Goshen Felony Records
Goshen felony records are maintained through the Elkhart County court system and the Goshen Police Department. If you need to find felony case filings, court dockets, or arrest records tied to someone in Goshen, Indiana, this page covers the main sources and how to search them. Cases are filed at the Elkhart County courts, and many records are available online through Indiana's public court search portal.
Goshen Quick Facts
Goshen Felony Cases in Elkhart County Courts
Goshen is located in Elkhart County, and all felony cases involving Goshen residents go through the Elkhart County court system. Indiana classifies felony offenses into six levels, from Level 6 (least severe) up to Murder. A Level 6 felony can carry one to two and a half years in prison. More serious charges at Level 1 or 2 can result in decades behind bars. All of these cases leave a public court record that you can search.
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the main way to search felony records for Goshen. You can search by the person's name, case number, or attorney. Results show charge details, hearing dates, and case outcomes. MyCase covers all Indiana courts, so Goshen felony cases filed in Elkhart County Superior Court or Circuit Court all show up here. The search is free to use and open to anyone.
Some older cases may not appear in MyCase. For records that predate the online system, you can contact the Elkhart County Clerk's office directly. Staff can pull older case files by name or case number. Certified copies of felony records carry a fee.
| Court | Elkhart County Superior Court / Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N Main St, Goshen, IN 46526 |
| Clerk Phone | (574) 535-6430 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Online Search | public.courts.in.gov/mycase |
Note: Goshen is the county seat of Elkhart County, so the county courthouse is located right in the city, making in-person searches straightforward.
Goshen Police Department Felony Records
The Goshen Police Department handles records for incidents that occur within city limits. The Records Division is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can visit in person at 111 E Jefferson St, Goshen, IN 46526, or contact them by phone at 574-533-8661. Email inquiries can go to police@goshencity.com. For general non-emergency calls, use 574-533-4151.
The Goshen Police Department website at goshen.in.gov provides details on how to request reports and access police FAQs. Their FAQ page at goshen.in.gov/police-faqs answers common questions about what records are available and how to get them. Because felony arrests trigger reports at both the police and county court level, you will often need records from both sources.
The screenshot below is from the Goshen Police Department's public records portal, showing the department's contact information and records access procedures.
The Goshen Police Department website (goshen.in.gov/government/departments/police) lists the records request process for Goshen residents.
The department's records office processes public information requests under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, Indiana Code 5-14-3.
Indiana State Police Criminal History for Goshen
The Indiana State Police runs the Limited Criminal History (LCH) program, which covers all felony convictions statewide, including those from Goshen cases. You can search the LCH database online at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. This tool is useful if you need a broader look at someone's criminal past beyond just local Goshen records. The ISP criminal history services page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services explains what the report includes and any fees that apply.
LCH reports pull from court filings and law enforcement agencies across Indiana. A Goshen felony conviction entered by the Elkhart County court will typically appear in this database after the case closes. The ISP database is one of the most complete sources for criminal history in Indiana.
Note: The ISP LCH report shows final dispositions; pending Goshen felony cases may not yet appear until the court enters a judgment.
Elkhart County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and jail bookings for Goshen and the rest of Elkhart County. People arrested on felony charges in Goshen are often booked into the Elkhart County Jail. You can reach the Sheriff's Office at (574) 891-2100. The Sheriff's Office address is 26861 County Road 26, Elkhart, Indiana. For public records requests sent by email, use Records@ElkhartCountySheriff.com.
The Elkhart County Sheriff offers a criminal history report service. You can find details on this at sheriff.elkhartcounty.com. This is a county-level resource that covers arrest and booking records for the area including Goshen. Contact the sheriff's office at sheriff.elkhartcounty.com/contact for specific records inquiries.
Indiana's victim notification system, SAVIN, lets you track custody status for people held in Elkhart County Jail. You can register for alerts at indianasavin.in.gov or use the VINE service at vinelink.com.
Goshen Felony Expungement
Indiana law allows some felony convictions to be expunged from public records. Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, individuals who meet certain conditions, including a waiting period and no new criminal activity, may petition the court to seal or restrict access to their felony records. For Goshen residents, this petition goes to the Elkhart County court.
The waiting period depends on the felony level. Lower-level felonies have a shorter wait than serious ones. Murder and Level 1 felonies cannot be expunged. If granted, the expungement limits who can see the record, though certain agencies like law enforcement can still access it. The Indiana courts page at in.gov/courts has general guidance on expungement procedures in Indiana.
Legal aid resources in the Goshen area can help with the expungement process. The Indiana Legal Services network has offices that serve Elkhart County. For community resources and legal referrals in the Goshen area, the 211 service at in211.communityos.org can connect you with local help.
Sex Offender Registry for Goshen
Indiana maintains a public sex offender registry that covers all cities including Goshen. You can search by name, city, or ZIP code at the Indiana Sex Offender Registry through the Indiana State Police. Some felony convictions in Goshen require registration under state law. This information is public and updated regularly.
The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov lets you check whether someone from Goshen is currently incarcerated in an Indiana state prison or has been released. This tool is separate from the sex offender registry and covers all IDOC inmates. Both are useful tools when looking at the full picture of someone's felony record in Goshen.
Note: The sex offender registry and IDOC locator are public tools, but they reflect state prison data and may not show local jail holds or county-level supervision.
Nearby Cities with Felony Records
Other qualifying cities near Goshen in the northern Indiana region also have felony records accessible through county courts and state systems.
- Elkhart - Elkhart County
- Mishawaka - St. Joseph County
- South Bend - St. Joseph County
Elkhart County Felony Records
Goshen is in Elkhart County. Felony cases for Goshen residents are filed at the Elkhart County courts in Goshen, the county seat. The county page covers court clerk details, sheriff records, full fee schedules, and other county-wide resources for searching felony records.