Harrison County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Harrison County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Corydon. The clerk's office maintains all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Harrison County courts, including Circuit Court and Superior Courts I and II. You can search for these records online through the state MyCase portal or go to the courthouse at 300 North Capitol Avenue in Corydon. The office is open weekdays and staff can help with record requests, copies, and case lookups. Harrison County uses Indiana's Odyssey Case Management System for all court records.

Harrison County Clerk of Courts

The Harrison County Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The office handles Circuit Court and Superior Court I and II. The clerk is elected by Harrison County voters and manages criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Corydon courthouse. Staff process new filings, maintain existing case records, and collect fees and fines for city, county, and state jurisdictions.

The Harrison County Circuit Court Clerk page describes services and how to access criminal court records.

Indiana law under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect and copy court records. The Harrison County clerk must provide access to criminal court records unless a court has sealed or restricted them. You can visit in person to search records, get copies, or pay court costs. The clerk's office directs people to the Indiana Odyssey Case Management System for online record searches.

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

Search Harrison County Criminal Court Records Online

Harrison 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 Harrison County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents are posted too. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary on MyCase.

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

Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records. You do not need an account for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect court records in Harrison County. If a document does not appear as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Contact the clerk for records not posted to MyCase.

The Indiana courts page for Harrison County lists local court divisions and contact details.

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

Harrison County Court System

Harrison County has three courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and Superior Court I and II all hear felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from every court go through the same clerk's office in Corydon. Harrison County is part of Judicial District 24, shared with Crawford, Orange, and Washington counties.

The Harrison County clerk's office page tells users to click the Odyssey link to search for court records. Whether a case was filed in Circuit Court or one of the Superior Courts, the records are all in the same system. One MyCase search covers all Harrison County criminal filings.

The clerk's office page has more about local court operations and available services for criminal court records.

Harrison County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Harrison 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 check if personal checks are accepted for copy fees at the Harrison County courthouse.

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

Court fines and costs can be paid online through the state online payment portal. This is an easy way to pay without visiting the courthouse. If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse or call (812) 738-4289 about mail requests for criminal court records.

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

Getting Criminal Court Records in Harrison County

You can get criminal court records from Harrison County in several ways. Visit the clerk's office at 300 North Capitol Avenue in Corydon 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 the workload allows.

Mail requests also work. Send your request to the Harrison County Clerk's Office at 300 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, IN 47112. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload, but most mail requests are completed within a few business days. Harrison County sits in southern Indiana near the Kentucky border, so keep in mind that cases involving cross-state matters may require separate requests to Kentucky courts as well.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Harrison County. Expunged cases are removed from public access and will not show up on MyCase or at 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 Harrison County

Harrison County includes several small communities. The county seat is Corydon. Other towns include Lanesville, Palmyra, and Ramsey. All criminal cases in Harrison County are filed at the county level through the courts in Corydon. There are no separate city criminal courts in Harrison County.

Nearby Counties

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