Franklin County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Franklin County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Franklin County Courthouse in Brookville. The clerk's office maintains all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in the county. You can search criminal court records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 459 Main Street, Room 5 in Brookville. Franklin County is part of Judicial District 18, which it shares with Fayette, Rush, Union, and Wayne counties. The office is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In-person payments are accepted during those hours at the courthouse.

Franklin County Clerk of Courts

The Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The office maintains criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents. Staff process legal papers, collect fees and fines, and keep case files for all courts in Franklin County. The clerk is an elected official. You can visit the courthouse in person to look up criminal court records, get copies, or make payments during business hours.

In-person payments are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Franklin County Courthouse, 459 Main Street, Room 5 in Brookville. Payments should be made payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Franklin County, IN. The office handles all court-related financial transactions along with record keeping.

The Indiana courts page for Franklin County has information on local court divisions and contact details.

Beyond criminal records, the clerk's office processes marriage licenses, manages child support payments (though child support is not payable through the online portal), and handles election administration. For criminal court records specifically, the office is your primary point of contact in Franklin County.

Search Franklin County Criminal Court Records Online

Franklin County criminal court records are available through the free Indiana MyCase portal. This statewide system covers all Indiana courts. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Franklin County. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes court documents. You do not need to create an account. Anyone can search at no cost.

Search Franklin 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 court records. If a document is not available on MyCase, contact the Franklin County clerk at 765-647-5111 or email tgarrett@franklincountyin.gov. Sealed or confidential records will not show up in the online search. The clerk's office can help you determine which records are available and how to get copies of documents not posted to MyCase.

You can also make payments on court cases through the Indiana courts payment portal, though child support payments are not accepted through this system.

Note: MyCase data is not the official court record and may have errors, so verify key details with the Franklin County clerk.

Franklin County Court System

Franklin 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 Brookville. The county uses the Odyssey system, so all records appear on MyCase.

Franklin County sits in Judicial District 18 along with Fayette, Rush, Union, and Wayne counties. Each county in the district has its own clerk and keeps its own records. You need to go to the county where the case was filed. The Odyssey system connects all Indiana courts, so you can search any county's records through the same MyCase portal.

The state judicial page for Franklin County explains the court structure and lists local judges and divisions.

Franklin County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Franklin 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 accepts in-person payments during business hours. Call 765-647-5111 to confirm which payment methods are accepted. Make checks payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Franklin County, IN.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the clerk. The online payment portal can be used for traffic tickets and certain other court fees, but child support payments are not accepted through it. If you need certified copies for legal purposes, plan for $1.00 per page plus $3.00 for each certification.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Franklin County

You can get criminal court records from Franklin County by visiting the clerk's office at 459 Main Street, Room 5 in Brookville. 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 are searching for. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day. Franklin County is a smaller county, so the process is typically quick.

Mail requests are another option. Send your written request to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Franklin County Courthouse, 459 Main Street, Room 5, Brookville, IN 47012. Include the person's full name, case number if you have it, and your payment for copy fees. Make checks payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Franklin County, IN. Processing time varies based on the office's current workload.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are publicly available. Expunged cases are removed from public access, both from online systems and from the clerk's office. If you have legal questions about getting criminal records or the expungement process, Indiana Legal Help has free information and resources about court procedures.

Note: Call ahead to confirm the clerk's current hours and ask about the records you need before making the trip to Brookville.

Cities in Franklin County

Franklin County includes several small communities. The county seat is Brookville. Other towns include Cedar Grove, Laurel, and Oldenburg. All criminal cases in Franklin County are filed at the county level through the court system in Brookville. There are no separate city criminal courts in the county.

Nearby Counties

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