White County Criminal Records
Criminal court records in White County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Monticello. The clerk's office keeps all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in the county. You can search for criminal court records online at no cost through Indiana's MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 110 North Main Street in person. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. White County is in northwest Indiana, and all criminal case data is part of the statewide Odyssey case management system that covers every court in the state.
White County Quick Facts
White County Clerk of Courts
The White County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all court records for the county. This is an elected position. The clerk files, stores, and provides access to criminal case documents. Staff at the Monticello courthouse can help you find records, get copies, and pay court fees during normal business hours. The office also collects fines and costs tied to criminal and infraction cases on behalf of local, county, and state agencies.
Visit the White County official website for department information and services related to criminal court records.
The clerk's office is the single location for all official court documents in White County. Whether your case was in Circuit Court or Superior Court, the same office keeps those records. You can call ahead to check on a specific case or just walk in during hours.
The White County government site also links to related departments and services that may help with your request.
| Office | White County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 N Main St Monticello, IN 47960 |
| Phone | (574) 583-7700 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | whitecounty.in.gov |
Search White County Criminal Court Records Online
The state's MyCase portal is the main way to search White County criminal court records from home. It covers all Indiana courts. You can look up cases by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and sometimes links to court documents. The system is free to use and does not need an account.
Search White County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase through the statewide Odyssey system.
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to view court records. Most criminal case details in White County are public. If a document is not posted as a link in the case summary on MyCase, it is not available online. You will need to contact the clerk's office to get it.
The Indiana courts page for White County has details about local court divisions, judges, and how to reach the clerk for criminal court records.
Note: Information on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors, so check with the White County clerk for anything that needs to be exact.
White County Court System
White County has courts that hear criminal cases. The Circuit Court handles felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. All criminal court records from the courts go through the same clerk's office in Monticello. There are no separate city criminal courts in White County.
The court uses the Odyssey case management system. All White County criminal cases show up in the same MyCase search. You do not need to search each court on its own. The state judicial page for White County lists current judges and court contact information.
For questions about a specific case or court division, call the White County clerk at (574) 583-7700. They can tell you which court handled a case and how to get the records.
White County Criminal Records Fees
Standard Indiana fee rates apply for copies of criminal court records in White County. Copies cost $1.00 per page as set by IC 33-37-5-1. If you need a certified copy, that adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk's office accepts cash and money orders. Ask about other payment types before you visit.
Pay court fees and fines online through the Indiana courts online payment system for White County cases.
Online searching through MyCase is free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. For certified copies needed for legal matters, visit the courthouse in Monticello or call (574) 583-7700 about sending a mail request.
Note: Confirm current fees and payment methods with the White County clerk before your visit.
Getting Criminal Court Records in White County
There are a few ways to get criminal court records from White County. For basic case info, use MyCase online. For official copies, go to the clerk's office at 110 North Main Street in Monticello during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff can look up cases and make copies while you wait in most cases.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send your request to the White County Clerk's Office at 110 N Main St, Monticello, IN 47960. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and payment for copy fees. Processing time depends on the workload at the office.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may limit which records are available to the public. Expunged criminal cases are removed from public access. For questions about records access or legal guidance, Indiana Legal Help provides free information about court procedures and criminal record matters.
Cities in White County
White County includes several small communities. The county seat is Monticello. Other towns include Brookston, Chalmers, Reynolds, and Wolcott. All criminal cases in White County are filed at the county level through the courts in Monticello. There are no separate city criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
These counties border White County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.