Vanderburgh County Criminal Records
Criminal court records in Vanderburgh County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Evansville. As the 8th most populous county in Indiana, Vanderburgh County processes a large number of criminal filings every year. You can search for criminal court records online through the MyCase portal or visit the clerk's office at 825 Sycamore St in Evansville. The clerk manages all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. Staff can help you find records, check case status, and get copies of court documents tied to criminal matters in Vanderburgh County.
Vanderburgh County Quick Facts
Vanderburgh County Clerk of Courts
The Vanderburgh County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The office is at 825 Sycamore St in Evansville. The clerk is an elected official who manages criminal court records, civil filings, and other case documents. Staff handle new filings, maintain existing records, and provide copies to the public. The clerk also collects fines, fees, and court costs in criminal cases for Vanderburgh County.
The Vanderburgh County government website has links to all county departments and court services.
Vanderburgh County is part of Judicial District 3, which also includes Gibson, Posey, and Warrick counties. Each county has its own clerk, but the district shares a prosecuting attorney's office. Criminal cases filed in Vanderburgh County stay with the local clerk in Evansville. If a case was filed in a neighboring county, you need to contact that county's clerk instead.
The official county website provides additional details about the clerk's office and how to request criminal court records.
| Office | Vanderburgh County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 Sycamore St Evansville, IN 47708 |
| Phone | (812) 435-5160 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | vanderburghgov.org |
Criminal Records Search Online
Vanderburgh County criminal court records are available through MyCase, Indiana's free online case search portal. You can search by name or case number. The system pulls data from the Odyssey Case Management System used in all Indiana courts. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and links to some court documents.
No account is needed for basic searches. Anyone can use the system for free. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect court records. Criminal court records in Vanderburgh County are public unless sealed by court order or expunged under IC 35-38-9.
The state judicial page for Vanderburgh County lists the local court structure and contact details for the clerk.
Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may contain errors, so verify important details with the Vanderburgh County clerk directly.
Vanderburgh County Court System
Vanderburgh County has a Circuit Court and multiple Superior Court divisions that handle criminal cases. With over 181,000 residents, the county needs several courtrooms to manage the criminal caseload. All criminal court records from every court division flow through the same clerk's office in Evansville.
Felony cases follow Indiana's sentencing structure under IC 35-50. The state classifies felonies from Level 1 down to Level 6. Misdemeanors fall into Class A, B, or C categories. Whether a case goes to Circuit Court or Superior Court, all records end up with the same clerk. The Odyssey system makes sure every case appears in the same MyCase search.
Court Records Fees
Copies of criminal court records in Vanderburgh County cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies add $3.00 per document. The clerk's office in Evansville accepts cash, money orders, and some other payment methods. Call (812) 435-5160 to check what forms of payment they take.
You can pay court fines and costs online through public.courts.in.gov/pay for Vanderburgh County cases.
Searching MyCase is free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. Most people checking case status or viewing charges do so at no cost.
The MyCase search tool lets you view Vanderburgh County criminal case details without charge.
Getting Vanderburgh County Records
Three methods let you get criminal court records from Vanderburgh County. You can search online, visit the courthouse, or send a mail request.
For in-person requests, go to 825 Sycamore St in Evansville during business hours. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring the case number or the person's full name. Staff can search for cases and print copies while you wait. Walk-in requests for criminal court records are typically handled the same day in Vanderburgh County.
Mail requests go to the Vanderburgh County Clerk at 825 Sycamore St, Evansville, IN 47708. Include the full name, case number if available, and payment for copy fees. Processing time varies based on the office workload. Allow one to two weeks for most mail requests.
For legal questions about criminal record access or expungement in Vanderburgh County, Indiana Legal Help provides free information online about court procedures.
Cities in Vanderburgh County
Vanderburgh County includes Evansville, which is both the county seat and the largest city in the county. Smaller communities like Darmstadt are also part of the county. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Evansville.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Vanderburgh County. Select the county where the case was filed to find criminal court records from a neighboring area.