Search Sullivan County Criminal Records

Criminal court records in Sullivan County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Sullivan. The clerk's office maintains all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in the county. You can search for criminal court records online through Indiana's free MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 100 Courthouse Square. The office is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sullivan County is a smaller county in southwest Indiana, but all its criminal case data is part of the same statewide Odyssey system, so records are easy to find online.

Sullivan County Clerk of Courts

The Sullivan County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official keeper of all court records in the county. This elected official and the office staff manage criminal case files, civil records, and other court documents. The clerk also collects court fees and fines for city, county, and state purposes. You can visit the office in person at 100 Courthouse Square in Sullivan to search records, get copies, or pay court costs.

The Sullivan County government website lists departments and services, including information about the clerk's office and criminal court records.

Staff at the courthouse handle walk-in requests during business hours. They can look up cases by name or case number and print copies for you. The clerk's office is the only place in Sullivan County where you can get official copies of criminal court documents.

For a full list of county services and departments, check the Sullivan County official site for links and contact details.

Criminal Court Records Online in Sullivan County

You can search Sullivan County criminal court records through the state's MyCase system. This free portal covers every Indiana court. Enter a name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Sullivan County. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case status. Many documents are also posted. If a document shows as a link in the case summary, you can view it right away.

Search Sullivan County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.

No account is needed for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives you the right to inspect court records. If a document is not available online, you will need to contact the Sullivan County clerk's office to request it. Some sealed or confidential records will not appear in search results at all.

The Indiana courts page for Sullivan County has details about local court divisions, judges, and contact information for criminal court records.

Note: MyCase data is not the official court record and can contain errors, so confirm important details with the Sullivan County clerk.

Sullivan County Court System

Sullivan County has a Circuit Court that handles criminal cases. Felony and misdemeanor cases are filed here. The clerk's office at the courthouse in Sullivan stores all the records for these cases. There are no separate city criminal courts in the county, so all criminal matters go through the county court system.

The court uses Indiana's Odyssey case management system. All Sullivan County criminal court records appear in the same statewide MyCase search. You do not need to check different courts or systems. Case assignments, hearing schedules, and judge information are all available through the state's court pages.

If you need help finding the right court or understanding how a case was processed, call the clerk at (812) 268-6933. They can point you to the right records.

Sullivan County Criminal Court Records Fees

Indiana's standard fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Sullivan County. Document copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification of a document adds $3.00 under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk's office accepts cash and money orders. You should ask about other payment types before you visit.

You can view case details and pay fees through the Indiana courts online payment system for Sullivan County cases.

Searching on MyCase is free. You only pay when you need paper copies or certified documents from the clerk. If you need certified copies for legal use, visit the courthouse in person or call ahead about mail requests.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Sullivan County

You can get Sullivan County criminal court records a few different ways. The easiest way for basic case info is the MyCase website. For official copies, go to the clerk's office at 100 Courthouse Square in Sullivan 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 pull up records and make copies for you the same day.

Mail requests are also an option. Send your request to the Sullivan County Clerk's Office at 100 Courthouse Square, Sullivan, IN 47882. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and payment for copy fees. Processing times vary based on how busy the office is.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which records you can find. Expunged cases get removed from public access. If you have questions about records access or need legal guidance, Indiana Legal Help provides free information about court procedures and criminal records.

Note: Always call ahead to the Sullivan County clerk if you plan a trip, just to make sure they can help with your specific request that day.

Cities in Sullivan County

Sullivan County has a few small communities. The county seat is Sullivan. Other towns include Carlisle, Dugger, Farmersburg, and Shelburn. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Sullivan. There are no separate city criminal courts in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Sullivan County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.