Rush County Felony Records
Rush County felony records are held by the Rush County Clerk's Office in Rushville and are available online through the Indiana MyCase portal. The Rush County Sheriff's Office in Rushville maintains arrest records and handles law enforcement for the county. Rushville is the county seat, and all Rush County felony cases are filed and heard at the Rushville courthouse.
Rush County Felony Records Quick Facts
Rush County Sheriff Felony Records
The Rush County Sheriff's Office is at 131 East First St, Rushville, IN 46173. The main phone number is 765-932-2888. The Sheriff's website is at rushcounty.in.gov/sheriff. The Rush County Sheriff is a constitutional officer elected to four-year terms and is limited to eight years in any twelve-year period under Indiana law. The Sheriff's duties include keeping the peace, running the county jail, serving warrants and civil process documents, collecting delinquent state taxes, and selling foreclosed property.
For sexual and violent offender searches in Rush County, the Sheriff's website provides access to the registry. This tool lets residents check whether registered sex or violent offenders are living in their area. The Rush County Sheriff also handles sheriff sales, which are conducted by SRI and take place in the lobby of the Rush County Sheriff's Office at 131 East First St in Rushville. Information about upcoming sales is posted at rushcounty.in.gov/sheriff-sales.
For public records requests from the Rush County Sheriff's Office, contact the office directly by phone at 765-932-2888. Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3-5, the Sheriff must make arrest logs, warrant data, and related felony case information available to the public. The Rush County government site at rushcounty.in.gov has additional links to county services.
The Rush County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests and maintains public records for all criminal cases originating in Rush County, with the main office located in Rushville.
Note: Rush County is a smaller rural county, so the Sheriff's Office may have limited staff. Call ahead before visiting to confirm availability for records requests.
Rush County Clerk and Recorder Records
The Rush County Recorder's Office at rushcounty.in.gov/recorder handles property documents including mechanic liens, mortgages, and deeds. This office is separate from the clerk's office, which handles court records. For Rush County felony case files, the Clerk's Office is the right place. The clerk keeps all official court records including charging documents, court orders, and final judgments for criminal cases filed in Rush County Superior Court.
Copy fees for Rush County court records follow Indiana Code rates. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are more expensive. Contact the Rush County Clerk's Office for the current fee schedule before requesting documents. The county government website at rushcounty.in.gov has contact details for the clerk's office and other county departments.
Search Rush County Felony Cases Online
Indiana MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase provides free online access to Rush County felony case records. Enter a defendant's name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case status. Rush County Superior Court criminal cases appear in the system and can be read without a login for most public records.
For a statewide criminal history check covering Rush County and other Indiana counties, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch. The fee is $15.70 per search by credit card. Results cover felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests across all Indiana counties. This is a good option when you need to check criminal history across more than one county at a time.
The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov shows current inmates in Indiana state prison, including those convicted in Rush County. Free victim notifications for custody changes are available through the Indiana SAVIN service. You can also check the county jail inmate system at public.indianajail.gov to look up current Rush County jail inmates.
Rush County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-9 allows eligible Rush County residents to petition the Superior Court to seal felony records. Filing fees are waived. After the court grants the petition, the records are removed from MyCase and the ISP criminal history system. The Rush County Clerk handles the order and seals the affected case files.
Waiting periods depend on the offense. Arrests with no conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions require an eight-year wait. More serious felony convictions require ten years plus written consent from the Rush County Prosecutor. All fines, fees, and restitution must be paid first. Offenses that cannot be expunged include homicide, most sex crimes, and serious violent felonies under IC 35-38-9-8.5. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac for guidance on whether a specific Rush County record qualifies.