Find Felony Records in Daviess County
Daviess County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Washington, Indiana. You can search Daviess County felony records using the Indiana MyCase portal, contact the Daviess County Clerk directly, or reach out to the Daviess County Sheriff's Office for arrest and booking information. This page explains the main ways to find felony case information in Daviess County.
Daviess County Felony Records Quick Facts
Daviess County Clerk Felony Records
The Daviess County Clerk of Courts in Washington is the official record keeper for all Daviess County felony cases. The clerk's office is at the courthouse at 200 E. Walnut Street in Washington, Indiana. Staff handle all case filings, court orders, and final judgments for criminal cases. They also issue warrants, process payments, and maintain marriage licenses and election records at the same location.
| Office | Daviess County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501 |
| Website | daviess.org/1210/Clerks-Office |
| County Site | daviess.org |
The clerk handles all Daviess County felony case records from the time charges are filed through sentencing. Records include charging documents, motions, court orders, plea agreements, and final judgment. Plain copy fees are $1.00 per page under Indiana Code. Certified copies cost more. Call the clerk's office to confirm current fees before your visit. Genealogy inquiries are also accepted at this office, which can be useful when researching older Daviess County criminal records.
Note: The Daviess County Clerk accepts payment for small claims and protective order filings in addition to felony case copies. Confirm what form of payment is accepted for your specific request.
Search Daviess County Felony Records Online
The easiest way to find Daviess County felony records online is through the Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. You can search by name or case number. Results include charges filed, court dates, case status, and judge assignments. Final orders and case summaries for Daviess County criminal matters are available without logging in. MyCase is free to use for public case lookups.
For a broader criminal history search that covers more than just court records, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch searches felony arrests across all Indiana counties including Daviess County. This search costs $15.70 per request and requires a credit card. It covers arrests going back several decades and is a good option when you need a full picture of someone's Indiana criminal record rather than a single case.
The Indiana General Assembly publishes all state laws at iga.in.gov, including the statutes that govern felony offenses and public access to Daviess County court records. The image below links to that official state resource.
Indiana law at IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to access Daviess County government records, including criminal case files maintained by the clerk's office and sheriff.
Daviess County Sheriff Felony Records
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is headed by Sheriff Gary Allison and is located at 101 NE 4th Street in Washington. The sheriff's office handles felony arrests in the unincorporated parts of Daviess County, maintains the county jail, and works directly with the prosecutor's office on felony cases. You can reach the Daviess County Sheriff's Office online at dcsheriff.com.
Arrest records and booking information from the Daviess County jail are public records under Indiana law. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the sheriff must make arrest logs and basic booking data available to anyone who requests them. You do not need to explain why you are asking. Basic arrest information from Daviess County felony cases is open to the public.
For people who want notifications when someone is released from the Daviess County jail or transferred to or from state prison, the free Indiana SAVIN service sends automated alerts by phone, text, or email. VINE at vinelink.com also covers Daviess County jail custody changes separately from the state prison system.
Daviess County Felony Court Process
When someone is arrested on a felony charge in Daviess County, the case goes to the Daviess County Prosecutor's Office in Washington. The prosecutor reviews the facts and decides whether to file formal charges. If charges are filed, the Daviess County Circuit Court or Superior Court takes jurisdiction. From first appearance through sentencing, every step creates records that are part of the official Daviess County felony file.
Felony cases in Daviess County move through several stages: initial hearing, arraignment, bond hearing, pretrial motions, and then either a plea agreement or a trial. Each stage generates court filings that are part of the public record. If the case ends in a conviction and a prison sentence, the defendant moves to an Indiana Department of Correction facility. You can look up current IDOC inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov.
Note: Daviess County courts are open to the public. Anyone can attend hearings and access non-sealed case files through the clerk's office or MyCase.
Daviess County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-9 lets some Daviess County residents petition the Circuit or Superior Court to seal felony records. Once granted, the sealed Daviess County felony records disappear from MyCase and from the ISP LCH criminal history system. Indiana waives the court filing fee for expungement petitions, which removes one barrier to access.
Waiting periods in Daviess County follow the same rules as the rest of Indiana. Arrests without conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions carry an eight-year wait. The most serious felonies require ten years and written approval from the Daviess County Prosecutor. All fines, fees, and restitution must be paid in full before the court will consider any expungement petition. Some offenses, like murder and most sex crimes, cannot be expunged under IC 35-38-9-8.5.
The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can answer questions about what records are sealed and what remains public after expungement. For specific legal advice about a Daviess County felony case, contact a licensed Indiana attorney.
Cities in Daviess County
Washington is the county seat and largest city in Daviess County. No cities in Daviess County meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Daviess County felony cases, including those involving incidents in Washington, are filed at the Daviess County courts.