Search Plainfield Criminal History
Criminal history records for Plainfield are handled by the Hendricks County Clerk's Office and the Plainfield Police Department. Plainfield is a growing town in Hendricks County, just west of Indianapolis, with about 35,000 people. All criminal cases originating in Plainfield go through the Hendricks County court system. The county seat is Danville, which is where the clerk's office and courthouse are located. You can search for Plainfield criminal records online, by phone, or at the courthouse in person.
Plainfield Quick Facts
Plainfield Criminal Cases at Hendricks County
The Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all criminal case files for Plainfield. The courthouse is in Danville, about 10 miles north of Plainfield. You can search records in person during business hours. The clerk keeps files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions from Plainfield and every other city in the county.
| Office | Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E Main St Danville, IN 46122 |
| Phone | (317) 745-9388 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
You need a photo ID to search records in person. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and print copies for you. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Criminal records from Plainfield are public under the Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) unless a judge sealed them or the person got an expungement. Call the clerk at (317) 745-9388 to check on current fees.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office is at 925 E Main St in Danville. Their phone number is (317) 745-6263. The sheriff handles incidents that happen in unincorporated parts of the county or outside Plainfield city limits. If the crime took place inside Plainfield, the police department likely has the arrest report. If it was in the county outside of town, the sheriff would be your first stop.
Search Plainfield Criminal Records Online
MyCase is the free court records portal run by the Indiana courts. It covers Hendricks County and all cases from Plainfield. You search by name, case number, or attorney. The results show charge details, case status, and hearing dates. Some court documents can be viewed directly in the system.
Start your search at Indiana MyCase Public Search. The portal uses the statewide Odyssey case management system. Indiana courts handle over 2 million cases per year through this system. For Plainfield cases, the county listed will be Hendricks. Keep in mind that MyCase is not the official court record and may have small errors or delays. Older Plainfield cases might not appear in the electronic system.
For a search that covers more than just Hendricks County, try the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check. This costs $15.70 by credit card and covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors from all 92 Indiana counties. Go to the ISP search portal to run a check. The result comes as a PDF. Save it or print it because it expires after 14 days.
Plainfield Police Department Records
The Plainfield Police Department covers law enforcement inside the town. Arrests, traffic stops, and incident responses create records that the department stores. These are separate from the court records at the Hendricks County Clerk's Office.
| Department | Plainfield Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1075 E Main St Plainfield, IN 46168 |
| Phone | (317) 839-8700 |
Police reports in Plainfield are public records once the case is closed. Active investigations may be withheld under IC 5-14-3. Call (317) 839-8700 to ask about a specific report. You may need to submit a written request for certain records. The department can tell you about fees and how to pick up or receive copies. Response time varies, but most requests for closed case reports are handled within a few business days.
Note: The Plainfield Police Department is separate from the Hendricks County Sheriff. Make sure you contact the right agency based on where the incident occurred.
Expungement Options for Plainfield Residents
Indiana Code 35-38-9 allows people to petition for expungement of certain criminal records. Plainfield residents file the petition in Hendricks County court. The type of crime and how long ago it happened both matter. Misdemeanors often qualify before felonies do. Some serious felonies cannot be expunged at all.
When a court grants an expungement, the record is removed from public databases. It will not show on MyCase or in an ISP check after that. You file the petition with the Hendricks County Clerk, pay the filing fee, and the judge reviews your case. The forms are available on the Indiana courts website. If you need help, Indiana Legal Services offers free legal aid for residents who meet income requirements. A local criminal defense attorney in the Plainfield area can also walk you through the process.
Statewide Criminal History Search from Plainfield
The Indiana State Police is the central repository for criminal history data in Indiana under IC 10-13-3. Their Limited Criminal History search covers the entire state. This is helpful if you need to check for records beyond Hendricks County. The $15.70 fee applies to each search, and a "No Records Found" response still counts as a completed request with a charge.
For a more complete check, the ISP also runs fingerprint-based searches through their main criminal history services page. This costs $38.20 and includes both state and FBI records. You go to an IdentoGo location to get fingerprinted. Results usually come back in 72 to 96 hours. Plainfield residents can find the nearest IdentoGo site on the IdentoGo website. Misuse of criminal history information from the ISP system is a Class A misdemeanor under IC 10-13-3-27.
Hendricks County Criminal History Records
Plainfield is part of Hendricks County. All criminal cases from Plainfield go through the Hendricks County courts in Danville. For more details on the county system, fees, and other resources, check the Hendricks County page.
Nearby Cities
Other Indiana cities near Plainfield with criminal history pages: