Putnam County Felony Records

Putnam County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Greencastle, Indiana. You can search Putnam County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal, visit the clerk's office in person, or contact the Putnam County Sheriff's Office for arrest records. Greencastle is the county seat and home to the Putnam County courts. This page covers how to access and search Putnam County felony case records.

Putnam County Clerk of Courts

The Putnam County Clerk of Courts in Greencastle is the official keeper of all Putnam County felony records. Clerk Tracy L. Bridges and staff maintain all case files, court orders, and final judgments for criminal cases in the county. You can access clerk information and court resources at co.putnam.in.us/clerk and court-specific information at co.putnam.in.us/clerk/courts.

Putnam County has both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court, each handling different types of cases. The Superior Court handles criminal matters including felony cases up to certain thresholds, along with civil under $10,000, divorce, traffic, and small claims. The Circuit Court handles civil over $10,000, criminal, divorce, adoption, guardianship, and estates. For felony cases specifically, charges may be filed in either court depending on the offense level. The clerk's office keeps records for both courts and maintains filing fee schedules on its website.

Plain copy fees in Putnam County are $1.00 per page under Indiana law. Certified copies cost more. Call the clerk's office to confirm current fees and hours before visiting Greencastle. The clerk also maintains marriage licenses, small claims forms, and election records at the same location.

Note: Putnam County has both Circuit and Superior Courts. When searching for a specific Putnam County felony case, confirm which court it was filed in before visiting the clerk's office.

Search Putnam County Felony Records Online

Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase provides free online access to Putnam County felony records. You can search by name or case number to find case summaries, charges, hearing dates, and current status. Putnam County courts participate in MyCase, and most public criminal case records are available without signing in.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch provides a statewide felony arrest search for $15.70 per name. This covers all Indiana counties including Putnam County and goes back decades. It is the right tool when you need a complete Indiana criminal history for a name rather than details on a specific Putnam County case. More information is at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.

Indiana statutes governing access to Putnam County felony records are published at iga.in.gov. The image below links to that official state source.

Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana law guarantees public access to Putnam County government records, including criminal case files maintained by the court clerk and the sheriff.

Putnam County Sheriff and Arrest Records

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests in the unincorporated parts of Putnam County and maintains the county jail. Arrest records from Putnam County felony cases are public records. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the sheriff must provide arrest logs and booking data to anyone who asks. No reason is needed. The Indiana Sheriff's Association directory can help you find direct contact information for the Putnam County Sheriff's Office in Greencastle.

If a Putnam County felony conviction leads to a state prison sentence, the defendant is transferred to an Indiana Department of Correction facility. You can search for currently incarcerated people at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. The free Indiana SAVIN service notifies registered users when a person's state custody status changes. VINE at vinelink.com tracks Putnam County Jail custody changes separately from the IDOC.

Felony Cases in Putnam County Courts

Felony cases in Putnam County begin with an arrest. The Putnam County Prosecutor reviews the facts and files charges if warranted. Cases are assigned to either the Putnam County Circuit Court or Superior Court in Greencastle, depending on the offense. All court steps from initial hearing through sentencing create records maintained by the clerk. Non-sealed Putnam County felony records are open to the public through the clerk's office or MyCase.

Putnam County is home to DePauw University in Greencastle, which gives the county a larger student population than many similarly sized Indiana counties. The courts handle all felony cases arising anywhere in the county. Residents from smaller communities like Bainbridge and Cloverdale also have their felony cases processed in Greencastle. All filings are centralized through the clerk's office.

Putnam County Felony Expungement

Under Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9, some Putnam County residents can petition the court to seal their felony records. Once the court grants the petition, sealed records are removed from MyCase and the ISP LCH system. Indiana waives the filing fee for expungement petitions. Waiting periods range from one year for some arrests to ten years for the most serious felony convictions. Written consent from the Putnam County Prosecutor is required for the most serious petitions. All fines and restitution must be paid first.

Some Putnam County felony offenses cannot be expunged. Murder, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes under IC 35-38-9-8.5 are permanently excluded. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac for general guidance. For case-specific advice about your Putnam County felony record, consult a licensed Indiana attorney.

Cities in Putnam County

Greencastle is the county seat of Putnam County. No Putnam County cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Putnam County felony cases are filed at the courts in Greencastle regardless of where in the county the offense occurred.

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