Owen County Criminal Records Search
Criminal court records in Owen County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Spencer. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Owen County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through the state MyCase portal or go to the courthouse on Main Street in person. Owen County uses the statewide Odyssey Case Management System, which means case details, charges, hearing dates, and some court documents are posted online for anyone to search for free.
Owen County Quick Facts
Owen County Clerk of Courts
The Owen 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 elected by Owen County voters and serves as custodian of all records filed with the courts. Staff at the courthouse in Spencer handle walk-in requests, copy orders, and fee payments for criminal cases.
The Owen County official website has links to all county departments and court services for criminal court records.
The clerk collects fines and fees in criminal and infraction cases for local and state jurisdictions in Owen County. You can visit in person to search criminal court records, get copies, or pay court costs. The office also handles court filings and document certification for legal purposes.
| Office | Owen County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 N. Main St. Spencer, IN 47460 |
| Phone | (812) 829-5016 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | oco.in.gov |
Criminal Court Records Online in Owen County
Owen County criminal court records are available through the state's MyCase portal. This free tool covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Owen County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents are posted as well. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary.
Search Owen County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.
Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records. 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 Owen County. If a document is not available as a link in the case view, it is not available online. Call the clerk at (812) 829-5016 for records not posted to MyCase.
The Indiana courts page for Owen County lists local court divisions and contact details for criminal court records.
Owen County Court System
Owen County has two courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and the Superior Court both hear felony and misdemeanor matters filed in the county. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Spencer.
Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the clerk keeps all records at the Owen County Courthouse on Main Street. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all criminal court records in Owen County appear in the same MyCase search. The county does not have separate divisions for different case types, so the courts share the criminal caseload as assigned.
Note: If you are not sure which court handled a case, search MyCase and the system will show you the correct court division.
Owen County Criminal Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Owen 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. Personal checks may not be accepted for all transactions at the Owen County courthouse.
You can pay court fees online through the Indiana courts payment portal for Owen County cases.
Online searches are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Owen County clerk. If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse in person or call about mail requests for criminal court records.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Owen County
You can get criminal court records from Owen County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 60 N. Main St. in Spencer 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 search cases and make copies for you. Walk-in requests are typically handled the same day.
Mail requests are another option for criminal court records. Send your request to the Owen County Clerk's Office at 60 N. Main St., Spencer, IN 47460. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload at the time of your request.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Owen County. Expunged cases are removed from public access. For legal questions about records, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online about court procedures and criminal record matters.
Cities in Owen County
Owen County includes the town of Spencer, which serves as the county seat, along with several smaller communities like Gosport and Freedom. No cities in Owen County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Spencer.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Owen County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.