Hendricks County Criminal History Lookup

Hendricks County criminal history records are held at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Danville, Indiana. With roughly 174,000 residents, Hendricks County is one of the larger counties in the state and sits just west of Indianapolis. Criminal cases go through the local circuit court, and the Clerk manages all case filings. You can obtain criminal history records from the courthouse in Danville or search online through the state court system. The Indiana State Police central repository also holds Hendricks County criminal history data for felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests.

Hendricks County Clerk Criminal Records

The Hendricks County Clerk's Office is at 500 E Main St in Danville. This office handles all criminal case filings for the county. The Clerk keeps records of charges, pleas, court orders, and case outcomes. Hendricks County sees a high volume of cases given its large population, and the Clerk's Office stores all of that data.

To get copies of criminal history records from a Hendricks County case, visit the Clerk's Office in person. Bring the full name of the person and a case number if you have it. Staff can also search by name alone. The office collects fees and fines in criminal cases on behalf of the city, county, and state. Call (317) 745-9388 to check hours and ask about what records are available before you visit Danville.

The Indiana State Police criminal history services page at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services shows the state-level options for getting Hendricks County criminal history records.

This page lists the ways you can request criminal history records that include Hendricks County data from the state repository.

Hendricks County Sheriff Criminal History

The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office is at 925 E Main St in Danville. This office handles arrests, keeps arrest records, and manages the county jail. When someone gets arrested in Hendricks County, the Sheriff creates a record and reports it to the Indiana State Police per IC 10-13-3. That data goes into the state criminal history system.

Contact the Sheriff at (317) 745-6263 to ask about arrest reports and incident records. These records are separate from what the Clerk holds. For recent arrests that may not yet appear in the state database, the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office is your best source. The office works closely with local police departments in Plainfield, Avon, Brownsburg, and other Hendricks County towns.

Note: The Sheriff's arrest data and the Clerk's court records cover different parts of the criminal history process in Hendricks County.

Search Hendricks County Criminal History Online

Two main online tools cover Hendricks County criminal history. MyCase gives you free court records. The ISP Limited Criminal History check costs $15.70 per search and covers arrest data from across the state.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase lets you search court case records from Hendricks County and every other county in Indiana. You can look up cases by name or case number. The site shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. It runs on the Odyssey Case Management System. The data is free to access but is not an official court record. For certified copies, go to the Hendricks County Clerk's Office in Danville.

The ISP Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests in Indiana. The fee is $15.70 by credit card. A "No Records Found" result is still a completed search. Your PDF expires after 14 days. Print or save it right away. The completeness of Hendricks County data depends on how quickly local agencies report arrests to the state.

Criminal History Laws in Hendricks County

Several Indiana statutes govern how criminal history records work in Hendricks County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to see government records. Most criminal justice records in Hendricks County are open to the public. Some investigatory records may be held back, but the default is open access.

IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for criminal history record information. It defines what counts as a criminal history record and who can see it. Access to criminal histories under IC 10-13-3-27 is allowed only in specific cases. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor in Indiana.

Expungement in Hendricks County follows IC 35-38-9. This law allows certain people to petition the court to seal their records. The petition goes to the court that handled the case. Not every crime qualifies. If the judge grants the petition, the record is sealed from most public searches. This can make a big difference for people trying to move past old Hendricks County criminal history entries.

Note: Indiana updates its criminal history laws from time to time, so check the current version of these statutes before you take action in Hendricks County.

State Resources for Hendricks County Records

The Indiana State Police CJIS Section is the central repository for criminal history data from all counties, including Hendricks County. Reach them at 317-232-8262 or CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The main office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.

The ISP criminal history services page has details on online searches and mail requests. For Hendricks County, the state database shows felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported by local law enforcement. The ISP also handles fingerprint-based searches for more thorough results.

• 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 Hendricks County

Hendricks County has several growing cities and towns. All criminal cases get filed through the Hendricks County courts in Danville.

Other cities and towns in Hendricks County include Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Pittsboro, and Clayton. All use the Hendricks County court system for criminal history matters.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hendricks County. A criminal case is filed in the county where the offense took place.