Search Indianapolis Felony Records
Indianapolis felony records are public documents filed through the Marion County courts and maintained by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Anyone can search felony records for Indianapolis cases using the state court system, the IMPD public records portal, or by visiting the Marion County Clerk's office in person. This page covers how to find felony case files, request police reports, check criminal history, and use the key tools available for Indianapolis felony record searches.
Indianapolis Quick Facts
Indianapolis Felony Records at Marion County Court
All felony cases for Indianapolis go through the Marion Superior Court. The court is part of the Marion County judicial system, and case records are public under Indiana law. The Marion County Clerk's office keeps the official files for every felony case filed in Indianapolis. You can access these records in person at the City-County Building at 200 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, or online using the state court search tool.
The fastest way to search Indianapolis felony records online is through MyCase, the Indiana statewide court portal. MyCase lets you look up felony cases by name, case number, or date range. It covers all Marion County felony filings and shows court dates, charges, and case status. The service is free to use. You do not need an account to run a basic search for Indianapolis felony records.
The Marion County Clerk also accepts record requests by mail. Send your written request to the Records Department at 200 E. Washington Street W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204. You can also use the online clerk record request form at indy.gov. Phone inquiries go to 317-327-4715.
Note: Court records for open or sealed Indianapolis felony cases may have restricted access, and some documents require a formal public records request.
IMPD Police Records for Indianapolis Felony Cases
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department handles records requests for police reports tied to felony arrests and incidents in Indianapolis. IMPD Citizens Records Services is at 50 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The main records line is 317-327-3155. You can also request records online at indy.gov/activity/request-a-public-record.
IMPD must respond to written records requests within 7 days under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act. Fees are low. City-county records cost 4 cents per page. Incident reports tied to felony cases cost $5 each. Accident reports are $12. You can view records for free in person without paying copy fees if you do not need printouts. Some records, like open felony investigation files, may be withheld until the case is closed.
IMPD has district offices across Indianapolis. If you need records from a specific district, you can contact them directly. The North District is at 3120 E. 30th Street (317-327-6100), the Southeast District at 1150 S. Shelby Street (317-327-6300), and the Downtown District at 39 W. Jackson Pl. (317-327-6500). For most felony record requests in Indianapolis, Citizens Records Services handles the paperwork centrally.
The IMPD also maintains a Records Facility at 1330 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225. This location stores older case records and archived files. For current felony cases, start with Citizens Records Services.
The Indianapolis IMPD webpage at indy.gov gives department contact details. For help reaching the right person, try the contact page at indy.gov/activity/contact-impd.
Indianapolis Police and Clerk Records Access
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's public portal at indy.gov is the starting point for police records tied to Indianapolis felony cases. The site lets you submit public records requests, find district contacts, and access IMPD resources.
The Marion County Clerk's online request form at indy.gov works alongside the IMPD portal for court-based Indianapolis felony record searches.
State Tools to Search Indianapolis Felony Records
Indiana offers several state-level tools that apply directly to Indianapolis felony records. These tools pull from statewide databases and cover all Marion County cases.
The Indiana State Police runs the Limited Criminal History service. You can get a criminal history check that includes felony convictions for Indianapolis residents and others. The online version is at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. This tool is useful when you need a fast overview of a person's felony record in Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Correction runs the Offender Locator tool. It shows current and past incarceration records for felony offenders who have been in state custody. If someone was convicted of a felony in Indianapolis and served time, they may appear in this database. Results include facility name, sentence dates, and current status.
SAVIN, or the Indiana Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification system, lets victims and the public track the status of offenders in custody. You can register for alerts when an Indianapolis felony offender is released, transferred, or escapes. The system covers Marion County cases.
Note: State criminal history checks through ISP cover felony convictions statewide, but they may not include pending charges or cases still in court.
Indianapolis Felony Expungement Information
Indiana law allows some people with felony records in Indianapolis to petition for expungement. Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, a felony conviction may be eligible for expungement after a waiting period. The waiting period depends on the class of felony. Level 6 felonies have shorter waits than higher-level charges. If the court grants an expungement, the records are sealed from public view.
To file for expungement of an Indianapolis felony record, you petition the Marion Superior Court where the case was filed. The Marion County Clerk's office at 200 E. Washington Street processes these filings. The Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac handles disputes about access to expunged records. If your expungement petition is approved, IMPD and the clerk's office both update their records accordingly.
Not every Indianapolis felony is eligible. Murder, sex offenses, and offenses that caused serious injury are generally not expungeable. The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts has guides and resources on expungement rules statewide.
Indianapolis Sex Offender Registry
The Indiana Sex Offender Registry lists individuals convicted of qualifying felony sex offenses in Indianapolis and across the state. You can search the registry at in.gov/sor. The registry shows addresses, photos, and offense details for registered offenders in Indianapolis and Marion County.
Registration is required under Indiana law for anyone convicted of a covered felony sex offense. Offenders must register with local law enforcement after release. IMPD handles registration enforcement in Indianapolis. Failure to register is itself a felony in Indiana.
Nearby Cities with Felony Records
Other cities near Indianapolis also maintain felony records through their local courts and police departments. Each city links to county court resources for felony cases.
- Carmel - Hamilton County
- Fishers - Hamilton County
- Noblesville - Hamilton County
- Greenwood - Johnson County
- Anderson - Madison County
Marion County Felony Records
Indianapolis is in Marion County. All felony cases for Indianapolis residents are filed at the Marion County courts. For county-wide resources, court contact information, and full details about felony records in this area, visit the Marion County page.