Terre Haute Criminal Records Search
Terre Haute felony records are filed through the Vigo County court system and maintained by the Terre Haute Police Department for police-related records. You can search felony case files using the Indiana state court portal, contact the THPD Records Unit for police reports, or visit the Vigo County Clerk in Terre Haute. This page explains how to access Terre Haute felony records, what contact information and fees apply, and which Indiana state tools cover Vigo County criminal case history.
Terre Haute Quick Facts
Terre Haute Felony Cases at Vigo County Court
Felony charges in Terre Haute go through the Vigo Superior Court. The Vigo County Clerk maintains all official court records for Terre Haute felony cases, including filings, judgments, hearings, and sentencing orders. These records are public under Indiana law. Terre Haute is the Vigo County seat, so the courthouse and clerk's office are located right in the city. The best way to search Terre Haute felony records online without visiting the courthouse is through MyCase, Indiana's free court portal. Search by party name or case number to find Vigo County felony cases going back many years.
For in-person access to Terre Haute felony case files, visit the Vigo County Courthouse. The clerk's office handles certified copy requests and case searches. Call ahead to confirm current hours and any access limitations for active or sealed Terre Haute felony cases. MyCase online is a good first step before visiting in person, since it confirms whether a case exists in the system and shows the current case status and scheduled hearings.
Note: Active Terre Haute felony cases may have restricted filings while the case is pending or under a court-issued protective order that limits public view.
Terre Haute Police Department Records Unit
The Terre Haute Police Department is at 222 S. 7th St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. The main line is (812) 238-1661. The Records Unit direct line is (812) 244-2560. The THPD email for records is Records@TerreHaute.IN.Gov. General police email is police@terrehaute.in.gov. The THPD website is at terrehaute.in.gov/departments/police. The Records Unit page is at terrehaute.in.gov/departments/police/thpd_records_unit.php.
The THPD Records Unit processes all requests for police reports tied to Terre Haute felony cases. The unit releases information as permitted by law or court order. Staff can assist community members with records-related needs and guide you through the process for your specific request. To submit a public information request, contact the Records Unit at (812) 244-2560 or email Records@TerreHaute.IN.Gov. The public information request page is at terrehaute.in.gov/departments/police/public_information_requests.php. All requests are reviewed under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, and the THPD must respond to written requests within 7 days.
Terre Haute also offers a 311 Center for general city service requests. You can call 311 directly or email 311Center@terrehaute.in.gov. The 311 Center handles non-emergency service requests across city departments and can help direct you to the right contact for Terre Haute felony records if you are unsure where to start. The THPD Records Unit handles all direct police records requests, including those tied to Terre Haute felony cases.
Indiana State Felony Records Resources
The Indiana General Assembly's website at iga.in.gov is the official source for the statutes governing public access to Terre Haute felony records and expungement procedures for Vigo County cases.
The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts administers the MyCase portal and oversees all court-based Terre Haute felony records through the Vigo County courts. It is also where you find expungement guides for Vigo County residents.
State Resources for Terre Haute Felony Records
Indiana state tools give you broader access to Terre Haute and Vigo County felony records beyond what local police and court offices maintain directly. These are especially useful when you need a statewide view of a person's felony history.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers statewide felony conviction data including Vigo County and Terre Haute. The ISP service page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services explains what the database contains and how to submit a request.
The IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks Terre Haute felony offenders who have been in Indiana state custody. It is worth noting that Terre Haute is home to the federal prison complex, which is a separate federal facility and not part of the Indiana state prison system. SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov lets you sign up for alerts when a Vigo County felony offender has a custody change in the state system. VINE at vinelink.com provides victim notifications for Terre Haute felony cases.
The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor lists registered sex offenders in Terre Haute and Vigo County, including those with felony sex offense convictions. The THPD enforces registration requirements locally for Terre Haute cases.
Note: The Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac reviews disputes when the THPD or Vigo County Clerk denies a public Terre Haute felony records request without a valid legal basis.
Terre Haute Felony Expungement
Indiana Code 35-38-9 allows some Terre Haute felony convictions to be sealed from public records. You petition the Vigo Superior Court, which handled the original case. After the waiting period for the applicable felony class, if the court approves the petition, the THPD and court clerk both seal the records. The Indiana Courts site at in.gov/courts has eligibility guides and step-by-step filing instructions for Terre Haute residents seeking expungement of a Vigo County felony conviction.
Other Indiana Cities with Felony Records
Terre Haute is the largest city in western Indiana. Other qualifying Indiana cities maintain felony records through their local courts and police departments.
- Indianapolis - Marion County
- Bloomington - Monroe County
- Evansville - Vanderburgh County
Vigo County Felony Records
Terre Haute is in Vigo County and serves as the county seat. All felony cases for Terre Haute residents are filed at the Vigo County courts in Terre Haute. For county-wide resources, court contact information, and full details about felony records in this area, visit the Vigo County page.