Access Miami County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Miami County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Peru. The clerk's office maintains all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions that pass through Miami County courts. You can search criminal court records online using the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 25 North Broadway in Peru. The office is open on weekdays and staff are available to help with record searches, copies, and other requests related to criminal cases filed in Miami County.
Miami County Quick Facts
Miami County Clerk of Courts
The Miami County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. This office was set up by the Indiana Constitution. The clerk is elected by Miami County voters and manages staff who handle criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Peru courthouse. The office also collects fees and fines for criminal and infraction cases on behalf of local and state agencies.
The Miami County official website has information about clerk services and how to request criminal court records.
You can visit the office in person to search criminal court records, get copies, or pay court costs. Staff look up cases by name or case number. Walk-in requests are handled during business hours.
The Miami County government site has links to all county departments and services.
| Office | Miami County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 N Broadway Peru, IN 46970 |
| Phone | (765) 472-3901 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | miamicountyin.gov |
Criminal Records Online in Miami County
Miami County criminal court records are available through 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 Miami County. The portal shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case view.
Search Miami 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 Miami County. If a document is not posted in the case file online, contact the clerk's office in Peru to get it.
The Indiana courts page for Miami County lists local court divisions and contact details.
Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record, so verify important details with the Miami County clerk.
Miami County Court System
Miami County has courts that handle criminal cases at the county level. The Circuit Court and Superior Court both hear felony and misdemeanor cases. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Peru. Whether a case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the records are stored at the Miami County Courthouse on Broadway.
Both courts use the Odyssey system. All Miami County criminal court records appear in one MyCase search. You do not need to check each court one by one. The system pulls all case data into a single search tool.
Miami County Criminal Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Miami 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 takes cash and money orders. Check about other payment options before visiting.
You can pay court fees online through public.courts.in.gov/pay for Miami County cases.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. For certified copies for legal purposes, visit the Peru courthouse or call (765) 472-3901 about mail requests for criminal court records.
Getting Criminal Records in Miami County
You can get criminal court records from Miami County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 25 North Broadway in Peru during business hours. The office is open 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.
Use the MyCase search portal to find Miami County criminal court records from any device at any time.
Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Miami County Clerk's Office at 25 N Broadway, Peru, IN 46970. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Response time depends on how busy the office is.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Miami County. Expunged cases get removed from public access. For legal questions about records access, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online about court procedures.
Note: Some older criminal court records from Miami County may not be in the digital system and would need a hand search at the courthouse.
Cities in Miami County
Miami County includes Peru, Bunker Hill, Converse, and other small towns. The county seat is Peru. All criminal cases in Miami County are filed at the county level through the courts in Peru. There are no separate city criminal courts in Miami County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Miami County. If you need criminal court records from a nearby area, select the county where the case was filed.