Search LaGrange County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in LaGrange County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the town of LaGrange. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in LaGrange County courts. You can search for these records online through the state MyCase portal or go to the courthouse at 105 East Michigan Street in LaGrange. The office is open weekdays and staff can assist with record requests, copies, and case lookups. LaGrange County uses Indiana's Odyssey Case Management System, which lets you check case status and view some court documents from any computer or phone.

LaGrange County Clerk of Courts

The LaGrange County Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as 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 LaGrange County voters. Staff manage criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the LaGrange courthouse. The office processes new filings, maintains existing case records, and collects fees and fines for city, county, and state jurisdictions in the county.

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

Under IC 5-14-3, the public has a right to inspect and copy court records in LaGrange County. The 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. LaGrange County sits in northeastern Indiana near the Michigan border and has a large Amish community, which is worth knowing when planning a visit to the courthouse for in-person record requests.

Visit the LaGrange County website for more on county services and government offices.

LaGrange County Criminal Records Online Search

LaGrange 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 LaGrange County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and current case status. Many documents are posted as well. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary.

Search LaGrange County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using 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 LaGrange County. If a document does not appear as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Call the clerk's office for records not posted to MyCase.

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

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

LaGrange County Court System

LaGrange County has courts that handle criminal cases at the county level. The Circuit Court and Superior Court hear felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from these courts go through the same clerk's office in the town of LaGrange. The clerk keeps all records at the LaGrange County Courthouse on East Michigan Street.

Both courts use the Odyssey system. That means all criminal court records in LaGrange County appear in the same MyCase search. You do not need to search each court separately. One search covers every criminal filing in the county. This makes it easy to find records no matter which court handled a particular case.

Fees for LaGrange County Criminal Court Records

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in LaGrange 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 if 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 LaGrange County clerk.

Court fines and costs can be paid online through the state online payment portal. This lets you pay LaGrange County court fees without making a trip to the courthouse. If you need certified copies for legal matters, visit in person or call (260) 499-6315 about mail requests.

Note: Confirm current fees and payment methods with the LaGrange County clerk before visiting.

Getting Criminal Court Records in LaGrange County

You can get criminal court records from LaGrange County in a few ways. Visit the clerk's office at 105 East Michigan Street in LaGrange 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 handled the same day when possible.

Mail requests also work. Send your request to the LaGrange County Clerk's Office at 105 E. Michigan St, LaGrange, IN 46761. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Most mail requests are completed within a few business days. Processing times depend on how busy the clerk's office is at the time of your request.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in LaGrange 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 or the expungement process, Indiana Legal Help offers free information about court procedures and criminal record matters.

Cities in LaGrange County

LaGrange County includes several small communities. The county seat is the town of LaGrange. Other towns include Shipshewana, Topeka, and Wolcottville. All criminal cases in LaGrange County are filed at the county level through the courts in LaGrange. There are no separate city criminal courts in LaGrange County.

Nearby Counties

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