Search DeKalb County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in DeKalb County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Auburn. The clerk's office stores all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in DeKalb County courts. You can search for criminal court records through the state MyCase portal or go to the courthouse at 100 South Main Street in Auburn. DeKalb County has three courts that hear criminal cases. All use the same Odyssey Case Management System, so you can look up criminal cases, check case status, and view some court documents from home.

DeKalb County Clerk of Courts

The DeKalb County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official keeper of all court records in the county. This office was set up by the Indiana state Constitution. The clerk is elected by voters and serves as the record keeper for the Circuit Court. Staff handle criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Auburn courthouse. The clerk's office also collects fees and fines for city, county, and state courts in DeKalb County.

The DeKalb County Clerk's Office page lists services and how to request criminal court records.

You can visit in person to search criminal court records, get copies of case files, or pay court costs. Keep in mind the office closes for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM each day. Plan your visit around this break if you need to pick up criminal court records in DeKalb County.

The official DeKalb County website has links to all county departments and court services.

Criminal Court Records Online in DeKalb County

DeKalb County criminal court records are on the state's MyCase portal. This system covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in DeKalb County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents are posted too. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often show up as links in the case summary.

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

Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records. You do not need to make an account for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to look at court records in DeKalb County. If a document is not available as a link in the case summary, it is not posted online. Call the clerk's office for records not on MyCase.

Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors, so check key details with the DeKalb County clerk.

DeKalb County Court System

DeKalb County has three courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II all hear felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from all three courts go through the same clerk's office in Auburn. Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court, Superior I, or Superior II, the clerk keeps all records at the DeKalb County Courthouse.

The DeKalb County Courts page has more about the court's structure and case types for criminal matters.

All three courts use the Odyssey system. That means all criminal court records in DeKalb County show up in the same MyCase search. You do not need to search each court one at a time. The state judicial page for DeKalb County lists local court divisions and contact details.

DeKalb County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in DeKalb 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 takes cash and money orders for payment. Personal checks may not work for criminal court record copies in DeKalb County.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the DeKalb County clerk. If you need certified copies for legal matters, visit the courthouse in person or call the clerk at (260) 925-0912 about mail requests for criminal court records.

Note: Call the DeKalb County clerk to confirm current fees and payment methods before your visit.

Getting Criminal Court Records in DeKalb County

You can get criminal court records from DeKalb County in a few ways. Visit the clerk's office at 100 South Main Street in Auburn during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Remember the lunch break from noon to 1:00 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person you are searching for. Staff can look up cases and make copies for you. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when they can be.

Mail requests are another choice for criminal court records. Send your request to the DeKalb County Clerk's Office at 100 S Main Street, Auburn, IN 46706. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. How fast they process it depends on the clerk's workload at the time.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may change which criminal court records are available in DeKalb County. Expunged cases are taken off public access. For legal questions about records access, Indiana Legal Help offers free info online about court procedures and criminal record matters.

Cities in DeKalb County

DeKalb County has several small communities. The county seat is Auburn. Other towns include Butler, Garrett, and Waterloo. All criminal cases in DeKalb County are filed at the county level through the Circuit Court or Superior Courts in Auburn. There are no separate city criminal courts in DeKalb County.

Nearby Counties

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