Find Felony Records in Evansville
Evansville felony records are maintained by the Vanderburgh County courts and the Evansville Police Department. You can search felony case files using the state court portal, visit the Vanderburgh County Clerk in person, or contact the EPD Central Records Unit for police reports tied to felony arrests and incidents in Evansville. This page covers the process for each access method, including fees, hours, and what to expect when you request Evansville felony records.
Evansville Quick Facts
Evansville Felony Records at Vanderburgh County Court
Felony cases from Evansville are filed in the Vanderburgh Superior Court. The Vanderburgh County Clerk maintains all official court records, including felony filings, judgments, and orders. These records are public under Indiana law. The clerk's office is located at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room 216, Evansville, IN 47708. Phone is (812) 435-5160.
The easiest way to search Evansville felony records without going to the courthouse is through MyCase, Indiana's free statewide court portal. You can search by party name or case number and get results for Vanderburgh County felony cases. MyCase shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and participating parties. The system is updated regularly and covers recent filings as well as older Evansville felony cases.
For court records not available online, submit a written request to the Vanderburgh County Clerk. The online records request form is at evansvillegov.org. You can also visit in person during regular courthouse hours.
Note: Active felony cases in Evansville may have limited access to certain filings while the case is still open or under a protective order.
Evansville Police Department Felony Records
The Evansville Police Department's Central Records Unit is in Room 126 at Police Headquarters, 15 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Evansville, IN 47708. The records section phone is (812) 436-7956. Hours for in-person visits are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on holidays and weekends. Phone service runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., which gives you more options if you have questions outside office hours.
The EPD Central Records Unit processes requests for offense reports, criminal history checks, and other police records tied to Evansville felony cases. Offense report copies cost $10 each. A criminal history check (limited) also costs $10. No cash or credit cards are accepted. The EPD takes personal checks, money orders, and certified checks only. Make sure you bring the correct payment form before visiting the records room in Evansville. Accident reports are handled separately and can be obtained through BuyCrash.com for $12.
You can find more about the EPD records process at evansvillepolice.com/central-records-unit and the record inquiry page at evansvillepolice.com/record-inquiries. The main EPD website is at evansvillepolice.com. You can reach the EPD Administrative Office at (812) 436-7896 for general questions about Evansville felony records and police reports.
Evansville Police Records and Criminal File Access
The Evansville Police Department's website at evansvillepolice.com provides direct access to the Central Records Unit contact page and instructions for requesting felony-related police records in Evansville.
The records inquiry page at evansvillepolice.com/record-inquiries details the fees, payment methods, and types of Evansville felony records available from the Central Records Unit.
Statewide Tools for Evansville Felony Records
Indiana state tools give you another way to search felony records tied to Evansville and Vanderburgh County. These resources work alongside local EPD and court access points.
The Indiana State Police runs the Limited Criminal History tool. You can search it at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. It shows felony convictions that appear in Indiana's statewide criminal history database, including Evansville cases. The ISP Criminal History Services page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services explains what's in the database and how to interpret results.
The IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks felony offenders who have been in state custody. If someone was convicted of a felony in Evansville and served prison time, you can search for their record here. SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov lets you sign up for alerts about custody changes for Vanderburgh County felony offenders. You can also look at VINE at vinelink.com for victim notification services in Evansville felony cases.
Note: Indiana's Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can assist if the EPD or Vanderburgh County Clerk denies a request for Evansville felony records without a valid legal basis.
Evansville City Clerk and Local Resources
The Evansville City Clerk is Laura Windhorst, located at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Civic Center Complex, Evansville, IN 47708. Phone is (812) 435-5000. The city clerk's site is at evansvillegov.org. The clerk handles city administrative records. For felony cases in Evansville, the county court clerk and EPD records unit are the main access points.
The Vanderburgh County government portal at evansvillegov.org also covers county records and services that overlap with Evansville felony case access. If you need records from a specific division of county government, the portal can help you find the right contact.
Evansville Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement law under Indiana Code 35-38-9 allows some Evansville felony convictions to be sealed from public view. You must petition the Vanderburgh Superior Court where the original case was filed. The waiting period depends on the felony level. If granted, the EPD and court clerk update their records and the Evansville felony record is no longer part of the public file. The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts has more information about eligibility and the filing process for Evansville residents.
Other Indiana Cities with Felony Records
Evansville is the largest city in southwestern Indiana. Other cities across the state have felony record access through their local courts and police departments.
- Indianapolis - Marion County
- Fort Wayne - Allen County
- Bloomington - Monroe County
Vanderburgh County Felony Records
Evansville is in Vanderburgh County. All felony cases for Evansville residents are filed at the Vanderburgh County courts in Evansville. For county-wide resources, court contact information, and full details about felony records in this area, visit the Vanderburgh County page.