Martin County Criminal Records
Martin County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Shoals, Indiana. With a population near 10,000, Martin County is one of the smallest counties in the state. Criminal cases go through the local circuit court. The Clerk handles case filings, collects fines, and stores all court records. You can search Martin County criminal cases online through the MyCase portal or visit the courthouse on Main Street in Shoals. The Sheriff reports arrest data to the Indiana State Police central repository as required by IC 10-13-3.
Martin County Quick Facts
Martin County Clerk and Criminal History
The Martin County Clerk's Office is at 129 Main St in Shoals. 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. The Clerk also processes bail bonds and restitution payments. For copies of criminal case records from Martin County, the Clerk's Office is your first stop.
Walk-in requests are welcome during business hours. Bring the name of the person you need records on and any case number you have. Martin County is a small county, so the volume of cases is lower and staff can usually pull records quickly. Call ahead at (812) 247-3651 to check on your records before you make the trip. The Clerk can search current and past cases in the local court system.
As a smaller county, Martin County may not have a dedicated online records portal, but the state MyCase system covers all courts in the county.
The ISP Limited Criminal History portal lets you run a statewide search that includes Martin County data.
| Address | 129 Main St, Shoals, IN 47581 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 247-3651 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Martin County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is at 125 Main St in Shoals, just steps from the Clerk's Office. This office keeps arrest records and provides law enforcement for the county. When someone is arrested in Martin County, the Sheriff creates a record and sends the data to the state central repository under IC 10-13-3.
Call the Sheriff at (812) 247-3731 for arrest reports and incident records. In a county this size, the Sheriff handles most law enforcement in the area. There is no separate city police force for most communities. So the Sheriff's Office is the main source for arrest records in Martin County. For court records, go to the Clerk next door.
| Address | 125 Main St, Shoals, IN 47581 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 247-3731 |
Note: In Martin County, the Clerk and Sheriff offices are on the same street, making it easy to check both for records in one trip.
Search Martin County Criminal History Online
You can search Martin County criminal history using two main online tools. MyCase is the free court records portal run by the state. The ISP Limited Criminal History is the paid option for a statewide check.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers all Indiana courts, including Martin County. Search by name or case number. The site shows charges, case status, and hearing dates. It is free to use. Keep in mind that MyCase is not an official court record. For certified copies, visit the Martin County Clerk's Office in Shoals.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch costs $15.70 per search. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. Results come as a PDF. Print or save right away since the link expires after 14 days. Some Martin County records may not appear if they have not been sent to the state database yet.
Criminal History Laws in Martin County
Indiana statutes control how criminal history records work in Martin County. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives anyone the right to see most government records. This includes criminal justice records from the courts. Some investigatory files may be excluded from public access.
IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for criminal history information. It defines what counts as a criminal history record and who can get it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access is limited to specific purposes. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. You can look up records in Martin County, but the rules on use apply to everyone.
IC 35-38-9 covers expungement and sealing of criminal records. If you want to clear a record in Martin County, you file a petition with the local court. Not all crimes qualify. If the court grants it, the record is sealed from public view.
State Resources for Martin County Criminal History
The Indiana State Police manages the central repository for criminal history data from every county. For Martin County records, the ISP database shows felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests that have been reported by local agencies. Contact ISP at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov.
The ISP criminal history services page explains 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. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern.
- ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
- MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
Cities in Martin County
Martin County has several small communities. All criminal cases go through the Martin County courts in Shoals. Towns in the county include Shoals, Loogootee, and Crane. None meet the population threshold for their own page, but all use the Martin County court system for criminal matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Martin County. A criminal case is filed in the county where the crime took place. Check the right county for your records.