Cass County Criminal History
Cass County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Logansport, Indiana. The county has around 37,000 residents. Criminal cases here go through the Cass County circuit court, and the Clerk keeps all official case files. You can search for criminal history records at the courthouse, by phone, or online through the state court system. The Sheriff also maintains arrest records that are reported to the Indiana State Police statewide database.
Cass County Quick Facts
Cass County Clerk Criminal Records
The Cass County Clerk's Office is at 200 Court Park in Logansport. Phone (574) 753-7740. This office keeps every criminal case file that goes through the Cass County courts. The Clerk processes new cases, stores all court documents, and handles the collection of fees and fines. If you need a copy of a criminal case record from Cass County, this is where you start.
Walk into the Clerk's Office during business hours and ask to search criminal records. You will need the full name of the person. A case number helps if you have it. Staff can look up cases and print copies of most documents. Under IC 5-14-3, criminal court records in Cass County are public. Anyone can request them. There is no need to state a reason. Copy fees may apply for certified or uncertified documents. Records sealed by court order under IC 35-38-9 will not be available.
Cass County handles a moderate number of criminal cases each year. The Clerk's Office is used to records requests and can usually help you the same day you visit. For complex requests or older records, call ahead so staff can have the files ready when you arrive.
| Address | 200 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947 |
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| Phone | (574) 753-7740 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Cass County Sheriff's Office
The Cass County Sheriff's Office is at 100 Court Park in Logansport, just steps from the Clerk's Office. Call (574) 753-7800. The Sheriff handles arrests, maintains arrest records, and provides law enforcement for the county. Arrest data from Cass County goes to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3 and becomes part of the statewide criminal history database.
Contact the Sheriff's Office if you need arrest records or incident reports from Cass County. Keep in mind that arrest records and court records serve different purposes. An arrest record confirms that someone was taken into custody. A court record shows the legal outcome. For a complete criminal history search in Cass County, use both the Sheriff's arrest data and the Clerk's court records. You can also search online through MyCase to see what the court file shows.
| Address | 100 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947 |
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| Phone | (574) 753-7800 |
Search Cass County Criminal History Online
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free way to search Cass County criminal history from home. Type in a name or case number, and the system shows court cases from Cass County and the rest of Indiana. You can view charges, court dates, and case status. The data is from the Odyssey Case Management System. It is not an official record and may contain errors. For official certified copies, you must go to the Cass County Clerk's Office in Logansport.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch is a paid search option. It costs $15.70 by credit card. This search covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all counties. The results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. Save or print it immediately. A "No Records Found" result still counts as a completed search and you will pay the fee. How complete the data is for Cass County depends on what local agencies have reported to the state.
This is the state portal where you can run a paid criminal history check that covers Cass County data.
Note: The ISP criminal history page has full details on online and mail-in search options.
Cass County Criminal History Laws
Indiana law controls criminal history records in Cass County. IC 5-14-3 is the Access to Public Records Act. It says the public has the right to see government records, including most criminal case data. Some investigatory records may be excepted, but court files and arrest data are generally open. IC 10-13-3 deals specifically with criminal history information. It defines what it is and sets rules for access.
Under IC 10-13-3-27, only certain people and agencies can access full criminal history data. Misusing limited criminal history information is a Class A misdemeanor in Indiana. Cass County law enforcement and court staff follow these rules. IC 35-38-9 covers sealing and expungement. People with criminal records in Cass County can petition the court to seal certain offenses. The judge looks at the type of crime and the time since conviction to decide. IC 24-4-18-6 also controls how criminal background data gets shared by some providers in specific situations.
Cities in Cass County
Cass County includes Logansport, Walton, Galveston, and Royal Center. All criminal cases go through the Cass County court system in Logansport. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a separate page, but all residents use the same courthouse and clerk for criminal history matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cass County. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred.