Find Criminal Court Records in Orange County

Criminal court records in Orange County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Paoli. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Orange County courts. You can search for these records for free through the state MyCase system or visit the courthouse on Court Street in person. Orange County is part of Judicial District 24, shared with Crawford, Harrison, and Washington counties. The statewide Odyssey Case Management System makes criminal case data, charges, and hearing schedules available for online public search.

Orange County Clerk of Courts

The Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. This office manages criminal case files, civil filings, and other court documents. The clerk is an elected official who serves Orange County voters and is limited to two consecutive terms. Staff at the courthouse in Paoli handle records requests, copy orders, and fee payments for criminal cases.

The Orange County official website has links to county departments and services related to criminal court records.

In criminal and infraction cases, the clerk collects fines and fees for local and state jurisdictions. You can visit the courthouse during business hours to search criminal court records, get copies of case files, or make payments. The office is open five days a week and serves walk-in visitors on a first-come basis.

Criminal Court Records Online in Orange County

Orange County criminal court records are available through the state's MyCase portal. This free system covers all Indiana courts. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Orange County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents get posted too. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often show up as links in the case view.

Search Orange County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase for free.

Anyone can use MyCase. 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 Orange County. If a document is not posted as a link in the case view, it is not available online. Call the clerk's office for records not on MyCase.

The Indiana courts page for Orange County lists local court divisions and contact information.

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

Orange County Court System

Orange County has two courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and the Superior Court both hear felony and misdemeanor matters. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Paoli. The county sits in Judicial District 24 along with Crawford, Harrison, and Washington counties.

Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the clerk keeps all records at the Orange County Courthouse. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all criminal court records in the county show up in the same MyCase search. This setup makes it simple to find any case filed in Orange County regardless of which court handled it.

Orange County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Orange 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 accepts cash and money orders for payment. Ask about other payment options when you call or visit.

You can pay court fees online through the Indiana courts payment portal for Orange County cases.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the clerk. Certified copies are often required for legal proceedings or formal requests. Call the Orange County clerk at (812) 723-2649 about mail requests.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Orange County

You can get criminal court records from Orange County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 1 E Court St in Paoli 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 on the spot. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when possible.

Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Orange County Clerk's Office at 1 E Court St, Paoli, IN 47454. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. How long it takes depends on the clerk's workload.

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

Note: Contact the Orange County clerk to confirm payment methods and current fees before you visit.

Cities in Orange County

Orange County includes the towns of Paoli, Orleans, and French Lick. No cities in Orange County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All criminal cases in the county are filed at the county level through the Circuit Court or Superior Court in Paoli.

Nearby Counties

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