Access Clinton County Criminal History

Clinton County criminal history records are stored at the courthouse in Frankfort, Indiana. The county has a population of about 33,000. Criminal cases filed in Clinton County go through the local circuit court, and the Clerk's Office keeps all the case files. You can search for criminal records in person at the courthouse, by phone, or through the state's online court search tools. The sheriff's office in Frankfort also holds arrest and booking records that tie into the statewide criminal history database run by the Indiana State Police.

Clinton County Clerk and Criminal Records

The Clinton County Clerk's Office sits at 265 Courthouse Square in Frankfort. This office handles all criminal case records for the county. Staff file new cases, store old files, and make copies of court papers for the public. The clerk's duties also include collection of court payments, record keeping, and processing of various court documents. If you need a criminal record from Clinton County, this is the place to start.

Walk into the office and give staff a full name or case number. They search the system and tell you what they find. Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more. Under IC 5-14-3, criminal court records in Clinton County are open to the public. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The only records that are off limits are cases sealed by a judge. Call (765) 659-6335 if you want to check on fees or ask about a case before making the trip to Frankfort.

The Clinton County Clerk's website has general information about the office and its duties. The clerk handles a wide range of work that covers court payments, voter registration, and record keeping for Clinton County.

The Clinton County Clerk website shows the range of services provided at the Frankfort courthouse, including criminal case processing and public record access.

Clinton County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office is at 301 E Walnut St in Frankfort. Call (765) 654-5563. The sheriff handles law enforcement across Clinton County and keeps arrest and booking records. When a person is arrested, the sheriff creates a record of the event. This data goes to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3 and becomes part of the statewide criminal history system.

Arrest records from the Clinton County Sheriff are different from court records. An arrest shows that someone was taken into custody on a charge. It does not tell you the final result. A person could have been charged and found guilty, or the case may have been dropped entirely. For the full story behind a Clinton County criminal case, you need to check both the sheriff's arrest data and the clerk's court files. The clerk has the charging documents, plea agreements, and sentencing orders that show what happened after the arrest in Clinton County.

Note: Booking records at the Clinton County Sheriff may not reflect the final disposition of a case.

How to Look Up Clinton County Criminal History Online

Two state tools cover criminal records from Clinton County. The first is free. The second costs money but goes deeper into statewide arrest data.

MyCase is Indiana's free court records search. It pulls data from the Odyssey case management system used by all Indiana courts. Type in a name or case number, and you can see criminal charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes from Clinton County. The results are useful for a quick check, but they are not official court records. They can contain errors. If you need an official copy of a Clinton County criminal record, go to the clerk's office in Frankfort.

The ISP Limited Criminal History check costs $15.70 per name. It is run by the Indiana State Police and covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all 92 counties in the state. Clinton County arrest data is included if local agencies have reported it to the state database. Results come as a PDF. Save or print it right away because the file expires after 14 days. A result showing no records is still a completed search and the fee still applies. You can read the ISP FAQ page for more details on how this search works and what it includes.

This ISP portal is the paid option for running a statewide criminal history search that includes Clinton County data.

Criminal Record Laws in Clinton County

Indiana law gives people the right to see most government records. The Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 is the main law. It applies to Clinton County and all other counties in the state. Criminal court files are generally open. Anyone can walk into the Clinton County Clerk's office and ask to see a case file.

Some records are restricted. Sealed cases do not show up in searches. Expunged records are removed from public view under IC 35-38-9. Juvenile cases stay private in most situations. Active investigations held by the Clinton County Sheriff may also be withheld from the public. Under IC 10-13-3-27, misusing criminal history information from the state police database is a Class A misdemeanor. The law is clear about who can access this data and what they can do with it. If you get records from the ISP check, you must use them only for the purposes allowed by law.

Note: If you believe a sealed or expunged Clinton County record still appears in a public search, contact the clerk to have the issue corrected.

Clinton County Criminal Record Expungement

Under IC 35-38-9, Indiana lets people petition to have certain criminal records expunged. If you have a criminal case in Clinton County, you can file a petition with the court that handled it. The judge looks at the type of crime, how much time has passed, and your conduct since the conviction. Not all crimes qualify for expungement.

Arrests that did not lead to a conviction can be expunged right away in Clinton County. Misdemeanor convictions have a five-year wait. Class D and Level 6 felonies may qualify after eight years. Serious violent crimes and sex offenses are usually not eligible. Indiana law only allows one expungement petition per person. If the court grants it, the Clinton County Clerk removes the case from public access and the ISP updates the state database. The case will not appear on MyCase or the Limited Criminal History search after that point.

• Non-conviction arrests can be expunged with no wait
• Misdemeanor convictions after five years
• Level 6 felonies after eight years
• Violent felonies and sex offenses are generally excluded
• Only one petition is allowed per person

Getting Criminal Record Copies in Clinton County

Visit the clerk's office at 265 Courthouse Square in Frankfort to get copies of Clinton County criminal records. Bring the full name of the person and a case number if you have it. Staff will pull the file and print copies. Certified copies cost more but carry the official court seal. You might need certified copies for court proceedings or other formal purposes.

Mail requests are accepted at the Clinton County Clerk's office as well. Send a letter with the person's full name, any case information you have, and a check or money order for the copy fee. Call (765) 659-6335 first to ask how much it will cost so you send the right amount. Mail requests usually take one to two weeks. For a broader statewide search, contact the Indiana State Police at 317-232-8262. The online search costs $15.70 per name. A fingerprint check through IdentoGo runs $38.20 and searches the FBI database too, which picks up criminal records from other states.

Cities in Clinton County

Clinton County includes Frankfort, Rossville, Colfax, Mulberry, and Michigantown. Frankfort is the county seat and the largest community. All criminal cases from these areas are filed at the Clinton County courts in Frankfort. None of the cities in Clinton County have a large enough population for a separate page on this site, but their criminal records are all kept at the same county clerk's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Clinton County. If you are looking for a criminal record and are not sure which county has it, check where the arrest happened. Each county stores its own case files at the local clerk's office.