LaGrange County Felony Records
LaGrange County felony records are maintained by the county clerk and the Sheriff's Office, both operating in LaGrange, the county seat. You can search LaGrange County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or visit the clerk at 105 S. Townline Street. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This page explains how to find, access, and get copies of LaGrange County felony records through every available method.
LaGrange County Felony Records Quick Facts
LaGrange County Clerk of Courts
The LaGrange County Clerk's office is at 105 S. Townline Street, LaGrange, IN 46761. The phone number is (260) 499-6372. The fax is (260) 499-6403. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clerk's website at lagrangecounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=60 provides contact information and guidance on accessing records maintained by the office. The clerk keeps the official case file for every felony charge filed in LaGrange County courts.
LaGrange County felony case files contain the charging document, all motions and court orders, hearing records, and the final judgment. Copy fees are $1.00 per page for standard copies and $3.00 per certification for certified copies. Payment is required at the time of the request. LaGrange County provides a record request form online at lagrangecounty.org/topic/index.php?topicid=63&structureid=60, which means you can submit a records request by mail without making the trip to LaGrange if that is more convenient.
The LaGrange County Circuit Court information is available at lagrangecounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=56. The Circuit Court is the primary court handling felony cases in LaGrange County. Understanding which court and which judge is assigned to a case can save time when making in-person requests at the courthouse.
Note: LaGrange County provides a mail-in records request form, which is useful if you cannot visit the clerk's office in person during business hours.
Search LaGrange County Felony Cases Online
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase provides free public access to LaGrange County felony case information. Enter a name or case number to pull up charge details, court dates, and case status. No login is required for a basic search. LaGrange County participates in the Odyssey Case Management System, so most active and recently closed cases appear in MyCase.
The Indiana Judicial Branch page for LaGrange County at in.gov/courts/local/lagrange-county lists court division contact information and links to local resources. This is useful when you need a direct phone number for the Circuit Court clerk window or want to check hearing schedules. LaGrange County borders Michigan to the north and Steuben County to the east, which means the county sits in Indiana's far northeast corner.
For a statewide criminal history check covering LaGrange County felony records, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. The fee is $15.70 per name and the database covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests across Indiana going back to the 1930s.
The Indiana Judicial Branch at in.gov/courts/local/lagrange-county is the authoritative source for LaGrange County court contact information and access to local court records resources.
LaGrange County Sheriff Felony Records
The LaGrange County Sheriff's Office is at 0875 S SR 9, LaGrange, IN 46761. The phone number is (260) 463-7491. The fax is (260) 463-8130. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The sheriff's department information is available at lagrangecounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=27. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for felony offenses occurring in unincorporated LaGrange County.
Arrest records for LaGrange County felony offenses include booking data, fingerprint files, and the initial arrest report. Under IC 5-14-3-5, arrest logs, offense dates, and warrant details are public records in Indiana. The Sheriff's Office must release this information upon request without requiring a reason. These records are separate from the court case file the clerk maintains, which covers filings from the first hearing through final disposition.
LaGrange County Felony Case Process
LaGrange County felony cases start with an arrest. The LaGrange County Prosecutor reviews the evidence and decides whether to file formal charges. Once filed, the case moves through the Circuit Court in LaGrange. Every filing from the first hearing through sentencing becomes part of the official LaGrange County felony record. The clerk enters each filing into the Odyssey system, which syncs with MyCase for public access.
Felony convictions with prison sentences move to the Indiana Department of Correction. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov lets you check if someone is in a state prison. Victims can sign up for free custody notifications through Indiana SAVIN. VINE at vinelink.com or 866-959-8463 provides jail-level custody alerts for the LaGrange County Jail separately from the state prison system.
Expunging LaGrange County Felony Records
Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-9 lets eligible LaGrange County residents petition the Circuit Court to seal certain felony records. Once granted, sealed records are removed from MyCase and the ISP Limited Criminal History database. Filing fees are waived by Indiana law.
Waiting periods depend on the offense. Arrests without a conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions need eight years from conviction or release. More serious felonies require ten years and written consent from the LaGrange County Prosecutor. All court costs, fines, and restitution must be paid in full. Homicide, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes under IC 35-38-9-8.5 cannot be sealed in Indiana. For general guidance on whether a specific LaGrange County record qualifies, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac.
LaGrange County Felony Criminal History Resources
The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor lists individuals convicted of qualifying sex crimes in LaGrange County who must register under IC 11-8-8. This public registry connects directly to felony conviction records in the county. The Indiana Courts hub at in.gov/courts is the statewide resource for all judicial information, including links to LaGrange County courts and additional public record tools.
The ISP criminal history services page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services explains all options for requesting a full Indiana criminal history check that includes LaGrange County felony records. This is particularly useful when you need a complete history rather than a single case lookup in the MyCase system.