Find Felony Records in Fayette County
Fayette County felony records are maintained by the Fayette County Clerk's Office in Connersville and are searchable online through the Indiana MyCase portal. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office in Connersville provides warrant searches and inmate lookups online, making it easier to check on felony cases and related arrests in the county. Connersville is the county seat, and all Fayette County felony filings are handled at the courthouse there.
Fayette County Felony Records Quick Facts
Fayette County Sheriff Felony Records
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is at 123 W. 4th St., Connersville, IN 47331. The main phone is 765-825-1110 and the fax is 765-825-0901. You can also email the office at wgreen@co.fayette.in.us. The Sheriff's website is at fayettecountysheriff.com. The office serves approximately 20,000 people across 700 square miles in Fayette County. Deputies, correction officers, communications teams, and support staff handle law enforcement and jail operations throughout the county.
One notable feature of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office is its online tools for warrant and inmate searches. The warrant search at fayettecountysheriff.com/warrant-search shows current active warrants in Fayette County, including felony arrest warrants. The inmate lookup tool at fayettecountysheriff.com/inmate-search lets you search current inmates by full name in the format "FirstName LastName." These free online tools make it easier to check whether someone has an active warrant or is currently held at the Fayette County Jail.
The Fayette County Sheriff manages the county jail and is responsible for visible law enforcement presence in communities and schools throughout the county. For public records requests, contact the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours. The Sheriff must make certain records available under Indiana Code 5-14-3-5, including arrest logs and warrant data.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office website provides free online warrant search and inmate lookup tools, making it one of the more accessible county resources for checking felony-related records in the area.
Note: The Fayette County Sheriff's inmate search requires you to enter the full name in "FirstName LastName" format for accurate results.
Fayette County Court Felony Case Records
The Fayette County Clerk's Office in Connersville keeps all official records for felony cases filed in the county. Case files include charging documents, all court orders and motions, plea agreements, and the final judgment. Copy fees follow Indiana Code rates of $1.00 per page for plain copies and more for certified copies. Contact the clerk's office for the current schedule before requesting documents.
The Fayette County Jail information is also available at co.fayette.in.us/county-jail. This page has details about jail operations and how to contact the jail directly. For a broader look at Fayette County court resources, the Indiana Judicial Branch provides information on all Indiana courts at in.gov/courts. Felony cases in Fayette County are handled by Fayette County Superior Court, with all filings going through the Connersville courthouse.
Search Fayette County Felony Cases Online
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free statewide tool for searching Fayette County felony records. Enter a defendant name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case status. Fayette County Superior Court criminal cases appear in the system. Most records can be read without creating an account.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch runs a name-based search across all Indiana counties, including Fayette County. The fee is $15.70 per search. Results cover felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. This is useful if you want to check criminal history across multiple Indiana counties at once rather than just checking Fayette County records.
The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov lets you look up current state prison inmates convicted in Fayette County. Free victim notifications about custody changes are available through Indiana SAVIN.
Fayette County Felony Record Expungement
Indiana law at IC 35-38-9 gives eligible Fayette County residents the right to petition the Superior Court to seal felony records. Filing fees are waived. After the court grants the petition, the records are removed from MyCase and the ISP criminal history system. The Fayette County Clerk processes the expungement order and seals the applicable files.
Waiting periods depend on the 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 Fayette County Prosecutor. All fines, fees, and restitution must be paid before filing. Certain crimes cannot be expunged, including homicide, most sex offenses, and serious violent felonies under IC 35-38-9-8.5. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac to find out whether a specific Fayette County record qualifies for expungement.