Plainfield Indiana Felony Records
Plainfield felony records are maintained through the Hendricks County court system and the Plainfield Police Department. Plainfield is a growing community in Hendricks County, just west of Indianapolis. Felony cases for Plainfield residents are filed at the Hendricks County courts in Danville, the county seat. This page explains where to search for Plainfield felony records, how to request police reports, and what other state resources are available.
Plainfield Quick Facts
Plainfield Felony Cases in Hendricks County Courts
Plainfield sits in Hendricks County, so all felony charges for Plainfield residents go to the Hendricks County Superior or Circuit Court in Danville. Indiana's six-level felony system ranges from Level 6 (the lowest) to Level 1 and Murder. Each filed case creates a public court record. Most of these records are searchable through Indiana's online court portal.
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the primary free tool for searching Plainfield felony records. You can search by name or case number and see charge details, court dates, and outcomes. Hendricks County felony cases, including those from Plainfield, are in the system. The search is free and does not require a login. For certified copies or records not available online, contact the Hendricks County Clerk directly.
| Court | Hendricks County Superior Court / Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | One Courthouse Square, Danville, IN 46122 |
| Clerk Phone | (317) 745-9225 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Online Search | public.courts.in.gov/mycase |
Note: Danville, the Hendricks County seat, is about 5 miles west of Plainfield. In-person clerk visits are a short drive for most Plainfield residents.
Plainfield Police Department Records
The Plainfield Police Department is at 1075 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168, in the Town's Justice Center. The main phone is 317-838-3565. For records-related questions, call the Records Branch at 317-838-3565, ext. 0. The department's Facebook page is PlainfieldIndianaPD and the main website is at townofplainfield.com/Police-Department.
Plainfield uses the JustFOIA online portal for public records requests. You can submit your request at townofplainfield.justfoia.com. This covers copies of police reports, incident records, and other public documents. The full records request information page is at townofplainfield.com/Records-Requests. An FAQ covering common questions about records requests is available at townofplainfield.com/faq. Records staff can help with questions about report numbers and whether a specific report is available.
The state-level Indiana felony records resource below shows the Indiana General Assembly's legislation page, which is the source for Indiana's public records and criminal statutes used by all agencies including Plainfield.
Indiana's legislative resources at iga.in.gov provide the legal framework under which agencies like the Plainfield Police Department handle public records requests.
Plainfield processes all public records requests under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the state's Access to Public Records Act, which requires agencies to respond to written requests within seven days.
Hendricks County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests and jail bookings for all of Hendricks County, including Plainfield. When someone is arrested on a felony charge in Plainfield, they may be booked into the Hendricks County Jail. The sheriff's office is in Danville. For general inquiries about arrests and bookings from Plainfield, contact the Hendricks County Sheriff directly.
Indiana State Police victim notification through SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov covers Hendricks County Jail custody. Victims or family members can register to get alerts when an inmate's status changes. The VINE service at vinelink.com also provides this notification function. If you are looking for someone currently in Indiana state prison after a Plainfield felony conviction, use the IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov.
Statewide Criminal History for Plainfield Cases
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History database at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felony convictions from all Indiana courts, including Hendricks County cases tied to Plainfield residents. Once a Plainfield felony case closes with a conviction, that data typically enters the ISP system. This statewide database is useful when you want to check someone's full Indiana criminal history rather than just Plainfield-specific records.
Detailed information on ISP criminal history services is at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. Fees apply for some types of reports. The Indiana courts general page at in.gov/courts also has links to related resources. For the Indiana Public Access Counselor, call 317.233.9435 or 1.800.228.6013 if you have questions about what records are public or have a denial you want to appeal.
Note: The ISP LCH search does not include arrests that did not result in convictions. Dismissed or not-guilty Plainfield felony cases may not appear, though they may still show up in the court records on MyCase.
Plainfield Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement law under Indiana Code 35-38-9 lets people with certain felony convictions petition the Hendricks County court to restrict public access to those records. If you live in Plainfield and had a felony conviction in Hendricks County court, you may be eligible after the required waiting period. You must have no new criminal activity during that time and file a formal petition with the court. Not all felony levels qualify.
If the court grants expungement, most public searches will no longer show the record. Law enforcement can still access it. Murder and Level 1 felonies are not eligible for expungement under Indiana law. For Plainfield residents wanting legal help with expungement, Indiana Legal Services and other nonprofit organizations can provide guidance. Contact the Indiana courts at in.gov/courts for general information.
Sex Offender Registry in Plainfield
Indiana's sex offender registry is public and searchable for the Plainfield area. Some felony sex crime convictions from Hendricks County cases require registration with local law enforcement. The Indiana State Police maintains the registry. You can search by name, ZIP code, or city to find registered offenders in and around Plainfield. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov also covers people released from state custody who may now be in Plainfield. VINE at vinelink.com provides custody alert notifications.
Nearby Cities with Felony Records
Other qualifying cities near Plainfield in central Indiana also have public felony records through state and county courts.
- Indianapolis - Marion County
- Greenwood - Johnson County
Hendricks County Felony Records
Plainfield is in Hendricks County. Felony cases for Plainfield residents are filed at the Hendricks County courts in Danville, the county seat. The county page has full information on Hendricks County courts, the clerk's office, the county sheriff, and all county-wide resources for searching felony records.