Find Felony Records in Owen County
Owen County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Spencer, Indiana, the county seat. You can search Owen County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal, visit the clerk's office in Spencer, or submit a public records request through the county's formal process. This page explains the main ways to find and access felony case information in Owen County.
Owen County Felony Records Quick Facts
Owen County Clerk of Courts
The Owen County Circuit Court Clerk in Spencer is the official keeper of all Owen County felony records. Clerk Diane Stutsman and staff maintain case files, court orders, and judgments for all criminal cases in the county. The mailing address is P.O. Box 146, Spencer, IN 47460, and the main phone number is (812) 829-5015. Clerk information and services are available at owencounty.in.gov/departments/clerk.
| Clerk | Diane Stutsman |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 146, Spencer, IN 47460 |
| Phone | (812) 829-5015 |
| Clerk Website | owencounty.in.gov/departments/clerk |
| Public Records | owencounty.in.gov/about-owen-county/legal-policies/public-records-request |
The Owen County Clerk is the record keeper for all county-level court cases, including felony matters. The clerk handles marriage licenses (at $18 for residents and $60 for out-of-state applicants by appointment only), child support payments, small claims forms, and election results. Plain copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per document (though this rate may have changed). Call the clerk at (812) 829-5015 to confirm current fees before visiting Spencer.
Owen County accepts debit and credit card payments for certain services through PayGov.US, including child support payments and clerk payments for judgments and marriage licenses. This makes some Owen County transactions more convenient than cash-only counties.
Owen County also has a formal public records request process. For records that are not immediately available at the counter or through MyCase, you can submit a request form available at owencounty.in.gov/about-owen-county/legal-policies/public-records-request. Note that online submissions are not accepted for Owen County Sheriff's Office records specifically.
Note: Online submissions are NOT accepted for Owen County Sheriff's Office records. Those requests must be submitted in person or by mail.
Owen County Felony Records Online Search
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase provides free online access to Owen County felony records. Search by name or case number to find case summaries, charges, court dates, and status. Most Owen County criminal case records are public and accessible without a login. MyCase is the fastest way to check whether a specific Owen County felony case exists and get basic case details.
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 search covers all Indiana counties, including Owen County, and can be useful when you need a broader view of someone's Indiana criminal record. More information about ISP criminal history services is at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.
Indiana statutes governing public access to Owen County felony 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 Owen County government records, including criminal case files maintained by the clerk and the sheriff's office.
Owen County Sheriff and Public Records
The Owen County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests throughout the unincorporated parts of Owen County and maintains the county jail. Information about the sheriff's office is available at owencounty.in.gov/public-safety-emergency-services/sheriffs-office. Arrest records from Owen 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 needed.
Keep in mind that online records requests for the Owen County Sheriff's Office are not accepted. If you need arrest records or incident reports from the sheriff's office, you must contact the office in person or by mail. For court records, the clerk's office and MyCase are the right sources.
If an Owen County felony conviction results in a state prison sentence, you can find the current inmate at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. The free Indiana SAVIN service and VINE both provide custody notifications for Owen County cases.
Owen County Felony Case Process
Felony cases in Owen County begin with an arrest. The Owen County Prosecutor then reviews the facts and files charges if warranted. The case goes to the Owen County Circuit Court in Spencer. All steps from initial hearing through sentencing create records maintained by the clerk. Court hearings in Owen County are generally open to the public. Non-sealed felony case records are accessible through the clerk's office or through MyCase.
Owen County borders Putnam County to the west, Monroe County to the east, Greene County to the south, and Morgan County to the north. All felony cases arising anywhere in Owen County are filed in Spencer. The county has a single Circuit Court that handles all felony matters as well as civil and probate cases. All of these records flow through the same clerk's office at the Owen County Courthouse.
Owen County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows some Owen County residents to petition the Circuit Court to seal their 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 Owen County Prosecutor is required for the most serious petitions. All fines and restitution from the original case must be paid first. 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 expungement. For specific legal advice about your Owen County felony record, consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
Cities in Owen County
Spencer is the county seat of Owen County (note that Spencer in Owen County is a different town from Spencer County, Indiana, which has a separate county seat of Rockport). No Owen County cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Owen County felony cases are filed at the Circuit Court in Spencer.