Knox County Felony Records

Knox County felony records are maintained by the Knox County Clerk of Courts in Vincennes, Indiana's oldest county seat. You can search Knox County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal, visit the clerk's office in person, or contact the Knox County Sheriff's Office for arrest-related records. This page covers the main ways to find and access felony case information in Knox County.

Knox County Clerk of Courts Records

The Knox County Clerk of Courts in Vincennes is the primary keeper of all Knox County felony records. Clerk David Shelton and staff maintain case files for every felony charge filed in the county. The clerk's office is at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can visit in person, call ahead, or search online through MyCase before making the trip.

The clerk keeps the official case file for every Knox County felony case from the time charges are filed through final sentencing. Each file includes charging documents, court orders, motions, and judgment entries. Copy fees in Indiana are set at $1.00 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost more. Call the office to confirm the current rates before you visit.

Knox County is Indiana's oldest county and Vincennes is the state's oldest city. The courthouse records go back further than most Indiana counties, which can be useful for older cases. Some historical Knox County felony records may require an in-person visit to access materials not yet digitized.

Note: The Knox County Clerk also handles documents, court forms, and other county records at the same location. Confirm you have the right division when calling.

Search Knox County Felony Records Online

The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the main tool for searching Knox County felony records from home. You can search by the defendant's name or by case number. Results show the charge, case status, hearing dates, and court orders. Most Knox County criminal case information is available without logging in or paying a fee.

For a statewide criminal history search that includes Knox County felony arrests, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. This paid search covers felony arrests across all Indiana counties. It costs $15.70 per search by credit card and goes back to the mid-1930s in many cases. The LCH search is useful when you need a broad view of someone's criminal history rather than a case-specific lookup.

The Indiana General Assembly maintains the full text of Indiana statutes at iga.in.gov, which is useful when you want to understand the law behind a specific Knox County felony charge.

Indiana courts also provide public access information at in.gov/courts with guidance on how to search and request court records across the state.

The image below is from the Indiana General Assembly's official site, which publishes laws governing public access to court and criminal records in Indiana, including Knox County felony cases.

Indiana law at IC 5-14-3 sets the rules for public access to government records, including Knox County court and criminal records kept by the clerk's office and the sheriff.

Knox County Felony Case Process

Felony cases in Knox County begin with an arrest, often by the Knox County Sheriff's Office or Vincennes police. After arrest, the Knox County Prosecutor decides whether to file formal charges. If charges are filed, the case is assigned to the Knox County Circuit Court or Superior Court in Vincennes. From that point, every filing and court order becomes part of the official Knox County felony record.

The Knox County Circuit Court handles the most serious felony cases, including murder, Level 1, and Level 2 felonies. The Superior Court handles a range of criminal matters as well. Both courts operate out of the Knox County Courthouse in Vincennes. Felony cases move through initial hearings, arraignment, pretrial conferences, and either a plea or trial. All of these steps generate court records that are available to the public through the clerk's office or through MyCase.

If a Knox County felony case results in a prison sentence, the defendant goes to an Indiana Department of Correction facility. You can search for currently incarcerated people at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. For updates on when someone is released or transferred from state custody, you can use the free Indiana SAVIN notification service.

Note: VINE also provides free custody change notifications for Knox County Jail through vinelink.com or by calling 866-959-8463.

Indiana State Police and Knox County Records

The Indiana State Police maintains the statewide criminal history database, which includes Knox County felony arrest records. You can request a Limited Criminal History (LCH) report through the ISP at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. The LCH report covers felony arrests and Class A misdemeanor arrests throughout Indiana, including those originating in Vincennes and Knox County.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated parts of the county. The sheriff handles felony arrests, maintains the county jail, and works with the prosecutor's office to bring cases to court. Arrest information and booking records from Knox County are generally available to the public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Under IC 5-14-3-5, law enforcement agencies in Knox County must make certain records public. This includes arrest logs, offense dates and locations, and basic booking data. You do not need to give a reason to request these records. Anyone can ask for Knox County arrest records under state law.

Knox County Felony Record Expungement

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows some Knox County residents to petition the court to seal their felony records. Once the Knox County court grants expungement, the sealed records no longer appear in MyCase or the ISP LCH system. Filing fees for expungement petitions are waived under Indiana law, making the process more reachable for people who qualify.

Waiting periods vary depending on the Knox County felony offense. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction may qualify in as little as one year. Less serious felony convictions require waiting eight years from the date of conviction or release, whichever is later. More serious Level 1 through Level 3 felony convictions require ten years and written consent from the Knox County Prosecutor before the court will hear the case.

Some Knox County felony offenses cannot be expunged under any circumstances. These include murder, most sex offenses, and crimes that resulted in serious bodily injury under IC 35-38-9-8.5. All court costs, fines, and restitution tied to the Knox County case must be paid before a petition can be filed. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can answer general questions about the process.

Knox County Sex Offender Registry

Some Knox County felony convictions require registration with the Indiana Sex Offender Registry. The registry is maintained by the Indiana State Police and can be searched at in.gov/sor. You can search by name or by location to find registered offenders in Knox County and Vincennes. Registration is required for life for many sex offenses.

The Knox County Prosecutor's Office enforces sex offender registration requirements locally. Failure to register as required by Indiana law is itself a felony offense. If you have questions about registration requirements for a Knox County felony conviction, contact the Knox County Prosecutor's Office or an attorney familiar with Indiana criminal law.

Cities in Knox County

Vincennes is the county seat and largest city in Knox County. No Knox County cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Knox County felony cases are filed at the Knox County courts in Vincennes regardless of which part of the county the offense occurred in.

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