Search Madison County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Madison County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Government Center in Anderson. The clerk's office maintains all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions that go through Madison County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse in person. Madison County is part of Judicial District 11 and the office sits at 16 East 9th Street in Anderson. Staff handle record requests during regular business hours on weekdays.

Madison County Clerk of Courts

The Madison County Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps all court records for the county. The clerk is elected by Madison County voters. This office was created by the Indiana Constitution. Staff handle criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Anderson Government Center. In criminal and infraction cases, the clerk collects fees and fines for city, county, and state jurisdictions in Madison County.

Visit the Madison County official website for a full list of clerk services and how to request criminal court records.

You can go in person to search criminal court records, get copies of case files, or pay court costs. Staff look up cases by name or case number. The clerk also serves as trustee of child support collections ordered by the court. Most walk-in record requests get handled the same day.

The Madison County government page has links to all county departments and court services.

Criminal Court Records Online in Madison County

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

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

Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records. You do not need to create 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 in Madison County. If a document is not available as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Contact the clerk's office for records not posted to MyCase.

The Indiana courts page for Madison County lists local court divisions and contact details.

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

Madison County Court System

Madison County has several courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and Superior Courts hear felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. Madison County is part of Judicial District 11, which it shares with Hancock, Henry, and Rush counties. All criminal court records from these courts go through the same clerk's office in Anderson.

Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or one of the Superior Courts, the clerk keeps all records at the Madison County Government Center. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all criminal court records in Madison County appear in the same MyCase search. You do not need to check each court one by one.

Madison County Criminal Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Madison 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. Ask the clerk about other payment options before visiting.

You can view case details and pay criminal court fees online through public.courts.in.gov/pay for Madison County cases.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Madison County clerk. For certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse or call (765) 641-9601 about mail requests.

Note: Call the Madison County clerk to confirm current fees and accepted payment methods before you visit.

Getting Criminal Records in Madison County

You can get criminal court records from Madison County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 16 East 9th Street in Anderson 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.

You can also use the MyCase portal to search Madison County criminal court records from home at any time.

Mail requests are another option for criminal court records. Send your request to the Madison County Clerk's Office at 16 E 9th St, Anderson, IN 46016. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload at that time.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Madison County. 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.

Cities in Madison County

Madison County includes Anderson, Elwood, Pendleton, and other communities. The county seat is Anderson. All criminal cases in Madison County are filed at the county level through the courts in Anderson. There are no separate city criminal courts in Madison County.

Nearby Counties

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