Felony Records in Hendricks County

Hendricks County felony records are maintained by the Hendricks County Clerk's Office in Danville and can be searched online through the Indiana MyCase portal. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Jack Sadler handles arrest records and public records requests for the county. Hendricks County is west of Indianapolis, and all felony cases from Danville and surrounding communities are filed in the Hendricks County courthouse.

Hendricks County Sheriff Felony Records

The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office is at 189 E Campus Blvd, P.O. Box 87, Danville, IN 46122. The main phone number is 317-745-6269 and the fax is 317-745-9276. Sheriff Jack Sadler oversees the office and all law enforcement operations in Hendricks County. The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, warrant service, jail operations, court security, and public records access for Hendricks County felony cases.

When visiting the Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville, all visitors must enter through the West Security Entrance. This is the only way into the building. Cell phones are not allowed inside Superior Court 5, so leave your phone in your vehicle or with a staff member before entering that courtroom. These rules apply on every visit, including when you come in to request felony records from the clerk or sheriff.

The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office also offers a mobile app. The app provides access to anonymous crime tips, sex offender registry searches, incident notifications, hiring process updates, and road closure information. It is a useful tool for anyone who wants to stay informed about criminal activity in Hendricks County. The Sheriff's Office website has more details about what the app covers.

Indiana state resources at iga.in.gov include the public access laws and court statutes that govern how Hendricks County felony records are accessed and maintained.

Hendricks County Clerk of Courts

Clerk Marjorie Pike heads the Hendricks County Clerk's Office, which is in the Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville. The office phone is 317-745-9231. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Marriage license hours end at 3:30 p.m. The clerk's office website is at co.hendricks.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=30.

The Hendricks County Clerk keeps all county-level court records for civil, criminal, estate, probate, guardianship, juvenile, paternity, and traffic cases. For felony case records specifically, the clerk's office in Danville is the right place to go. The clerk also collects child support payments, judgment payments, and probation payments and handles tax warrant filings. Copy fees follow Indiana Code rates of $1.00 per page for plain copies.

Note: Campaign finance reporting and election oversight are also under the clerk's authority in Hendricks County, so the office handles multiple functions beyond just court records.

Search Hendricks County Felony Cases Online

The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free way to search Hendricks County felony records online. Enter a defendant name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case status. Hendricks County Superior Court criminal cases are included. Most case records can be read without a login.

The Indiana Judicial Branch county page for Hendricks County at in.gov/courts/local/hendricks-county lists specific court divisions, judges, and contact information for the Danville courthouse. Use this page if you need to contact a specific court division about a Hendricks County felony case or get contact details for the judge assigned to a case.

For a name-based criminal history search that covers all Indiana counties including Hendricks, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. The fee is $15.70 per search by credit card. This search covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide and is often the fastest way to check criminal history across multiple counties.

Hendricks County Felony Case Records

When a person is arrested on a felony charge in Hendricks County, the booking process creates the initial arrest record. The Hendricks County Prosecutor then reviews the case and decides whether to file formal charges in Hendricks County Superior Court. Once charges are filed, the case is assigned a case number and all documents become part of the official felony file maintained by the clerk. This includes charging documents, court orders, motions, plea agreements, and the final judgment.

If a Hendricks County felony conviction results in a prison sentence, the Indiana Department of Correction manages the offender. You can search for current IDOC inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. For notifications when someone held in the Hendricks County Jail or an IDOC facility has a custody change, use the free Indiana SAVIN system. SAVIN sends automatic alerts by phone, text, or email.

Hendricks County Felony Expungement

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 gives Hendricks County residents a path to seal eligible felony records. Filing fees are waived. Once the Hendricks County Superior Court grants expungement, records are removed from the MyCase system and the ISP criminal history database. The clerk's office processes the order and seals the file.

Waiting periods vary by offense. 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 and written approval from the Hendricks County Prosecutor. All outstanding fines, fees, and restitution must be paid before you file. Some crimes can never be expunged, including murder, most sex crimes, and serious violent felonies under IC 35-38-9-8.5. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac for guidance on what Hendricks County records may qualify.

Hendricks County Cities with Felony Records Pages

Plainfield is the only city in Hendricks County with its own felony records page. All felony cases in the county are filed at the Danville courthouse.

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