Marion County Criminal History Search
Marion County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office, the Community Justice Campus, and the Sheriff's Office in Indianapolis. This is Indiana's largest county with a population near 977,000. Marion County and Indianapolis are consolidated, so city and county government share many functions. The Clerk is the record keeper for the Circuit Court and collects filing fees, court costs, fines, bail bond monies, and restitution in criminal cases. You can search criminal records online or visit one of several locations in Indianapolis to get copies.
Marion County Quick Facts
Marion County Clerk's Office and Criminal History
The Marion County Clerk's Office is the record keeper for the constitutionally created Circuit Court. In criminal and infraction cases, the Clerk collects fees and fines for city, county, and state. This includes deferral fees, pretrial diversion fees, bail bond monies, restitution, and probation-related fees. The main office is at 200 E. Washington Street, Room W122, in Indianapolis.
For criminal records, the Records Facility at 1330 Madison Avenue in Indianapolis handles most requests. Call the records phone at 317-327-4715. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can request copies of case files, check on pending cases, and get certified copies of court documents. Bring a valid ID and the name or case number of the person you are looking for. Marion County processes a very high volume of criminal cases, so allow time for staff to pull older files.
The Marion County Clerk's Office page has full details on services, hours, and contact info.
This page shows the Clerk's duties and divisions, including the criminal records section that serves the Indianapolis area.
| Main Office | 200 E. Washington Street W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 327-4740 |
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| Records Facility | 1330 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225 Phone: 317-327-4715 |
| Justice Campus | 675 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Marion County Criminal History Public Records
Marion County has a dedicated public records page for court records. The Marion County Court public records page explains how to request criminal case records and what is available to the public. Most criminal case records are open to anyone under IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act.
This page outlines the process for getting court records from Marion County, including criminal case files and dispositions.
The city of Indianapolis also offers a limited criminal history page that explains how to get local criminal records. This is separate from the statewide ISP search. For people who want to clear their record, the Second Chance Law page has info on expungement options in Marion County. These resources are run by the city-county government and are a good starting point for anyone looking at criminal records in Indianapolis.
This shows the various Marion County online resources for criminal history records and related services.
Marion County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is at 40 S Alabama St in Indianapolis. The Sheriff handles arrest records, jail records, and serves court papers. When someone is arrested in Marion County, the record goes to the state central repository as required by IC 10-13-3.
You can contact the Sheriff for arrest reports and jail booking info. Call (317) 327-1600 during business hours. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department also handles law enforcement in the county. Both agencies report arrest data to the state. For a full picture of someone's criminal history in Marion County, check both the court records at the Clerk and the arrest records at the Sheriff or IMPD.
| Address | 40 S Alabama St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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| Phone | (317) 327-1600 |
Note: IMPD and the Marion County Sheriff are separate agencies, so check with the right one based on who made the arrest.
Search Marion County Criminal History Online
Marion County criminal records can be searched through several online tools. MyCase is the free court records portal. The ISP Limited Criminal History is the paid statewide option. Marion County also has its own public records portals.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is free and covers all Indiana courts. Search by name or case number. The site shows charges, case status, and hearing dates for Marion County and statewide. It is a good first step for a quick look. But MyCase is not an official record. For certified copies, visit the Clerk's Records Facility at 1330 Madison Avenue.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch costs $15.70. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests across Indiana. Results are a PDF that expires in 14 days. Save or print right away. Marion County has a large volume of records in the state database, but some may not appear if they have not been submitted yet.
Criminal History Laws Affecting Marion County
Indiana law controls how criminal history records work in Marion County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to see most government records. Criminal justice records are generally public. Some investigatory files and certain law enforcement records may be excluded.
IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for criminal history information. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal histories is allowed for specific purposes only. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. You can look up Marion County records, but the law restricts how you use what you find.
IC 35-38-9 covers expungement and sealing of criminal records in Indiana. Marion County has a high volume of expungement petitions given its large population. You file the petition with the court that handled the original case. Not all crimes qualify. If the court grants it, the record is sealed from public view. The Second Chance Law page at indy.gov has details on how this process works in Marion County.
Cities in Marion County
Marion County and Indianapolis are consolidated. Most of the county operates under the city-county government. Several smaller cities within the county maintain their own police departments but all criminal cases go through the Marion County courts.
Other communities in Marion County include Beech Grove, Speedway, and Southport. All criminal cases from these areas go through the Marion County court system in Indianapolis.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Marion County. A criminal case is filed in the county where the crime took place. Make sure you search the right county.