Felony Records in DeKalb County
DeKalb County felony records are maintained by the county clerk and Sheriff Brady Thomas, both operating out of Auburn, the county seat. You can search DeKalb County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or visit the clerk's office at 100 S. Main Street during business hours. This page covers every method for finding and accessing DeKalb County felony records, from free online searches to in-person requests at the courthouse.
DeKalb County Felony Records Quick Facts
DeKalb County Clerk of Courts Records
The DeKalb County Clerk's office is at 100 S. Main Street, Auburn, IN 46706. Mailing address is PO Box 230, Auburn, IN 46706. The phone number is (260) 925-0912 and fax is (260) 925-5126. The clerk's website at co.dekalb.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=8 provides contact details for the clerk's office and information on the types of court records maintained. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on business days.
The DeKalb County Clerk maintains official felony case files for the Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II. Each case file contains charging documents, motions, court orders, and the final judgment or disposition. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies require a certification fee. The clerk's office also has public access terminals where you can search case records without charge during regular business hours. Staff can assist with name-based or case-number-based searches.
County court information is also available at co.dekalb.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=12, which covers the court divisions and their functions in DeKalb County. This page is useful when you want to know which court handled a specific case or need a direct phone number for a court clerk window.
Note: Public access terminals at the DeKalb County Clerk's office allow free record searches during business hours, which is a helpful option if you need to view records but not pay for copies.
Search DeKalb County Felony Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the primary free tool for finding DeKalb County felony case information online. Search by defendant name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case status. No account is needed for a basic public search. DeKalb County uses the Odyssey Case Management System, so most active and recent felony cases appear in MyCase within a short time of being filed.
The Indiana Judicial Branch county page at in.gov/courts/local/dekalb-county lists contact details for the DeKalb County courts and provides local access resources. This page is the best place to find phone numbers for individual court divisions in Auburn. DeKalb County is in northeast Indiana, bordering Ohio to the east, and shares court resources typical of the Indiana judicial circuit in that region.
For a statewide criminal history check covering DeKalb County felony records, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. The fee is $15.70 per name and the database covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests across Indiana going back to the 1930s. Full details on the ISP criminal history services are at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at dekalbsheriff.in.gov provides online inmate search tools and arrest record resources for DeKalb County felony cases.
DeKalb County Sheriff Felony Records
Sheriff Brady Thomas leads the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at 100 S Main Street, Auburn, IN 46706. The administration line is (260) 925-3365, extension 3. The jail can be reached at extension 2. Communications runs through (260) 333-7911. The Sheriff's website at dekalbsheriff.in.gov includes an online inmate search at dekalbsheriff.in.gov/inmate-search for checking current jail roster status.
DeKalb County felony arrest records maintained by the Sheriff include booking photos, fingerprint data, and the initial police report. Under IC 5-14-3-5, arrest logs, warrant details, and offense location data are public records in Indiana. The Sheriff's Office must provide this information upon request without requiring a reason. These records are separate from the court case file kept by the clerk, which covers filings from the first hearing through final disposition.
DeKalb County Felony Case Process
DeKalb County felony cases begin with an arrest. The DeKalb County Prosecutor then reviews the evidence to decide whether to file formal charges. Cases that move forward are assigned to one of the county's three courts in Auburn. All filings from that point through sentencing become part of the official DeKalb County felony record. The Odyssey system tracks every step, and most entries appear in MyCase for public access.
Prison sentences in DeKalb County move to the Indiana Department of Correction. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov lets you check if someone is currently in a state facility. Victims can sign up for free custody notifications through Indiana SAVIN. For DeKalb County Jail-specific custody changes, VINE at vinelink.com or 866-959-8463 provides similar alerts at the local jail level.
DeKalb County Felony Record Expungement
Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-9 lets eligible DeKalb County residents petition the court to seal certain felony records. Sealed records are removed from the MyCase public portal and the ISP Limited Criminal History database. Filing fees are waived by Indiana law, making the process accessible for those who qualify.
The waiting periods vary by offense. Arrests with no resulting conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions (Level 6 or older Class D felonies) require eight years from conviction or release, whichever is later. More serious felonies need ten years and written consent from the DeKalb County Prosecutor before a court will hear the petition. All court costs, fines, and restitution must be paid in full. Homicide offenses, most sex crimes, and serious violent felonies under IC 35-38-9-8.5 cannot be sealed in DeKalb County or anywhere in Indiana. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac for guidance on whether a specific record qualifies.
DeKalb County Criminal Record Resources
The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor lists individuals convicted of qualifying sex crimes in DeKalb County who are required to register under IC 11-8-8. This is a free public resource tied directly to felony conviction records in the county. The Indiana Courts hub at in.gov/courts is the central state portal for all judicial information, including links to DeKalb County court resources.