Carroll County Felony Records
Carroll County felony records are maintained by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and the Circuit and Superior Courts in Delphi, the county seat. You can search Carroll County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or submit a public records request to the Sheriff's Office online. Sheriff Tony Liggett leads the agency that handles law enforcement, criminal records, and inmate management across Carroll County. Delphi is where all Carroll County felony case filings are processed and stored.
Carroll County Felony Records Quick Facts
Carroll County Sheriff Felony Records
Sheriff Tony Liggett leads the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 310 W. Main St. in Delphi, Indiana 46923. You can reach the office at 765-564-2413. The Sheriff's Office is committed to being open and accessible to the community it serves. The agency's mission focuses on protecting lives and property, reducing crime, building community partnerships, and upholding constitutional responsibilities. Community involvement and public trust are core to how the Carroll County Sheriff's Office operates.
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office provides an online public records request form at carrollcountysheriff.org/information/public-records-request. This online form lets you submit a request for Carroll County Sheriff records without visiting the office in person. The system covers most types of records requests, though photographs and 911 recordings require a separate mail-in request rather than the online form. Using the online portal is the most efficient way to start a Carroll County public records request, especially for people who are not local to Delphi.
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office Jail Division provides helpful information for families of incarcerated people. You can search for current jail inmates through the Sheriff's website and find out about policies and procedures for communicating with people held at the Carroll County Jail. The Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov also includes Carroll County among the counties covered in its inmate search system. This gives you a second way to check on someone's current custody status in Carroll County.
Note: Photograph requests and 911 recording requests must be submitted by mail to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office rather than through the online records portal.
Search Carroll County Felony Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the primary free tool for searching Carroll County felony court records online. Search by last name and first initial for best results. You can view case charges, court dates, docket entries, and final judgments for Carroll County felony cases. The system draws from Odyssey, Indiana's statewide court case management platform, and is updated regularly. This is the fastest way to find Carroll County felony case information without calling or visiting the courthouse in Delphi.
For a statewide Indiana criminal history that covers Carroll County and all other counties, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. The fee is $15.70 per search paid online by credit card. This covers felony arrests and qualifying misdemeanor arrests from all Indiana counties, giving you a single comprehensive report. It is particularly useful when you need to know whether someone has records in multiple counties, not just Carroll County.
The screenshot below is from the Carroll County Sheriff's public records request page, which is the online tool for submitting records requests to the Sheriff's Office in Delphi.
The Carroll County Sheriff's public records request portal lets you submit requests online for most types of records maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Delphi.
Carroll County Circuit Court Felony Cases
Carroll County felony cases are handled by the Carroll County Circuit Court in Delphi. After an arrest by the Sheriff or local police, the Carroll County Prosecutor reviews the case and decides whether to file formal felony charges. Once filed, all court documents from the first hearing through sentencing become part of the public felony record. Under IC 5-14-3-5, basic arrest data, daily logs, and case information are public records that anyone can request without giving a reason.
Carroll County is a smaller county, which means the Circuit Court handles a range of case types including felonies, civil matters, and family law. The clerk's office in Delphi keeps all filings for Carroll County felony cases. Plain copies and certified copies of documents are available from the clerk for a fee. Certified copies are typically needed for legal proceedings. Call ahead to find out what fees apply and what identification you need to bring. The Indiana Judicial Branch at in.gov/courts has general information about how Indiana courts work and how to access public court records.
IDOC Records and Expungement in Carroll County
Carroll County felony convictions resulting in state prison sentences go through the Indiana Department of Correction. You can search for IDOC inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov at no cost. The tool shows current facility, sentence details, and projected release. Victims of Carroll County felony crimes can sign up for free custody alerts through Indiana SAVIN, which covers both county jail and IDOC facilities. The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry at in.gov/sor lets you search for registered offenders in Carroll County by name or location.
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 lets qualifying Carroll County residents petition the Circuit Court to seal certain felony records. Filing fees are waived by state law. Waiting periods range from one year for non-conviction arrests to eight years for less serious felony convictions and ten years for serious ones. Written consent from the Carroll County Prosecutor is required in more serious cases. All court costs and fines must be paid before the petition is filed. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac for guidance on whether your Carroll County felony record qualifies.
Cities in Carroll County
Delphi is the county seat and the largest city in Carroll County. No cities in Carroll County meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Carroll County felony cases are filed and heard at the Circuit Court in Delphi.