Jay County Criminal Court Records Search
Criminal court records in Jay County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Portland. The clerk keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Jay County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 120 North Court Street. Jay County courts use the Odyssey Case Management System, which means you can look up criminal cases, check charges, and view hearing dates from any device with internet access. The system is free to use and covers all Indiana courts.
Jay County Quick Facts
Jay County Clerk of Courts
The Jay County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all criminal court records in the county. The office sits at 120 North Court Street in Portland. Staff handle criminal filings, collect court fees and fines, and provide copies of case documents. The clerk is elected by Jay County voters and serves as the constitutional record keeper for the court system. Criminal cases from both the Circuit Court and Superior Court flow through this office.
Search Jay County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the statewide search tool.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call the clerk at 260-726-4951 with questions about criminal court records.
| Office | Jay County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 N Court St Portland, IN 47371 |
| Phone | 260-726-4951 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Criminal Records Online in Jay County
Jay County criminal court records are available through Indiana's MyCase portal at no cost. The system lets you search by name or case number. Results show case type, charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, and current status. Some court documents show up as links you can click to view. The public has a right to inspect court records under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.
The Indiana courts page for Jay County provides local court details, judges, and contact information for criminal court records.
You do not need an account to search. Anyone can use MyCase to look up cases. If a record is not posted online, contact the Jay County clerk's office for a copy.
Note: Information on MyCase is not an official court record and may contain errors.
Jay County Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for criminal court records in Jay 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 accepts payment in person at the courthouse.
You can pay court costs and fines online at the Indiana courts payment portal for Jay County cases.
Online searches are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Jay County clerk. Call 260-726-4951 to confirm payment methods.
Getting Criminal Records in Jay County
You can get criminal court records from Jay County in person, by mail, or online. Visit the clerk's office at 120 North Court Street in Portland during business hours. Bring the case number or full name. Staff can look up cases and make copies for you. Most walk-in requests are handled the same day.
You can also search and view Jay County criminal court records at MyCase from any device at any time.
For mail requests, write to the Jay County Clerk's Office at 120 N Court St, Portland, IN 47371. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing time depends on the clerk's workload at the time you send your request.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 allows certain criminal records to be sealed from public access. Expunged cases are removed from MyCase and from the clerk's files. For free legal information about records access and court procedures, visit Indiana Legal Help online.
The state judicial page for Jay County has additional court resources and information about criminal court records.
Cities in Jay County
Jay County includes Portland, the county seat, along with Dunkirk, Pennville, and Redkey. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Portland. There are no separate city criminal courts in Jay County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Jay County. Select the county where the case was filed to find criminal court records.