Tipton County Felony Records
Tipton County felony records are held by the Tipton County Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Court Clerk in Tipton, the county seat. You can search Tipton County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or contact the Sheriff's Office for arrest records and inmate information. Sheriff Matthew D. Tebbe leads the agency that handles criminal record requests and jail operations for the county. Tipton County is a smaller county in central Indiana, but it maintains the same public access to felony records as any other Indiana county.
Tipton County Felony Records Quick Facts
Tipton County Sheriff Felony Records
Sheriff Matthew D. Tebbe leads the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, which is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. The Sheriff's page on the county website is at tiptongov.com/county/department/index.php?structureid=41. The main county website is at tiptongov.com. The office is dedicated to providing efficient and effective law enforcement services to ensure safety, security, and quality of life in Tipton County.
The Tipton County Sheriff's Office offers a range of law enforcement services beyond just patrol and arrest. The department maintains and operates the county jail, investigates crimes, patrols county roads, handles courthouse security, assists with search and rescue operations, serves trial summons, and enforces court judgments. For anonymous tips about criminal or drug activity in Tipton County, you can call 765-675-0788. The non-emergency line is 765-675-2111. These lines are separate from 911 and are for situations that need attention but do not require an immediate emergency response.
Current inmate information for the Tipton County Jail is available through a JailTracker link on the Sheriff's website. JailTracker is a widely used jail management system that many Indiana counties rely on for their public inmate rosters. You can also check the Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov for a broader search that covers multiple Indiana counties at once. For Tipton County records requests that go beyond the online inmate roster, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.
Note: The Tipton County tip line at 765-675-0788 is for anonymous reports on crime or drug activity in the county and is separate from the non-emergency line.
Search Tipton County Felony Cases Online
Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the best way to search Tipton County felony court records for free. Enter a last name and first initial to get the most accurate results. You can view case charges, court dates, docket entries, and final judgments for Tipton County felony cases filed in the Circuit Court. The system uses Odyssey, Indiana's statewide case management platform, so the information is current and searchable without visiting the courthouse.
The Tipton County Recorder's Office page is at tiptongov.com/county/department/index.php?structureid=40. While the Recorder does not hold criminal case records, the office maintains other public documents for the county. For criminal court records specifically, use MyCase or contact the Circuit Court Clerk in Tipton directly. The Circuit Court Clerk holds all felony case files for Tipton County from the time charges are filed through sentencing and beyond.
For a statewide Indiana criminal history that covers Tipton County along with every other Indiana county, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. The fee is $15.70 per search paid online by credit card. Results include felony arrests and qualifying misdemeanor arrests from across the state. This is useful when you need a single comprehensive report rather than searching one county at a time.
The screenshot below is from the Tipton County Sheriff's page on the county government website.
The Tipton County government site provides links to the Sheriff's Office, Recorder, and other county departments that handle public records.
Tipton County Circuit Court Felony Cases
Tipton County felony cases are handled by the Tipton County Circuit Court in the city of Tipton. The prosecutor's office decides whether to file charges after an arrest by the Sheriff or local police. Once charges are filed, all documents from the first hearing through sentencing become part of the official public felony record. Under IC 5-14-3-5, arrest records, daily logs, and basic case details are open to the public without a stated reason. The court clerk can provide plain copies and certified copies of documents for a fee.
The Indiana Judicial Branch at in.gov/courts provides general information about Indiana's court structure, including how Circuit Courts like Tipton's operate. Because Tipton County is smaller, the Circuit Court handles both felony and other case types, meaning the same court that hears civil matters also hears felony criminal cases. This is common in smaller Indiana counties and does not affect the public's right to access felony case records filed in that court.
State Prison Records and Victim Services
Tipton County felony convictions resulting in state prison sentences are served through the Indiana Department of Correction. Search for IDOC inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. This tool is free and shows current facility, sentence details, and estimated release date. Victims of Tipton County felony crimes can register for free custody notifications at Indiana SAVIN, which covers both county jail and IDOC custody changes. You do not need to pay or create an account to receive alerts.
Indiana law under IC 35-38-9 lets qualifying Tipton County residents petition the Circuit Court to seal certain felony records. Waiting periods start at one year for non-conviction arrests and go up to ten years for serious felony convictions. Prosecutor consent is required in more serious cases. All court costs must be paid before the petition can go forward. Filing fees are waived by state law. For questions about the process, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac.
Cities in Tipton County
Tipton is the county seat and the largest city in Tipton County. No cities in Tipton County meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Tipton County felony cases are filed and heard at the Circuit Court in the city of Tipton.