Wayne County Felony Records
Wayne County felony records are maintained by the Wayne County Clerk's Office in Richmond and are searchable online through the Indiana MyCase portal. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office uses the NextRequest portal for public records requests and currently charges no fee for producing public information records. Richmond serves as the county seat, and all Wayne County felony cases are filed and heard at the Richmond courthouse.
Wayne County Felony Records Quick Facts
Wayne County Sheriff Felony Records
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is at 200 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374. The main phone number is 765-973-9393. The Sheriff's website is at sheriff.co.wayne.in.us. The Wayne County Sheriff's mission is to serve and protect the community with professionalism, integrity, and community partnership. The office handles law enforcement, inmate inquiry, crime reporting, tip submissions, and public records requests for the county.
For public records requests, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office uses the NextRequest online portal at waynecounty911in.nextrequest.com. Submit your request online and track it through the portal. There is currently no charge for producing public information request records from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, which makes this one of the more accessible county records systems in the region. Standard Indiana Public Records Act response timelines apply to all requests.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office also has a mobile app available on Google Play. The app gives residents tools for reporting crimes, submitting tips, and checking inmate status. For felony arrest records and warrant information specifically, the NextRequest portal or a direct call to the office are the best options. Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3-5, the Sheriff must make arrest logs, warrant data, and other specified records available to the public.
The Wayne County Sheriff's website at sheriff.co.wayne.in.us provides access to the NextRequest public records portal, inmate inquiry tools, and other resources for finding felony case information in Richmond and throughout the county.
Wayne County Clerk of Courts Felony Records
The Wayne County Clerk's Office maintains the official case files for all felony cases filed in Wayne County. The clerk's website is at co.wayne.in.us/clerk/index.html. The records access page at co.wayne.in.us/clerk/accessrecords.html describes how to access court records including felony case files. The clerk provides access to MyCase, Doxpop, marriage and divorce records, birth and death records, voter registration, and small claims case information.
| Office | Wayne County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | Richmond, IN 47374 (Wayne County Courthouse) |
| Website | co.wayne.in.us/clerk |
| Records Access | co.wayne.in.us/clerk/accessrecords.html |
Wayne County felony case files include all documents from the initial filing through final judgment. Copy fees follow Indiana Code rates. The Wayne County Clerk follows the same state records access rules as all other Indiana county clerks, which means most felony case records are public and available upon request. The Doxpop service is an additional paid tool that provides access to court case documents for those who need more than the free MyCase summary view.
Note: For certified copies of Wayne County felony records needed for legal purposes, contact the clerk's office directly to confirm current certification fees before submitting your request.
Search Wayne County Felony Cases Online
Indiana MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free statewide tool for Wayne County felony case searches. Enter a defendant name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case status. Wayne County Superior Court criminal cases appear in the system. Most public records are accessible without a login.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch runs a name-based search across all Indiana counties including Wayne County. The fee is $15.70 per search. Results cover felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. This is the most thorough way to check criminal history across multiple Indiana counties at once.
For current Wayne County felony inmates serving state prison time, use the IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. Free victim custody change notifications are available through Indiana SAVIN. These tools cover Wayne County jail and IDOC state facility custody changes alike.
Wayne County Felony Record Expungement
Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-9 lets eligible Wayne County residents petition the Superior Court to seal felony records. There is no filing fee. After the court grants the petition, the records are removed from MyCase and the ISP criminal history system. The Wayne County Clerk processes the order and seals the applicable case files.
Waiting periods depend on the offense. Arrests with no conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions require an eight-year wait from conviction or release. More serious felony convictions require ten years plus written consent from the Wayne County Prosecutor. All fines and restitution must be paid first. Crimes that cannot be expunged include homicide, most sex offenses, and serious violent felonies under IC 35-38-9-8.5. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can help you understand what Wayne County records may qualify for expungement.