Monroe County Felony Records
Monroe County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Bloomington, Indiana, the county seat and home of Indiana University. You can search Monroe County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or contact the Monroe County Clerk's office directly for in-person access. This page covers how to find and access felony case information for Monroe County courts.
Monroe County Felony Records Quick Facts
Monroe County Clerk of Courts
The Monroe County Clerk of Courts in Bloomington is the official keeper of all Monroe County felony records. The clerk maintains all criminal case files, court orders, and final judgments for felony cases filed in the county. Information about the Monroe County Sheriff and Clerk of Court is at in.gov/counties/monroe/justice/sheriff. The clerk is also accessible through the main county court resources page for in-person requests at the Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington.
| County Seat | Bloomington, IN |
|---|---|
| Sheriff and Court Info | in.gov/counties/monroe/justice/sheriff |
| Clerk of Court | in.gov/counties/monroe/justice/sheriff/clerk-of-court |
Monroe County is one of the more populous counties in southern Indiana, largely because of Indiana University and its student body. The county has both a Circuit Court and multiple Superior Courts to handle the volume of civil and criminal cases. Felony cases are assigned to the appropriate criminal division. All filings and orders go through the clerk's office. Plain copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Contact the clerk's office to confirm current fees before visiting Bloomington.
Monroe County's court system handles a significant number of felony cases each year. The county's population of over 155,000, combined with the university community, creates a large caseload for the courts. The clerk's office is the central repository for all of this case information, and MyCase provides online access to most of it.
Note: Indiana University is located in Bloomington and operates its own campus police under a separate jurisdiction, but felony arrests from on-campus incidents are still processed through the Monroe County courts.
Search Monroe County Felony Records Online
Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the primary free tool for searching Monroe County felony records online. You can search by defendant name or case number. Results show case summaries, charges, court dates, and current status. Monroe County courts participate in MyCase, and most public criminal case records are available without signing in. The Bloomington area sees a high volume of criminal cases, so MyCase often has detailed records going back several years.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch provides a statewide name-based felony arrest search for $15.70 per request. This covers all Indiana counties including Monroe County and goes back decades. For a complete Indiana criminal history check rather than a case-specific search, the LCH is the right tool. Learn more at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.
Indiana statutes governing access to Monroe County court records are published at iga.in.gov. The image below links to the Indiana General Assembly's official site.
Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana law gives the public the right to access Monroe County government records, including felony case files maintained by the clerk and the sheriff.
Monroe County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests in the unincorporated parts of Monroe County, while the Bloomington Police Department handles city arrests. Both agencies bring felony cases to the Monroe County courts. Information about the Monroe County Sheriff is at in.gov/counties/monroe/justice/sheriff. Arrest records from Monroe County felony cases are public under Indiana law. The sheriff must provide arrest logs and basic booking data to anyone who asks under IC 5-14-3-5.
For updates on an offender's custody status in the state system, the free Indiana SAVIN service sends notifications when custody status changes. VINE at vinelink.com also covers the Monroe County Jail separately from the state prison system. If a Monroe County felony conviction leads to a prison sentence, you can track the person at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov.
Monroe County Felony Court Process
Felony cases in Monroe County start with an arrest by county or city law enforcement. The Monroe County Prosecutor's Office reviews the facts and files charges. Cases are then assigned to one of Monroe County's criminal court divisions in Bloomington. All court steps from initial hearing through sentencing create records that the clerk maintains. Monroe County handles a large number of felony cases given its population and the presence of a major university. The courts are open to the public for non-sealed cases, and case records are accessible through the clerk or MyCase.
The Monroe County Prosecutor's Office handles all felony matters for the county. Given the large student population in Bloomington, the office handles a range of felony offense types. All felony case records, regardless of the defendant's status as a student or permanent resident, are maintained by the Monroe County Clerk and are generally public under Indiana law.
Monroe County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows some Monroe County residents to petition the 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. Written consent from the Monroe County Prosecutor is required for the most serious petitions. All fines and restitution from the original case must be paid before the court will consider a petition.
Some Monroe County felony offenses cannot be expunged. Murder, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes under IC 35-38-9-8.5 are permanently excluded. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can answer general questions about what changes after expungement. For case-specific advice, consult a licensed Indiana attorney in Bloomington or elsewhere in the state.
Monroe County Sex Offender Registry
Some Monroe County felony convictions require sex offender registration. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the Indiana State Police and is searchable at in.gov/sor. You can search by name or by geographic area to find registered offenders in Bloomington and Monroe County. Registration requirements for sex offenses are enforced by the Monroe County Prosecutor and the Bloomington Police Department. Failure to register as required is itself a felony offense under Indiana law.
Monroe County Cities with Felony Records Pages
Bloomington is the county seat of Monroe County and home to Indiana University. Bloomington has its own felony records page with local court and law enforcement information. All Monroe County felony cases are filed at the Monroe County courts in Bloomington.