Martin County Felony Records

Martin County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the Martin County Courthouse in Shoals, Indiana. You can search Martin County felony records through the Indiana MyCase portal online or contact the clerk's office in Shoals directly. Martin County is one of Indiana's smaller rural counties, and all felony cases for the county are handled at the Shoals courthouse. This page explains how to find felony case records in Martin County.

Martin County Clerk and Sheriff Records

The Martin County Clerk of Courts in Shoals is the official keeper of all Martin County felony records. The clerk maintains all case files, court orders, and judgments for felony matters filed in Martin County. The county government website is at in.gov/counties/martin. The Martin County Sheriff's Office is at 318 Capital Avenue, P.O. Box 180, Shoals, IN 47581, and is reachable at (812) 247-3726. Sheriff Josh Greene heads the office, and the Martin County Prosecutor is at 316 Elm Street in Shoals, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.).

The Martin County Sheriff's staff includes Chief Deputy Keith Keller and Jail Commander Mkaden Gregory. The sheriff's office handles felony arrests throughout Martin County and maintains the county jail. Arrest records from Martin County felony cases are public under Indiana law. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the sheriff must provide arrest logs and basic booking data to anyone who asks. No reason is required. You can reach the sheriff by email at jgreene@martincounty.in.gov or by phone at (812) 247-3726.

For in-person access to Martin County felony records, contact the clerk's office at the courthouse in Shoals during regular business hours. Martin County is small, and the courthouse staff handles a range of services. Call ahead for complex or older case research to confirm what records are available and how long retrieval may take.

Note: Martin County is one of Indiana's smaller counties by population. Call the clerk's office before visiting Shoals for complex record requests to confirm availability and wait times.

Search Martin County Felony Records Online

The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase provides free online access to Martin County felony records. You can search by name or case number. Results include the case summary, charges, hearing dates, and current status. Most Martin County criminal case information is public and does not require logging in. MyCase is the fastest way to check whether a specific Martin County felony case exists before contacting the clerk.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch offers a statewide felony arrest search for $15.70 per name request. This covers all Indiana counties including Martin County and is useful when you need a broader view of someone's Indiana criminal record rather than a single case lookup. More about ISP services is at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.

Indiana statutes governing public access to Martin County court records are at iga.in.gov. The image below links to that official state source.

Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana law gives the public the right to access Martin County government records, including felony case files held by the clerk and the sheriff.

Martin County Felony Court Process

Felony cases in Martin County begin with an arrest by the sheriff's office or local police. The Martin County Prosecutor reviews the facts and files charges if warranted. The case goes to the Martin County Circuit Court in Shoals. All steps from initial hearing through sentencing create records maintained by the clerk. Non-sealed Martin County felony records are open to the public through the clerk's office or through MyCase.

Martin County is a small rural county in south-central Indiana. It borders Dubois County to the south, Orange County to the east, Lawrence County to the north, and Daviess County to the west. All felony cases arising anywhere in Martin County are filed in Shoals. The county has a single Circuit Court that handles all felony matters. Court hearings are generally open to the public. Anyone can attend a hearing and access non-sealed case records through the clerk.

Martin County Felony Expungement

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows some Martin County residents to petition the Circuit Court to seal certain felony records. Once granted, sealed records are removed from MyCase and the ISP LCH system. Indiana waives the petition filing fee. Waiting periods range from one year for some arrests without conviction to ten years for the most serious felony convictions. All fines and restitution from the original case must be paid first. Written consent from the Martin County Prosecutor is required for the most serious petitions. Murder and most sex crimes cannot be expunged under IC 35-38-9-8.5.

The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can answer general questions about the expungement process. For specific legal advice about your Martin County felony record, consult a licensed Indiana attorney. You can also contact the Indiana Department of Correction at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov for information about prison records related to a Martin County conviction.

Victim Notification for Martin County Cases

If you need to track custody changes for someone involved in a Martin County felony case, two free services are available. The Indiana SAVIN service covers Indiana Department of Correction custody changes including people convicted in Martin County courts. VINE at vinelink.com covers Martin County Jail custody changes at the local level. Both services are free and send notifications by phone, text, or email when a person's custody status changes. You can also call 866-959-8463 to register for VINE notifications by phone.

Cities in Martin County

Shoals is the county seat of Martin County. Loogootee is the other main town in the county. Neither meets the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Martin County felony cases are filed at the Circuit Court in Shoals.

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