Decatur County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Decatur County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Decatur County Courthouse in Greensburg. The clerk's office keeps case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in the county. You can search for criminal court records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244 in Greensburg. Decatur County is part of Judicial District 21, shared with Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, and Jennings counties. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Indiana Public Courts Portal lets you look up cases, make payments, pay traffic tickets, or apply for a marriage license.

Decatur County Clerk of Courts

The Decatur County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The clerk maintains criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents. Staff process legal papers, collect court fees and fines, and maintain case files for all courts in Decatur County. The clerk is an elected official. You can walk in during office hours to look up criminal court records, request copies, or pay outstanding court costs.

The Decatur County Clerk's Office page has information on services and criminal court record requests.

The clerk's office handles more than just criminal records. Staff process marriage licenses, manage court schedules, and handle election duties for Decatur County. For criminal court records specifically, you can get copies in person, by mail, or look up case information online. The office also provides access to the Indiana Public Courts Portal for online searches and payments.

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

Search Decatur County Criminal Court Records Online

Decatur County criminal court records are available through the free Indiana MyCase portal. This statewide system covers all courts. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Decatur County. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes court documents. No account is needed for basic searches. Anyone can use the system at no cost.

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

The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 protects your right to inspect and copy court records. If a document is not available through MyCase, it is not posted online. Contact the Decatur County clerk at 812-663-8223 or email clerk@decaturcounty.in.gov for records not available through the portal. Sealed and confidential records will not show up in search results at all.

The Decatur County Clerk's page also provides links to the online payment portal for court fees.

Note: Data on MyCase is not the official court record and may have errors, so confirm important details with the Decatur County clerk directly.

Decatur County Court System

Decatur County has a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. Both courts handle criminal cases including felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. The Circuit Court is the constitutionally created court. The Superior Court supplements it to manage the full caseload. All criminal court records from both courts are kept by the same clerk's office at the courthouse in Greensburg.

Decatur County sits in Judicial District 21 along with Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, and Jennings counties. Each county has its own clerk's office. You must contact the county where the case was filed to get the records. Both courts in Decatur County use the Odyssey system, so all criminal court records appear in a single MyCase search regardless of which court handled the case.

Decatur County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Decatur County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk's office can tell you what payment methods are accepted when you call at 812-663-8223. Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents.

The Decatur County online payment portal lets you pay certain court fees from home.

Online payments for child support are not available through the portal. For all other court fees, the online system accepts electronic payments. If you need certified copies of criminal court records for legal use, plan for the standard per-page cost plus the certification fee.

You can also view case details and make payments through MyCase for Decatur County cases.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Decatur County

You can get criminal court records from Decatur County in several ways. Visit the clerk's office at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244 in Greensburg during business hours. 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. Staff can look up records and make copies. Most walk-in requests are handled the same day.

Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Decatur County Clerk's Office at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244, Greensburg, IN 47240. Include the name, case number if you have it, and payment for copy fees. Processing speed depends on the office's current workload. You can also email the clerk at clerk@decaturcounty.in.gov with questions about your request.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 can limit which criminal court records are available to the public. Expunged cases are removed from public access, both online and at the clerk's office. If you have questions about criminal record access, Indiana Legal Help has free information about court procedures and the expungement process.

Note: Call the clerk before visiting to make sure the records you need are available and to check current fees.

Cities in Decatur County

Decatur County includes several communities. The county seat is Greensburg. Other towns include Westport, New Point, Millhousen, and St. Paul. All criminal cases in Decatur County are filed at the county level through the courts in Greensburg. There are no separate city criminal courts in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Decatur County. If you need criminal court records from a nearby area, select the county where the case was filed.