Harrison County Criminal History

Harrison County criminal history records are stored at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Corydon, Indiana. The county has about 40,000 residents and sits along the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Criminal cases in Harrison County move through the local circuit court. The Clerk files and maintains all court records. You can search for criminal history data at the courthouse or use the statewide online court system. Indiana State Police also track Harrison County criminal history through their central repository, covering felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests.

Harrison County Clerk and Criminal Records

The Harrison County Clerk's Office is at 300 N Capitol Ave in Corydon. This office handles all criminal case filings for the county. Staff manage court documents, collect fees and fines, and keep records of every criminal case that goes through the Harrison County courts. If you need copies of criminal history records from a local case, this is the place to go.

You can walk into the Clerk's Office and ask for case records. Bring the full name of the person you are searching for. A case number helps if you have one, but staff can search by name too. Harrison County is a smaller county, so the office may be able to pull records faster than larger jurisdictions. Call (812) 738-4289 before you visit to check on hours and confirm the records you need are on file.

The statewide court search at public.courts.in.gov/mycase shows how Harrison County cases appear in the Indiana court system.

This free tool lets you look up criminal case data from Harrison County without visiting the courthouse.

Harrison County Sheriff Criminal History

The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is at 1445 Gardner Ln NW in Corydon. The Sheriff handles law enforcement for the county, makes arrests, and keeps arrest records. Each arrest creates a record that gets sent to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3. That data becomes part of the person's criminal history in the state system.

Call (812) 738-2195 to ask about arrest records and incident reports in Harrison County. The Sheriff can tell you about recent arrests and provide copies of reports. Keep in mind that arrest records and court records are different. The Sheriff has the arrest data, while the Clerk has the court case files. For a full picture of someone's criminal history in Harrison County, you may need to check both offices.

Search Harrison County Criminal History Online

You can search Harrison County criminal history online two ways. MyCase is free. The ISP Limited Criminal History check costs $15.70. Both tools serve a different purpose and neither one is an official court record.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free public portal for Indiana court records. You can search Harrison County cases by name or case number. The site shows charges, hearings, and case results. It runs on the Odyssey system that links all Indiana trial courts. The data may have errors, so for official copies you should visit the Harrison County Clerk's Office.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. It costs $15.70 by credit card. You get a PDF that expires in 14 days. Even a "No Records Found" result is a completed search with a charge. The completeness of Harrison County data in this system depends on local reporting to the state.

Note: For the most current Harrison County criminal history data, check both the online tools and the local offices in Corydon.

Criminal History Laws for Harrison County

The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public access to government records in Harrison County. Criminal justice records fall under this law in most cases. Some investigatory records can be held back, but the default is open access. This means you can ask to see criminal case files at the Harrison County courthouse.

IC 10-13-3 governs criminal history record information across Indiana. It sets out who can access records and how they can be used. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access is allowed only in certain instances. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. This applies in Harrison County the same as every other county in the state.

If someone wants to clear their criminal record in Harrison County, IC 35-38-9 covers expungement. The petition goes to the court that handled the original case. Not all crimes are eligible. If granted, the record is sealed from public view. You should talk to a lawyer about whether your case qualifies before filing a petition in Harrison County.

State Resources for Harrison County Records

The Indiana State Police is the central place for criminal history data from all 92 counties. Their CJIS Section manages the state database. Contact them at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.

The ISP criminal history services page explains the full range of record request options. You can search online or send a request by mail. For Harrison County cases, the state database will show felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests that have been reported by local law enforcement. The ISP also does fingerprint-based searches for a more thorough check.

• ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
• MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
• Limited Criminal History: in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch

Cities in Harrison County

Harrison County includes Corydon, Lanesville, Palmyra, Elizabeth, and other small towns. All criminal cases in the county go through the Harrison County courts in Corydon. None of the cities in Harrison County meet the population threshold for their own page, but all use the county court system for criminal history matters.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Harrison County. Criminal cases get filed in the county where the offense took place, so make sure you search the right one.