Pike County Felony Records
Pike County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the Pike County Courthouse in Petersburg, Indiana. You can search Pike County felony records through the Indiana MyCase portal online or visit the clerk's office in person in Petersburg. This page explains the main options for finding and accessing felony case records in Pike County.
Pike County Felony Records Quick Facts
Pike County Clerk of Courts
The Pike County Clerk of Courts in Petersburg is the primary office for accessing Pike County felony records. The clerk keeps official court records for all criminal cases filed in Pike County. The county government website at pikecounty.in.gov and the department page at pikecounty.in.gov/department have contact information for the clerk and other county offices. For in-person records access, visit the Pike County Courthouse in Petersburg during regular business hours.
| Office | Pike County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Petersburg, IN |
| County Website | pikecounty.in.gov |
| Departments | pikecounty.in.gov/department |
All Pike County felony case records are held by the clerk from the time charges are filed through final sentencing. Each case file contains the charging documents, motions, court orders, and judgment. Plain copies are $1.00 per page under Indiana Code. Certified copies cost more. Call the Pike County Clerk's office to confirm current fees and hours before making the trip to Petersburg. Pike County is a small rural county and staff may have limited hours for complex record requests.
The Pike County Circuit Court handles all felony cases in the county. As a smaller county, Pike does not have a separate Superior Court for most case types. All felony matters go through the Circuit Court clerk's office in Petersburg.
Note: Pike County is a small county with a smaller court system. For complex or older case research, call ahead to confirm availability before visiting the courthouse.
Search Pike County Felony Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the easiest way to search Pike County felony records from home. You can search by name or case number at no cost. Results show the case summary, charges, court dates, and status. Most Pike County criminal case data is publicly available through MyCase without requiring a login.
For a statewide criminal history search that covers all of Indiana, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch searches felony arrests across every county, including Pike County. The cost is $15.70 per search. This goes beyond a single case and covers all felony arrests tied to a name across Indiana. More details about ISP criminal history services are at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.
Indiana statutes governing public access to Pike County felony records are published by the Indiana General Assembly at iga.in.gov. The image below links to that official state site.
Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana guarantees public access to Pike County government records, including criminal case files maintained by the court clerk and the sheriff's office.
Pike County Arrest and Jail Records
The Pike County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests in the unincorporated parts of the county and maintains the county jail. Arrest records from Pike County felony cases are public records. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the Pike County Sheriff must provide arrest logs and basic booking data to anyone who asks. No reason is needed. The Indiana Sheriff's Association directory can help you locate direct contact information for the Pike County Sheriff's Office.
If a Pike County felony case results in a state prison sentence, the defendant is transferred to an Indiana Department of Correction facility. You can search for current IDOC inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. The free Indiana SAVIN service sends notifications when someone's state custody status changes. VINE at vinelink.com covers Pike County Jail custody changes separately from the state system.
Pike County Felony Case Process
Felony cases in Pike County start with an arrest. The Pike County Prosecutor reviews the facts and decides whether to file charges. If charges are filed, the case goes to the Pike County Circuit Court in Petersburg. All steps from initial hearing through sentencing create records kept by the clerk. Pike County courts follow the same rules on public access as all other Indiana courts. Non-sealed felony case records are open to the public through the clerk's office or through the MyCase portal.
Pike County sits between Knox County to the west, Daviess County to the north, Gibson County to the south, and Dubois County to the east. Residents from any part of the county have their felony cases filed in Petersburg regardless of which township the offense occurred in. The Pike County Prosecutor and Circuit Court handle all felony matters for the entire county.
Pike County Felony Expungement
Under Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9, some Pike County residents can 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 to ten years for the most serious felony convictions. Written consent from the Pike 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 offenses, including 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 advice specific to your Pike County felony case, consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
Cities in Pike County
Petersburg is the county seat of Pike County. No Pike County cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Pike County felony cases are filed at the Circuit Court in Petersburg.