Henry County Criminal History Records

Henry County criminal history records are kept at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in New Castle, Indiana. The county has about 49,000 residents in east-central Indiana. All criminal cases go through the Henry County circuit court, and the Clerk handles case filings and records. You can look up criminal history data at the courthouse in New Castle or use the statewide online court system. Indiana State Police also maintain Henry County criminal history records in their central repository for felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests.

Henry County Clerk and Criminal Records

The Henry County Clerk's Office is at 1215 Race St in New Castle. This is the main office for all criminal case records in the county. The Clerk files charges, stores court orders, and keeps track of case outcomes. If you need a copy of any criminal history record from a Henry County case, start here.

You can visit in person and ask staff to pull records. Bring the full name of the person you want to look up. A case number speeds things up if you have one, but the Clerk can search by name. Henry County processes fewer cases than the larger metro counties, so wait times tend to be shorter. Call (765) 529-6401 to check on office hours and make sure the records you need are on file before making the trip to New Castle.

The MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase shows Henry County court case data in the statewide system.

This free tool gives you access to Henry County case information from any computer with internet.

Henry County Sheriff Criminal History

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is at 127 N 12th St in New Castle. This office handles law enforcement across the county, makes arrests, and keeps arrest records. Each arrest creates a record that goes to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3. That data becomes part of the statewide criminal history system.

Call (765) 521-7301 to ask about arrest records or incident reports in Henry County. The Sheriff can give you details on recent arrests and copies of reports. These records are different from what the Clerk keeps. The Sheriff has arrest data. The Clerk has court case files. You may need to check both offices for a full criminal history picture in Henry County.

Note: Recent arrests may take time to appear in the state system, so the Henry County Sheriff's Office is often the fastest source for new arrest data.

Search Henry County Criminal History Online

There are two main online tools for Henry County criminal history. MyCase is the free option. The ISP Limited Criminal History check is the paid option at $15.70.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the public portal for Indiana court records. Search Henry County cases by name or case number. You can see charges, court dates, and how the case turned out. The site uses the Odyssey Case Management System that connects all Indiana courts. It is free to use. The data may have errors, so for official copies, go to the Henry County Clerk in New Castle.

The ISP Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. It costs $15.70 by credit card. Results are a PDF that expires in 14 days. Even a "No Records Found" response costs the full fee. Save or print the record right away because the state will not mail it to you. How complete the Henry County data is depends on how fast local agencies report to the state.

Criminal History Laws for Henry County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives people the right to see government records in Henry County. Most criminal justice records are public. Some investigatory records may be withheld, but case files at the courthouse are generally open to anyone who asks.

IC 10-13-3 controls criminal history record information. It defines what a criminal history record is and limits who can see certain data. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal histories is allowed only in particular situations. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. This applies to Henry County records just like every other county.

For expungement, IC 35-38-9 lets certain people ask the Henry County court to seal their criminal records. Not all crimes qualify for this. The petition goes to the court that heard the original case. If the judge approves, the record gets sealed from most public searches. This is the only way to remove a criminal history entry in Henry County under current Indiana law.

Note: Talk to a lawyer before filing an expungement petition in Henry County to see if your case qualifies under IC 35-38-9.

State Resources for Henry County Records

The Indiana State Police CJIS Section is the central repository for criminal history data from all 92 counties, including Henry County. Call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340 in Indianapolis.

The ISP criminal history services page has full details on how to request records by mail or online. The state database shows Henry County felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported by local law enforcement. Fingerprint-based searches are also available 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 Henry County

Henry County includes New Castle, Middletown, Knightstown, and several small towns. All criminal cases in the county go through the Henry County courts in New Castle. None of the cities in Henry 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 Henry County. Check the right county for the case you need. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place.