Find Greenfield Criminal History
Criminal history records for Greenfield are kept by the Hancock County Clerk's Office and the Greenfield Police Department. Greenfield is the county seat of Hancock County, about 25 miles east of Indianapolis along Interstate 70. The city has roughly 25,000 people. All criminal cases from Greenfield move through the Hancock County court system. You can look up records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or visit the courthouse in person to search files and get copies.
Greenfield Quick Facts
Hancock County Clerk and Greenfield Records
The Hancock County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all criminal case files for Greenfield. The courthouse is in downtown Greenfield since it is the county seat. Walk-in record searches are available during business hours. The clerk has files on felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions from Greenfield and the rest of Hancock County.
| Office | Hancock County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 E Main St Greenfield, IN 46140 |
| Phone | (317) 477-1109 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Bring a photo ID when you visit. Staff will search by name or case number. You can view case files and request copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. All criminal records from Greenfield are public under the Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) unless the court sealed them or the person had them expunged. Call (317) 477-1109 for current fee details.
The Hancock County Sheriff at 123 E Main St in Greenfield also handles records for incidents outside the city limits but in the county. Their phone number is (317) 477-1147. If the crime happened outside Greenfield but inside Hancock County, the sheriff would be the right office to contact.
Search Greenfield Criminal Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal covers Hancock County and all Greenfield criminal cases. It is free. Search by name, case number, or attorney. The results include charges, filing dates, case status, and hearing schedules. Some court documents can be viewed right in the system.
MyCase runs on the Odyssey case management system used by all Indiana courts. Over 2 million cases per year move through the system statewide. For Greenfield, look under Hancock County. MyCase is not the official court record, though. It can have small errors or delays. Older Greenfield cases might not be in the electronic database. For the complete official file, go to the clerk's office at 9 E Main St.
For a statewide search, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check costs $15.70 online. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests across all 92 Indiana counties. The result comes as a PDF that expires after 14 days. Save or print it right away. A "No Records Found" result still counts as a completed search with a charge.
Greenfield Police Department Records
The Greenfield Police Department handles law enforcement inside the city. Arrests and incidents in Greenfield create police reports kept by the department. These are different from the court records at the Hancock County Clerk's Office.
| Department | Greenfield Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 S State St Greenfield, IN 46140 |
| Phone | (317) 477-4410 |
Call (317) 477-4410 to request a police report. Reports from closed cases are generally public under IC 5-14-3. Active investigations may be withheld. The department can tell you about fees and how to get your copies. You may need to submit a written request for certain records. Most closed case report requests are processed within a few business days.
Note: The police department and the courthouse are both in downtown Greenfield, so you can visit both in a single trip if you need records from each.
Expungement of Greenfield Criminal Records
Under IC 35-38-9, Greenfield residents can petition the Hancock County court to have certain criminal records expunged. The rules depend on the offense type and how long ago the case ended. Misdemeanors often qualify sooner. Some felonies need a longer wait. Certain serious crimes are not eligible for expungement at all.
When a court grants the petition, the record drops out of public view on MyCase and in ISP searches. File the petition at the Hancock County Clerk's Office at 9 E Main St. There is a filing fee. Forms are on the Indiana courts website. Indiana Legal Services can help income-eligible residents in the Greenfield area. A criminal defense attorney in Hancock County can also walk you through the process and assess your eligibility.
Statewide Criminal Checks from Greenfield
The Indiana State Police is the central repository for criminal history data in Indiana under IC 10-13-3. Their criminal history services page explains the different types of checks available. The Limited Criminal History online check at $15.70 is the most common option. A fingerprint-based check through IdentoGo costs $38.20 and includes both state and FBI records.
Fingerprint results usually come back in 72 to 96 hours. Misuse of criminal history data from the ISP is a Class A misdemeanor under IC 10-13-3-27. The ISP can be reached at 317-232-8262 for questions. Greenfield residents should check the IdentoGo website for the nearest fingerprinting location in the Indianapolis metro area.
Hancock County Criminal History Records
Greenfield is the county seat of Hancock County. All criminal cases from Greenfield go through the Hancock County courts. For more on the county system, fees, and resources, visit the Hancock County page.
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