Montgomery County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Montgomery County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Crawfordsville. The clerk's office stores case files for all felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Montgomery County courts. You can search for criminal court records online using the Indiana MyCase system or visit the courthouse at 100 East Main Street in Crawfordsville. Staff handle walk-in requests during weekday business hours and can help with record searches, copies, and other needs tied to criminal cases in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts
The Montgomery County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the main record keeper for all court cases in the county. The clerk is elected by Montgomery County voters and handles criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Crawfordsville courthouse. Staff also collect fees and fines for criminal and infraction cases on behalf of local and state jurisdictions. The office manages all records for cases filed in both the Circuit Court and Superior Court.
The Montgomery County official website has information about clerk services and how to request criminal court records.
You can visit the office to search criminal court records, get copies, or pay court costs. Staff will look up cases by name or case number. The email address clerk@moco.net is also a way to reach the office with questions about records.
The Montgomery County government site links to all county departments and services.
| Office | Montgomery County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E Main St Crawfordsville, IN 47933 |
| Phone | (765) 364-6435 |
| clerk@moco.net | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | montgomerycounty.in.gov |
Search Criminal Records Online in Montgomery County
Montgomery County criminal court records are available through the state MyCase portal. This system covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Montgomery County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and the status of each case. Many documents are posted as well. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case view.
Search Montgomery County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase through the Odyssey system.
Anyone can use MyCase to look up records. No account is needed. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect court records in Montgomery County. If a document is not available online, contact the clerk's office in Crawfordsville to get it.
The Indiana courts page for Montgomery County lists local court divisions and contact information.
Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record, so verify important details with the Montgomery County clerk directly.
Montgomery County Court System
Montgomery 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 Crawfordsville. Whether a case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the records sit at the Montgomery County Courthouse on Main Street.
Both courts use the Odyssey system. All Montgomery County criminal court records appear in one MyCase search. You do not need to check each court separately. The system pulls all the case data into a single tool for faster searching.
Note: Some older cases from Montgomery County may not be in the digital system and may need a hand search at the courthouse.
Montgomery County Criminal Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Montgomery 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 your visit.
You can pay court fees online through public.courts.in.gov/pay for Montgomery County cases.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. For certified copies for legal use, visit the Crawfordsville courthouse or call (765) 364-6435 about mail requests for criminal court records.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Montgomery County
You can get criminal court records from Montgomery County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 100 East Main Street in Crawfordsville 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.
The MyCase portal lets you search Montgomery County criminal court records from home at any time.
Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Montgomery County Clerk's Office at 100 E Main St, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. You can also email clerk@moco.net with questions about how to submit a mail request.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Montgomery County. Expunged cases are removed from public access. For legal questions, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online about court procedures and criminal record matters.
The state judicial page for Montgomery County has more information about local court operations.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County includes Crawfordsville, Ladoga, Waveland, New Market, and other small towns. The county seat is Crawfordsville. All criminal cases in Montgomery County are filed at the county level through the courts in Crawfordsville. There are no separate city criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Montgomery County. If you need criminal court records from a nearby area, pick the county where the case was filed.