Jackson County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Jackson County are filed and stored at the courthouse in Brownstown, which is the county seat. The Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. You can search Jackson County criminal court records online through Indiana's MyCase system or visit the clerk's office at 111 South Main Street. Jackson County is part of Judicial District 21, and the courts use the Odyssey Case Management System. This system lets you look up criminal case details, check hearing dates, and view some court documents from any computer or phone.
Jackson County Quick Facts
Jackson County Clerk of Courts
The Jackson County Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps all criminal court records for the county. The office is at 111 South Main Street in Brownstown. While Seymour is the largest city in Jackson County, the county seat and courthouse are in Brownstown. Staff at the clerk's office process criminal filings, collect fees, and provide copies of case documents. The clerk serves as the elected record keeper for the Circuit Court.
Search Jackson County criminal court records through public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the statewide portal.
The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can call 812-358-6120 with questions. Jackson County shares Judicial District 21 with Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, and Jennings counties.
| Office | Jackson County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 S Main St Brownstown, IN 47220 |
| Phone | 812-358-6120 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Criminal Records Online in Jackson County
Jackson County criminal court records are available for free on the MyCase portal. The system covers all Indiana courts. You can search by a person's name or by case number to find criminal cases filed in Jackson County. Results include case type, charges, filing dates, scheduled hearings, and the current status of the case. Some court documents are posted as downloadable links in the case summary.
The Indiana courts page for Jackson County has details about local court divisions and judges who handle criminal cases.
No account is needed to search. Under IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, anyone can inspect court records in Jackson County. If a document you need is not available online, contact the clerk's office in Brownstown for assistance.
Note: Information on MyCase may contain errors and is not an official court record.
Jackson County Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana copy fees apply in Jackson County. Copies of criminal court records cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. If you need certification, that adds $3.00 per document per IC 33-37-5-3. Online searches are free through MyCase.
Pay court costs and fines online at the Indiana courts payment portal for Jackson County cases.
You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. Call the Jackson County clerk at 812-358-6120 to confirm payment methods.
Getting Criminal Records in Jackson County
You can get criminal court records from Jackson County in person, by mail, or online. Visit the clerk's office at 111 South Main Street in Brownstown during business hours. Bring the case number or the full name of the person whose record you need. Staff can pull up cases and make copies for you that same day in most situations.
For online searches, use MyCase to view Jackson County criminal court records at any time from any device.
Mail requests can be sent to the Jackson County Clerk's Office at 111 S Main St, Brownstown, IN 47220. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copies. Processing time varies.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may restrict access to some criminal court records in Jackson County. Expunged cases are removed from public view on MyCase and at the clerk's office. For legal help and information about records access, visit Indiana Legal Help.
The state judicial page for Jackson County offers additional resources for court information and criminal court records.
Cities in Jackson County
Jackson County includes Seymour, which is the largest city, along with the county seat of Brownstown. Other communities include Crothersville and Medora. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Brownstown.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Jackson County. Select the county where the case was filed to find the right criminal court records.