Access Howard County Criminal History
Howard County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff in Kokomo, Indiana. The county has roughly 84,000 residents in north-central Indiana. Criminal cases in Howard County move through the circuit court, and the Clerk files and stores all case records. You can search criminal history data at the courthouse in Kokomo or use the statewide court system online. The Indiana State Police central repository also holds Howard County criminal history records for felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported by local law enforcement.
Howard County Quick Facts
Howard County Clerk Criminal Records
The Howard County Clerk's Office is at 104 N Buckeye St in Kokomo. This office handles all criminal case filings and keeps court records for the county. Staff manage documents, collect fees, and track case outcomes. If you need copies of criminal history records from a Howard County case, the Clerk's Office is your first stop.
Visit the office in person to request records. You will need the full name of the person and ideally a case number. Staff can search by name if you do not have a case number. Howard County handles a steady volume of criminal cases, so the Clerk's Office is used to these requests. Call (765) 456-2300 before you visit to confirm hours and check if the records you need are available.
The statewide court search portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase shows how Howard County criminal cases appear in the state system.
This free tool lets you search Howard County cases without going to the courthouse in Kokomo.
| Address | 104 N Buckeye St, Kokomo, IN 46901 |
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| Phone | (765) 456-2300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Howard County Sheriff Criminal History
The Howard County Sheriff's Office is at 1800 W Markland Ave in Kokomo. This office handles law enforcement, arrests, and the county jail. When someone is arrested in Howard County, the Sheriff creates a record and sends it to the Indiana State Police per IC 10-13-3.
Call (765) 457-1105 to ask about arrest records and incident reports. The Sheriff's records are separate from what the Clerk has. Arrest data covers the initial contact with law enforcement, while the Clerk handles what happens in court. For a full Howard County criminal history, you should check both offices. Recent arrests that have not yet been submitted to the state may only be available from the Sheriff.
| Address | 1800 W Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901 |
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| Phone | (765) 457-1105 |
Note: The Kokomo Police Department handles arrests inside city limits, but those cases still go through the Howard County courts.
Search Howard County Criminal History Online
You can search Howard County criminal history through two online tools. MyCase is the free court records portal. The ISP Limited Criminal History check costs $15.70 and covers arrest records.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase shows court case records from Howard County. Search by name or case number to see charges, court dates, and outcomes. The Odyssey Case Management System powers this site, connecting all Indiana trial courts. The data is free but not an official court record. For certified copies, visit the Howard County Clerk.
The Indiana State Police 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 that expires in 14 days. You are charged even if the search finds no records. Print or save right away because no copies get mailed. The completeness of Howard County data in the state system depends on local reporting.
Note: Neither online tool is an official court record. For that, go to the Howard County Clerk's Office in Kokomo.
Criminal History Laws in Howard County
IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to see government records in Howard County. Most criminal case files are open to anyone who asks. Some investigatory records can be held back, but the general rule is open access. This law covers both the Clerk and Sheriff offices in Howard County.
IC 10-13-3 governs 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 is limited to certain situations. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. You can look up Howard County records, but the law restricts how you use the information.
Expungement in Howard County follows IC 35-38-9. People with certain criminal records can ask the court to seal them. The petition goes to the court that handled the original case in Kokomo. Not all crimes qualify. If granted, the record is sealed from public view and will not show on most searches.
State Resources for Howard County Records
The Indiana State Police is the central repository for criminal history records from every county. Their CJIS Section manages the database that includes Howard County data. Contact them at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov.
The ISP criminal history services page explains how to search online and by mail. For Howard County, the state database has felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported by local law enforcement. The ISP also offers fingerprint-based searches for a more complete check.
- 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 Howard County
Howard County's main city is Kokomo, which serves as the county seat. All criminal cases go through the Howard County courts in Kokomo.
Other towns in Howard County include Greentown, Russiaville, and West Middleton. All of these use the Howard County court system for criminal history matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Howard County. A criminal case is filed in the county where the offense took place.