Access Hancock County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Hancock County are held by the Circuit Court Clerk in Greenfield. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Hancock County courts. You can search for these records online through the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 7 East Main Street in Greenfield. The office is open weekdays and staff can assist with record requests and case lookups. Hancock County uses Indiana's Odyssey Case Management System, so you can check case status and view some court documents remotely. The clerk's office also handles e-filing and online payment of court costs.

Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk

The Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk serves as the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. This office handles legal records, data entry, and enforcement of court orders. The clerk's office receives, files, and preserves all court pleadings, judgments, and other documents filed in Hancock County. Staff manage criminal court records, civil filings, and other court business at the Greenfield courthouse. The clerk is elected by Hancock County voters and handles a wide range of duties beyond criminal record keeping.

The Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk page lists services and information about requesting criminal court records.

Hancock County is part of Judicial District 11, shared with Henry, Madison, and Rush counties. Under IC 5-14-3, the public has the right to inspect and copy court records. The Hancock County clerk must provide access to criminal court records unless a court order seals or restricts them. You can visit in person to search records, request copies, or pay court costs. The office also provides e-filing access and links to the Odyssey Public Access portal for viewing court records and making payments online.

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

Hancock County Criminal Records Online Search

Hancock County criminal court records are available through the state's MyCase portal. This system covers all Indiana courts and is free to use. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Hancock County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many court documents are posted as well. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary.

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

Anyone can use MyCase. No account is needed. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 protects your right to view court records in Hancock 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 not posted to MyCase.

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

To pay your ticket or court costs, you can go to MyCase and click the payment option. The state online payment portal also lets you pay Hancock County court fees directly.

Note: Information on MyCase is not the official court record and may contain errors, so verify details with the Hancock County clerk directly.

Hancock County Court System

Hancock County has courts that handle criminal cases at the county level. 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 Greenfield. The clerk keeps all records at the Hancock County Courthouse on East Main Street.

Hancock County is part of Judicial District 11 along with Henry, Madison, and Rush counties. This district shares some administrative resources, but each county maintains its own courts and its own clerk. All courts in Hancock County use the Odyssey system. That means every criminal court record appears in the same MyCase search regardless of which court handled the case.

Fees for Hancock County Criminal Court Records

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Hancock 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 copy fees.

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

If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse or call (317) 477-1109 about mail requests for criminal court records. Certified copies carry the clerk's official seal and are accepted by other courts and agencies. Court fines and costs can also be paid online through MyCase or the state payment portal.

Note: Confirm current fees and accepted payment methods with the Hancock County clerk before visiting.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Hancock County

You can get criminal court records from Hancock County in a few ways. Visit the clerk's office at 7 East Main Street, Room 200 in Greenfield 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 for you. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when possible.

Mail requests work as well. Send your request to the Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk at 7 E Main St., Room 200, Greenfield, IN 46140. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Most mail requests are handled within a few business days. Processing times depend on the volume of requests the clerk's office is dealing with at the time.

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

Cities in Hancock County

Hancock County includes several communities. The county seat is Greenfield. Other towns include New Palestine, McCordsville, and Fortville. All criminal cases in Hancock County are filed at the county level through the courts in Greenfield. There are no separate city criminal courts in Hancock County.

Nearby Counties

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