Richmond Criminal History Records
Criminal history records in Richmond are maintained by the Wayne County Clerk and the Richmond Police Department. Richmond is the county seat of Wayne County and sits along the Ohio border in eastern Indiana, with a population around 35,000. All criminal cases from Richmond go through the Wayne County court system. Wayne County offers its own court case search page in addition to the statewide MyCase portal, giving you two ways to look up records online.
Richmond Quick Facts
Wayne County Clerk and Richmond Cases
The Wayne County Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps all criminal case files for Richmond. The courthouse is located right in the city since Richmond is the county seat. Walk-in searches are available during business hours. The clerk maintains records for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Wayne County.
| Office | Wayne County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E Main St Richmond, IN 47374 |
| Phone | (765) 973-9224 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Bring a valid photo ID to search records. Staff will look up cases by name or case number. You can get plain copies or certified copies. Criminal records in Richmond are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) unless the court sealed them or the defendant obtained an expungement. The clerk's phone number is (765) 973-9224 for questions about fees or record availability.
Search Richmond Criminal History Online
Wayne County has its own court case search page. You can access it at the Wayne County Court Case Search. The page gives you two options: use the Doxpop Case Search tool or the Odyssey MyCase Search. Both cover Richmond cases filed in Wayne County courts. Having the county-specific page makes it easy to find the right links fast.
The statewide Indiana MyCase portal is also available. It is free and covers all 92 counties. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Results include charges, case type, and status. Some documents can be viewed in the system. MyCase uses the Odyssey case management platform, which Indiana courts adopted statewide to handle more than 2 million cases each year.
Keep in mind that online tools are not official court records. They can have errors or delays. Older cases from Richmond may not be in the electronic system at all. For the complete, official record, you need to visit the Wayne County Clerk's office in person.
For a search beyond Wayne County, the Indiana State Police runs the Limited Criminal History check. The fee is $15.70 online. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from every county in Indiana. The result is a PDF that expires after 14 days. Save or print it right away.
Richmond Police Department Records
The Richmond Police Department handles law enforcement inside the city. When an arrest or incident happens in Richmond, the department creates a report. These police records are separate from the court files held by the Wayne County Clerk.
| Department | Richmond Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 N 5th St Richmond, IN 47374 |
| Phone | (765) 983-7247 |
Call (765) 983-7247 to request a police report. Reports from closed cases are generally available to the public under IC 5-14-3. Active investigation files may be held back. You may need to fill out a records request form. The Wayne County Sheriff at 200 E Main St, Richmond, IN 47374 covers incidents outside the city but within the county. Call the sheriff at (765) 973-9265 for those records.
Criminal Record Expungement in Richmond
Indiana law (IC 35-38-9) lets people petition to have some criminal records sealed or erased. Richmond residents file the petition in Wayne County court. Eligibility depends on the type of crime and how much time has passed since the conviction or arrest. Misdemeanor records often qualify sooner than felony records do.
After a court grants the expungement, the record will not show up in public searches anymore. It drops out of MyCase and the ISP Limited Criminal History tool. Filing the petition requires a form, a fee, and a hearing. The clerk at 301 E Main St in Richmond can give you the right forms. You can also find them on the Indiana courts website. If you need help deciding whether your case qualifies, reach out to Indiana Legal Services or a local attorney.
Note: Juvenile records in Indiana are sealed and do not appear on criminal history checks from the ISP.
Legal Help in Richmond for Criminal History
Indiana Legal Services provides free help for people in Wayne County who meet income guidelines. They can assist with record sealing, expungement filings, and general questions about criminal history. The Indiana State Bar Association has a lawyer referral service for finding a local attorney. The Wayne County Public Defender's Office handles active criminal cases for people who cannot afford a lawyer and may be able to direct you to other resources for post-conviction matters.
The clerk's office can help with forms and filing, though they cannot give legal advice. For self-help resources, check the Indiana courts website, which has guides on how to navigate the court system without an attorney. Richmond residents dealing with criminal history questions have the same rights under IC 5-14-3 as anyone else in the state to access public records.
Wayne County Criminal History Records
Richmond is the county seat of Wayne County. All criminal cases from Richmond are filed in Wayne County court. For more on the county system, full fee schedules, and related resources, visit the Wayne County page.
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