Perry County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Perry County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Tell City. The clerk's office stores all case files for felony charges, misdemeanor cases, and infractions filed in Perry County courts. You can search these criminal court records online through the state MyCase portal or go to the courthouse in person. Perry County is part of Judicial District 25 and uses the same Odyssey Case Management System as every other Indiana county, so most case data is just a few clicks away.
Perry County Quick Facts
Perry County Clerk of Courts
The Perry County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the main record keeper for all criminal court cases in the county. This office is set up by the Indiana Constitution. The clerk handles criminal filings, civil cases, and other court documents at the Tell City courthouse. Staff can help you find case files, get copies, or check on the status of a criminal case. The office is on the first floor of the Perry County Courthouse at 2219 Payne Street in Tell City and is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
You can find more about services on the Perry County official website, which lists all county departments and court services.
In criminal cases, the clerk collects fines and court fees for the city, county, and state. Under IC 33-37-5, the clerk charges $1.00 per page for copies of criminal court records. Certification of any document costs an extra $3.00. You can pay with cash or money order at the Perry County courthouse.
| Office | Perry County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 2219 Payne St Tell City, IN 47586 |
| Phone | (812) 547-3741 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Search Perry County Criminal Records Online
The fastest way to look up Perry County criminal court records is 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 Perry County. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes court documents. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often show up as links in the case summary on MyCase.
Search Perry County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.
Anyone can use MyCase. You do not need 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 Perry County. If a document is not posted as a link in the case details, it is not available online. Call the clerk for records that are not on MyCase.
The Indiana courts page for Perry County lists local court divisions and contact details for criminal court records.
Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and could contain errors, so check key details with the Perry County clerk.
Perry County Court System
Perry County has a Circuit Court that handles criminal cases. This court hears both felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from this court go through the same clerk's office in Tell City. Perry County sits in Judicial District 25, which it shares with Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Martin, Pike, and Spencer counties.
Whether a case is a felony or a misdemeanor, the clerk keeps all records at the Perry County Courthouse. Both court levels use the Odyssey system, so all Perry County criminal court records show up in the same MyCase search. The system tracks case progress from the initial filing through final judgment.
You can also pay court fines and fees online through the Indiana courts payment portal, which covers Perry County cases.
Perry County Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Perry County. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $3.00 per document. The clerk's office takes cash and money orders for payment. Some credit card payments may be available at the window but call ahead to confirm. Online searches through MyCase are free of charge.
You can view case details and pay fines online through MyCase for Perry County cases.
You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Perry County clerk. If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse or call at (812) 547-3741 about mail requests for criminal court records.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Perry County
You can get criminal court records from Perry County in a few ways. The simplest is an online search through MyCase. Just go to the site and type in the name or case number you need. Results show up right away. You can view case details, charges, and hearing dates without paying a thing.
For in-person requests, visit the clerk's office at 2219 Payne Street in Tell City 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 whose records you need. Staff can look up cases and make copies for you on the spot. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day.
The state judicial page for Perry County has more information on local court operations and criminal court records.
Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Perry County Clerk's Office at 2219 Payne St, Tell City, IN 47586. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and payment for copy fees. Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available. Expunged cases get removed from public access. For legal questions about records, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online.
Cities in Perry County
Perry County includes several small communities. The county seat is Tell City. Other towns include Cannelton and Troy. All criminal cases in Perry County are filed at the county level through the courts in Tell City. There are no separate city criminal courts in Perry County.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Perry County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.