Grant County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Grant County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Marion. The clerk's office maintains all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Grant County courts. You can search these records online through the state MyCase portal at no charge, or visit the courthouse at 401 South Adams Street in Marion. The office is open weekdays to help with record requests and case lookups. Grant County uses Indiana's Odyssey Case Management System, which lets you check case status, view hearing dates, and access some court documents from home.

Grant County Clerk of Courts

The Grant County Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. This office is created by the Indiana Constitution and the clerk is elected by Grant County voters. Staff handle criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Marion courthouse. The office processes new filings, manages existing case records, and collects fees and fines for city, county, and state jurisdictions.

The Grant County Clerk of Courts page lists services and how to request criminal court records.

Indiana law under IC 5-14-3 gives the public a right to inspect and copy court records. The Grant County clerk must provide access to criminal court records unless a court order seals or restricts the file. You can visit in person to search records, request copies, or pay court costs. The clerk also handles child support collections and a range of other court-related duties.

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

Search Grant County Criminal Court Records Online

Grant County criminal court records are available through 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 Grant County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents are posted as well, and final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary.

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

Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records. No account is required for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 protects your right to view court records in Grant County. If a document is not available as a link in the case summary, it is not online. Contact the clerk's office for records not posted to MyCase.

The Indiana courts page for Grant 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 Grant County clerk.

Grant County Court System

Grant County has multiple courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and Superior Courts hear felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from these courts go through the same clerk's office in Marion. The clerk keeps all records at the Grant County Courthouse on South Adams Street.

The Grant County clerk page has information about court operations and local procedures for criminal cases.

All courts in Grant County use the Odyssey system. That means every criminal court record appears in the same MyCase search regardless of which court handled the case. You do not need to search each court separately. One search covers all Grant County criminal filings, which makes looking up records much simpler.

More about Grant County courts is available at the state judicial page.

Grant County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Grant 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 accepts cash and money orders for payment. Call ahead to confirm whether personal checks are accepted for criminal court record copies in Grant County.

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

If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse in person or call (765) 668-8121 about mail requests. Certified copies carry the official seal of the Grant County clerk and are accepted by courts and agencies.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Grant County

You can get criminal court records from Grant County in a few ways. Visit the clerk's office at 401 South Adams Street in Marion during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person you need records for. Staff can look up cases and make copies on the spot. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when possible, though busy periods may add some wait time.

Mail requests also work. Send your request to the Grant County Clerk's Office at 401 S Adams St, Marion, IN 46953. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's current workload, but most mail requests are completed within a few business days.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Grant 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, Indiana Legal Help offers free information about court procedures and criminal record matters.

Cities in Grant County

Grant County includes several communities. The county seat is Marion, which is the largest city in the county. Other towns include Gas City, Jonesboro, and Upland. All criminal cases in Grant County are filed at the county level through the courts in Marion. There are no separate city criminal courts in Grant County.

Nearby Counties

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