Access Bloomington Felony Cases
Bloomington felony records are filed through the Monroe County court system and maintained by the Bloomington Police Department for police-related records. You can search felony case files using the Indiana state court portal, request records through the BPD's NextRequest system, or visit the Monroe County Clerk. This page covers how to find Bloomington felony records, what access methods are available, and which Indiana state tools apply to Monroe County criminal case searches.
Bloomington Quick Facts
Bloomington Felony Cases at Monroe County Court
All felony charges in Bloomington go through the Monroe Circuit Court. The Monroe County Clerk keeps the official records for all felony filings, hearings, and judgments in Bloomington. Under Indiana law, these are public records. The easiest online option is MyCase, Indiana's free court portal. Search by party name or case number to find Monroe County felony cases, including Bloomington filings going back many years.
For in-person access to Bloomington felony case files, visit the Monroe County Courthouse where the clerk's office is located. Staff can help with name searches, certified copies, and other requests tied to Bloomington felony records. Call ahead to confirm current hours and any access restrictions for active or sealed cases. The Monroe County court system handles cases for the entire county, but most felony cases in the county originate in Bloomington.
Note: Active Bloomington felony cases may have sealed documents or restricted filings if a court order limits public access during the investigation or trial phase.
Bloomington Police Department Records Division
The Bloomington Police Department is at 220 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47401. The main line is 812-339-4477. For records, you can reach the Records Division directly at 812-349-3315, which connects to Records Supervisor Ellen Bennett. Her email is bennette@bloomington.in.gov. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lobby services include limited criminal history checks, fingerprinting, and notary services for Bloomington residents.
To request police reports tied to Bloomington felony cases, use the city's Public Records Request Portal at bloomington.in.gov/public-records-requests. You can also submit requests through the NextRequest system at bloomingtonin.nextrequest.com/requests/new. Mail-in requests go to: Bloomington Police Department, 220 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47401. Payment by check or money order is accepted for requests that carry fees.
For accident reports tied to Bloomington felony cases (such as DUI incidents resulting in charges), the accident report page is at bloomington.in.gov/public-safety/accident-reports. The full BPD website is at bloomington.in.gov/departments/police. A direct link to the Records Division page is at bloomington.in.gov/directory/police/records.
The BPD Evidence and Property Division at (812) 349-3320 or (812) 349-3336 handles property connected to Bloomington felony cases. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. If a felony case in Bloomington resulted in seized property, this division handles those records and related inquiries.
Bloomington Police Records Portal
The Bloomington Police Department's online records portal at bloomington.in.gov/departments/police is the primary contact point for Bloomington felony police records, report requests, and department contact information.
The NextRequest portal at bloomingtonin.nextrequest.com is the online submission point for Bloomington felony records requests, allowing residents and the public to track request status by email.
State Resources for Bloomington Felony Records
Indiana state databases supplement local Bloomington police and court records with statewide coverage of felony convictions and incarceration data.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers Monroe County felony conviction data. The service page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services explains what the database includes. It is a useful starting point when you need a quick felony history check for a Bloomington resident.
The IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks people convicted of felonies in Bloomington who served or are serving state prison time. SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov allows you to sign up for alerts when a Monroe County felony offender has a custody change. VINE at vinelink.com provides the same type of notification for Bloomington felony cases.
The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor lists registered offenders in Bloomington and Monroe County, including those convicted of felony sex offenses. The BPD handles registration and enforcement locally for Bloomington cases.
Note: The Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac reviews disputes about denied records requests from Bloomington agencies and issues formal opinions on public access rights.
Bloomington Felony Expungement
Indiana Code 35-38-9 allows some Bloomington felony convictions to be sealed from public records. You must file a petition with the Monroe Circuit Court. The waiting period and eligibility rules depend on the felony level. If approved, the BPD and court clerk both update their records and the Bloomington felony case is no longer publicly visible. The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts has eligibility information and step-by-step guides for Bloomington residents seeking expungement.
Other Indiana Cities with Felony Records
Bloomington is Monroe County's largest city. Other qualifying cities in Indiana maintain felony records through their local courts and police departments.
- Indianapolis - Marion County
- Terre Haute - Vigo County
- Evansville - Vanderburgh County
Monroe County Felony Records
Bloomington is in Monroe County. All felony cases for Bloomington residents are filed at the Monroe County courts in Bloomington. For county-wide resources, court contact information, and full details about felony records in this area, visit the Monroe County page.