Find Union County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Union County are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Liberty. The clerk's office stores all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions processed through Union County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through the state's MyCase portal or visit the clerk at 26 W Union St in Liberty. Union County is part of Judicial District 18, sharing a judicial district with Fayette, Franklin, Rush, and Wayne counties. The clerk's staff handles all record requests during weekday business hours.

Union County Clerk of Courts

The Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases filed in the county. This office sits at 26 W Union St in Liberty. The clerk is elected by voters and handles criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents. Staff can pull case files, print copies, and answer questions about pending or closed criminal cases. The clerk also collects fines, fees, and court costs in criminal cases.

Union County is one of Indiana's smaller counties with about 7,054 residents. The courthouse in Liberty handles a smaller caseload compared to urban counties, but the same state laws and procedures apply. Criminal court records here follow the same rules as every other county in Indiana.

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

The Indiana courts page for Union County has local court details and contact information for the clerk's office.

Union County Criminal Records Online

Union County criminal court records are available through MyCase, the state's free online case search tool. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Union County. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and some court documents. No account is needed for basic searches.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect and copy court records. Criminal court records in Union County are public unless a judge has sealed the case. Cases expunged under IC 35-38-9 are removed from public search results entirely.

The MyCase system uses data from the Odyssey Case Management System. This is the same platform used in all Indiana courts. When you search, results come back from every county. Filter by Union County to see only local criminal cases.

Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may contain errors, so confirm key details with the Union County clerk for legal use.

Court System in Union County

Union County has a Circuit Court that handles criminal cases. As one of the state's smallest counties, Union County does not have a separate Superior Court. The Circuit Court hears all felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in the county. This means all criminal court records in Union County come from one court.

Felony cases follow sentencing guidelines under IC 35-50. The state classifies felonies from Level 1 (most serious) to Level 6. Misdemeanors in Union County fall into Class A, B, or C. All case outcomes stay on record unless formally expunged through the court.

Union County sits in Judicial District 18 alongside Fayette, Franklin, Rush, and Wayne counties. The district shares a prosecuting attorney, but each county maintains its own clerk's office and court records. If you need records from a neighboring county in the district, you must contact that county's clerk separately.

Fees for Criminal Records

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Union County. Each page costs $1.00 under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies add $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk's office accepts cash and money orders. Call (765) 458-6121 to ask about other payment options before visiting.

Pay court fines and costs online through public.courts.in.gov/pay for Union County cases.

Online searches are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the clerk. Most people who just want to check case status or see filed charges can do so at no cost through MyCase.

Getting Records in Union County

You can get criminal court records from Union County three ways. The quickest is online through MyCase. For copies, visit the clerk's office at 26 W Union St in Liberty. 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 will look up cases and print copies for you.

Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Union County Clerk's Office at 26 W Union St, Liberty, IN 47353. Include the person's name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Processing usually takes one to two weeks.

The state judicial page for Union County has additional information about the local court and how to reach the clerk.

Search Union County records at MyCase for quick access to case details and criminal court filings.

For legal help with records access or expungement in Union County, Indiana Legal Help offers free resources online.

Cities in Union County

Union County includes Liberty, which serves as the county seat, along with smaller communities like West College Corner. All criminal cases in Union County are filed at the county level through the Circuit Court in Liberty. There are no separate city criminal courts.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Union County. Select the county where the case was filed to search for criminal court records.