Marshall County Criminal History
Marshall County criminal history records are kept at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Plymouth, Indiana. With a population near 46,000, Marshall County handles criminal cases through its circuit and superior courts. The Clerk manages case filings, collects fines, and stores court records. You can search Marshall County criminal records online through the MyCase portal or visit the courthouse in Plymouth to get copies. The Sheriff keeps arrest records and sends criminal data to the Indiana State Police central repository under IC 10-13-3.
Marshall County Quick Facts
Marshall County Clerk and Criminal History
The Marshall County Clerk's Office is at 211 W Madison St in Plymouth. This office handles all criminal case filings and keeps court records for the county. Staff collect fines, court costs, and fees in criminal and infraction cases. They also process bail bonds, restitution payments, and other court-related transactions. If you need copies of criminal case records from Marshall County, the Clerk is where you start.
You can visit the Clerk in person to search for criminal cases. Bring the name of the person and any case number you have. Staff can search for past and current cases and make copies for you. Call ahead at (574) 935-8575 to check if your records are ready before you visit. Marshall County is a mid-size county, and the Clerk's Office is usually able to help same day for current cases. Older files may take more time to pull.
MyCase is the free online tool where you can search Marshall County criminal court records by name or case number.
| Address | 211 W Madison St, Plymouth, IN 46563 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (574) 935-8575 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Marshall County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Marshall County Sheriff's Office is at 1400 Plymouth Goshen Trail in Plymouth. This office keeps arrest records and handles law enforcement for the county. When someone is arrested in Marshall County, the Sheriff creates a record and reports data to the state central repository under IC 10-13-3.
Contact the Sheriff at (574) 936-3180 for local arrest reports and incident records. The Sheriff covers the unincorporated parts of the county, while Plymouth Police handle cases within city limits. Both agencies report arrests to the state. If you need a full picture of criminal history in Marshall County, check both the court records from the Clerk and arrest records from the Sheriff.
| Address | 1400 Plymouth Goshen Trail, Plymouth, IN 46563 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (574) 936-3180 |
Note: Arrest records and court records are stored by different offices in Marshall County, so check both for the most complete information.
Search Marshall County Criminal History Online
Two main online tools let you search Marshall County criminal history. MyCase is the free court records portal. The ISP Limited Criminal History is the paid statewide check. Each pulls from a different data source.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is free and covers all Indiana trial courts. Search by name or case number to find Marshall County criminal cases. You can see charges, case status, and court dates. It runs on the Odyssey Case Management System. Remember that MyCase is not an official court record. For certified copies, go to the Marshall County Clerk in Plymouth.
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 from all 92 counties. Results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. Save or print it right away. The completeness depends on what local agencies have reported. Some Marshall County records may not appear if they have not been submitted to the state yet.
Criminal History Laws in Marshall County
Indiana law governs how criminal history records are handled in Marshall County. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives anyone the right to see most government records, including criminal justice records. Some investigatory files may be kept from public view.
IC 10-13-3 sets the framework for criminal history information in Indiana. It defines what counts as a criminal history record and who can access it. IC 10-13-3-27 limits access to specific purposes. Misuse of the data is a Class A misdemeanor. You can look up Marshall County criminal records, but the rules on use apply.
IC 35-38-9 covers expungement and sealing. If you want to clear a record in Marshall County, file a petition with the court that handled the original case. Not all crimes qualify. If granted, the record is sealed from most public searches.
Note: Check the current version of IC 35-38-9 before filing an expungement petition, as rules have been updated.
State Resources for Marshall County Records
The Indiana State Police is the central repository for criminal history data from all 92 Indiana counties. For Marshall County records, the ISP database shows felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests that have been reported. Contact ISP at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov.
The ISP criminal history services page has all the details on how to request records. Name-based searches are done online. Fingerprint-based searches go by mail. The ISP office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.
- ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
- MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
Cities in Marshall County
Marshall County has several cities and towns. All criminal cases go through the Marshall County courts in Plymouth. Cities include Plymouth, Bremen, Bourbon, Culver, and Argos. None of these meet the population threshold for a separate page, but all use the Marshall County court system for criminal matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Marshall County. A case is filed where the crime took place, so check the right county for your search.