Search Indiana Felony Records
Indiana felony records are public documents held by county courts, the Indiana State Police, and the Indiana Department of Correction. All 92 counties in Indiana keep their own court case files, and the state runs several online tools to help you find felony records quickly. You can search Indiana felony records using the MyCase court portal, the Limited Criminal History system, or by contacting a county clerk directly. This site brings together the main resources so you can find what you need without calling every office in the state.
Indiana Felony Records Quick Facts
How to Search Indiana Felony Records Online
Indiana has three main systems for searching felony records. Each covers different information and serves a different purpose. Knowing which tool to use will save you time and money when looking up felony cases in Indiana.
The MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is a free online search tool run by the Indiana Supreme Court. It covers criminal cases from most Indiana courts. You can look up felony cases by name or case number without creating an account. Results show the case summary, charges filed, court dates, and the case status. Some final orders and judgments are also available to read without signing in. MyCase does not show expunged cases or sealed records. It is the first place most people start when searching for felony records in Indiana. The system works best in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
The Indiana State Police runs the Limited Criminal History system, known as LCH. This is a name-based felony record search that covers arrests going back to the mid-1930s. Search online at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. The fee is $15.70 per search by credit card or $15.00 for IN.gov subscribers. The LCH shows felony arrests and Class A misdemeanor arrests from Indiana courts. It does not include federal cases or out-of-state records. Results come back as "ON FILE," "NOT ON FILE (INCONCLUSIVE)," or "NO RECORDS FOUND." The PDF result expires 14 days after your search, so save or print it right away. You can also mail a request to Indiana State Police, Criminal History Limited Check, P.O. Box 6188, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188 using a money order.
The Indiana Department of Correction runs the IDOC Offender Locator for people who are currently incarcerated. You can search by name or DOC number to find someone in a state prison. Results include the facility, charges, sentence length, and projected release date. This tool is free and updated regularly. For victim notifications, the Indiana SAVIN service sends free alerts when an offender's status changes.
The Indiana General Assembly site at iga.in.gov hosts all state statutes and serves as the official reference for every law that governs felony records access in Indiana.
These state-level tools work together. Start with MyCase for free court case searches, use the LCH system when you need a formal name-based criminal history result, and check the IDOC locator when searching for a currently incarcerated person in Indiana.
Indiana Felony Records and the Public Access Law
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, found at IC 5-14-3, gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. This law covers felony records held by government agencies including courts and law enforcement. You do not need to give a reason for your request. You do not have to be a party in the case. The law presumes all government records are open unless a specific exemption applies.
Under IC 5-14-3-5, law enforcement agencies must release certain felony records even if they choose to keep other investigatory files private. Required disclosures include arrest records, daily logs showing the date and location of an offense, and warrant details. The name and age of a person arrested, the crime charged, and the arresting officer's name are all public under this section. Basic felony arrest data is available even when a case is still being investigated in Indiana.
Some limits do apply. Law enforcement has discretion over investigatory records, and certain information is never released. Financial account numbers, Social Security numbers, and information about crime victims under 18 are protected. Records can also be sealed by a court order. If a records request is denied and you believe it should not be, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac for help.
Note: Records more than 75 years old become available to the public even if they were previously restricted, under IC 5-14-3-4(d).
Expungement of Indiana Felony Records
Indiana has broad expungement laws for criminal records. Under IC 35-38-9, people who meet the waiting period and other requirements can petition to seal their felony records. Once a court grants expungement, those records are removed from public access. The LCH system and MyCase will no longer show the sealed case to the general public. A person may legally state that no records exist when asked on most applications.
Waiting periods under IC 35-38-9 depend on the type of felony. Arrests that did not result in conviction may qualify after one year in some cases, with automatic expungement for certain dismissals after June 30, 2022. Less serious felonies require an eight-year wait. More serious ones require ten years and the written consent of the prosecutor before the court will hear the petition. All financial obligations from the case must be paid, and no new felony convictions may have occurred during the waiting period.
Some offenses cannot be expunged at all under IC 35-38-9-8.5. These include homicide, voluntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, most sex offenses, and serious violent felonies. Two or more felony offenses involving unlawful use of a deadly weapon also cannot be expunged. When you search Indiana felony records and a case does not appear, it may have been expunged. A result of "NOT ON FILE (INCONCLUSIVE)" from the LCH does not always mean no record exists, only that the name-based search was inconclusive. Fingerprint-based checks are more thorough for official purposes.
Indiana Sex Offender and Violent Felony Registry
The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry is a public database of people convicted of qualifying sex and violent felonies. The Indiana State Police maintains it under IC 11-8-8. Search the registry at in.gov/sor. The registry shows name, photo, address, offense details, and registration period. Local sheriffs also keep county-level registries and can answer questions about registered individuals in their area.
Offenders must register in person with the local sheriff and update their information within seven days of any address change. Registration periods are 10 years, 25 years, or lifetime depending on the offense. Failure to register is itself a felony under Indiana law. The registry is free to search and open to anyone at any time.
Indiana Criminal History Records and Reporting Rules
Indiana Code 10-13-3 governs how the state handles criminal history data. The Indiana State Police act as the official central repository for all felony arrest records in the state. Law enforcement agencies across all 92 Indiana counties must submit criminal history data to this repository. A felony arrest in any county eventually flows into the LCH system at the state level. You can reach the ISP Criminal History Services division at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.
Indiana Code 24-4-18 limits how long background check providers can report certain criminal history. Non-conviction records and pending charges can only be reported if they are within seven years. If you believe a background report contains wrong information about your Indiana felony record, you can dispute it directly with the company. This statute creates a private right of action for people harmed by inaccurate reporting.
Felony records in Indiana follow a path through multiple agencies. An arrest creates a record with the arresting agency. Charges filed in court create records with the county clerk. A conviction generates a record with the court and the IDOC if a prison sentence follows. Each agency keeps its own set of files. You may need to check more than one source to get the full picture of a felony case in Indiana.
County Court Felony Records Across Indiana
Each of the 92 Indiana counties has its own Circuit or Superior Court where felony cases are filed and heard. The county clerk keeps the official court record for every felony case filed there. You can visit the clerk's office in person to view files and request copies. Most county courts are also in the MyCase system, which lets you search without a trip to the courthouse.
Copy fees vary by county but most clerks charge per page. Some counties accept mail requests for copies of felony case files. If you know the county where a case was filed, the clerk's office gives you the most complete record. For cases where you do not know the county, start with the statewide MyCase search. The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts has a directory of all county courts and clerk contact information across the state.
Some older felony records may not be in the online MyCase system. Courts that joined the Odyssey case management system later may have limited electronic records for older cases. For cases filed before a court went digital, you will need to contact the clerk directly and search paper records in person. Court staff can look up cases by name or case number and let you know what is available.
Note: Not every Indiana county has all of its older felony records online. For cases filed before local Odyssey adoption, contact the county clerk directly.
Browse Indiana Felony Records by County
Each county in Indiana has its own court and clerk office that handles felony records. Pick a county to find local contact information, court details, and resources for felony records in that area.
Indiana Felony Records by City
Residents of major Indiana cities file felony cases at the county court that serves their area. Pick a city to find court details, local resources, and how to search felony records in that city.