Search Rush County Criminal Records
Criminal court records in Rush County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Rushville. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Rush County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse on 2nd Street in person. Rush County is part of Judicial District 11, shared with Hancock, Henry, and Madison counties. The statewide Odyssey Case Management System makes criminal case data, charges, and hearing dates available for free online search.
Rush County Quick Facts
Rush County Clerk of Courts
The Rush 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 Rush County voters and limited to two consecutive terms under state law. Staff at the courthouse in Rushville handle walk-in requests, copy orders, and fee payments for criminal cases.
The Rush County official website has details about county departments and court services related to criminal court records.
In criminal and infraction cases, the clerk collects fines and fees for city, county, and state jurisdictions. You can visit the office during business hours to search criminal court records, get copies of case files, or pay court costs. The Rush County clerk also serves as trustee for child support collections ordered by the court.
The county government site lists services, hours, and contact details for the clerk's office.
| Office | Rush County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E 2nd St Rushville, IN 46173 |
| Phone | (765) 932-3328 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | rushcounty.in.gov |
Criminal Court Records Online in Rush County
Rush 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 Rush County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents are posted too. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case summary.
Search Rush 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 Rush County. If a document is not available as a link in the case view, it is not available online. Call the clerk for records not posted to MyCase.
The Indiana courts page for Rush County lists local court divisions and contact details for criminal court records.
Note: Information on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors, so check important facts with the Rush County clerk.
Rush County Court System
Rush County has two courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and the Superior Court both hear felony and misdemeanor matters. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office at the Rushville courthouse. Rush County sits in Judicial District 11 along with Hancock, Henry, and Madison counties.
Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the clerk keeps all records at the Rush County Courthouse on 2nd Street. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all criminal court records in the county appear in the same MyCase search. You can find cases from either court with a single search.
Rush County Criminal Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Rush 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 for payment. Personal checks may not be accepted for all transactions.
You can pay court fees online through the Indiana courts payment portal for Rush County cases.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. Certified copies are needed for many legal proceedings. Call the Rush County clerk at (765) 932-3328 about mail requests and payment options.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Rush County
You can get criminal court records from Rush County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 101 E 2nd St in Rushville 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 look up cases and make copies for you. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when possible.
Mail requests are another option. Send your request to the Rush County Clerk's Office at 101 E 2nd St, Rushville, IN 46173. Include the full name, case number if known, and your payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Rush County. Expunged cases are removed from public access. For legal questions about records, Indiana Legal Help offers free information about court procedures and criminal record matters.
Note: Always call ahead to confirm hours and accepted payment methods before visiting the Rush County clerk.
Cities in Rush County
Rush County includes the city of Rushville, which serves as the county seat, along with smaller communities like Glenwood and Carthage. No cities in Rush County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All criminal cases in the county are filed at the county level through the courts in Rushville.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Rush County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.