Search Fountain County Felony Records
Fountain County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Covington, Indiana. You can search Fountain County felony records through the Indiana MyCase portal online or visit the clerk's office in person. Covington is the county seat and home to the Fountain County courts. This page explains the main ways to find felony case records in Fountain County.
Fountain County Felony Records Quick Facts
Fountain County Clerk of Courts
The Fountain County Clerk of Courts in Covington is the primary office for accessing Fountain County felony records. The courthouse is at 301 4th Street in Covington, Indiana 47932. The main county phone number is (765) 793-5000. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clerk's office and county departments are listed at fountaincounty.net and fountaincounty.net/department/index.php.
| Office | Fountain County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 4th Street, Covington, IN 47932 |
| Phone | (765) 793-5000 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Website | fountaincounty.net |
The clerk handles all case filings, court orders, and judgments for Fountain County criminal cases, including felony matters filed in the Circuit Court or Small Claims Court. Each Fountain County felony case file includes the charging documents, court orders, motions, and sentencing records. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call the clerk's office to confirm exact fees before your visit to Covington.
Fountain County is a rural county in west-central Indiana. As a smaller county, it has a single Circuit Court that handles all felony matters in addition to civil cases. The clerk's office is the in-person source for records not yet available through MyCase.
Note: Fountain County has a smaller courthouse staff. For detailed or older case research, call (765) 793-5000 before visiting to confirm what records are available and how long retrieval may take.
Fountain County Felony Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the main free tool for searching Fountain County felony records online. You can search by name or case number without logging in or paying a fee. Results show case summaries, charges, court dates, and case status. MyCase is maintained by the Indiana Office of Court Services and is available around the clock.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch provides a statewide name-based felony arrest search for $15.70 per request. This search covers all Indiana counties, including Fountain County, and goes back decades. It is the right tool when you need a complete Indiana criminal history rather than a lookup on a single Fountain County case. Learn more at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.
Indiana statutes governing public access to Fountain County felony records are published by the Indiana General Assembly at iga.in.gov. The image below links to that official state resource.
Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana law gives anyone the right to access Fountain County government records, including criminal case files held by the clerk and the sheriff.
Fountain County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Fountain County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests throughout the unincorporated parts of the county and maintains the county jail. Arrest records from Fountain County felony cases are public records under Indiana law. The sheriff must provide arrest logs and basic booking data to anyone who asks under IC 5-14-3-5. No reason is needed. You can find direct contact information for the Fountain County Sheriff's Office through the Indiana Sheriff's Association directory.
If a Fountain County felony conviction results in a state prison sentence, the defendant is sent to an Indiana Department of Correction facility. You can search for current IDOC inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. The free Indiana SAVIN service sends notifications when someone's state custody status changes. VINE at vinelink.com also covers Fountain County Jail custody changes separately from the IDOC.
Fountain County Felony Court Process
Felony cases in Fountain County start with an arrest by county sheriff deputies or local police. The Fountain County Prosecutor reviews the case and decides whether to file charges. If charges are filed, the case goes to the Fountain County Circuit Court in Covington. From the initial hearing through sentencing, all filings and orders create records held by the clerk. Non-sealed Fountain County felony case records are open to the public through the clerk's office or through MyCase.
Fountain County borders Vermillion County to the west, Parke County to the south, and Warren County to the north. All felony cases arising anywhere in Fountain County are filed in Covington. The county has a single Circuit Court, which handles all felony matters as well as civil and small claims cases. Court hearings in Fountain County are generally open to the public.
Fountain County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 lets some Fountain County residents petition the court to seal their felony records. Once granted, sealed records are removed from MyCase and the ISP LCH system. Indiana waives the filing fee. Waiting periods range from one year for some arrests to ten years for the most serious felony convictions. Written consent from the Fountain County Prosecutor is required for the most serious petitions. All fines and restitution from the original case must be paid first. Certain offenses, including 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 general questions about expungement. For advice specific to your Fountain County felony record, consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
Cities in Fountain County
Covington is the county seat of Fountain County. No Fountain County cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Fountain County felony cases are filed at the Circuit Court in Covington.