Knox County Criminal History Records

Knox County criminal history records are stored at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Vincennes. This southwestern Indiana county has about 36,000 residents. Vincennes is one of the oldest cities in Indiana, and the Knox County courthouse has maintained criminal case records for generations. You can search for criminal history at the courthouse in person, call the Clerk or Sheriff, or use the state's online search tools. The Indiana State Police central repository also holds Knox County arrest data for felonies and Class A misdemeanors under IC 10-13-3.

Knox County Clerk and Criminal Cases

The Knox County Clerk's Office is at 111 N 7th St in Vincennes. Call (812) 885-2521 to check hours or ask about a case. The Clerk keeps all official court records for criminal cases in Knox County.

Visit the Clerk's Office in person to request criminal history records. Bring the full name of the person and a case number if you have it. Knox County has a moderate case load, so requests tend to be handled in a reasonable amount of time. The staff can search by name and pull case files that show charges, plea records, sentencing, and disposition. Under IC 5-14-3, these court records are public in Knox County. You do not have to explain why you want them. Certified copies cost a fee. Ask the Clerk for current rates.

If you cannot visit Vincennes, you can try calling the Clerk or mailing a written request. Include as much detail as possible about the case you want to find. A phone number helps so they can get back to you with questions about your Knox County records request.

The state resource page shown above lists ISP contact details for criminal history inquiries that include Knox County.

Knox County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is at 2375 S Old Decker Rd in Vincennes. The phone number is (812) 882-7660. The Sheriff handles arrests, bookings, and law enforcement across Knox County.

When someone is arrested in Knox County, the Sheriff creates an arrest record. That record gets sent to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3. This is how arrest data from Knox County ends up in the statewide database. Court records come later, once the prosecutor files formal charges. For arrest details that may not be in the court file yet, the Sheriff is your source. Incident reports for closed cases are public under IC 5-14-3. Active investigation files may be withheld until the case is done.

Search Knox County Records Online

Two online tools cover Knox County criminal history. Both can be used from anywhere.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free option. It runs on the Odyssey Case Management System and shows case data from Knox County and all 92 Indiana counties. Search by name or case number. You can find charges, hearing dates, and how the case ended. The data is not an official record, though. For certified copies, visit the Knox County Clerk in Vincennes. MyCase works well for quick checks and basic research.

The ISP Limited Criminal History check at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch costs $15.70 by credit card. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. Knox County data that has been reported to the state will show up here. Results come as a PDF that expires after 14 days. A "No Records Found" response still counts as a completed request and you pay the fee. Print or save the PDF right away.

Note: Knox County criminal history completeness in the state system depends on how quickly local agencies report their data.

Criminal History Laws for Knox County

Indiana law governs how criminal records are handled in Knox County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, guarantees the right to request government records. Court files and arrest records fall under this law. The default is open access, though some investigatory files have exceptions.

IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for criminal history record information. It defines CHRI and says how agencies must collect, store, and share it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal history is limited to specific instances. Misusing limited criminal history information is a Class A misdemeanor. Knox County law enforcement reports data to the state following these rules. A criminal history record stays in the ISP database until the person dies or reaches 99 years old with no criminal activity for 15 years.

Expungement is possible for some Knox County criminal records. IC 35-38-9 allows you to petition the court that handled your case. The judge considers the offense, time passed, and your conduct. If granted, the record is sealed from most public searches. Not all crimes can be expunged. Talk to a lawyer if you are unsure whether your case qualifies.

State Resources for Knox County

The Indiana State Police criminal history page lays out all the options for getting Knox County records from the state system. Call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The CJIS office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.

Learn more about the court data system at the Odyssey information page. Indiana courts process over 2 million cases each year through this system. Knox County courts are connected to it. The ISP Limited Criminal History FAQ has answers about fees, search results, and data retention.

Cities in Knox County

Knox County includes Vincennes, Bicknell, Edwardsport, and Bruceville. All criminal cases are processed through the Knox County courts in Vincennes. No city in Knox County meets the 25,000 population threshold for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Knox County. Criminal cases are filed where the crime took place.