Sullivan County Felony Records

Sullivan County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Sullivan, Indiana. You can search Sullivan County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal, visit the clerk's office in person at the Sullivan County Courthouse, or contact the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office for arrest and jail information. This page covers the main ways to find and access felony case information in Sullivan County.

Sullivan County Clerk of Courts

The Sullivan County Clerk of Courts handles all official records for criminal cases in the county, including Sullivan County felony records. Clerk Tonya Bedwell and staff maintain all case files, court orders, and judgment records. The clerk's office is located in Sullivan and is the primary in-person source for Sullivan County felony case documents. The county government website is at sullivancounty.in.gov.

The clerk's office holds the official file for each Sullivan County felony case filed in the Circuit or Superior Court. Each file contains the charging documents, motions, court orders, and sentencing records. Plain copies are $1.00 per page under Indiana Code. Certified copies cost more. Contact the clerk's office before visiting to confirm current fees and office hours. Sullivan County is a smaller rural county in west-central Indiana, and in-person visits are generally straightforward.

Note: For Sullivan County records not available through MyCase, an in-person visit to the clerk's office in Sullivan is the best option.

Sullivan County Felony Records Online Search

The Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the main online tool for finding Sullivan County felony records. You can search by name or case number at no cost. Results include the case summary, charges, hearing dates, and current case status. Most Sullivan County criminal case information is public and does not require signing in. MyCase covers Sullivan County courts along with the rest of Indiana's court system.

For a statewide name-based criminal history check, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch searches felony arrests across all Indiana counties including Sullivan County. The cost is $15.70 per search. This is useful when you need to see the broader criminal history tied to a name rather than just a single Sullivan County case. More information about ISP criminal history services is at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.

Indiana laws governing access to Sullivan County court records are published at iga.in.gov by the Indiana General Assembly. The image below links to that official state resource.

Under IC 5-14-3, the public has the right to access Sullivan County government records, including criminal case files held by the clerk and the sheriff.

Sullivan County Sheriff and Arrest Records

The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office at 24 South State Street in Sullivan is reachable at (812) 268-4308. The sheriff handles felony arrests in the unincorporated parts of Sullivan County and maintains the county jail. Arrest records from Sullivan County felony cases are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the sheriff must provide arrest logs and booking data to anyone who asks. No reason is needed for the request.

If a Sullivan County felony case leads to 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 Sullivan County Jail custody changes separately from the IDOC system.

Sullivan County Felony Court Process

Felony cases in Sullivan County start when someone is arrested. The Sullivan County Prosecutor then reviews the case and files charges if warranted. The case goes to Sullivan County Circuit or Superior Court. Every stage from initial hearing through sentencing creates records kept by the clerk's office. Sullivan County courts handle all felony cases for the county regardless of which town or township the offense occurred in.

Indiana's court system is unified, meaning rules on public access and record keeping apply consistently across all counties including Sullivan. Anyone can view non-sealed Sullivan County felony case records at the clerk's office or through MyCase. Court hearings are generally open to the public. The Indiana Judicial Branch provides public records guidelines at in.gov/courts/public-records.

Sullivan County Felony Expungement

Under Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9, some Sullivan County residents can petition the court to seal their felony records. Once granted, the sealed records are removed from MyCase and the ISP LCH system. Indiana waives the filing fee for expungement petitions. Waiting periods depend on the offense: one year for some arrests without conviction, eight years for less serious felony convictions, and ten years for the most serious offenses. Written consent from the Sullivan County Prosecutor is required for the most serious felony expungement petitions.

All fines, court costs, and restitution tied to the Sullivan County felony case must be paid before a petition can be filed. Certain 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 what changes after a Sullivan County expungement is granted.

Cities in Sullivan County

Sullivan is the county seat and largest city in Sullivan County. No Sullivan County cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Sullivan County felony cases are filed at the courts in Sullivan.

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