Find Washington County Criminal Records
Criminal court records in Washington County are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Salem. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in the county. You can search records online for free through Indiana's MyCase system or visit the courthouse at 1 East Market Street in person. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Washington County is part of Judicial District 24 in southern Indiana, sharing the district with Crawford, Harrison, and Orange counties. All criminal case records are part of the statewide Odyssey system.
Washington County Quick Facts
Washington County Clerk of Courts
The Washington County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. This elected position comes with the duty to file, store, and provide access to criminal case documents at the Salem courthouse. Staff handle record searches, copies, and fee collection during business hours. The office also collects fines and court costs for criminal and infraction cases on behalf of local and state agencies.
The Washington County government website has information about county departments and services including the clerk's office for criminal court records.
You can walk into the clerk's office during hours and request a records search. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and print copies for you. The clerk's office in Salem is the sole source for official criminal court documents in Washington County.
Check the Washington County website for links to all county offices and government services.
| Office | Washington County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 E. Market St Salem, IN 47167 |
| Phone | (812) 883-5748 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | washingtoncounty.in.gov |
Criminal Court Records Online in Washington County
Washington County criminal court records are available through Indiana's MyCase portal. The system covers all courts in the state. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Washington County. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes court documents. The search is free and no account is needed.
Search Washington County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase through the Odyssey system.
The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 protects the public's right to view court records. Most criminal case information is public in Washington County. If a document is not available as a link in the case summary on MyCase, it is not posted online. Contact the clerk's office for those records.
The Indiana courts page for Washington County provides details about local courts, judges, and contact information.
Note: MyCase data is not the official court record and may have errors, so verify important details with the Washington County clerk directly.
Washington County Court System
Washington County has courts that handle criminal matters at the county level. The Circuit Court hears felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records are kept by the clerk's office at the courthouse in Salem. Washington County is part of Judicial District 24, which also includes Crawford, Harrison, and Orange counties.
The court uses Indiana's Odyssey case management system. All Washington County criminal cases show up in the MyCase search. You do not need to look through separate court systems. Case assignments, hearing dates, and judge information are all there in one place.
If you need help finding a specific case or understanding how the court processes cases in Washington County, call the clerk at (812) 883-5748 and they can guide you.
Washington County Criminal Court Records Fees
Standard Indiana fee rates apply for copies of criminal court records in Washington County. 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 takes cash and money orders. Ask about other payment methods before you make the trip to Salem.
You can view case details and pay court fees online through the Indiana courts online payment system for Washington County cases.
Searching MyCase online is free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Washington County clerk. If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the courthouse in person or call ahead about mail requests.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Washington County
You can get Washington County criminal court records in a few ways. For basic case info, use the free MyCase website. For official copies, visit the clerk's office at 1 East Market Street in Salem during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Have the case number or full name of the person ready. Staff can pull up records and make copies for you the same day.
Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the Washington County Clerk's Office at 1 E. Market St, Salem, IN 47167. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Processing time varies based on how busy the office is.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which records are available. Expunged cases are removed from public access. If you have questions about criminal records access or need legal guidance, Indiana Legal Help provides free information about court procedures and criminal record matters.
Note: Washington County shares Judicial District 24 with nearby counties, so make sure the case was actually filed in Washington County before requesting records here.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County includes several small communities. The county seat is Salem. Other towns include Pekin, Campbellsburg, and Little York. All criminal cases in Washington County are filed at the county level through the courts in Salem. There are no separate city criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Washington County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.