Ohio County Felony Records
Ohio County felony records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk at 413 Main Street in Rising Sun and can be searched online through the Indiana MyCase portal. Sheriff Tom Baxter's office handles arrest records and incident reports for felony cases in Ohio County. Ohio County is the smallest Indiana county by area, but its felony records are just as accessible as any other county through the clerk in Rising Sun and the statewide MyCase system.
Ohio County Felony Records Quick Facts
Ohio County Clerk Felony Records
The Ohio County Circuit Court Clerk at 413 Main Street in Rising Sun handles all official felony case records for the county. The clerk's office is on the second floor of the courthouse. You can call the office at (812) 438-3410. The clerk holds every document filed in an Ohio County felony case, from the initial charging papers through the final court order. The county clerk's website at ohiocountyin.gov/clerk has contact details and additional information.
| Office | Ohio County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 413 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Rising Sun, IN 47040 |
| Phone | (812) 438-3410 |
| Website | Ohio County Clerk |
| County Site | ohiocountyin.gov |
Ohio County Circuit Court is presided over by Judge F. Aaron Negangard, with Magistrate Jerome J. Charles also serving the court. This circuit court serves both Ohio County and shares resources with neighboring Dearborn County. The court handles all felony criminal cases filed in Ohio County, and the clerk keeps complete records for each case. Language access for court proceedings is available to those who need it.
Ohio County felony case files are public records. Anyone can request copies of charging documents, motions, orders, and sentencing records. Copy fees follow Indiana's standard rates of $1 per page for plain copies and $3 for certified copies. The clerk can search by defendant name or case number.
Note: Because Ohio County is small, the clerk's office may have limited hours during holidays or when staff is out. Call ahead to confirm availability before making the trip to Rising Sun.
Search Ohio County Felony Records Online
Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives free access to Ohio County felony case information. Search by name or case number to view charges, case status, hearing dates, and the judge. Most public documents from Ohio County felony cases are viewable without logging in. The system covers cases filed since Ohio County joined the statewide Odyssey case management platform.
For statewide criminal history covering all Indiana counties, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch is the right tool. This paid service covers felony arrests and misdemeanor arrests across all of Indiana, including Ohio County records going back decades. It is useful when you need a complete record that spans multiple counties or time periods.
The Indiana General Assembly website at iga.in.gov hosts Indiana's statutes, including those that govern public access to Ohio County felony records and criminal history. The screenshot below represents this official state legislative resource.
IC 5-14-3 establishes the public's right to access Ohio County criminal records. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac interprets this law and can answer questions about record requests in Ohio County.
Ohio County Sheriff Felony Arrest Records
Sheriff Tom Baxter runs the Ohio County Sheriff's Office. You can reach the Sheriff by email at tbaxter@ohiocounty.in.gov. The Sheriff's website is at ohiocountyin.gov/sheriffs-office. The Sheriff maintains arrest records, booking information, and incident reports for felony cases in Ohio County. These are public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, and you do not need to give a reason when requesting them.
Because Ohio County is Indiana's smallest county by area, the Sheriff's office serves a relatively small population. Felony arrests in Ohio County are typically processed and booked at the county jail, and the booking records are available through the Sheriff's office. Warrant information for active Ohio County felony cases is also maintained by the Sheriff.
For victim notification when an Ohio County felony offender's custody status changes, the Indiana SAVIN system at indianasavin.in.gov provides free automated alerts. VINE at vinelink.com covers county jail-level changes. Both cover Ohio County and are free to sign up.
State Incarceration and Registry Records
People convicted of felonies in Ohio County who receive prison sentences are held by the Indiana Department of Correction. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov is a free tool to find anyone currently in Indiana state prison. Results include current facility, offense type, and release dates. This is separate from the Ohio County Jail in Rising Sun, which holds pretrial defendants and short-sentence inmates.
Sex offenders convicted in Ohio County who are required to register appear in the Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor. This registry is public and searchable by name and by county. The Indiana State Police maintains it with current address details for registrants in and around Rising Sun. The registry covers all Ohio County registrants whether or not they are currently incarcerated.
The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts provides background on the state court system and public access to records. If you have questions about Ohio County felony records access, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac offers free informal guidance.
Ohio County Felony Record Expungement
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows Ohio County residents to petition the Circuit Court to seal certain felony records. Once the court grants the petition, the sealed record is removed from MyCase and from the Indiana State Police LCH database. Petition filing fees are waived under state law, making this process more accessible for qualified Ohio County residents.
Waiting periods depend on the offense type. Arrests without a conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions require eight years after the sentence ends. More serious felonies require ten years plus written consent from the Ohio County Prosecutor. All fines, costs, and restitution must be paid in full before filing. Murder, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes cannot be expunged in Indiana. Contact the Ohio County Circuit Court Clerk in Rising Sun or a local attorney for guidance on whether a specific record qualifies.
Cities in Ohio County
Rising Sun is the county seat and home to all Ohio County felony case filings. Ohio County is the smallest in Indiana by area, with a small population. No other cities in Ohio County meet the population threshold for a separate felony records page. All Ohio County felony records run through the clerk in Rising Sun.