Access Henry County Felony Records
Henry County felony records are held by the Henry County Clerk's Office in New Castle and are available online through the Indiana MyCase portal. The Henry County Sheriff's Office at 1201 Race Street in New Castle handles public records access and maintains arrest and offender records for the county. New Castle serves as the county seat, and all Henry County felony cases are filed and heard at the courthouse there.
Henry County Felony Records Quick Facts
Henry County Sheriff Felony Records
The Henry County Sheriff's Office is at 1201 Race Street, New Castle, IN 47362. The main phone number is 765-521-6801. The Henry County government website at henrycounty.in.gov serves as the central hub for county information. The Sheriff's page is at henrycounty.in.gov/157/Sheriffs-Office. The office handles victim notification, offender registry, public records access, and general law enforcement for the county.
The Henry County Sheriff's Office has a public records access request form available on the website. To request felony arrest records or related public records, submit the form to the Sheriff's Office. Under Indiana's public access laws at IC 5-14-3-5, the Sheriff must make arrest logs, warrant data, and related criminal records available to any member of the public who asks. You do not need to give a reason for a records request in Indiana.
Henry County also provides court records search and interactive online map tools through the county's view page at henrycounty.in.gov/349/View. This resource is helpful for finding specific court records and locating properties related to criminal cases. The Henry County Sheriff also maintains an offender registry for sex and violent offenders. Victim notification services are available through both the county and through the statewide SAVIN system.
The Henry County Sheriff's Office in New Castle provides public records access, victim notification, and offender registry services for all felony cases originating in Henry County.
Note: Arrest records and felony case files are two different things. The Sheriff holds arrest records; the Clerk holds the court case file. You may need to contact both offices depending on what you need.
Henry County Court Felony Case Files
The Henry County Clerk's Office is located at the Henry County Office Building, 1201 Race Street, New Castle, IN 47362, sharing the same address as the Sheriff's Office. The clerk maintains all official court records for felony cases filed in Henry County Superior Court. These files include charging documents, court orders, motions, plea agreements, and the final judgment. For copies, Indiana Code fee rates apply: $1.00 per page for plain copies and more for certified copies.
The Henry County court records search and interactive map tool at henrycounty.in.gov/349/View provides an additional layer of access to court case information. For the most comprehensive free search of Henry County felony case records, Indiana MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase remains the primary tool. Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case status for any Henry County Superior Court criminal case in the system.
Search Henry County Felony Cases Online
Indiana MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives free online access to Henry County felony case records. Enter a name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case status. Henry County Superior Court criminal cases appear in the system and are accessible to the public without a login for most case types.
For statewide criminal history checks covering Henry County and other Indiana counties, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch runs a name-based search for $15.70. Results cover felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests across Indiana. This is the most efficient way to check criminal history across multiple counties at once.
The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov shows current state prison inmates convicted in Henry County. Free custody change notifications for Henry County Jail and IDOC facilities are available through the Indiana SAVIN service. Register online or by phone for automatic alerts about custody status changes.
Henry County Public Records Access
Indiana's public access rules give residents the right to view most Henry County felony records at no cost online. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac is the state office that handles disputes and questions about public records access. If you believe a Henry County agency has wrongly denied a records request, you can file a complaint with the Public Access Counselor at no cost. The PAC issues advisory opinions on records disputes and can sometimes help resolve issues without going to court.
For Henry County records that require an in-person visit, the courthouse and Sheriff's Office are both at 1201 Race Street in New Castle. This makes it convenient to visit both offices on the same trip if you need records from multiple sources. The Henry County government website at henrycounty.in.gov has detailed contact information for each county department.
Henry County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows eligible Henry County residents 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 Henry County Clerk processes the expungement order and seals the applicable case files.
Waiting periods vary. 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 Henry County Prosecutor. All fines, fees, and restitution must be paid before filing. Certain crimes cannot be expunged in Indiana, including murder, most sex offenses, 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 Henry County records may qualify.