Franklin Criminal History
Criminal history records in Franklin are managed by the Johnson County Clerk's Office and the Franklin Police Department. Franklin is the county seat of Johnson County, located about 20 miles south of Indianapolis. The city has around 26,000 residents. All criminal cases from Franklin go through the Johnson County court system. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office also provides records services, including a records division that handles public information requests under Indiana law.
Franklin Quick Facts
Johnson County Clerk and Franklin Records
The Johnson County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all criminal case records for Franklin. The courthouse is in downtown Franklin since it is the county seat. You can go in person to search records, view case files, and get copies. The clerk keeps files on felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions from Franklin and everywhere else in Johnson County.
| Office | Johnson County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 E Jefferson St Franklin, IN 46131 |
| Phone | (317) 346-4450 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
You need a photo ID. The staff can pull up records by name or case number. Criminal records in Franklin are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) unless a court sealed them or the person received an expungement. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Call (317) 346-4450 to confirm current fees.
Johnson County Sheriff Records Division
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office has a records division that serves the public. They provide information allowed under Indiana law (IC 5-14-3-5) to all citizens. You need to complete a "Request for Public Information" form to get records from the sheriff.
The sheriff's records division is at the Johnson County Law Enforcement Facility. Hours for records and reports are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Incident reports are free up to 4 pages, then 10 cents per page after that. Crash reports cost $8.00. Payment must be in cash or money order. A copy of a report is usually available 24 hours after the event happened.
You can email reports@johnsoncountysheriff.com to request incident reports. For questions, call the records clerk at (317) 736-9155. The sheriff's office is at 1091 Hospital Rd, Franklin, IN 46131.
| Office | Johnson County Sheriff - Records Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 1091 Hospital Rd Franklin, IN 46131 |
| Phone | (317) 736-9155 |
| reports@johnsoncountysheriff.com |
Note: The sheriff's records division handles incident and crash reports, while the county clerk handles court case files for Franklin criminal history.
Search Franklin Criminal Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal is free and covers Johnson County, including all criminal cases from Franklin. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Results show charge details, case type, and status. Some court documents are viewable online. MyCase uses the Odyssey case management system that all Indiana courts run.
MyCase is not the official court record and may have errors. Older Franklin cases might not be in the electronic system. For the official record, visit the clerk at 5 E Jefferson St. Indiana courts process over 2 million cases a year through the Odyssey system, so the data is extensive but not always instant.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search costs $15.70 and covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all 92 counties. The result is a PDF. Print or save it within 14 days. Even a "No Records Found" result costs the fee. This is useful when you need a search beyond Johnson County.
Franklin Police Department Records
The Franklin Police Department covers law enforcement inside the city. Arrests and incidents in Franklin create police reports that the department keeps on file. These are separate from court records and sheriff records.
| Department | Franklin Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 N Forsythe St Franklin, IN 46131 |
| Phone | (317) 736-5070 |
Police reports from Franklin are generally available once the case is closed. Active investigation records may not be released under IC 5-14-3. Call (317) 736-5070 to ask about a specific report. The department can explain fees and the process for getting copies.
Criminal Record Expungement in Franklin
Under IC 35-38-9, Franklin residents can petition the Johnson County court to have certain criminal records expunged. Eligibility depends on the offense type and time since the case ended. Misdemeanors usually qualify sooner. Some felonies have longer wait periods. Certain serious crimes cannot be expunged at all.
When the court grants it, the record is removed from public databases like MyCase and the ISP system. File the petition at the Johnson County Clerk's Office at 5 E Jefferson St. There is a filing fee. The forms are available on the Indiana courts website. Indiana Legal Services can provide free assistance for income-eligible people in Johnson County. A local criminal defense lawyer can also help with the process.
Johnson County Criminal History Records
Franklin is the county seat of Johnson County. All criminal cases from Franklin go through the Johnson County courts. For more on the county system, fees, and resources, see the Johnson County page.
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