Find Hancock County Criminal History

Hancock County criminal history records are maintained by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff in Greenfield, Indiana. The county has about 82,000 residents and sits just east of Indianapolis. Criminal cases filed in Hancock County go through the local circuit court, and the Clerk keeps all case files. You can search for criminal history records in person at the courthouse or use online tools that cover all Indiana courts. The state police also hold Hancock County criminal history data in their central database, which includes felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest records.

Hancock County Clerk and Criminal Records

The Hancock County Clerk's Office is at 9 E Main St in Greenfield. This is the main office for all criminal case filings in the county. Staff handle court documents, collect fees, and keep records of every criminal case. If you need a copy of a criminal history record from a Hancock County case, start here.

Visit the Clerk in person to request copies of court records. You will need the full name of the person and a case number if you have one. Staff can search by name if you do not know the case number. The office also handles warrants and other court documents related to criminal cases in Hancock County. Call ahead to check on availability and hours before you make the trip to Greenfield.

The MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives a look at how Hancock County court data appears in the statewide system.

You can use this free portal to look up criminal cases from Hancock County and all other Indiana counties.

Hancock County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office sits at 123 E Main St in Greenfield. This is the law enforcement arm of the county. The Sheriff handles arrests, keeps arrest records, and runs the county jail. When someone is arrested in Hancock County, the Sheriff's Office creates a record and sends that data to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3.

You can contact the Sheriff's Office for arrest reports and incident records. These are separate from the court records held by the Clerk. The Sheriff's data feeds into the state criminal history database over time. If a recent arrest does not show up in the state system yet, the Sheriff's Office may have the most current information for Hancock County.

Note: Arrest records at the Sheriff's Office and court records at the Clerk's Office are two distinct sets of data in Hancock County.

Search Hancock County Criminal History Online

Two online tools let you search Hancock County criminal history from home. MyCase is free and covers court records. The ISP Limited Criminal History check costs $15.70 and covers arrest data. Each tool gives you different information.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase shows court case records from Hancock County. Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, and outcomes. The site is free and runs on the Odyssey Case Management System. It connects all Indiana trial courts. The data is not an official court record and may have errors, but it gives you a good starting point for any Hancock County criminal history search.

The ISP Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from across Indiana. The fee is $15.70 by credit card. Results come as a PDF. A "No Records Found" result is still a completed search and will cost you the full fee. Print or save your results right away because the PDF expires after 14 days. The state does not mail copies to you.

Note: The completeness of Hancock County data in the state system depends on how fast local agencies submit their records.

Criminal History Laws in Hancock County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to see government records. This includes many criminal justice records in Hancock County. The law says all persons can get full information about the affairs of government. But some investigatory records may be withheld from public view.

IC 10-13-3 controls criminal history record information across the state. It defines what counts as a criminal history record and who can access it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal histories is allowed only in specific situations. If you misuse limited criminal history data, that is a Class A misdemeanor. So you can look up Hancock County records, but the law puts limits on how you use them.

Expungement in Hancock County falls under IC 35-38-9. This statute lets some people ask the court to seal their criminal records. Not all crimes qualify. The petition must go to the court that handled the original case. If the judge grants it, the criminal history record gets sealed from most public searches in Hancock County.

State Resources for Hancock County Records

The Indiana State Police is the central repository for criminal history data from every county, including Hancock County. Their CJIS Section runs the database. Call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov for help. The office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340 in Indianapolis.

The ISP criminal history services page explains all the ways you can request records. Online searches and mail requests are both options. The ISP handles limited checks and full fingerprint-based searches. For Hancock County cases, the state database shows felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests that local law enforcement has reported.

• ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
• MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
• ISP Contact: in.gov/isp/contact-isp

Cities in Hancock County

Hancock County has several cities and towns. All criminal cases filed in the county go through the Hancock County courts in Greenfield.

Other towns in Hancock County include McCordsville, Fortville, New Palestine, and Cumberland. All of these use the Hancock County court system for criminal history matters.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hancock County. Check the right county for the records you need. A criminal case is filed where the offense happened.