Franklin Indiana Felony Records
Franklin felony records are filed through the Johnson County court system and maintained by the Franklin Police Department. Franklin is the county seat of Johnson County, so the courthouse and county clerk are located within the city. All felony cases for Franklin residents are handled here. Searching for felony records in Franklin means checking both the city police records and the Johnson County courts, where criminal cases are formally prosecuted and tracked.
Franklin Quick Facts
Franklin Felony Cases in Johnson County Courts
Franklin serves as the county seat of Johnson County, so the Johnson County Superior Court and Circuit Court are both in the city. Felony charges involving Franklin residents go through these courts. Indiana's felony system has six levels, from Level 6 (least serious) up to Level 1 and Murder. Each filed case enters the public court record system once a charge is formally brought.
Indiana's online court search portal, MyCase, at public.courts.in.gov/mycase, is the main free tool for searching Franklin felony records. You can search by name or case number, and results show charges, hearing dates, court rulings, and final dispositions. Because the courts are in Franklin itself, in-person visits to search or copy records are convenient for local residents. No login is required to use MyCase for basic searches.
| Court | Johnson County Superior Court / Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131 |
| Clerk Phone | (317) 736-3708 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Online Search | public.courts.in.gov/mycase |
Note: As the Johnson County seat, the courthouse is located directly in Franklin, making court record access simpler for city residents than for people in other parts of the county.
Franklin Police Department Records
The Franklin Police Department is at 1280 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131. The dispatch non-emergency line is 317.346.6336. Chief Kirby Cochran leads the department. Their email for community matters is communitypartnership@franklin.in.gov. The department website is at franklin.in.gov/police. Services include accident reports, the crime tip line at 317.346.1100, and online traffic ticket payment.
To request public records from the Franklin Police Department, use the online public records request form at franklin.in.gov/records-request. You can also contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (317) 736-3609 to request records by phone. The city's Action Center at franklin.in.gov/action-center is another way to submit requests and track their status. More information about the police department is at franklin.in.gov/department/divisions.
The Franklin Police Department's public records request page (franklin.in.gov) shows the online process for requesting Franklin police and incident reports.
The Franklin Police Department processes public records requests under Indiana Code 5-14-3, which sets the rules for public access to Indiana government records.
Johnson County Sheriff Felony Records
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and jail bookings for all of Johnson County, including Franklin. Felony arrests in Franklin that involve the county sheriff's jurisdiction result in bookings at the Johnson County Jail. The sheriff's office is also located in Franklin, as the county seat. For records from the sheriff related to Franklin felony arrests, contact the Johnson County Sheriff directly.
Victims can track custody status for Johnson County inmates through SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov or VINE at vinelink.com. Both services send alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. For people who received state prison sentences after a Franklin felony conviction in Johnson County court, use the Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov.
Note: Franklin city police records and Johnson County Sheriff records are separate. If the arrest involved city police, request records from the Franklin Police Department. If it involved the county sheriff, contact the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
Indiana State Police Criminal History for Franklin
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felony convictions from courts across Indiana, including Johnson County cases tied to Franklin residents. Once a case closes with a conviction in Johnson County court, the data typically flows into the ISP database. This is a statewide tool that gives you a broader view than just local Franklin court records.
The ISP criminal history services page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services explains the types of reports and any applicable fees. The ISP system focuses on final convictions. Active or pending Franklin felony cases in Johnson County court will not appear until resolved. For a complete picture, check both MyCase for pending and recent cases and the ISP database for closed felony convictions in Franklin and beyond.
Felony Expungement in Franklin
Indiana's expungement law at Indiana Code 35-38-9 gives people with certain felony convictions the right to petition the court to restrict access to those records. For Franklin residents, the petition goes to the Johnson County court that handled the original case. The Johnson County courthouse is right in Franklin, so filing the petition is straightforward. You must meet the waiting period and have no new criminal activity.
Not all felony convictions are eligible. Murder and Level 1 felonies cannot be expunged under Indiana law. Lower-level felony convictions may qualify after the required waiting period, which varies by offense level. If the court grants the petition, most public background searches will no longer show the record. Law enforcement agencies may still have access in certain situations. Franklin residents can contact Indiana Legal Services or other local legal aid groups for help navigating the process. General information is at in.gov/courts.
Sex Offender Registry for Franklin
Indiana's public sex offender registry covers Franklin and Johnson County. Certain felony sex crime convictions require the person to register with local law enforcement. The registry is maintained by the Indiana State Police and can be searched by name or geographic area, including Franklin addresses and ZIP codes. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks people from Franklin who are in or have been released from state custody. Victim notification services are available through VINE at vinelink.com and SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov.
Nearby Cities with Felony Records
Other qualifying cities near Franklin in central Indiana also maintain public felony records through county courts and state databases.
- Greenwood - Johnson County
- Indianapolis - Marion County
Johnson County Felony Records
Franklin is in Johnson County and serves as the county seat. Felony cases for Franklin residents are filed at the Johnson County courts in Franklin. The county page covers the full Johnson County court system, clerk office details, sheriff records, and all county-wide resources for finding and accessing felony records in the area.