Jefferson County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Jefferson County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Madison. The office stores all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Jefferson County courts. You can search criminal court records for free through Indiana's MyCase portal or go to the courthouse at 300 East Main Street. Jefferson County is part of Judicial District 22, and the courts run on the Odyssey Case Management System. The system gives you access to case details, hearing schedules, charges, and some court documents from your computer or phone.
Jefferson County Quick Facts
Jefferson County Clerk of Courts
The Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The office sits at 300 East Main Street, Room 203, in Madison. Staff manage criminal filings, collect court costs and fines, and give out copies of case records. The clerk is elected by voters and serves the constitutionally created Circuit Court. All criminal court records from both the Circuit Court and Superior Court in Jefferson County come through this same office.
Search Jefferson County criminal court records through public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the state portal.
Jefferson County shares Judicial District 22 with Dearborn, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland counties. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (812) 265-8924 with questions about criminal court records.
| Office | Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 E. Main St, Room 203 Madison, IN 47250 |
| Phone | (812) 265-8924 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Search Criminal Records Online
Jefferson County criminal court records are available on Indiana's MyCase portal at no cost. This tool covers all Indiana courts. You search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Jefferson County. Results show case type, charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, and current status. Some court documents are posted as links in the case summary. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, protects your right to inspect these records.
The Indiana courts page for Jefferson County lists local court divisions, judges, and staff for criminal cases.
No account is needed for basic searches. If a document you need is not available online, reach out to the Jefferson County clerk's office in Madison for help getting a copy.
Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors.
Jefferson County Criminal Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Jefferson County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification adds $3.00 per document per IC 33-37-5-3. Searching online through MyCase is free. You pay only when you need paper copies or certified documents.
Pay court costs and fines for Jefferson County cases at the Indiana courts payment portal.
Visit the courthouse or call (812) 265-8924 to ask about accepted payment methods for criminal court record copies.
Getting Records in Jefferson County
You can get criminal court records from Jefferson County three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 300 East Main Street in Madison during weekday hours. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff will search for cases and make copies for you. Same-day service is typical for routine requests.
Mail requests are another option. Send your written request to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office at 300 E. Main St, Room 203, Madison, IN 47250. Include identifying details and your payment for copy fees. How fast the clerk responds depends on the office's current workload.
You can also search Jefferson County criminal court records at MyCase from any device at any time.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 allows some criminal records to be removed from public access. Expunged cases will not show on MyCase or be available from the clerk. For questions about records access, Indiana Legal Help has free legal information.
The state judicial page for Jefferson County has more information about local court operations and criminal court records.
Cities in Jefferson County
Jefferson County includes Madison, the county seat and largest city. Other communities include Hanover, Brooksburg, and Dupont. All criminal cases in Jefferson County are filed at the county level through the courts in Madison. There are no separate city criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Jefferson County. Select the county where the case was filed to find criminal court records.