Search Johnson County Criminal History
Johnson County criminal history records can be found through the Clerk's Office, Sheriff's Office, or statewide online tools. This central Indiana county just south of Indianapolis has roughly 165,000 residents, making it one of the more populous counties in the state. The county seat is Franklin. The Johnson County Sheriff has an active records division, and the Clerk maintains all court case files. You can search for criminal history in person at the courthouse or from home using the state court portal and ISP database.
Johnson County Quick Facts
Johnson County Clerk Criminal Records
The Johnson County Clerk's Office is at 5 E Jefferson St in Franklin. Call (317) 346-4450 for general questions about criminal case files. The Clerk is the official keeper of all court records in Johnson County. This covers criminal cases, civil cases, and more.
Criminal case files at the Johnson County Clerk's Office include charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and disposition records. These are the official papers that show what happened in court. If you need a certified copy of a conviction or case outcome, the Clerk provides it. Walk in during business hours to make a request. Bring the person's full name and a case number if you have it. The staff can search by name as well. Johnson County is a busy county with a growing population, so give yourself extra time if you plan to visit in person.
Under IC 5-14-3, most court records in Johnson County are public. You have the right to ask for them. Some records may be sealed under IC 35-38-9 if a judge has granted an expungement.
The ISP search portal above lets you run a statewide criminal history check that includes Johnson County data.
| Address | 5 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (317) 346-4450 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Johnson County Sheriff Records Division
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office runs an active records division. The office is at 1091 Hospital Rd in Franklin. The main line is (317) 736-5155. For records specifically, call (317) 736-9155 or email reports@johnsoncountysheriff.com.
The Sheriff's records division handles public information requests under IC 5-14-3-5. You need to fill out a "Request for Public Information" form to get records. Incident reports are free for up to 4 pages. After that, copies cost 10 cents per page. Crash reports cost $8.00 and can be bought at buycrash.com as well. Records are usually ready within 24 hours of the incident. The records office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, except holidays.
For criminal history data from the law enforcement side, the Johnson County Sheriff records division page has full details on the request process. All arrest data from Johnson County gets reported to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3.
| Address | 1091 Hospital Rd, Franklin, IN 46131 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (317) 736-5155 |
| Records Phone | (317) 736-9155 |
| reports@johnsoncountysheriff.com |
Note: Active investigation reports may not be released until the case is closed in Johnson County.
Search Johnson County Criminal History Online
Two online tools work for Johnson County criminal history searches. One is free. The other costs $15.70.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives you free access to court case data from Johnson County and every other county in Indiana. The portal runs on the Odyssey system. Search by name or case number. You can see charges, court dates, outcomes, and case status. It is not an official court record, but it is a solid way to get basic info fast. No account is needed.
The ISP Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all Indiana counties. The fee is $15.70 by credit card. Results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. How complete the Johnson County data is depends on local reporting speed. A "No Records Found" result is still a valid search response. You get charged either way. Save or print the PDF immediately.
Criminal History Laws in Johnson County
IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives anyone in Indiana the right to request public records. This includes criminal case files in Johnson County. The law says all persons are entitled to full information about government affairs. Some records have exceptions, mainly active investigations, but court records and arrest data are public by default.
IC 10-13-3 is the state statute on criminal history record information. It defines what CHRI is, how it gets collected, and who can see it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access is limited to certain defined instances. Misusing limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. Johnson County agencies follow these rules when they handle and share criminal records. The statute also requires that criminal history records stay in the ISP database until the person dies or turns 99 with no criminal activity for 15 years.
Expungement in Johnson County is governed by IC 35-38-9. You can petition the court that handled your case to seal your record. The judge weighs the crime, the time since it occurred, and your behavior. Not all crimes can be expunged. But many misdemeanors and some felonies do qualify under Indiana law.
State Resources for Johnson County
The Indiana State Police criminal history services page covers all options for searching Johnson County records in the state system. Call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The ISP CJIS Section is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.
The Odyssey system page explains how court data flows between Johnson County and the rest of Indiana. The system handles over 2 million cases a year statewide. The ISP FAQ answers common questions about fees, records retention, and what shows up on a limited criminal history check.
- ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
- MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
- Johnson County Sheriff Records: johnsoncountysheriff.com/records-division
Cities in Johnson County
Johnson County is home to Franklin, Greenwood, and several other growing communities. All criminal cases go through the Johnson County court system in Franklin.
Other towns in Johnson County include Edinburgh, Whiteland, Bargersville, and Trafalgar. All use the Johnson County courts for criminal matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties are next to Johnson County. Criminal cases get filed in the county where the offense took place.