Find Montgomery County Criminal History

Montgomery County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The county has about 38,500 residents and sits in west-central Indiana. Criminal cases filed in Montgomery County move through the circuit and superior courts, and all records are kept by the Clerk. You can search for criminal history data at the courthouse, through the Sheriff, or online using the statewide MyCase portal. The Indiana State Police also tracks Montgomery County criminal arrest data in its central repository.

Montgomery County Clerk and Criminal History

The Montgomery County Clerk's Office is at 100 E Main St in Crawfordsville. This office manages all criminal case filings and keeps the court records. Staff collect fines, court costs, bail bonds, and restitution in criminal cases. If you need copies of criminal records from Montgomery County, the Clerk's Office is your first stop.

Walk in during business hours to search for cases. Bring the name of the person you need records for. A case number helps if you have one. The Clerk can look up current and past criminal cases from Montgomery County courts. Call ahead at (765) 364-6430 to make sure the office is open and your records are ready. Most current case files can be pulled the same day. Older records from Montgomery County may take more time to find.

The Clerk also keeps records of dispositions, sentencing, and any motions filed in criminal cases within the county.

The Odyssey system connects Montgomery County courts to the statewide case management network that powers MyCase public access.

Montgomery County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is at 600 Memorial Dr in Crawfordsville. This office handles arrests and keeps local arrest records for the county. When someone is arrested in Montgomery County, the Sheriff creates a record and reports it to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3. That data then becomes part of the statewide criminal history database.

Call (765) 362-3740 for arrest reports and incident records. The Sheriff provides law enforcement in the unincorporated parts of the county. Crawfordsville Police handle cases in the city. Both report arrest data to the state. If you want a full view of someone's criminal history in Montgomery County, check the court records at the Clerk and the arrest records at the Sheriff.

Note: Arrest records from the Sheriff and court records from the Clerk are separate data sets in Montgomery County.

Search Montgomery County Criminal History Online

You have two main online options for Montgomery County criminal history. MyCase is free. The ISP Limited Criminal History costs $15.70. They serve different purposes.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers all Indiana courts, including Montgomery County. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. It is free and open to all. The data comes from the Odyssey system. Keep in mind that MyCase is not a certified court record. For official copies of Montgomery County criminal records, visit the Clerk in Crawfordsville.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. Pay $15.70 by credit card or $15.00 with an IN.gov account. Results come as a PDF good for 14 days. Save or print the results right away since no copies are mailed. A "No Records Found" result is still charged. How complete the Montgomery County data is depends on local reporting to the state.

Criminal History Laws Affecting Montgomery County

Indiana law governs how criminal records work in Montgomery County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to see most government records. Criminal justice records from courts and law enforcement are generally open. Some investigatory files may be excluded from disclosure.

IC 10-13-3 defines criminal history record information and who can access it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal histories is allowed only for certain purposes. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. You can look up Montgomery County records, but you need to use the data within the bounds of the law.

If you want to clear a record in Montgomery County, IC 35-38-9 covers expungement. File a petition with the court that handled the case. Not all offenses qualify for expungement. If the court grants the petition, the record is sealed from most public access. Check the current version of the statute before you file since the rules have changed over time.

State Resources for Montgomery County

The Indiana State Police manages criminal history data from all 92 counties, including Montgomery County. Their CJIS Section is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340 in Indianapolis. Call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern.

The ISP criminal history services page explains all request options, from online searches to mail-in fingerprint checks. For Montgomery County cases, the state database holds felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest data that local agencies have submitted. The FAQ page at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/faq.html answers common questions about fees, record retention, and search results.

• ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
• MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase

Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County has several cities and towns. All criminal cases go through the Montgomery County courts in Crawfordsville. Communities include Crawfordsville, Waynetown, Ladoga, New Market, Wingate, and Darlington. None of these reach the population threshold for a separate page, but all criminal cases are handled by the Montgomery County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Montgomery County. A criminal case is filed where the offense took place, so verify you are searching the correct county.