Scott County Felony Records Lookup
Scott County felony records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk at 1 E. McClain Ave. in Scottsburg and can be searched online through Indiana's MyCase system. Sheriff Jerry Goodin's office at 111 S 1st Street handles arrest records and incident reports for felony cases across Scott County. The clerk's office in Scottsburg is where you go for certified copies of case files, and MyCase is the fastest free tool for finding Scott County felony records online.
Scott County Felony Records Quick Facts
Scott County Clerk Felony Case Records
The Scott County Circuit Court Clerk at 1 E. McClain Ave. in Scottsburg is the official keeper of all felony case records in the county. You can call the clerk at (812) 752-8420. The clerk's website at scottcounty.in.gov/199/Clerk has hours, contact details, and fee information. The office holds every court filing from the initial charges through the final sentencing order for all Scott County felony cases.
| Office | Scott County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 E. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, IN 47170 |
| Phone | (812) 752-8420 |
| Website | Scott County Clerk |
| Copy Fee | $1.00 per page; $2.00 certification per document |
| Payment | No personal checks accepted |
The Scott County Clerk has a published fee schedule. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certification is $2.00 per document. The clerk does not accept personal checks, so bring cash or another accepted form of payment. Abstractors who need to do record searches must appear in person at the Scottsburg office. The clerk does not accept phone or email requests for abstract work.
The fee schedule also covers other case types filed in Scott County. Dissolution of marriage cases run $157 to file. Small claims are $125. Sheriff service adds $28 per case. For Scott County felony records specifically, the per-page copy rate applies to any documents you want printed from the case file.
Note: No personal checks are accepted at the Scott County Clerk's office. Bring cash or a card to pay for copies and certifications.
Search Scott County Felony Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the main free tool for finding Scott County felony records online. Search by defendant name or case number. Results show the charges, court dates, case status, and the judge. Public documents from Scott County felony cases are often viewable without logging in. Most active and recently closed cases appear in this system.
For a statewide criminal history search, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felony arrests from every Indiana county, not just Scott County. The ISP LCH is a paid service, and the fee is $15.70 per search. This is useful if you need a complete record across multiple counties or time periods.
The Indiana General Assembly website at iga.in.gov hosts the statutes that govern public records and criminal history access in Scott County and across Indiana. The screenshot below shows this official state resource.
Indiana Code IC 5-14-3-5 governs what records are public in Scott County. Under that statute, you do not need to give a reason when requesting basic arrest and court records.
Scott County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Jerry Goodin's office is at 111 S 1st Street in Scottsburg. The main phone is (812) 752-8400. The fax is 812-752-5751. The Sheriff's website at scottcountysheriff.org has contact information and department details. A county directory listing for the Sheriff is also at scottcounty.in.gov.
The Sheriff holds arrest records, booking data, and incident reports for felony cases in Scott County. These records are public under Indiana law. Anyone can contact the Sheriff's office to ask about an arrest or request a copy of an incident report. The Sheriff does not require you to explain why you need the records. Warrant information for active Scott County felony cases is also available through the Sheriff's office.
For victim notification when a Scott County felony offender's custody status changes, the Indiana SAVIN system at indianasavin.in.gov provides free automated alerts. VINE at vinelink.com covers county jail custody changes. Both services are free and cover Scott County arrests and releases.
IDOC and Statewide Registry Resources
Scott County felony convicts sentenced to prison are held by the Indiana Department of Correction. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov lets you search for currently incarcerated people by name. Results include current facility, offense, and projected release date. This is separate from the Scott County Jail in Scottsburg, which holds pretrial detainees and those serving short sentences locally.
Sex offenders convicted in Scott County who are required to register appear in the Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor. The registry is public and searchable by name and county. Registered offenders from Scottsburg and across Scott County are listed with their current address details. The Indiana State Police maintains this registry.
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 Scott County felony records, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac offers free guidance on state records law.
Scott County Felony Record Expungement
Indiana law allows people to petition the Scott County Circuit Court to seal certain felony records under IC 35-38-9. If the court grants the petition, the sealed record is removed from MyCase and from the Indiana State Police criminal history database. Filing fees for expungement petitions are waived under state law.
Eligibility and timing depend on the offense. Arrests not resulting in conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions need eight years. More serious felonies require ten years plus written consent from the Scott County Prosecutor. All fines, costs, and restitution must be paid first. Murder, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes can never be expunged in Indiana. Contact the Scott County Clerk or a local attorney to learn whether a specific record qualifies.
Cities in Scott County
Scottsburg is the county seat and home to all Scott County felony case filings. Austin is another city in the county but does not meet the population threshold for a separate felony records page. All Scott County felony records run through the clerk's office in Scottsburg.