Cass County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Cass County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Cass County Government Building in Logansport. The clerk's office stores case files for all felony, misdemeanor, and infraction cases filed in the county. You can search these records online through the state MyCase portal or go to the clerk's office in person at 200 Court Park, Room 407 in Logansport. The office is open on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Cass County uses the Odyssey Case Management System, which is the same system used by all Indiana courts. This means you can look up criminal cases, check case status, and view some court documents from any computer.
Cass County Quick Facts
Cass County Clerk of Courts
The Cass County Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. This is a constitutionally created office. The clerk is elected by voters and handles criminal court records along with civil filings, traffic tickets, and other court matters. Staff at the Logansport office process document requests, collect court fees and fines, and manage case files for city, county, and state jurisdictions within Cass County.
The Cass County Clerk's Office page has details on services and how to request criminal court records.
All document requests at the Cass County clerk's office are filled on a first come, first served basis. The office has noted that depending on the backlog, there may be a wait for your request. No personal checks are allowed. You can pay with certified checks, cashier's checks, credit cards, or cash when getting copies of criminal court records. The clerk's office also handles marriage licenses, child support payments, and election administration for Cass County.
The official Cass County website links to all county departments and court services.
| Office | Cass County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Court Park, Room 407 Logansport, IN 46947 |
| Phone | (574) 753-7740 |
| Fax | (574) 753-6147 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | in.gov/counties/cass |
Search Cass County Criminal Court Records Online
Cass County criminal court records are searchable through the Indiana MyCase portal. This free online system covers every court in the state. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Cass County. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes documents. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases may appear as links in the case summary. You do not need an account for basic searches.
Search Cass County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey case management system.
The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives you the right to inspect and copy court records. Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records in Cass County. If a specific document is not posted online, you will need to contact the clerk's office for a copy. Some sealed or confidential records may not show up in the search results at all.
The Indiana courts page for Cass County lists local court divisions and contact information.
Note: MyCase data is not the official court record and could contain errors, so always verify important details with the Cass County clerk.
Cass County Court System
Cass County has a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. Both courts handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court is the constitutionally created court in every Indiana county. The Superior Court was added to help manage the caseload. All criminal court records from both courts are held by the same clerk's office in Logansport. Mandatory e-filing is now in effect for case initiations and subsequent filings in Cass County.
The Cass County Clerk's department page outlines the e-filing rules and procedures for criminal cases.
Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, all records are available through the same clerk's office and the same MyCase search. This makes it simple to find criminal court records regardless of which Cass County court handled the case. Both courts use the Odyssey system, and both feed into the same online database.
Cass County Criminal Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Cass County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. If you need a certified copy, add $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk's office accepts certified checks, cashier's checks, credit cards, and cash. No personal checks are allowed for any transactions in the Cass County clerk's office.
You can view case details and make payments online through MyCase and the Indiana courts payment portal.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You pay only when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Cass County clerk. Sheriff service fees run $28.00 per case, with an additional $28.00 for post-judgment service if needed.
The online payment portal lets you pay traffic tickets and other court fees for Cass County cases.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Cass County
You can get criminal court records from Cass County in a few ways. Visit the clerk's office at 200 Court Park, Room 407 in Logansport during business hours. Bring the case number or the full name of the person you are looking for. Staff will look up cases and make copies for you. Keep in mind that requests are filled on a first come, first served basis, so be ready for a possible wait if the office has a backlog.
The state judicial page for Cass County has information on local court operations and available resources.
Mail requests are another option. Send your written request to the Cass County Clerk's Office at 200 Court Park, Room 407, Logansport, IN 46947. Include the person's full name, case number if you have it, and your payment for copy fees. Use a certified check or money order since personal checks are not accepted. Processing time depends on the clerk's current workload.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 can affect which criminal court records are available. Expunged cases get removed from public access. If you have questions about criminal record access, Indiana Legal Help offers free information about court procedures and record-related issues.
Cities in Cass County
Cass County includes Logansport, which is the county seat. Other communities in the county include Walton, Galveston, and Royal Center. All criminal cases in Cass County are filed at the county level through the Circuit Court or Superior Court in Logansport. There are no separate city criminal courts in Cass County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cass County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.