Felony Records in Vigo County
Vigo County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of the Vigo Circuit Court in Terre Haute, Indiana. You can search Vigo County felony records through the Indiana MyCase portal online, contact the clerk's office directly, or reach out to the Vigo County Sheriff's Office for arrest and jail records. Terre Haute is the county seat and the largest city in west-central Indiana. This page explains how to find and access felony case information in Vigo County.
Vigo County Felony Records Quick Facts
Vigo County Clerk Court Records
The Clerk of the Vigo Circuit Court in Terre Haute is the official keeper of all Vigo County felony records. The clerk's office maintains case files, court orders, and final judgments for all criminal cases filed in Vigo County courts. For in-person records access, you can contact the clerk at (812) 231-4499 or visit the courthouse in Terre Haute. County court information is available at vigocounty.in.gov.
| Office | Clerk of the Vigo Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Terre Haute, IN |
| Court Records Phone | (812) 231-4499 |
| Court Records | vigocounty.in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=49 |
| County Site | vigocounty.in.gov |
The clerk keeps records for every Vigo County felony case from the time charges are filed through final sentencing. Case files include charging documents, motions, court orders, plea agreements, and judgment entries. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page under Indiana Code. Certified copies are available at higher rates. Call the clerk at (812) 231-4499 to confirm current fees and what is available before your visit to Terre Haute.
Vigo County is home to Indiana State University and has a substantial population for a west-central Indiana county. The court system handles a significant number of felony cases across multiple court divisions in Terre Haute. The Vigo County courts include the Circuit Court and multiple Superior Court divisions, all of which file records through the same clerk's office.
Note: Some Vigo County records require an in-person records request, especially for older case files or sealed proceedings. Call ahead before visiting.
Search Vigo County Felony Records Online
Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the primary free tool for searching Vigo County felony records online. You can search by the defendant's name or by case number. Results show charges, case status, court dates, and available court orders. Because Vigo County has a large court docket, MyCase often has detailed records for Terre Haute-area felony cases going back several years.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch searches felony arrests statewide including Vigo County for $15.70 per request. This is a name-based search rather than a case lookup, and it covers decades of arrest records. Information about ISP criminal history services is available at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. The LCH search is most useful when you need a complete Indiana criminal record for a person rather than details about a specific Vigo County case.
Indiana statutes governing public access to Vigo County court and criminal records are at iga.in.gov. The image below links to that official source.
Under IC 5-14-3, Vigo County residents have the right to access criminal case files and arrest records maintained by the clerk and the sheriff under Indiana's public records law.
Vigo County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Vigo County Sheriff's Office handles felony arrests in the unincorporated parts of the county, while the Terre Haute Police Department covers city arrests. Both agencies bring felony cases to the same Vigo County court system. The sheriff maintains the county jail for pretrial detainees and short-term sentences. Arrest records from Vigo County felony cases are public records. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the sheriff must provide arrest logs to anyone who asks, with no reason required.
For victims and family members who want updates on an offender's custody status, the free Indiana SAVIN service sends notifications for state prison custody changes. VINE at vinelink.com covers the Vigo County Jail separately. Both are free. If a Vigo County felony conviction leads to a state prison sentence, the IDOC maintains its own records. Search for currently incarcerated people at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov.
Vigo County Felony Court Process
Felony cases in Vigo County begin with an arrest. The Vigo County Prosecutor's Office reviews the case and files charges. The case is then assigned to one of Vigo County's court divisions in Terre Haute. From initial hearing through sentencing, every filing and order creates records kept by the clerk. Vigo County courts handle a substantial caseload given Terre Haute's size and the county's population. The felony case process in Vigo County includes initial hearing, arraignment, pretrial motions, and either a plea or trial.
Vigo County also handles some federal cases because the federal courthouse is located in Terre Haute. Federal felony cases are separate from state Vigo County felony records and are maintained by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. If you are looking for a federal case from Terre Haute, check federal court records rather than MyCase or the county clerk.
Vigo County Felony Expungement
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows some Vigo County residents to petition the court to seal felony records. Once granted, sealed records are removed from MyCase and the ISP LCH system. Filing fees for Vigo County expungement petitions are waived under Indiana law. Waiting periods range from one year for some arrests to ten years for the most serious felony convictions. Written consent from the Vigo County Prosecutor is required for the most serious cases. All fines and restitution must be paid before a petition can be considered.
Some offenses cannot be expunged in Vigo County or anywhere in Indiana. Murder, most sex offenses, and crimes causing serious bodily injury listed under IC 35-38-9-8.5 are permanently excluded. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can answer general questions about what changes after expungement is granted by a Vigo County court.
Vigo County Cities with Felony Records Pages
Terre Haute is the county seat and largest city in Vigo County, with its own felony records page covering local courts and law enforcement. All Vigo County felony cases, including those from Terre Haute, are filed at the Vigo County courts in Terre Haute.