Decatur County Felony Records
Decatur County felony records are kept by the Decatur County Clerk's Office in Greensburg and are accessible online through the Indiana MyCase portal. The Decatur County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff William B. Meyerrose maintains arrest records and handles public records requests for the county. Greensburg serves as the county seat, and all Decatur County felony cases are filed and heard at the Greensburg courthouse.
Decatur County Felony Records Quick Facts
Decatur County Sheriff Felony Records
Sheriff William B. Meyerrose is serving a term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026. The Decatur County Sheriff's Office is at 601 South Ireland St., Greensburg, IN 47240. The dispatch line is 812-222-4911, and the non-emergency number is 812-663-8125. The fax is 812-663-6887. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sheriff's Office website is at decaturcountysheriff.com and also at decaturcounty.in.gov/sheriff.
The Decatur County Sheriff's Office handles concealed weapons permits, conducts sheriff sales in an open bid format, manages jail visitation, and runs a K-9 program. For felony arrest records and related public records, contact the office during business hours. The Sheriff has authority over all law enforcement operations in the county, including pursuing and jailing felons under Indiana law. Arrest data, booking records, and warrant information for Decatur County are available under Indiana's public access rules.
For Decatur County jail information specifically, the jail page is at decaturso.com/jail. This page covers visitation rules, inmate information, and jail contact details. If you need to check whether someone is currently in the Decatur County Jail following a felony arrest, this is the right place to start.
The Decatur County Sheriff's Office serves Greensburg and the surrounding county, handling felony arrests and maintaining records for all criminal cases originating in Decatur County.
Note: The Decatur County Sheriff's Office is closed on weekends and holidays. Records requests submitted outside business hours will be processed on the next working day.
Decatur County Clerk and Recorder Records
The Decatur County Recorder's Office is at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 121, Greensburg, IN 47240. The recorder, Dottie Robbins, can be reached at 812-663-4681. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The recorder's website is at decaturcounty.in.gov/recorder. The recorder's office handles property-related documents like deeds, mortgages, and mechanic liens rather than court records.
For official felony case records, the Decatur County Clerk's Office is the right office. The clerk maintains all case files for criminal cases filed in Decatur County Superior Court. The Decatur County government website at decaturcounty.in.gov has links to the clerk and all other county offices. Plain copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page under Indiana Code rates. Certified copies cost more. Call the clerk's office for the current fee schedule before making a records request trip to Greensburg.
Search Decatur County Felony Cases Online
Indiana MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free online tool for Decatur County felony case searches. Enter a name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case status. Decatur County Superior Court criminal cases appear in the system. Most public criminal records are available without logging in.
For statewide criminal history checks that cover Decatur County along with other Indiana counties, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. The fee is $15.70. Results cover felony arrests and Class A misdemeanor arrests across all Indiana counties. The ISP LCH is a good option when you need to check criminal history that may span more than one county.
The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov lets you find anyone currently serving time in Indiana state prison for a Decatur County felony conviction. For custody change notifications, register for the free Indiana SAVIN service.
Decatur County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 lets eligible Decatur County residents petition the Superior Court to seal felony records. Filing fees are waived. After the court grants expungement, the records are removed from MyCase and the ISP criminal history system. The Decatur County Clerk handles the order and seals the case files accordingly.
Waiting periods vary by offense type. Arrests with no conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions require an eight-year wait. More serious felony convictions require ten years plus written consent from the Decatur County Prosecutor. All fines and restitution must be paid before filing. Offenses that cannot be expunged include homicide, most sex offenses, and serious violent felonies under IC 35-38-9-8.5. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can answer questions about whether a Decatur County record qualifies.