Access Vigo County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Vigo County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Terre Haute. Vigo County is the 17th most populous county in Indiana. The clerk maintains all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Vigo County courts. You can search for criminal court records online through MyCase or visit the clerk's office at 33 S 3rd St in Terre Haute. The office handles record requests, copies, and case inquiries during regular business hours on weekdays.

Vigo County Clerk of Courts

The Vigo County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. Located at 33 S 3rd St in Terre Haute, the office stores criminal case files, civil records, and other court documents. The clerk is an elected official who manages the court's filing system. Staff handle new filings, keep existing records, and make copies for the public.

The Vigo County government website has links to county departments and information about the clerk's office.

The clerk also collects fines, restitution, and court costs in criminal cases for Vigo County. You can pay at the courthouse or use the state's online payment portal. The office handles a substantial number of criminal filings each year given the county's population of over 107,000 residents.

Visit the official Vigo County site for more details about the clerk's services and criminal court record access.

Vigo County Criminal Records Online

Vigo County criminal court records are searchable through MyCase, the state's free online case lookup tool. You can search by name or case number. The system pulls from the Odyssey Case Management System used in all Indiana courts. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and links to some documents.

Anyone can use MyCase without an account. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 makes court records public. Criminal records in Vigo County are available to inspect unless sealed or expunged. The expungement law under IC 35-38-9 removes qualifying cases from public view.

The Indiana courts page for Vigo County lists local court divisions, judges, and contact information.

Note: Information on MyCase is not an official court record, so verify details with the Vigo County clerk when needed for legal matters.

Vigo County Court System

Vigo County has a Circuit Court and multiple Superior Court divisions. All of these courts handle criminal cases. With over 107,000 residents, the county needs several courtrooms to manage its criminal docket. Every division's records go through the same clerk's office in Terre Haute.

Felonies in Vigo County follow the sentencing structure under IC 35-50. Indiana groups felonies from Level 1 (most severe) to Level 6. Misdemeanors fall into Class A, B, or C. No matter which court division handled the case, all criminal court records appear in the same MyCase search and are stored by the same clerk.

Fees for Vigo County Court Records

Copies of criminal court records in Vigo County cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Add $3.00 for certification on any document. The clerk's office accepts cash and money orders. Call (812) 462-3211 about other payment options.

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

Online searches are free. You only pay when you need printed copies or certified documents from the Vigo County clerk. Checking case status and viewing charges costs nothing through the MyCase portal.

You can also review Vigo County criminal court records at MyCase before deciding if you need official copies.

Getting Criminal Records in Vigo County

You can get criminal court records from Vigo County three ways: online, in person, or by mail.

For in-person requests, visit the clerk's office at 33 S 3rd St in Terre Haute during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person you need records for. Staff can search and print copies the same day. Walk-in requests for Vigo County criminal court records are common and handled promptly.

Mail requests go to the Vigo County Clerk at 33 S 3rd St, Terre Haute, IN 47807. Include the person's full name, case number if available, and payment for copy fees. Allow one to two weeks for processing. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail.

The state judicial page for Vigo County has court information and resources for criminal records.

For legal help with records access or expungement in Vigo County, Indiana Legal Help provides free information online.

Cities in Vigo County

Vigo County includes Terre Haute, which is the county seat and largest city. Smaller communities like West Terre Haute and Seelyville are also part of the county. All criminal cases are filed at the county level through the courts in Terre Haute.

Nearby Counties

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