Knox County Criminal Court Records Search

Criminal court records in Knox County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Vincennes. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Knox County courts. You can search these records online through the state MyCase portal at no charge. The courthouse is at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes. Staff are available weekdays to help with record requests, copies, and case lookups. Knox County is part of Judicial District 25 and uses Indiana's Odyssey Case Management System, which lets you check case status and view some court documents from home.

Knox County Clerk of Courts

The Knox County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. This office is established by the Indiana Constitution and the clerk is elected by Knox County voters. Staff manage criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Vincennes courthouse. The office processes new filings, maintains existing case records, and collects fees and fines for city, county, and state jurisdictions in Knox County.

The Knox County official website provides links to county departments and court services for criminal court records.

Under IC 5-14-3, the public has the right to inspect and copy court records. The Knox County clerk must provide access to criminal court records unless a court order seals or restricts the file. You can visit in person to search records, get copies, or pay court costs. Knox County is part of Judicial District 25, shared with Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Perry, Pike, and Spencer counties. Each county in the district has its own clerk and its own courts.

Search Knox County Criminal Court Records Online

Knox County criminal court records are available through the state's MyCase portal. This system covers all Indiana courts and is free to use. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Knox County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and current case status. Many court documents are posted as well. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary.

Search Knox County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase through the Odyssey system.

Anyone can use MyCase. No account is needed for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 protects your right to view court records in Knox County. If a document is not shown as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Call the clerk's office for records not posted to the system.

The Indiana courts page for Knox County lists local court divisions and contact details for criminal court records.

Note: Information on MyCase is not an official court record and may contain errors, so verify important details with the Knox County clerk directly.

Knox County Court System

Knox County has courts that handle criminal cases at the county level. The Circuit Court and Superior Court both hear felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from these courts go through the same clerk's office in Vincennes. Knox County is part of Judicial District 25, which includes Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Perry, Pike, and Spencer counties.

Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the clerk keeps all records at the Knox County Courthouse. Both courts use the Odyssey system. That means all criminal court records in Knox County appear in the same MyCase search. One search covers every criminal filing in the county, no matter which court handled the case.

Fees for Knox County Criminal Court Records

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Knox 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's office accepts cash and money orders for payment. Call ahead to confirm whether personal checks are accepted for criminal court record copies.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Knox County clerk.

Court fines and costs can be paid online through the state online payment portal. This lets you pay Knox County court fees without going to the courthouse. If you need certified copies for legal matters, visit in person or call (812) 885-2521 about mail requests.

Note: Call the Knox County clerk to confirm current fees and payment methods before your visit.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Knox County

You can get criminal court records from Knox County in a few ways. Visit the clerk's office at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person you are looking for. Staff can look up cases and make copies for you. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day.

Mail requests work as well. Send your request to the Knox County Clerk's Office at 111 N. 7th St, Vincennes, IN 47591. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's current workload but most requests by mail are handled within a few business days. Vincennes sits in southwestern Indiana, and the county borders Illinois across the Wabash River.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Knox County. Expunged cases are removed from public access. They will not appear on MyCase or at the clerk's office. For questions about records access, Indiana Legal Help offers free information about court procedures and criminal record matters in the state.

Cities in Knox County

Knox County includes several communities. The county seat is Vincennes, which is the largest city in the county. Other towns include Bicknell, Bruceville, and Edwardsport. All criminal cases in Knox County are filed at the county level through the courts in Vincennes. There are no separate city criminal courts in Knox County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Knox County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.