Crown Point Criminal History
Crown Point criminal history records are managed by the Lake County Clerk's office at the county courthouse right in the city. Crown Point is the county seat of Lake County, which means all Lake County criminal court records are housed here. The city has about 34,000 residents and sits in the heart of northwest Indiana. You can search criminal court cases through the Lake County Superior Court system or use the statewide MyCase portal. The Crown Point Police Department keeps local arrest and incident reports.
Crown Point Quick Facts
Lake County Criminal Records in Crown Point
Lake County is the second most populated county in Indiana, and all criminal court records for the county go through Crown Point. The Lake County Clerk's office keeps case files for every criminal matter filed in the Lake County Superior Court. That includes felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions from Crown Point and all other Lake County cities like Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, and Hobart.
The Lake County Clerk is on Main Street in Crown Point, just north of the old courthouse square. The office handles requests for case records, certified copies, and court documents. You can walk in during business hours and ask for criminal case files. The staff can search by name or case number and pull records from the system. Certified copies carry a fee, while basic case lookups may be done at the counter.
| Office | Lake County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307 |
| Phone | (219) 755-3000 |
| Website | Lake County Clerk |
| Superior Court | Lake County Superior Court |
The Lake County court system page shown below provides details about the Superior Court that handles criminal cases from Crown Point and the rest of the county.
Because Crown Point is the county seat, visiting the clerk's office is easier for Crown Point residents than for people in other Lake County cities. The courthouse is a short drive from most parts of the city. You can also search Lake County criminal records through MyCase before going in person.
Crown Point Police Department Records
The Crown Point Police Department handles law enforcement for the city and creates the initial records for all local criminal incidents. Arrest reports and incident records from Crown Point start at the police department. If charges are filed, those cases then move to the Lake County court system.
| Department | Crown Point Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307 |
| Phone | (219) 663-2131 |
Contact the Crown Point Police Department at (219) 663-2131 to ask about getting copies of arrest or incident reports. The records division handles public requests during business hours. You may need to fill out a request form and pay a small copy fee. Reports for recent incidents may take a day or two to become available. Older reports are kept on file and can be pulled by the records staff. The police department is on Main Street in downtown Crown Point, not far from the Lake County courthouse.
Note: The Crown Point police handle city-level reports, while the Lake County Sheriff's office covers unincorporated areas nearby.
Statewide Criminal History Search from Crown Point
Two state tools let you search criminal history records that include Crown Point cases. These pull from databases that cover all of Indiana, so they are useful when you need records beyond just Lake County.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History costs $16.32 per search. It checks the state's criminal history database and returns convictions, pending charges, and some arrest records from Crown Point or any other Indiana city. Go to ISP Criminal History Services to run a search. The system works under IC 10-13-3 and is the official state method for criminal history searches. Results come back quickly, often in just a few minutes.
MyCase is the free court records tool run by the Indiana Courts at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Lake County uses the Odyssey Case Management System, so Crown Point criminal cases feed into MyCase. Search by name to see case details including charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. This does not cost anything and does not need an account. It is the best free option for checking Crown Point criminal history through the courts.
Access Rules for Crown Point Criminal History
Criminal history records in Crown Point follow Indiana's public records laws. Under IC 5-14-3, most court records and police reports are open to the public. You can ask for them without giving a reason. The Lake County Clerk, Crown Point Police Department, and state systems all provide access under these rules.
Records that are sealed or expunged are the exception. Juvenile cases are closed to the public in Crown Point and across Indiana. Adult cases expunged under IC 35-38-9 are removed from all databases. The clerk's office will not release them, and the police department is barred from confirming they existed. If a Crown Point case has been expunged, it simply will not show up in any public search.
Lake County processes a large volume of criminal cases each year, given its population of over 488,000. Crown Point, as the county seat, sees a lot of court activity. Active cases are public from the moment they are filed. You can track them through MyCase as they move through the system. Once a case is closed, the records stay available unless a judge orders otherwise. The docket for each Crown Point criminal case shows every filing, hearing, and order in the case.
Note: Lake County has multiple Superior Court divisions that handle criminal cases from Crown Point and other cities in the county.
How to Get Crown Point Criminal History
Getting criminal history from Crown Point takes different steps depending on the record type. Here is what to do for the most common requests.
For court records, search MyCase first to find the case. Then visit or call the Lake County Clerk at (219) 755-3000 for certified copies. The clerk's office is at 2293 N Main St in Crown Point. For police reports, call the Crown Point Police at (219) 663-2131 and ask for the records division. For a statewide criminal history check, use the ISP Limited Criminal History portal and pay $16.32.
To check your own record, run a self-check through the ISP system. This shows you what comes up under your name and date of birth. If there are errors in your Crown Point criminal record, contact the Lake County Clerk for court record issues or the Crown Point Police Department for report issues. For state database problems, reach the Indiana State Police at in.gov/isp/contact-isp. Fixing errors may take a few weeks, but it is worth doing to keep your record accurate.
Nearby Cities
Crown Point is near several other cities in northwest Indiana. Many are also in Lake County and use the same court system for criminal cases.
Lake County Criminal History
Crown Point is the county seat of Lake County, and all criminal cases in the county go through the courts here. Lake County is the second largest county in Indiana by population. For full details on the Lake County court system, criminal records, and other resources, visit the county page.