Jasper County Felony Records
Jasper County felony records are filed and maintained in Rensselaer, the county seat. The Jasper County Clerk and the Jasper County Sheriff both hold records tied to felony cases. You can search Jasper County felony records through the Indiana MyCase online portal, by contacting the clerk's office directly, or by visiting the courthouse in person. This page covers where to look, what you can access, and how to get the records you need from Jasper County.
Jasper County Felony Records Quick Facts
Jasper County Clerk Felony Records
The Jasper County Clerk is the official keeper of all court records, including felony case files. Clerk Kara Fishburn and her staff manage the criminal and civil case records for the county. The clerk's office is at 115 W Washington Street, Suite 204, in Rensselaer. You can call the criminal and civil line at (219) 866-4926. For certified copies or specific records requests, have the defendant name or case number ready before you call.
| Office | Jasper County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 W Washington Street, Suite 204 Rensselaer, IN 47978 |
| Phone (Criminal/Civil) | (219) 866-4926 |
| Fax | (219) 866-4940 |
| Website | jaspercountyin.gov/departments/county-clerk |
The clerk's office handles both Circuit Court and Superior Court filings. Each court has its own clerk contact number. For Circuit Court records, call (219) 866-4921. For Superior Court records, call (219) 866-4922. Copy fees follow the Indiana Code standard: $1.00 per page for plain copies and an additional $3.00 for certified copies. Call ahead to confirm what you need and how to pay before visiting.
Note: A Chronological Case Summary, which shows the full timeline of filings in a case, costs $1.00 and is available at the Jasper County Clerk's office.
Search Jasper County Felony Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the main free tool for searching Jasper County felony case information online. You can look up cases by defendant name or case number. Results show the case status, charges, court events, and judgment. Most final orders in criminal cases can be viewed without a login. MyCase is maintained by the Indiana Supreme Court and covers Jasper County along with most other Indiana counties.
The Jasper County Circuit Court page on the county website lists contact information and resources for the court. The Indiana Judicial Branch also provides county-level court information for Jasper County. For a statewide name-based criminal history search, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch runs a search of felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests across Indiana for $15.70 per name.
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate roster at jasperso.com/inmate-roster. This shows who is currently held in the Jasper County Jail. It does not cover all felony case records, but it is a quick way to check jail status for someone you are looking for.
The Indiana State Police Jasper County Sheriff page provides additional contact details and law enforcement resources specific to Jasper County.
The Jasper County Clerk and Sheriff offices work together to keep a full set of criminal records for the county, from booking through final court judgment.
Jasper County Sheriff Felony Records
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and law enforcement for the county. The main office is at 2171 North McKinley Avenue in Rensselaer. You can reach the Sheriff by phone at (219) 866-7344. The dispatch line runs 24 hours a day. Arrest records, booking information, and related documents from felony cases originating in Jasper County are held by the Sheriff's Office.
Under Indiana Code 5-14-3-5, the Jasper County Sheriff must make certain records public. These include arrest logs that show dates, times, and offense types for arrests made in the county. Basic arrest information is open to anyone who asks. You do not need a reason to request it. If you want a broader look at what was captured in a case, the clerk's office holds all the court filings from that point forward.
The Jasper County Police Department website at jaspercountypolice.com also has information about the county's law enforcement operations and may have additional public safety resources. For active warrants and inmate information, check the Sheriff's inmate roster page.
Note: Arrest records held by the Jasper County Sheriff cover law enforcement activity. Court records held by the clerk cover what happened after charges were filed in court. Both sets of records can be useful depending on what you are looking for.
Jasper County Felony Case Filing Process
When a felony arrest is made in Jasper County, the case is sent to the Jasper County Prosecutor. If formal charges are filed, the case is assigned to either the Jasper County Circuit Court or Superior Court. Both courts operate out of 115 W Washington Street, Suite 300, in Rensselaer. The clerk records every filing from initial appearance through sentencing. The full case record includes charging documents, motions, orders, and the final judgment.
DeMotte also has a town court at 112 Carnation Street SE. Town courts handle certain lower-level cases. Felony cases in Jasper County are handled at the main courthouse in Rensselaer. If you are looking for a felony case in Jasper County, start with MyCase or call the clerk's office. They can confirm which court the case is in and what records are available. Bring a photo ID if you plan to visit in person.
If a Jasper County felony conviction results in prison time, the Indiana Department of Correction takes over custody. You can search for offenders currently in IDOC custody at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. For custody change notifications in the county jail, you can sign up with Indiana SAVIN. The VINE service at vinelink.com also provides free alerts for jail custody changes and can be reached by phone at 866-959-8463.
Jasper County Felony Record Expungement
Indiana law gives Jasper County residents a path to seal certain felony records through expungement. The law is found under IC 35-38-9. Filing fees for expungement petitions are waived under Indiana law. Once a court grants the petition, the sealed records are removed from MyCase and the Indiana State Police criminal history system. This makes expungement a real option for people who qualify and have completed all terms of their sentence.
Waiting periods vary based on the offense. An arrest that did not lead to a conviction may qualify after one year in some cases. Less serious felony convictions typically require eight years from the date of conviction or release from probation. More serious felonies require ten years, plus written consent from the Jasper County Prosecutor. All fines, fees, and restitution must be paid before you file. Some offenses cannot be expunged in Indiana at all, including most violent crimes and sex offenses under IC 35-38-9-8.5.
If you are not sure whether your Jasper County record qualifies, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac. They can help clarify what the law allows and whether your situation fits the criteria for a petition.
Jasper County Sex Offender Registry
Jasper County residents convicted of qualifying sex offenses must register with the Indiana Sex Offender Registry. The registry is maintained by the Indiana State Police and is open to the public. You can search for registered sex offenders in Jasper County at in.gov/sor. Search results show the offender's name, address, offense, and photo when available.
Many sex offenses in Indiana are felonies. A conviction for a qualifying sex crime results in both a felony record and a registration requirement. The registry search lets you look by name, ZIP code, or county. This is a free public resource and does not require an account or login. Results are updated regularly by the Indiana State Police.