Posey County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Posey County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Mount Vernon. All felony charges, misdemeanor cases, and infractions filed in Posey County courts are stored by this office. You can search for criminal court records online through the MyCase portal or go to the courthouse at 300 Main Street in Mount Vernon. Posey County is part of Judicial District 3, sharing that district with Gibson, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. The Odyssey system makes most case data available from home.

Posey County Clerk of Courts

The Posey County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official keeper of all court records in the county. This office was created by the Indiana Constitution. The clerk handles criminal filings, civil matters, and all other court documents at the Mount Vernon courthouse. Staff can help you search for case files, get copies of documents, or check on the status of a criminal case in Posey County.

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

In criminal and infraction cases, the clerk collects fines and fees for the city, county, and state. Under IC 33-37-5, copies of criminal court records cost $1.00 per page in Posey County. Certification adds $3.00 per document. The office accepts cash and money orders for payment.

The county website is also a good place to check for any updates to office hours or services.

Search Posey County Criminal Records Online

Indiana's MyCase portal is the main way to look up Posey County criminal court records online. This free system covers every Indiana court. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Posey County. The results include charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes court documents. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases typically show up as links in the case summary.

Look up Posey County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase for free.

You do not need an account. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect court records. If a document is not posted as a link in MyCase, contact the Posey County clerk to get it.

The Indiana courts page for Posey County lists local court information and contact details.

Posey County Court System

Posey County has a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. Both courts hear criminal cases including felonies and misdemeanors. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Mount Vernon. The county is in Judicial District 3 along with Gibson, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties.

Whether a case was heard in Circuit Court or Superior Court, records are kept at the Posey County Courthouse. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all Posey County criminal court records appear in the same MyCase search. You can pay court fines and fees online through the Indiana courts payment portal for Posey County cases.

Note: The case number prefix tells you which court division handled the case in Posey County.

Getting Criminal Records in Posey County

There are a few ways to get criminal court records from Posey County. Online searches through MyCase are the fastest option. Just type in a name or case number and results come up right away. This is free and you can do it from anywhere.

For in-person requests, visit the clerk's office at 300 Main Street in Mount Vernon during business hours. 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 whose records you need. Staff can look up cases and make copies on the spot. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day.

You can also check case details at MyCase for Posey County criminal court records.

Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Posey County Clerk's Office at 300 Main St, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 can affect which records are available. Expunged cases are removed from public view. For free legal information, visit Indiana Legal Help.

Cities in Posey County

Posey County includes several communities. Mount Vernon is the county seat. Other towns include New Harmony and Poseyville. All criminal cases in Posey County are filed at the county level through the courts in Mount Vernon. There are no separate city criminal courts in this county.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Posey County. Select the county where your case was filed to find criminal court records.