Find Felony Records in Lafayette
Lafayette felony records are filed through the Tippecanoe County court system and maintained by the Lafayette Police Department. You can search felony case files for Lafayette using the Indiana state court portal, by submitting a public records request to the LPD, or by visiting the Tippecanoe County Clerk. This page covers all the key ways to access Lafayette felony records, what contact information you need, and which state tools help you search Tippecanoe County criminal case history.
Lafayette Quick Facts
Lafayette Felony Records at Tippecanoe County Court
Felony charges in Lafayette go through the Tippecanoe Superior Court. The Tippecanoe County Clerk keeps all official court records for Lafayette felony cases, including filings, orders, verdicts, and sentencing documents. These records are public under Indiana law. The easiest online method to search them is MyCase, Indiana's free court access portal. You can search by name or case number and pull up Tippecanoe County felony cases going back many years.
For in-person access to Lafayette felony case records, visit the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. The clerk's office handles requests for certified copies and case file reviews. If you are not sure whether a case is in the court system or still with police, start with MyCase online. It covers all court-filed Lafayette felony cases and shows current case status, charges, and participating parties.
Note: Some Lafayette felony cases may have sealed or restricted filings if a protective order is in place or the investigation is still ongoing.
Lafayette Police Department and Records Requests
The Lafayette Police Department is at 20 N. 6th St., Lafayette, IN 47901. The non-emergency line is 765-807-1200. The full LPD website is at lafayette.in.gov/3552/Police-Department. The LPD is a full-service department with 140 sworn officers and 58 civilian personnel. In 2024, the department handled 84,872 calls for service and logged 48,813 emergency calls. It is one of the more active departments in central Indiana, and its records division handles a large volume of Lafayette felony case reports.
To request police records for Lafayette felony cases, use the city's public records request process. The request page is at lafayette.in.gov/1840/Public-Records-Requests. Indiana's APRA gives the department up to 7 days to respond to written requests. Records tied to open Lafayette felony investigations may be delayed or partially withheld while the case is active. The LPD Training Center also hosts law enforcement training programs, which means staff are generally familiar with APRA procedures and records compliance.
If you need records from the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's office for a Lafayette-area felony case that involved county law enforcement, contact the sheriff's office directly. The sheriff and the LPD are separate agencies, so you may need to contact both depending on which agency handled the case.
Lafayette Police Records and Public Access
The Lafayette Police Department website at lafayette.in.gov/3552/Police-Department provides department contact information and links to the public records request process for Lafayette felony records and police reports.
The public records request page at lafayette.in.gov/1840/Public-Records-Requests is the official submission point for all formal Lafayette felony record requests submitted to the city.
State Resources for Lafayette Felony Records
Indiana state tools give a broader view of felony records tied to Lafayette and Tippecanoe County cases. These resources work alongside the LPD and Tippecanoe County Clerk.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch searches statewide felony conviction data. The ISP service page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services describes what the check includes. It covers Lafayette felony convictions in the state database.
The IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov shows Lafayette felony offenders in the state prison system. SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov allows you to register for notifications about custody changes for Tippecanoe County felony offenders. VINE at vinelink.com provides victim notification services for Lafayette felony cases.
The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor lists registered sex offenders in Lafayette and Tippecanoe County. If the person you are researching has a felony sex offense, the registry shows address, photo, and offense details. The LPD handles registration enforcement for Lafayette cases.
Note: For disputes about denied Lafayette felony records requests, the Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can review the denial and issue a formal opinion.
Lafayette Felony Expungement
Indiana Code 35-38-9 allows certain Lafayette felony convictions to be expunged after a waiting period. You petition the Tippecanoe Superior Court, where the original case was filed. The court reviews the petition and, if approved, orders the LPD and court clerk to seal their records. Not all felony classes are eligible. The Indiana Courts site at in.gov/courts has expungement guides and eligibility details for Lafayette residents.
Nearby Cities with Felony Records
West Lafayette is a qualifying city near Lafayette in Tippecanoe County. Other qualifying Indiana cities are listed below.
- Indianapolis - Marion County
- Kokomo - Howard County
- Muncie - Delaware County
Tippecanoe County Felony Records
Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County. All felony cases for Lafayette residents are filed at the Tippecanoe County courts in Lafayette. For county-wide resources, court contact information, and full details about felony records in this area, visit the Tippecanoe County page.