Perry County Felony Records

Perry County felony records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Tell City and can be searched online through Indiana's MyCase portal at no cost. Sheriff Dave Faulkenberg's office at 2211 Herrman Street handles arrest records and incident reports for felony cases across Perry County. Tell City is the county seat where all Perry County felony case filings are stored. Both the clerk and the Sheriff are the main contacts for anyone who needs to access felony records in Perry County, Indiana.

Perry County Clerk Felony Records

The Perry County Circuit Court Clerk in Tell City holds all official felony case records for the county. The clerk's office is the right place to go for certified copies of case documents, file inspections, and questions about specific Perry County felony records. The county's website at perrycounty.in.gov has contact information for county departments including the clerk. MyCase is the primary online tool for searching Perry County felony records without visiting in person.

Perry County felony case files are public records under Indiana law. Anyone can request copies of charging documents, motions, court 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 to locate a specific Perry County felony record.

A research guide for Perry County court records is at incourts.org/perry-county. This guide lists key resources for finding Perry County felony records and other court filings online and in person in Tell City.

Note: Older Perry County felony records that predate the electronic court system may require an in-person visit to the clerk's office in Tell City.

Search Perry County Felony Records Online

Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives free access to Perry County felony case information. Search by name or case number to see charges, case status, hearing dates, and the assigned judge. Public documents from Perry County felony cases are viewable without an account for most case types. The system covers cases filed through the statewide Odyssey platform.

For statewide criminal history, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felony arrests across all Indiana counties, including Perry County. This paid search gives comprehensive results spanning multiple counties. Full information is at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.

The Indiana General Assembly at iga.in.gov publishes Indiana's statutes, including those governing public access to Perry County court records and criminal history. The image below shows this state resource.

IC 5-14-3 at iga.in.gov/laws/2025/ic/titles/5 governs the public's right to access Perry County criminal records. You do not need to provide a reason when requesting basic arrest or court records under Indiana law.

Perry County Sheriff Felony Arrest Records

Sheriff Dave Faulkenberg's office is at 2211 Herrman Street in Tell City. The main phone is (812) 547-2441 and the fax is 812-547-0410. The Sheriff's website is at perrycountysheriffindiana.com. A county government page for the Sheriff is also available at perrycounty.in.gov/sheriff. The office also maintains a Facebook page at facebook.com/perrycountysheriff for public updates.

The Perry County Sheriff maintains arrest records, booking information, and incident reports for all felony cases in the county. These records are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. You do not need to give a reason when asking for basic arrest data. The Sheriff's office can confirm whether a person was arrested in Perry County and provide basic booking information from felony case records. Warrant information is also maintained at the Sheriff's office.

For victim notification when a Perry County felony offender's custody status changes, Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov provides free automated alerts. VINE at vinelink.com covers county jail-level custody changes. Both are free and cover Perry County.

State Incarceration and Registry Records

Felony convicts from Perry County who receive state prison sentences are held by the Indiana Department of Correction. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov is a free search for currently incarcerated people. Results include current facility, offense type, and release information. This covers state prison placements and is separate from the Perry County Jail in Tell City, which holds pretrial defendants and those serving short sentences.

Sex offenders convicted in Perry County who are required to register appear in the Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor. The Indiana State Police maintains this public registry. Registered offenders from Tell City and throughout Perry County appear with current address details. The registry is searchable by name and by county.

The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts gives background on Indiana's court system and public access to records. If you have questions about accessing Perry County felony records, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac offers free informal guidance on state records law.

Expunging Perry County Felony Records

Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-9 allows Perry County residents to petition the court to seal certain felony records. Once granted, 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 Perry County residents. The petition is filed at the Perry County Circuit Court in Tell City.

Eligibility and waiting periods depend on the offense. Arrests without a conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions need eight years from the end of the sentence. More serious felonies require ten years plus written consent from the Perry County Prosecutor. All fines and restitution must be fully paid before filing. Murder, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes cannot be expunged in Indiana.

Cities in Perry County

Tell City is the county seat and home to all Perry County felony case filings. Cannelton and other communities in Perry County do not meet the population threshold for separate felony records pages. All Perry County felony records run through the clerk's office in Tell City.

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