Putnam County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Putnam County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Greencastle. The office keeps all case files for felony charges, misdemeanor cases, and infractions filed in Putnam County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through Indiana's MyCase portal or go to the courthouse at 1 Courthouse Square in Greencastle during weekday hours. Putnam County uses the Odyssey Case Management System shared by all Indiana courts, giving you access to most criminal case data from any device.

Putnam County Clerk of Courts

The Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official keeper of all court records in the county. This role was created under the Indiana Constitution. The clerk manages criminal filings, civil cases, and all other court documents at the Greencastle courthouse. You can visit the office to search for case files, get copies of documents, or check the current status of any criminal case in Putnam County.

Check the Putnam County official website for details on county departments and court services.

The clerk collects fines and court fees in criminal cases for city, county, and state agencies. Under IC 33-37-5, copies of criminal court records cost $1.00 per page in Putnam County. Adding certification costs $3.00 more per document. The office takes cash and money orders for these fees.

Search Putnam County Criminal Records Online

Indiana's MyCase portal is the main way to search Putnam County criminal court records from home. This free tool covers every court in the state. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases. The system displays charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes court documents. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases usually appear as links in the case summary on MyCase.

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

You do not need to create an account. Anyone can use the search tool. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to view court records in Putnam County. If a document does not appear as a link in the case details, it is not available online. Call the clerk for those records.

The Indiana courts page for Putnam County has information on local court divisions and contact details.

Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may contain errors, so confirm important details with the Putnam County clerk.

Putnam County Court System

Putnam County has both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. Both hear criminal cases including felonies and misdemeanors. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Greencastle. Whether your case was in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the clerk keeps all records at the Putnam County Courthouse.

Both courts use the Odyssey system. This means all Putnam County criminal court records appear in a single MyCase search. The case number prefix tells you which court division handled the matter.

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

The state judicial page for Putnam County lists the courts, judges, and local rules that apply to criminal cases.

How to Get Putnam County Criminal Records

There are several ways to get criminal court records from Putnam County. The fastest is an online search through MyCase. Go to the site, enter a name or case number, and results appear in seconds. This is free. You can view case details, charges, hearing dates, and some documents without spending a cent.

In-person requests are handled at the clerk's office at 1 Courthouse Square in Greencastle. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the person's full name. Staff can look up cases and make copies while you wait.

You can also view and pay court fees at MyCase for Putnam County criminal court records.

For mail requests, write to the Putnam County Clerk at 1 Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copies. Indiana's expungement statute under IC 35-38-9 may affect what records you can access. Expunged cases are taken off public view. For legal help, visit Indiana Legal Help online.

Cities in Putnam County

Putnam County has several communities. Greencastle is the county seat and home to DePauw University. Other towns include Cloverdale and Roachdale. All criminal cases in Putnam County are filed at the county level through the courts in Greencastle. There are no separate city criminal courts in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Putnam County. Pick the county where the case was filed to find criminal court records.