Fulton County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Fulton County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Rochester. The clerk's office handles all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Fulton County courts. You can search these records online through the state MyCase portal at no cost. The courthouse is at 815 Main Street in Rochester. Staff are available weekdays to help with record requests, copies, and case lookups. Fulton County uses Indiana's Odyssey Case Management System, which lets you check case status and view some court documents from any location with internet access.

Fulton County Clerk of Courts

The Fulton County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official keeper of all court records in the county. This office handles civil, family relations, criminal, and probate courts. The clerk is an elected official who serves the people of Fulton County. Staff at the clerk's office manage criminal court records, process filings, and collect fees and fines for city, county, and state jurisdictions. You can visit the office to search records, get copies, or pay court costs in person.

The Fulton County official website has links to all county departments and services for criminal court records.

Indiana law under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect and copy court records. The Fulton County clerk must provide access to criminal court records unless a court order seals or restricts them. This applies to all records held at the Rochester courthouse. The clerk also serves as trustee of child support collections and handles other court-related duties beyond criminal filings.

Search Fulton County Criminal Court Records Online

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

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

Anyone can use MyCase. You do not need an account for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 protects your right to view court records in Fulton County. If a document is not shown as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Call the clerk's office for records that are not posted to the system.

The Indiana courts page for Fulton County lists local court divisions and contact details for criminal court records.

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

Fulton County Court System

Fulton County has courts that handle criminal cases at the county level. The Circuit Court hears felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from these courts go through the same clerk's office in Rochester. Whether a case was filed in Circuit Court or another division, the clerk keeps all records at the Fulton County Courthouse on Main Street.

You can find more about local court operations at the state judicial page for Fulton County. This resource covers court schedules, judges, and procedures for criminal cases in the county.

Both the Circuit Court and any other courts in Fulton County use the Odyssey system. That means all criminal court records appear in the same MyCase search. You do not need to search each court separately. One search covers all Fulton County criminal filings.

Fulton County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Fulton County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. If you need a certified copy, add $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk's office accepts cash and money orders. Personal checks may not be accepted for copy fees, so call ahead to confirm payment methods before you visit.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Fulton County clerk.

If you need certified copies for legal matters, visit the courthouse in person or call (574) 223-4825 about mail requests. Certified copies carry the official seal of the Fulton County clerk and are accepted by other courts and agencies.

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

Getting Criminal Court Records in Fulton County

You can get criminal court records from Fulton County in a few ways. Visit the clerk's office at 815 Main Street, Room 240 in Rochester 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 are looking for. Staff can look up cases and make copies on the spot. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when possible.

Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Fulton County Clerk's Office at 815 Main Street, Room 240, Rochester, IN 46975. Include the full name, any case number you have, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's current workload but most mail requests are handled within a few business days.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Fulton County. Expunged cases are removed from public access. You will not find them on MyCase or through the clerk's office. For questions about records access or the expungement process, Indiana Legal Help offers free information about court procedures and criminal record matters.

Cities in Fulton County

Fulton County includes several small communities. The county seat is Rochester. Other towns include Akron, Kewanna, and Leiters Ford. All criminal cases in Fulton County are filed at the county level through the courts in Rochester. There are no separate city criminal courts in Fulton County.

Nearby Counties

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