Search Pike County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Pike County are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Petersburg. The clerk's office holds all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Pike County courts. You can search for these records online through Indiana's MyCase portal or visit the courthouse on Main Street in Petersburg. Pike County is part of Judicial District 25, and like all Indiana counties, it uses the Odyssey Case Management System to track criminal cases from filing to final judgment.

Pike County Clerk of Courts

The Pike County Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The Indiana Constitution sets up this office. The clerk handles criminal filings, civil cases, and all other court documents at the Petersburg courthouse. Staff at the clerk's office can help you look up case files, get copies of records, or check case status for any criminal matter in Pike County.

Visit the Pike County official website for links to county departments and court services.

The clerk collects fines and court fees in criminal cases on behalf of the city, county, and state. Copy fees follow the standard Indiana rate of $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5. Certification costs $3.00 per document. Cash and money orders are the main payment methods at the Pike County courthouse.

Pike County Criminal Records Online

The easiest way to find Pike County criminal court records is through Indiana's MyCase portal. This is a free statewide tool. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases in Pike County. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes links to court documents. Most final orders and judgments appear in the case summary.

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

You do not need an account. Anyone can search. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to view court records. If a document does not show as a link in the case details on MyCase, it is not available online. You would need to contact the Pike County clerk for those records.

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

Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and could have errors, so verify important details with the Pike County clerk directly.

Pike County Court System

Pike County has a Circuit Court that handles all criminal cases. This court hears felonies and misdemeanors filed in the county. All criminal court records from this court go through the clerk's office in Petersburg. The county sits in Judicial District 25, sharing that district with Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Martin, Perry, and Spencer counties.

Every criminal case in Pike County is tracked in the Odyssey system. This means all records show up in the same MyCase search whether you are looking at a felony or a minor offense. The system tracks each case from the initial filing all the way through sentencing or dismissal.

Court fines and fees for Pike County cases can be paid online through the Indiana courts payment portal.

If you are not sure which court handled your case, a search on MyCase will show you. The case number itself tells you which division heard the matter.

Fees for Pike County Court Records

Standard fees apply across Indiana. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $3.00 per document. Online searches on MyCase are free. You only pay when you request physical copies or certified documents from the Pike County clerk.

You can view case details and pay fines at MyCase for Pike County cases.

For certified copies needed for legal matters, visit the courthouse or call (812) 354-6025 about sending a mail request. Include payment with your request.

How to Get Pike County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to get criminal court records from Pike County. The quickest is an online search through MyCase. Go to the site, type in the name or case number, and results come up fast. You can see case details, charges, and court dates without paying anything. Most people start here.

For in-person requests, go to the clerk's office at 801 Main Street in Petersburg. 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 pull up cases and make copies while you wait. Most walk-in requests are done the same day.

Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Pike County Clerk's Office at 801 Main St, Petersburg, IN 47567. Include the full name, case number if you know it, and payment for copies. Processing time depends on the clerk's workload. Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may limit which criminal court records are available in Pike County. Expunged cases are taken off public access. For free legal help online, check Indiana Legal Help.

Cities in Pike County

Pike County has a few small towns. Petersburg is the county seat and where the courthouse sits. Other communities include Winslow and Spurgeon. All criminal cases in Pike County go through the county courts in Petersburg. There are no separate city criminal courts.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pike County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, pick the county where the case was filed.