Scott County Criminal Records Lookup
Criminal court records in Scott County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Scottsburg. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Scott County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse on McClain Avenue in person. Scott County is part of Judicial District 23, which it shares with Clark and Floyd counties. The Odyssey Case Management System posts criminal case data, charges, and hearing dates for public search at no cost.
Scott County Quick Facts
Scott County Clerk of Courts
The Scott 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 Scott County voters and limited to serving two consecutive terms. Staff at the courthouse in Scottsburg handle records requests, copy orders, and fee payments for criminal cases.
The Scott County official website has details about county departments and court services for criminal court records.
In criminal and infraction cases, the clerk collects fines and fees for city, county, and state funds in Scott County. You can visit during business hours to search criminal court records, get copies of case files, or make payments toward court costs. The office typically sees moderate traffic and can handle walk-in requests without long waits.
Check the county government site for current hours and services.
| Office | Scott County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 E McClain Ave Scottsburg, IN 47170 |
| Phone | (812) 752-8420 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | scottcounty.in.gov |
Criminal Court Records Online in Scott County
Scott County criminal court records are available through the state's MyCase portal. This free system covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Scott County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents get posted as well. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often appear as links in the case view.
Search Scott County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase for free.
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 Scott County. If a document is not available as a link in the case view, it is not online. Contact the clerk for records not on MyCase.
The Indiana courts page for Scott County lists local court divisions and judges.
Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may contain errors, so verify key facts with the Scott County clerk directly.
Scott County Court System
Scott County has two courts that handle criminal cases. The Circuit Court and the Superior Court both hear felony and misdemeanor matters filed in the county. All criminal court records from both courts go through the same clerk's office in Scottsburg. The county is part of Judicial District 23, shared with Clark and Floyd counties.
Whether a criminal case was filed in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the clerk keeps all records at the Scott County Courthouse on McClain Avenue. Both courts use the Odyssey system, so all criminal court records show up in the same MyCase search. This makes finding any case filed in Scott County straightforward.
Scott County Criminal Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Scott 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. Personal checks may not be accepted for all copy requests.
You can pay court fees online through the Indiana courts payment portal for Scott County cases.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the clerk. For certified copies needed in legal proceedings, visit the courthouse or call (812) 752-8420 about mail requests.
Note: Confirm current fees and payment methods by calling the Scott County clerk before your visit.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Scott County
You can get criminal court records from Scott County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 1 E McClain Ave in Scottsburg 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 search cases and make copies for you. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when possible.
Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Scott County Clerk's Office at 1 E McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN 47170. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Processing times depend on the clerk's workload at the time.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Scott County. Expunged cases are removed from public access. For legal questions about records access, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online about court procedures and criminal record matters.
Cities in Scott County
Scott County includes the city of Scottsburg, which serves as the county seat, along with smaller communities like Austin and Lexington. No cities in Scott County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Scottsburg.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Scott County. If you need criminal court records from a nearby area, select the county where the case was filed.