Search Kokomo Felony Cases
Kokomo felony records are filed through the Howard County court system and maintained by the Kokomo Police Department for police-related records. You can search Kokomo felony case files online using the Indiana state court portal, submit requests through the KPD NextRequest portal, or visit the Howard County Clerk in Kokomo. This page covers all the main ways to access Kokomo felony records, what contact information applies, and which Indiana state tools cover Howard County criminal case history.
Kokomo Quick Facts
Kokomo Felony Cases at Howard County Court
All felony charges in Kokomo go through the Howard Superior Court. The Howard County Clerk maintains official felony case records, including charges, hearings, verdicts, and sentencing orders. These are public records under Indiana law. Kokomo is the Howard County seat, which means the courthouse and clerk's office are right in the city. The fastest online method to search Kokomo felony records is MyCase, Indiana's free court access portal. Search by party name or case number to find Howard County felony cases going back many years.
For in-person access to Kokomo felony case files, visit the Howard County Courthouse where the clerk's office is located. Staff can help with certified copy requests, name searches, and questions about specific Kokomo felony records. Call the clerk's office to confirm hours and any access restrictions for active or sealed cases before you make the trip.
Note: Kokomo felony cases under seal or protective order may have limited public access until the court resolves those restrictions.
Kokomo Police Department NextRequest Portal
The Kokomo Police Department is at 100 S. Union St., Kokomo, IN 46901. The main line is 765-456-7500. The Records Unit direct line is 765-456-7444. The KPD email is info@cityofkokomo.org. The KPD website is at cityofkokomo.org. The Records Unit page is at cityofkokomo.org. Records Unit hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed on holidays.
For police records tied to Kokomo felony cases, the KPD uses the NextRequest platform. Submit your request at cityofkokomoinpd.nextrequest.com. New requests start at cityofkokomoinpd.nextrequest.com/requests/new. The NextRequest system covers official police reports, calls for service logs, police photos, body camera footage, data, and other KPD records tied to Kokomo felony cases. Payment may be required before the KPD compiles and delivers records for complex or large requests. The system tracks your request status and sends updates by email, so keep your inbox handy after submitting.
All Kokomo felony records requests through NextRequest are reviewed under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act. Records tied to open investigations may be withheld or partially redacted until the case is closed. If you are looking for records on a case that is still in court, confirm the case status on MyCase before submitting your police records request to the KPD.
Kokomo Police Records and NextRequest Access
The Kokomo Police Department NextRequest portal at cityofkokomoinpd.nextrequest.com is the only official online channel for submitting police records requests for Kokomo felony cases. The system handles all request types and keeps you updated by email.
The KPD Records Unit page at cityofkokomo.org lists in-person Records Unit hours and contact details for Kokomo felony records requests that require a physical visit or phone follow-up.
State Resources for Kokomo Felony Records
Indiana state tools give you access to Kokomo and Howard County felony records at the statewide level, supplementing local police and court resources.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers statewide felony conviction data including Kokomo and Howard County. The ISP service page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services explains what the database includes and how to read results.
The IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks Kokomo felony offenders who have served or are serving time in Indiana state prisons. SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov lets you sign up for alerts when a Howard County felony offender's custody status changes. VINE at vinelink.com provides victim notifications for Kokomo felony cases.
The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor lists registered offenders in Kokomo and Howard County, including those with felony sex offense convictions. The KPD handles registration enforcement locally for Kokomo cases.
Note: The Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac handles disputes when the KPD or Howard County Clerk denies access to public Kokomo felony records without a valid legal basis under Indiana law.
Kokomo Felony Expungement
Indiana Code 35-38-9 lets certain Kokomo felony convictions be sealed from public records. You file the petition with the Howard Superior Court in Kokomo, which is the court that handled the original felony case. After the required waiting period, if the court approves the petition, the KPD and court clerk both update their records and the Kokomo felony case is sealed. The Indiana Courts site at in.gov/courts has eligibility guides and filing information for Kokomo residents seeking expungement.
Nearby Cities with Felony Records
Anderson is the closest qualifying city to Kokomo. Other qualifying Indiana cities are listed below.
- Anderson - Madison County
- Indianapolis - Marion County
- Muncie - Delaware County
Howard County Felony Records
Kokomo is in Howard County and serves as the county seat. All felony cases for Kokomo residents are filed at the Howard County courts in Kokomo. For county-wide resources, court contact information, and full details about felony records in this area, visit the Howard County page.