Hendricks County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Hendricks County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Government Center in Danville. The clerk's office keeps case files for all felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Hendricks County courts. You can search for criminal court records through the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse. Hendricks County is one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana, and the court system uses the Odyssey Case Management System that connects all Indiana courts. This lets you look up criminal cases, view hearing dates, and check case status from any device with web access.
Hendricks County Quick Facts
Hendricks County Clerk of Courts
The Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all criminal court records filed in the county. This office sits at 50 East Washington Street in Danville, inside the Hendricks County Government Center. Staff process criminal filings, collect court fees, and provide copies of case documents to the public. The clerk is an elected official who serves as the record keeper for the Circuit Court as set up by the Indiana Constitution. Criminal cases from both the Circuit Court and Superior Courts flow through this same office, so you only need one stop for any Hendricks County criminal court record.
The Hendricks County official website lists all county departments and court services for criminal court records.
Hendricks County is part of Judicial District 9, which it shares with Marion County. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call (317) 745-9273 or email clerkcourts@hendrickscounty.in.gov to ask about criminal court records before you visit.
| Office | Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 E Washington St Danville, IN 46122 |
| Phone | (317) 745-9273 |
| clerkcourts@hendrickscounty.in.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.hendricks.in.us |
Search Criminal Court Records Online
Hendricks County criminal court records are on the state MyCase portal. This free tool covers all Indiana courts. You type in a name or case number and the system pulls up matching criminal cases filed in Hendricks County. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and links to some court documents. The public's right to view court records is protected under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.
Search Hendricks County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.
You do not need an account for basic searches. Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records in Hendricks County. The portal shows case details like filing dates, charges, and disposition. If a document is not posted online, contact the clerk's office for a copy.
The Hendricks County website has links to the county's public information portal for criminal court records access.
Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors, so verify details with the Hendricks County clerk.
Hendricks County Court System
Hendricks County has a Circuit Court and multiple Superior Courts that hear criminal cases. All of these courts use the same Odyssey case management system. That means every criminal court record from any Hendricks County court shows up in the same MyCase search. The Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over felony and misdemeanor cases. Superior Courts also handle criminal matters, and some focus on specific case types.
The Indiana courts page for Hendricks County lists all local court divisions, judges, and contact information for criminal cases.
Whether your case was filed in Circuit Court or one of the Superior Courts, the clerk keeps all criminal court records at the Government Center in Danville. You can search any Hendricks County court case from the same MyCase portal or visit the clerk in person.
Criminal Court Records Fees
Copies of criminal court records in Hendricks County 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. Call ahead to ask about other payment methods.
You can view case details and pay fines online through MyCase for Hendricks County cases.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need paper copies or certified documents from the Hendricks County clerk. For certified copies needed in legal matters, visit the courthouse or call (317) 745-9273 about mail requests.
Note: Confirm current fees and payment methods with the Hendricks County clerk before your visit.
Getting Records in Hendricks County
There are three ways to get criminal court records from Hendricks County. You can visit the clerk's office at 50 East Washington Street in Danville during business hours. Bring the case number or the full name of the person you are looking for. Staff can search for cases and make copies while you wait. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day.
Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Hendricks County Clerk's Office at 50 E Washington St, Danville, IN 46122. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and payment for copy fees. Processing depends on the clerk's workload at the time.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may limit which criminal court records are available in Hendricks County. Expunged cases are removed from public access on MyCase and at the clerk's office. For questions about records access or expungement, Indiana Legal Help offers free legal information online.
Cities in Hendricks County
Hendricks County has several growing communities west of Indianapolis. The county seat is Danville. All criminal cases in Hendricks County are filed at the county level through the courts in Danville. There are no separate city criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hendricks County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.