Dearborn County Felony Records
Dearborn County felony records are maintained by Clerk Wendy Beatty's office in Lawrenceburg and are searchable online through Indiana's free MyCase portal. The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office at 301 W High St. handles arrest records and incident reports tied to felony cases in the county. Lawrenceburg serves as the county seat where all Dearborn County felony case filings are kept. This page covers the main ways to find and access felony records in Dearborn County, Indiana.
Dearborn County Felony Records Quick Facts
Dearborn County Clerk Felony Records Division
Clerk Wendy Beatty's office in Lawrenceburg is the official keeper of all felony case records for Dearborn County. The clerk serves Circuit Court and Superior Courts 1 and 2. Case files include charging documents, motions, orders, and sentencing records for every Dearborn County felony case. The clerk's website at dearborncounty.org has full contact and service information.
| Office | Dearborn County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Wendy Beatty |
| County Seat | Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 |
| Website | Dearborn County Clerk |
| Electronic Records Access | Electronic Access to Records |
The Dearborn County Clerk provides a wide range of services beyond felony case records. These include public access support for genealogy research, archival records, marriage licenses, child support fee processing, traffic fine payments, and protective order processing. For felony records specifically, the clerk holds the complete case file and can provide plain or certified copies. Copy fees follow Indiana's standard rates of $1 per page for plain copies and $3 for certified copies.
Dearborn County has electronic access to records, and more information about how to access records digitally is available at dearborncounty.org/electronic-access. Online payment for certain fees, including traffic fines, is available through PayGov.
Note: For genealogy and archive research related to older Dearborn County felony records, the clerk's office offers dedicated support, but you should call ahead to schedule time with staff.
Search Dearborn County Felony Records Online
Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the best free tool for finding Dearborn County felony records. Search by name or case number to view charges, court dates, case status, and the assigned judge. Public case documents including final orders are often viewable without logging in. MyCase covers cases filed in Dearborn County's Circuit and Superior Courts through the statewide Odyssey system.
For a statewide criminal history search covering all Indiana counties, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felony arrests across the entire state. This paid service is useful when you need a record that spans Dearborn County and other Indiana counties. More information is at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.
The Indiana General Assembly at iga.in.gov is the official source for the statutes governing public records and criminal history access in Indiana, including Dearborn County. The image below shows this state resource.
IC 5-14-3 at iga.in.gov/laws/2025/ic/titles/5 governs the public's right to access Dearborn County criminal records. You do not need to give a reason when requesting basic arrest or court records under this law.
Dearborn County Sheriff Felony Arrest Records
The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office is at 301 W High St. in Lawrenceburg. Main phone numbers are (812) 537-3431 and (812) 537-8700. The fax is 812-537-3629. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a lunch closure from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Sheriff's website at dearborncountysheriff.org has contact details and department information. A county government page for the Sheriff is at dearborncounty.org.
The Dearborn County Sheriff maintains arrest records, booking information, and incident reports for all felony cases in the county. These are public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. You do not need to explain your reason when asking for basic arrest data. The Sheriff's office can confirm whether a person was arrested in Dearborn County and provide basic case information from the booking records.
For victim notification when a Dearborn County felony offender's custody status changes, Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov provides free automated alerts. VINE at vinelink.com covers county jail custody changes. Both services are free and cover Dearborn County.
Statewide Records for Dearborn County Cases
Felony convicts from Dearborn County who receive prison sentences are held by the Indiana Department of Correction. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov is a free search for currently incarcerated people by name. Results include current facility, offense, and release dates. This covers state prison placements and is separate from the Dearborn County Jail in Lawrenceburg, which holds pretrial defendants and short-sentence inmates.
Sex offenders convicted in Dearborn County who are required to register appear in the Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor. This public registry is maintained by the Indiana State Police and is searchable by name and by county. Registered offenders from Lawrenceburg and throughout Dearborn County are listed with current address details.
The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts provides background on Indiana's court system and how to access court records. If you have questions about accessing a Dearborn County felony record, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac offers free informal guidance on state records law.
Expunging Dearborn County Felony Records
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows Dearborn County residents to petition the court to seal certain felony records. Once granted, the sealed record is removed from MyCase and from the Indiana State Police LCH database. Filing fees are waived under state law. The petition is filed at the Dearborn County Circuit Court in Lawrenceburg.
Waiting periods vary. Arrests without a conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions need eight years from the end of the sentence. More serious felonies require ten years plus written consent from the Dearborn County Prosecutor. All fines and restitution must be fully paid before filing. Murder, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes cannot be expunged under Indiana law.
Cities in Dearborn County
Lawrenceburg is the county seat and home to all Dearborn County felony case filings. Other communities in Dearborn County, including Aurora and Greendale, do not meet the population threshold for separate felony records pages. All Dearborn County felony records run through the clerk's office in Lawrenceburg.