Fayette County Criminal Court Records Search

Criminal court records in Fayette County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Connersville. The clerk's office stores all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions that go through Fayette County courts. You can search for criminal court records online using the state MyCase system or go to the courthouse at 401 North Central Avenue. Fayette County is part of Judicial District 18, which it shares with Franklin, Rush, Union, and Wayne counties. Office hours vary by day, so check before you visit.

Fayette County Clerk of Courts

The Fayette County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all court records in the county. The office is on the 2nd floor, north end of the courthouse at 401 N Central Ave in Connersville. Staff handle criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents. The clerk is elected by Fayette County voters and serves as the official record keeper for all cases.

Visit the Fayette County Clerk's page for a full list of services and contact details.

The office hours in Fayette County are a bit different from most counties. Weekdays they are open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On Wednesdays, they stay open until 5:00 PM. On Thursdays, they close early at 12:30 PM. The office is also closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM each day. Plan your visit to the Fayette County courthouse around these hours if you need criminal court records.

The official Fayette County website has links to all county offices and court services.

Criminal Records Online in Fayette County

Fayette County criminal court records are on the state MyCase portal. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases. The portal shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and current case status. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary on MyCase. You can view this information for free.

Search Fayette County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

No account is needed for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives anyone the right to view court records. If a document is not posted online, call the Fayette County clerk to ask about getting it.

Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors, so verify key facts with the Fayette County clerk.

Fayette County Court System

Fayette County has a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. Both handle criminal cases. The Superior Court's jurisdiction includes general civil cases, criminal misdemeanors, all traffic related felonies, and traffic and ordinance violations. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Connersville.

The Fayette County Superior Court page has details about the court's case types and jurisdiction.

Both courts use the Odyssey system. All criminal court records in Fayette County show up in the same MyCase search. The state judicial page for Fayette County has more on local courts.

Fees and Getting Records

Standard Indiana fees apply in Fayette County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification is $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk takes cash and money orders. Check about other payment forms when you visit or call.

You can get criminal court records from Fayette County by visiting the clerk's office during business hours, calling ahead at 765-825-3051, or mailing a request to the courthouse. Remember that Thursdays the office closes at 12:30 PM, and the lunch break is from noon to 1:00 PM every day.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which records are open to the public. Expunged cases are removed from view. For legal questions, Indiana Legal Help offers free resources about criminal court records and court procedures.

Cities in Fayette County

Fayette County includes the city of Connersville, which is the county seat. All criminal cases in Fayette County are filed through the county courts at the courthouse in Connersville. There are no separate city criminal courts in the county.

Nearby Counties

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