Find Felony Records in Pulaski County
Pulaski County felony records are filed in Winamac, the county seat, where the Clerk of Courts and the Pulaski County Sheriff both maintain criminal case information. You can search Pulaski County felony records using the Indiana MyCase portal, by contacting the Clerk at the Pulaski County Courthouse, or by calling the Sheriff's Office. This page explains how to find the records you need and who to contact in Pulaski County.
Pulaski County Felony Records Quick Facts
Pulaski County Clerk of Courts
The Pulaski County Clerk of Courts keeps all official court records including felony case files. The clerk's office is in Room 018 of the Pulaski County Courthouse at 112 East Main Street in Winamac. Call (574) 946-3313 to reach the clerk directly. The Clerk handles civil, criminal, juvenile, and family cases. For criminal cases, the Clerk's office is your first stop for case filings, orders, and judgments.
| Office | Pulaski County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | Room 018, Pulaski County Courthouse 112 East Main Street, Winamac, IN 46996 |
| Phone | (574) 946-3313 |
| Website | pulaskionline.org/department/clerk-of-courts |
The Pulaski County Clerk also manages adoptions, estates, guardianships, small claims, and protective orders. For felony case records specifically, you want the criminal case files held by the clerk. Standard copy fees apply: $1.00 per page for plain copies and an additional $3.00 per document for certified copies. Bring photo ID when visiting in person. If you are mailing a request, use a money order rather than a personal check.
Note: The Pulaski County government portal at pulaskionline.org has a full county office directory if you need to find other departments.
Search Pulaski County Felony Records Online
MyCase is the main online tool for searching Pulaski County felony records. Access it at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by defendant name or case number. The results show case status, charges, hearings, and final orders. MyCase is free and does not require an account. It is run by the Indiana Supreme Court and covers Pulaski County courts. Not all documents are available to read online, but case summaries and key events are typically visible.
The Indiana Judicial Branch maintains court information for Pulaski County at in.gov/courts/local/pulaski-county. This page has contact information for the local courts and links to additional resources. For a statewide name-based criminal history search, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests across all Indiana counties. The search costs $15.70 and returns results by name.
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office website at pcso.org has additional law enforcement information and resources for Pulaski County residents.
Pulaski County Sheriff Felony Records
Sheriff Chris Schramm leads the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office at 110 E. Meridian Street in Winamac. Call (574) 946-6655 to reach the department. The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and law enforcement for Pulaski County. When someone is arrested on a felony charge in Pulaski County, the Sheriff's Office creates the initial arrest record. That record is separate from the court case file, which the clerk manages.
Under IC 5-14-3-5, the Pulaski County Sheriff must make certain records available to the public. This includes arrest logs that show offense dates, locations, and the type of charge. You do not need to give a reason for requesting these records. The county portal at pulaskionline.org/department/sheriffs-office has contact details and additional resources for the Sheriff's Office.
For offenders sent to Indiana state prisons after a Pulaski County felony conviction, use the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov to check current custody status. The free Indiana SAVIN service and VINE at vinelink.com send alerts when custody status changes in the county jail or state prison system.
Pulaski County Felony Case Process
Felony charges in Pulaski County are handled by the Circuit Court and Superior Court, both located at the Pulaski County Courthouse in Winamac. After arrest, the Pulaski County Prosecutor reviews the case and decides whether to file formal charges. Once charges are filed, the case appears in MyCase and the clerk starts tracking all court activity. Every filing, hearing, and order becomes part of the official Pulaski County felony record from that point forward.
If you need to find a case, start with MyCase. You can search by name or case number without any fee or login. If the case predates electronic records, you may need to visit the clerk's office in person to look through older files. Pulaski County is a smaller county, so older records may not be fully digitized. The clerk can tell you what is available and how to request it. Bring ID and any case details you already have, such as the year of the case or the defendant's full name.
Note: For victim notifications tied to Pulaski County cases, VINE offers free alerts by phone or text. Call 866-959-8463 to register or visit vinelink.com to set up online notifications.
Pulaski County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement statute under IC 35-38-9 allows Pulaski County residents to petition the court to seal certain felony records. Court filing fees for expungement petitions are waived by state law. Once the court grants the petition, the sealed records come off MyCase and the Indiana State Police criminal history database. This does not erase the record entirely, but it removes it from public searches.
Waiting periods depend on the type of offense. An arrest with no conviction may qualify for sealing after one year in some situations. Less serious felony convictions generally require an eight-year wait. More serious felonies require ten years and written approval from the Pulaski County Prosecutor before the court will hear the petition. All court costs, fines, and restitution from the original case must be paid in full. Some offenses, including most sex offenses and violent crimes under IC 35-38-9-8.5, cannot be expunged.
For guidance on whether your Pulaski County record qualifies, reach out to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac. They can walk you through the process and help you understand your options under Indiana law.