Johnson County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Johnson County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Franklin. The clerk's office holds all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Johnson County courts. You can search criminal court records online through the MyCase portal or visit the clerk at 5 East Jefferson Street. Johnson County is one of the more populous counties near Indianapolis, and the courts use the Odyssey Case Management System. This connects to the statewide search portal so you can look up case details, charges, and hearing dates from any device.
Johnson County Quick Facts
Johnson County Clerk of Courts
The Johnson County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all criminal court records in the county. The office is at 5 East Jefferson Street in Franklin. Staff process criminal filings, collect fees and fines, and provide copies of case documents to the public. The clerk is an elected official who serves as the constitutional record keeper for the Johnson County court system. All criminal cases from the Circuit Court and Superior Courts go through this same clerk's office.
Search Johnson County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using Indiana's statewide portal.
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can reach the clerk by phone at 317-346-4450 for questions about criminal court records or copy requests.
| Office | Johnson County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 E. Jefferson St Franklin, IN 46131 |
| Phone | 317-346-4450 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Search Criminal Records Online
Johnson County criminal court records are available through the state MyCase portal. This is a free tool that covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Johnson County. The system shows case type, charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, and current case status. Some documents are posted as links. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to view court records.
The Indiana courts page for Johnson County lists local court divisions, judges, and contact details for criminal cases.
No account is needed for basic searches on MyCase. If a document is not posted online, the Johnson County clerk can help you get a copy. Just call or visit the office in Franklin.
Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may contain errors.
Johnson County Criminal Records Fees
Copies of criminal court records in Johnson County cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification is $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. Online searches are free through MyCase. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the clerk.
Pay court costs and fines for Johnson County cases at the Indiana courts payment portal.
For certified copies needed in legal proceedings, visit the courthouse or call 317-346-4450 about mail requests. Confirm payment methods with the Johnson County clerk before visiting.
Note: Fees are set by state law and apply the same way across all Indiana counties.
Getting Records in Johnson County
There are three ways to get criminal court records from Johnson County. Visit the clerk's office at 5 East Jefferson Street in Franklin during business hours. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff can search for the case and make copies while you wait. Walk-in requests are typically handled right away.
Mail requests can be sent to the Johnson County Clerk's Office at 5 E. Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copies. Processing time depends on the clerk's workload.
You can also search and view Johnson County criminal court records at MyCase from any device.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may restrict access to certain criminal court records. Expunged cases are removed from public access on MyCase and at the clerk's office. For free legal information about records, visit Indiana Legal Help.
The state judicial page for Johnson County offers additional resources for court information and criminal court records.
Cities in Johnson County
Johnson County includes the county seat of Franklin along with the larger city of Greenwood and other communities like Edinburgh and Bargersville. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Franklin.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Johnson County. Select the county where the case was filed to find the right criminal court records.