Search LaPorte County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in LaPorte County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which runs two office locations. One sits in LaPorte and the other in Michigan City. Both handle felony, misdemeanor, and infraction case files for the county. You can search these records for free through the state MyCase system or go to either courthouse in person. LaPorte County is part of Judicial District 13, shared with Starke County, and all criminal cases filed here use the statewide Odyssey Case Management System. That means case details, charges, hearing dates, and some court documents are posted online for public access.

LaPorte County Clerk of Courts

The LaPorte County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases filed in the county. This includes criminal cases from both the Circuit Court and the Superior Courts. Staff at either location can help you look up case files, get copies, or pay court fines and fees. The clerk is elected by LaPorte County voters and is limited to two consecutive terms under state law.

Visit the LaPorte County Circuit Court Clerk page for services and contact details.

The clerk collects fees and fines in criminal and infraction cases for city, county, and state funds. You can visit either the LaPorte or Michigan City office during business hours to search criminal court records, request copies, or handle court payments. Both offices keep the same hours and can pull up the same case information.

The LaPorte County official website links to all county departments and court services.

Criminal Court Records Online in LaPorte County

LaPorte County criminal court records are on the state MyCase portal. This free tool covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in LaPorte County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and status. Many documents are posted as well. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often show up as links in the case view.

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

Anyone can use MyCase. You do not need an account for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect court records. If a document is not available as a link in the case view, it is not available online. Call the clerk's office for records not posted to MyCase.

The Indiana courts page for LaPorte County lists local court divisions and judges handling criminal cases.

Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors, so check key facts with the LaPorte County clerk.

LaPorte County Court System

LaPorte County has several courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and multiple Superior Court divisions all hear felony and misdemeanor matters. All criminal court records from these courts go through the same clerk's office. Cases are filed at either the LaPorte courthouse or the Michigan City location, depending on where the offense took place.

LaPorte County sits in Judicial District 13, which it shares with Starke County. Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or a Superior Court division, the clerk keeps all records. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all LaPorte County criminal court records show up in the same MyCase search. The county also has a Drug Court program for eligible offenders.

LaPorte County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in LaPorte 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. Personal checks may not be accepted for all transactions.

You can view case details and pay court fees online through the Indiana courts payment portal.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the clerk. If you need certified copies for legal matters, visit either office or call about mail requests.

Getting Criminal Court Records in LaPorte County

You can get criminal court records from LaPorte County in several ways. Visit the clerk's office at 813 Lincolnway in LaPorte or 300 Washington St in Michigan City 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. Staff can look up cases and make copies for you. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when possible.

Mail requests work too. Send your request to the LaPorte County Clerk's Office at 813 Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times vary based on the clerk's workload.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available. Expunged cases are removed from public access. For legal questions about records access, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online about court procedures and criminal record matters.

Note: Always call ahead to confirm hours and payment methods before visiting either LaPorte County clerk location.

Cities in LaPorte County

LaPorte County includes two cities with their own pages. All criminal cases in the county are filed at the county level through the courts in LaPorte or Michigan City. There are no separate city criminal courts.

Nearby Counties

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