Search Clay County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Clay County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Clay County Courthouse in Brazil. The clerk administers the official court records for all cases with jurisdiction in the county, including felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. You can search for criminal court records online through Indiana's MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 609 East National Avenue, Room 211 in Brazil. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Clay County uses the statewide Odyssey Case Management System to manage all court records.
Clay County Quick Facts
Clay County Clerk of Courts
The Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The clerk administers records for criminal cases, civil filings, and other court proceedings. Criminal cases include felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. The office is at the Clay County Courthouse in Brazil. Staff handle document requests, collect court fees and fines, and keep case files for all courts in the county.
The Clay County Clerk's Office page lists services and information about criminal court records.
You can visit the clerk's office in person during business hours to search for criminal court records. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and provide copies. The clerk also handles marriage licenses, child support processing, and election administration for Clay County.
The official Clay County website has links to all county departments and services.
| Office | Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 E National Avenue, Room 211 Brazil, IN 47834 |
| Phone | (812) 448-9023 |
| Fax | (812) 448-9006 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | in.gov/counties/clay |
Criminal Court Records Online in Clay County
Clay County criminal court records are available through the free Indiana MyCase portal. This state system covers every court in Indiana. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Clay County. The portal shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and current status. Some documents show up as links in the case summary. You do not need an account to search.
Search Clay County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.
Under IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, anyone has the right to inspect and copy court records. If a document does not appear online, it is not available through the MyCase system. Contact the Clay County clerk's office at (812) 448-9023 to get records that are not posted to the online portal. Sealed or confidential records will not appear in search results.
The Indiana courts page for Clay County lists local court divisions and contact information for criminal court records.
Note: Information on MyCase is not an official court record and may contain errors, so verify details with the Clay County clerk directly.
Clay County Court System
Clay County has a Circuit Court that handles criminal cases. The Circuit Court is the constitutionally created court and has jurisdiction over felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. All criminal court records go through the same clerk's office at the courthouse in Brazil. Whether a case is a major felony or a minor infraction, the same office keeps the records.
The Clay County Clerk's page explains local procedures for accessing criminal case records.
Both the Circuit Court and any other courts in the county feed into the same Odyssey system. This means all criminal court records from Clay County appear in a single MyCase search. You do not have to search different databases for different courts. The clerk's office in Brazil is the central point for all court records in the county.
Clay County Criminal Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Clay County. Copies cost $1.00 per page as set by IC 33-37-5-1. Certification adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. Contact the clerk's office at (812) 448-9023 to confirm accepted payment methods before your visit. Online searches through MyCase are completely free.
You can look up case details and view available documents online through the MyCase portal for Clay County cases.
You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Clay County clerk. Certified copies carry the clerk's official seal and are required for certain legal proceedings. If you need certified copies, you can visit in person or call to ask about mail-in requests.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Clay County
You can get criminal court records from Clay County in several ways. The simplest is to use the online MyCase portal to search and view available records. For records not posted online, visit the clerk's office at 609 East National Avenue, Room 211 in Brazil 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 you are searching for. Staff can look up cases and make copies on the spot.
The state judicial page for Clay County has information on local court operations and resources.
Mail requests are also possible. Write to the Clay County Clerk's Office at 609 E National Avenue, Room 211, Brazil, IN 47834. Include the person's name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing speed depends on the office's current workload. Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may limit which criminal court records are available. Expunged cases are removed from public view. For legal help, Indiana Legal Help offers free information about court matters.
Cities in Clay County
Clay County includes several communities. The county seat is Brazil. Other towns include Knightsville, Clay City, and Staunton. All criminal cases in Clay County are filed at the county level through the court system in Brazil. There are no separate city criminal courts in Clay County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Clay County. If you need criminal court records from a nearby area, go to the county where the case was filed.