Tipton County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Tipton County are filed and stored at the Clerk of the Circuit Court office in the city of Tipton. The clerk keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions processed through Tipton County courts. You can search for criminal court records using the state MyCase portal or go to the courthouse at 101 E Jefferson St in Tipton. Tipton County is part of Judicial District 12, and the clerk's office handles all record requests during regular business hours on weekdays.

Tipton County Clerk of Courts

The Tipton County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official keeper of all court records in the county. Located at 101 E Jefferson St in Tipton, the office stores criminal case files, civil filings, and other court documents. The clerk is an elected official who manages the day-to-day operations of the court's record-keeping system. Staff can help you search for criminal court records, make copies of case files, and check on case status.

The clerk also collects fines and court costs in criminal cases for Tipton County. You can pay at the courthouse during office hours. The office is part of Judicial District 12, which also includes Boone, Clinton, and Hamilton counties. Each county in the district has its own clerk, so Tipton County criminal records stay local.

You can search Tipton County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.

The state's MyCase portal pulls data from the same system used inside the courthouse. Case details, charges, and hearing dates all show up in the search results.

Criminal Records Online in Tipton County

The Indiana courts page for Tipton County lists the local court divisions and contact details. You can use this page to find phone numbers and addresses for the clerk and court staff. The page also shows which judges preside over criminal cases in Tipton County.

Online searches on MyCase are free. No account is needed. Type in a name or case number and the system returns results from all Indiana courts. Filter by Tipton County to see only local cases. Results include the case type, charges filed, hearing dates, and current status. Some documents appear as links you can view.

Indiana law gives the public the right to inspect court records under IC 5-14-3. Criminal court records in Tipton County are public unless sealed by a judge or expunged under IC 35-38-9. Expunged cases will not appear in MyCase or at the clerk's office.

Tipton County Court System

Tipton County has a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. Both courts hear criminal cases. The Circuit Court is the constitutionally created court for the county. The Superior Court was added by the state legislature to handle the caseload. All criminal court records from both courts are stored by the same clerk's office at the Tipton courthouse.

Felony cases in Tipton County follow Indiana's sentencing structure under IC 35-50. Felonies range from Level 1 (most serious) down to Level 6. Misdemeanors are classified as Class A, B, or C. The court records show which charges were filed, the outcome, and any sentence imposed.

Note: All Tipton County criminal cases appear in the same MyCase search regardless of which court handled them.

Fees for Court Records

Copy fees for criminal court records in Tipton County follow state law. Each page costs $1.00 under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies add $3.00 per document. The clerk's office in Tipton accepts cash and money orders for payment. Call ahead at (765) 675-2791 to check if they take cards or personal checks.

You can pay court fines and fees online at public.courts.in.gov/pay for Tipton County cases.

Searching MyCase is free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the clerk.

Getting Tipton County Criminal Records

Three ways to get criminal court records from Tipton County exist. You can search online, visit the courthouse, or send a mail request. The online method is fastest for basic case details. In-person visits let you get copies right away. Mail takes the longest but works if you cannot travel to Tipton.

For walk-in requests, go to 101 E Jefferson St in Tipton during office hours. Bring the case number or the person's full name. Staff can look up cases and print copies on the spot. Mail requests go to the same address. Include the person's name, case number if you know it, and payment for copy fees. Allow about two weeks for processing.

Search Tipton County criminal court records online at MyCase for quick results.

For legal questions about records access in Tipton County, Indiana Legal Help has free information online about court processes and expungement.

Cities in Tipton County

Tipton County includes the city of Tipton, which serves as the county seat, along with smaller towns like Kempton, Sharpsville, and Windfall. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Tipton. There are no separate city criminal courts in Tipton County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tipton County. Select the county where the case was filed to search criminal court records from a neighboring area.