Vanderburgh County Felony Records

Vanderburgh County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the Civic Center Complex in Evansville, the county seat and Indiana's third-largest city. You can search Vanderburgh County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal, visit the clerk's office in downtown Evansville, or contact the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office for arrest and jail records. This page explains how to access Vanderburgh County felony case information.

Vanderburgh County Clerk Felony Records

The Vanderburgh County Clerk of Courts in Evansville is the official keeper of all county felony records. Clerk Carla Hayden and staff maintain case files for every felony charge filed in the county. The clerk's office is at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room S240, in Evansville. You can reach the office at (812) 435-5160. Vanderburgh County has eight state trial courts, one of the largest court systems in southern Indiana, reflecting the county's large population.

Vanderburgh County has one Circuit Court presided over by Judge David D. Keily, plus seven Superior Courts with elected judges and five magistrates. Felony cases are typically handled in one of the criminal divisions of the Superior Court or in the Circuit Court, depending on the charge level and docket assignment. The Circuit Court often handles the most serious felony matters. Each court division maintains its own records, all of which flow through the clerk's office.

Vanderburgh County also operates a Felony Drug Court known as the DADS program. Cases in drug court are still public records. Copy fees for Vanderburgh County felony records are $1.00 per page for plain copies under Indiana Code. Certified copies carry a higher fee. Call the clerk's office to confirm current rates before your visit.

Note: The historic 1891 Vanderburgh County Courthouse at 4th and Vine Streets in Evansville is on the National Register of Historic Places but no longer houses the courts. The active courts are at the Civic Center Complex in downtown Evansville.

Search Vanderburgh County Felony Records Online

Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the primary online tool for searching Vanderburgh County felony records. You can search by defendant name or case number and see case summaries, charges, hearing dates, and court orders. Because Vanderburgh County handles a large number of criminal cases, MyCase is often the fastest way to confirm whether a case exists and get basic details before contacting the clerk's office directly.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch offers a statewide felony arrest search for $15.70 per request. This covers all Indiana counties, including Vanderburgh County, and goes back decades. It is useful when you need a broader view of someone's criminal record beyond a single Vanderburgh County case. Learn more about criminal history services at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.

The Indiana General Assembly publishes Indiana statutes at iga.in.gov, which govern public access to Vanderburgh County court records and criminal history. The image below links to that official state source.

Indiana courts also provide access information at in.gov/courts covering Vanderburgh County courts and court records across the state.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff and Arrest Records

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests in the unincorporated areas of Vanderburgh County, while the Evansville Police Department covers the city. Both agencies bring felony arrests to the same county court system. The sheriff maintains the Vanderburgh County Jail, which holds defendants awaiting trial and serving shorter sentences.

Arrest records from Vanderburgh County felony cases are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the sheriff must make arrest logs and basic booking data available to anyone who asks. You do not need to give a reason for the request. Basic Vanderburgh County arrest information, including dates, offense types, and names, is open to the public.

If a Vanderburgh County felony conviction leads to a state prison sentence, the defendant is sent to an Indiana Department of Correction facility. Search for current inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. Sign up for free custody change notifications through Indiana SAVIN or through VINE for the Vanderburgh County Jail specifically.

Vanderburgh County Felony Court Process

Felony cases in Vanderburgh County begin with an arrest by city or county law enforcement. The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office then reviews the case and files charges if there is enough evidence. The case is assigned to one of the eight Vanderburgh County trial courts in Evansville. Because the county has multiple courts, felony cases are spread across several divisions, all of which generate records accessible through the clerk's office or MyCase.

The process moves from initial hearing to arraignment, then through pretrial conferences and either a plea agreement or trial. All court filings and orders from these stages are part of the official Vanderburgh County felony record. Evansville courts see a high volume of felony cases given the county's size. The Felony Drug Court program handles some cases differently, with structured supervision and court appearances as part of an alternative to standard sentencing.

Vanderburgh County Felony Record Expungement

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows some Vanderburgh County residents to petition the court to seal felony records. Once granted, sealed records no longer appear in MyCase or the ISP LCH system. Indiana waives the filing fee for expungement petitions. Less serious felony convictions require an eight-year wait. More serious offenses require ten years and written consent from the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor. All fines and restitution must be paid before filing a petition.

Some Vanderburgh County felony offenses cannot be expunged. These include murder, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes listed under IC 35-38-9-8.5. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can answer general questions about what happens to Vanderburgh County records after expungement is granted.

Vanderburgh County Cities with Felony Records Pages

Evansville is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and Indiana's third-largest city. Evansville has its own felony records page with local courthouse and law enforcement information. All Vanderburgh County felony cases, including those from Evansville, are filed at the Vanderburgh County courts in the Civic Center Complex.

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