Clinton County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Clinton County are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Clinton County Courthouse in Frankfort. The office holds case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. You can search criminal court records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 265 Courthouse Square in Frankfort. Clinton County is part of Judicial District 12, which it shares with Boone, Hamilton, and Tipton counties. The clerk's office is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Older criminal records may be held at the Clinton County Archives, which stores historical court documents including old criminal cases.

Clinton County Clerk of Courts

The Clinton County Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The office handles criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents. Staff collect fees and fines, process legal documents, and keep case files for all courts in Clinton County. The clerk is an elected position. You can visit the office in person at the courthouse in Frankfort to search for criminal court records, get copies, or pay court fees.

The Clinton County government website has information on county departments and services.

Clinton County also has a county archives that maintains old court records. The archives stores historical criminal records, lawsuits, guardianship files, and probate documents. If you are looking for older criminal court records that may not be in the clerk's active files, the archives could be a helpful resource. The Clinton County Archives is a good starting point for historical record research.

Search Clinton County Criminal Court Records Online

Clinton County criminal court records are searchable through Indiana's MyCase portal. The portal is free to use. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Clinton County. The system displays charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes documents. Final orders and judgments may appear as links within the case summary. No account is needed for basic searches.

Search Clinton County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey case management system.

IC 5-14-3 protects your right to inspect and copy public records in Indiana. This includes court records. Anyone can use MyCase to search Clinton County criminal court records. If a particular document is not posted online, you need to contact the clerk directly. Sealed or confidential records will not appear in search results. The clerk's office can tell you which records are available and how to get copies.

The Indiana courts page for Clinton County provides information on local court divisions and contact details.

Clinton County Court System

Clinton County has a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. Both hear criminal cases. The Circuit Court is constitutionally established. The Superior Court supplements it to manage the caseload. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office at the courthouse in Frankfort. The county sits in Judicial District 12 along with Boone, Hamilton, and Tipton counties.

Whether your case was in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the clerk keeps the records in the same office. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all Clinton County criminal court records show up in the same MyCase search. You do not need to search different databases for different courts within the county.

Note: For very old criminal court records, check with the Clinton County Archives, which maintains historical legal documents that may not be in the clerk's active system.

Clinton County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Clinton County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification of a document adds $3.00 under IC 33-37-5-3. Call the clerk at (765) 659-6335 to check which payment methods they accept before visiting. Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you request physical copies or certified documents.

You can view case details online through MyCase for Clinton County cases at no cost.

If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse or call to ask about mail requests. Certified copies include the clerk's seal and are accepted by courts and other agencies. Budget for $1.00 per page plus $3.00 per document for certification when planning your request.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Clinton County

There are several ways to get criminal court records from Clinton County. Visit the clerk's office at 265 Courthouse Square in Frankfort during business hours. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person you need records for. Staff can look up cases and print copies while you wait. Walk-in requests are processed the same day when the workload allows.

You can also send a mail request to the Clinton County Clerk's Office at 265 Courthouse Square, Frankfort, IN 46041. Include the full name, case number if available, and payment for copy fees. Processing times will vary based on how busy the office is. For older records, you may need to contact the Clinton County Archives separately, as they maintain historical court documents that are no longer with the clerk.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 can affect which criminal court records are accessible. Expunged cases are taken out of public access. If you have questions about getting records or the expungement process, Indiana Legal Help provides free resources and information about court procedures.

Cities in Clinton County

Clinton County includes several communities. The county seat is Frankfort. Other towns include Colfax, Mulberry, Rossville, and Michigantown. All criminal cases in Clinton County are filed at the county level through the courts in Frankfort. There are no separate city criminal courts in Clinton County.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Clinton County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.