Jasper County Criminal History

Jasper County criminal history records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Rensselaer. This northwest Indiana county has about 33,500 residents. Criminal cases filed here go through the Jasper County court system. You can search for criminal history at the courthouse, through the county clerk, or online using statewide tools. The Jasper County Sheriff also holds arrest data and reports all felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3, which feeds the state central criminal history repository.

Jasper County Clerk Criminal Records

The Jasper County Clerk's Office sits at 115 W Washington St in Rensselaer. Kara Fishburn is the current Circuit Court Clerk. This office handles all criminal case filings. Staff manage court documents, case tracking, and record copies. If you need to see a criminal case file from Jasper County, start here.

You can reach the Clerk at (219) 866-4921 for general questions. The criminal and civil division has its own line at (219) 866-4926. Walk in during business hours to request copies of criminal records. Bring the name of the person you are looking up and a case number if you have one. Jasper County is a smaller county, which means wait times tend to be short. The staff can pull records fairly fast compared to the busier metro courthouses in Indiana. Under IC 5-14-3, most criminal case files are public records. You have the right to ask for them.

The Jasper County Clerk website shows office details and contact info for each division.

The page above lists the Jasper County Clerk's divisions and phone numbers for criminal record requests.

Jasper County Sheriff Records

The Sheriff's Office is at 2171 N McKinley Ave in Rensselaer. Call (219) 866-7345 for records requests. The Sheriff makes arrests, processes bookings, and keeps arrest logs for Jasper County.

When someone gets arrested in Jasper County, the Sheriff creates an arrest record and sends it to the state. This reporting goes to the Indiana State Police CJIS Section under IC 10-13-3. That means most Jasper County arrests eventually show up in the state Limited Criminal History database. But there can be a lag. Recent arrests may only be available from the Sheriff's Office directly if the data has not yet reached the state system. For incident reports, call the records line. Jasper County keeps reports on file and can provide copies. Some active investigation files may be held back, but closed cases are generally available to the public under the Access to Public Records Act.

Note: Arrest records and court records are two separate sets of data in Jasper County, maintained by different offices.

Search Jasper County Criminal History Online

You do not have to visit Rensselaer to look up criminal history in Jasper County. Two online tools make it possible from home.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is free. This public portal runs on the Odyssey Case Management System and shows court case data from Jasper County and all 92 Indiana counties. Search by name or case number. You can see charges, case status, hearing dates, and outcomes. Keep in mind that MyCase data is not an official court record. For certified copies, you still need to go to the Jasper County Clerk. But for a quick check, MyCase is the best starting point. It does not require an account or any payment to use.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch costs $15.70 by credit card or $15.00 for IN.gov subscribers. This search covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. It includes Jasper County data that has been reported to the state. Results come as a PDF that expires after 14 days. Even a "No Records Found" response counts as a completed search and you still pay the fee. Print or save your results right away.

Criminal History Laws in Jasper County

Indiana law sets the rules for criminal records in Jasper County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to request most government records. This includes criminal case files. A few exceptions exist for certain investigatory files. But the default in Jasper County is open access.

IC 10-13-3 defines criminal history record information and how it can be used. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access is limited to specific purposes. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. Jasper County agencies follow these rules when they handle records requests. The law also requires local agencies to report arrests to the state repository.

If you have a criminal record in Jasper County and want it cleared, IC 35-38-9 covers sealing and expungement. You file a petition with the court where the case was handled. The judge looks at the type of crime, how long ago it happened, and your conduct since then. Sealed records will not show up on most public searches.

State Resources for Jasper County

The Indiana State Police criminal history page explains all search options. You can call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The ISP CJIS office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis. They can help with questions about Jasper County records in the state database.

The Odyssey Case Management System page has details on how Indiana courts share data. The system connects Jasper County courts to every other trial court in the state. Indiana processes more than 2 million cases a year through this system. For questions about how a Jasper County criminal case appears online, the FAQ at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/faq.html covers search rules and fee details.

Cities in Jasper County

Jasper County includes Rensselaer, Remington, DeMotte, and Wheatfield. All criminal cases go through the Jasper County courts in Rensselaer. No city in Jasper County meets the 25,000 population threshold for a separate page, so all criminal history matters are handled at the county level.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jasper County. You must file in the county where the offense took place.