odyssey Case Management System powers this statewide search. Enter a name or case number and you can find criminal filings in Brown County. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and some documents.
Look up Brown County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.
You do not need an account for basic searches. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as downloadable links in the case summary. If a document is not available online, it is simply not posted. Contact the Brown County clerk at (812) 988-5355 for those records.
The Indiana courts page for Brown County lists local court information and contact details.
Brown County Court System
Brown County has one primary court for criminal matters. The Brown County Circuit Court handles felony, misdemeanor, and infraction cases. All criminal court records from this court go through the clerk's office in Nashville.
The Circuit Court uses the Odyssey system, so all Brown County criminal court records show up in MyCase. Whether you search online or visit the courthouse, you are looking at the same set of records. Brown County is part of Judicial District 21, which it shares with Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings counties.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Brown County
To get criminal court records in person, visit the Brown County clerk's office at the courthouse in Nashville. Bring a case number or the person's full name. Staff can search for records and make copies. The fee is $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies cost an additional $3.00 per document per IC 33-37-5-3.
Mail requests are accepted too. Send your request to the Brown County Clerk's Office at the courthouse in Nashville, IN 47448. Include the case number or name, your return address, and payment for copy fees. The clerk processes mail requests as time allows.
Indiana's expungement statute under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are still available. Expunged cases are removed from public view in Brown County. For legal information about record access, Indiana Legal Help has free resources online.
Note: Verify any details from MyCase with the Brown County clerk before relying on them for legal matters.
Cities in Brown County
Brown County is home to Nashville, the county seat. Other small towns include Bean Blossom and Helmsburg. All criminal cases go through the Circuit Court in Nashville. There are no separate city criminal courts in Brown County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Brown County. Pick the county where a case was filed to find criminal court records.