Marion County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Marion County are managed by the Marion County Clerk's Office at the City-County Building in Indianapolis. This is the largest county in Indiana by population, and the clerk's office handles a high volume of felony and misdemeanor case files each year. You can search criminal court records online through the state MyCase portal or visit the first floor of the City-County Building at 200 East Washington Street. The office serves walk-in visitors on weekdays and staff can help locate case files, provide copies, and process record requests.

Marion County Clerk of Courts

The Marion County Clerk's Office is on the first floor of the City-County Building in downtown Indianapolis. This office is the official record keeper for all court cases filed in Marion County. The clerk is elected by voters and manages a large staff to handle the volume of criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents that come through each year. Marion County sees more criminal filings than any other county in the state due to its size.

The Indy.gov website provides information about the Marion County Clerk's Office and how to access criminal court records.

Staff at the clerk's office can look up cases, make copies, and process requests for criminal court records. The office also handles fee collection for criminal and infraction cases. You can email the clerk at clerk@indy.gov with questions about accessing records or visit in person during business hours.

The official Indianapolis website has links to all county departments and court services for Marion County.

Search Criminal Records Online in Marion County

Marion County criminal court records are available through the state MyCase portal. This system covers all Indiana courts, including every court in Marion County. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents are posted as well, and final orders in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary.

Search Marion 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 gives the public the right to inspect court records in Marion County. Because of the high case volume, MyCase is often the fastest way to find criminal court records without visiting the courthouse. If a document is not available as a link in the case file, you would need to contact the clerk's office for that record.

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

Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record, so verify key details with the Marion County clerk for legal use.

Marion County Court System

Marion County has a large court system with multiple divisions that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and several Superior Court divisions all hear felony and misdemeanor cases. Marion County is part of Judicial District 9, which it shares with Hendricks County. The volume of cases in Marion County is the highest in the state.

All criminal court records from every division go through the same clerk's office. Whether a case was heard in Circuit Court or one of the Superior Court divisions, records are stored in the City-County Building. The Odyssey system ties everything together, so all Marion County criminal court records appear in one MyCase search. You do not need to figure out which court division heard a case before searching for it.

Note: Marion County courts process thousands of criminal cases each year, so specific records may take longer to locate for in-person requests.

Marion County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Marion 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 various payment methods. Check with the office about current options before visiting.

You can pay court fees and costs online through public.courts.in.gov/pay for Marion County cases.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Marion County clerk. Given the size of the office, payment processing is usually quick for walk-in visitors.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Marion County

You can get criminal court records from Marion County in several ways. Visit the clerk's office at 200 East Washington Street, Suite W122, in Indianapolis during business hours. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff can look up cases and make copies on the spot.

You can also search the MyCase portal to find Marion County criminal court records from any device at any time.

Mail requests work for Marion County criminal court records as well. Send your request to the Marion County Clerk's Office at 200 E Washington St, Ste W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. You can also email clerk@indy.gov with questions about how to submit a request.

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

Cities in Marion County

Marion County includes Indianapolis, Lawrence, Speedway, Beech Grove, and Southport. Indianapolis is the county seat and the state capital. All criminal cases in Marion County are filed at the county level through the courts in Indianapolis. There are no separate city criminal courts in Marion County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Marion County. If you need criminal court records from a nearby area, pick the county where the case was filed.