Jackson County Criminal History Search
Jackson County criminal history records are maintained by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff in Brownstown, Indiana. The county has roughly 46,000 residents in south-central Indiana. All criminal cases filed here go through the Jackson County circuit court, and the Clerk keeps the case records. You can get criminal history data from the courthouse in Brownstown or search online through Indiana's statewide court portal. The Indiana State Police also hold Jackson County criminal history records in their central repository for felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests.
Jackson County Quick Facts
Jackson County Clerk and Criminal Records
The Jackson County Clerk's Office is at 111 S Main St in Brownstown. This office manages all criminal case filings for the county. The Clerk stores court documents, tracks charges, and keeps records of case outcomes. If you need copies of criminal history records from a Jackson County case, start at this office.
Go to the Clerk's Office in person to ask for records. Bring the full name of the person and a case number if you have one. Staff can search by name as well. Jackson County is a mid-size county, so the office tends to handle requests with shorter wait times than the larger metro areas. Call (812) 358-6126 before you visit to check on hours and see if your records are on file in Brownstown.
The ISP criminal history services at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services provides additional ways to get Jackson County criminal history records.
This state page lists how to request criminal history records that include Jackson County data from the ISP repository.
| Address | 111 S Main St, Brownstown, IN 47220 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 358-6126 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Jackson County Sheriff Criminal History
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is at 150 E SR 250 in Brownstown. The Sheriff handles law enforcement for the county, makes arrests, and keeps arrest records. When someone is arrested in Jackson County, the Sheriff creates a record and reports it to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3.
Contact the Sheriff at (812) 358-2141 for arrest records and incident reports. These records cover the law enforcement side of criminal history in Jackson County. Court records at the Clerk's Office cover the judicial side. For a full picture, check both. Recent arrests may only be available from the Sheriff if they have not yet been sent to the state system.
| Address | 150 E SR 250, Brownstown, IN 47220 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 358-2141 |
Note: Arrest records and court records are separate data sets in Jackson County. The Sheriff handles arrests, the Clerk handles court cases.
Search Jackson County Criminal History Online
Two online tools cover Jackson County criminal history. MyCase is free. The ISP Limited Criminal History check costs $15.70.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase lets you search court case records from Jackson County and every other county in Indiana. Look up cases by name or case number. You can see charges, court dates, and outcomes. The site runs on the Odyssey Case Management System. It is free to use, but the data is not an official court record. For certified copies, visit the Jackson County Clerk in Brownstown.
The ISP Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from across Indiana. The cost is $15.70 by credit card. A "No Records Found" result still counts as a completed search. The PDF expires in 14 days. Print or save it right away. How complete the Jackson County data is in the state system depends on local reporting speed.
Criminal History Laws in Jackson County
IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to see government records in Jackson County. Most criminal case files are open to anyone. Some investigatory records may be withheld, but the default is public access.
IC 10-13-3 controls criminal history record information. It defines what a criminal history record is and sets rules on who can see it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access is allowed only in specific instances. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor under Indiana law.
People who want to clear their record in Jackson County can use IC 35-38-9, which covers expungement. You file a petition with the court that handled the original case. Not all crimes qualify. If the judge grants it, the criminal history record is sealed from most public searches in Jackson County.
Note: Expungement rules can be complex, so consider talking to a lawyer before filing a petition in Jackson County.
State Resources for Jackson County Records
The Indiana State Police CJIS Section manages the central criminal history repository for all 92 Indiana counties. Contact them at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. Their office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.
The ISP criminal history services page explains online and mail request options. For Jackson County, the database shows felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests submitted by local law enforcement. Fingerprint-based checks are available for more thorough results.
- 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 Jackson County
Jackson County includes Brownstown, Seymour, Crothersville, and Medora. All criminal cases go through the Jackson County courts in Brownstown. None of the cities in Jackson 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 Jackson County. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense happened.