Dubois County Criminal Records

Dubois County criminal history records are kept at the courthouse in Jasper, Indiana. The county has about 43,500 people and sits in the southern part of the state. The Dubois County Clerk manages all criminal case files from the Circuit and Superior Courts. You can get records from the clerk's office in person, by mail, or by phone. Indiana's statewide online tools also let you search Dubois County criminal records from any computer. The sheriff's office in Jasper keeps separate arrest and booking data.

Dubois County Clerk Criminal Case Files

The Dubois County Clerk's Office is the central place for criminal court records in the county. The office is at 1 Courthouse Square in Jasper. Staff file new criminal cases, keep existing records, and provide copies to the public. Whether you need a file from last year or from decades ago, the clerk is where to start your search in Dubois County.

Call (812) 481-7037 to ask about a specific case. Give staff the full name of the person or a case number. The clerk searches the Odyssey case management system and tells you what comes up. Copies of court documents are available for a per-page fee. Certified copies with the court's official seal cost more but are needed for many legal purposes. Walk-in requests are welcome during regular business hours at the Dubois County courthouse. Older case files that have not been digitized may take extra time to locate in the paper archives.

Dubois County Sheriff and Booking Records

The Dubois County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and keeps jail booking records. The office is at 2551 Newton Street in Jasper. Every arrest in the county creates a booking record that shows the charge, date, and the person's information.

Call (812) 482-3522 to ask about arrest records from Dubois County. Some booking data is public. Other records may be held back if a case is still under investigation. Indiana's law at IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for releasing criminal history data from law enforcement offices. Booking records show what happened at the time of the arrest. For what happened in court after that, including charges, plea deals, and sentencing, check with the Dubois County Clerk.

Note: The sheriff and clerk offices are at different locations in Jasper, so plan your trip if you need records from both.

Search Dubois County Criminal Records Online

Indiana provides two online tools that cover criminal records from Dubois County and the rest of the state.

MyCase is the free court records system. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. Criminal cases from Dubois County appear with charge details, hearing dates, and case outcomes. The data comes from the Odyssey system. It is not an official court record, so use the clerk's office for certified copies. But for a quick lookup of Dubois County criminal history, MyCase is hard to beat.

The ISP Limited Criminal History search costs $15.70 per name. Run by the Indiana State Police, it covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests across Indiana, including Dubois County. Results come as a PDF that lasts 14 days. A "no records found" result still costs the full fee. How complete the data is depends on each county's reporting to the state system.

The ISP portal lets you run a paid criminal history search that includes Dubois County arrest records along with records from every other Indiana county.

Criminal Record Access in Dubois County

Most criminal records in Dubois County are public. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 guarantees the right to see government records. You can walk into the clerk's office and ask for a criminal case file without giving a reason.

Not everything is available. Sealed and expunged records will not show up. Juvenile cases are closed in most situations. Ongoing investigations may be withheld by the Dubois County Sheriff. Under IC 10-13-3-27, misusing criminal history data from the state system is a Class A misdemeanor. Use data from the ISP search and other official sources only for lawful purposes.

Dubois County Expungement of Criminal Records

Under IC 35-38-9, some people can petition to have their Dubois County criminal record expunged. The petition goes to the court that handled the original case. A judge decides based on the offense type, the time that has passed, and the person's conduct since the conviction.

Arrests without conviction can be expunged right away. Misdemeanor convictions require a five-year wait. Certain felonies may qualify after eight years. Serious violent crimes and sex offenses are usually not eligible. Once granted, the Dubois County Clerk removes the record from public access. The ISP updates the state database, and the case drops off MyCase. You only get to file for expungement once under Indiana law.

• Non-conviction arrests qualify immediately
• Misdemeanor convictions after five years
• Level 6 felonies after eight years in some cases
• Violent felonies and sex offenses are excluded

Note: Free legal aid in southern Indiana may help with expungement petitions for people who meet income requirements.

Getting Copies of Dubois County Criminal Records

You can get copies of Dubois County criminal records a few different ways. The simplest is to visit the clerk at 1 Courthouse Square in Jasper. Bring the name and any case details you have. Staff will look up the file and make copies for a small fee. Certified copies cost more and carry the court seal.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send a letter to the Dubois County Clerk with the person's full name, known case numbers, and a check or money order. Call (812) 481-7037 first to ask about fees. Mail requests take one to two weeks. For a statewide check, use the Indiana State Police Criminal History Services portal online at $15.70, or contact them at 317-232-8262 for other options. A fingerprint-based FBI search through IdentoGo costs $38.20 and covers out-of-state records too.

Cities in Dubois County

Jasper is the county seat and largest city in Dubois County. Other towns include Huntingburg, Ferdinand, and Birdseye. All criminal cases from these areas are filed at the Dubois County courts in Jasper. No cities in Dubois County meet the population threshold for a separate page, but all their criminal records are available through the county clerk.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit next to Dubois County in southern Indiana. Check where the arrest or crime occurred to find the correct records.