Access Noble County Criminal History

Noble County criminal history records are stored at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Albion, Indiana. The county has about 47,500 residents and sits in northeast Indiana. Criminal cases filed here go through the Noble County circuit and superior courts. The Clerk manages all case filings and keeps the official court records. You can search criminal history at the courthouse, contact the Sheriff, or use the MyCase portal online. The Indiana State Police central repository also holds Noble County arrest data from local law enforcement agencies.

Noble County Clerk and Criminal Records

The Noble County Clerk's Office is at 101 N Orange St in Albion. All criminal case filings for the county go through this office. The Clerk collects fines, court costs, bail bonds, and restitution payments. Staff keep records of all charges, pleas, hearing dates, and final court orders from Noble County criminal cases. If you need copies, this is the right office.

Visit the Clerk in person during business hours to search for criminal records. Bring the full name of the person and any case number. Staff can search by name if you do not have a case number. Call (260) 636-2737 ahead of time to check that the office is open and your records are available. Noble County is a mid-size county, and the Clerk can usually handle same-day requests for current cases. Older files may take longer to pull from storage.

The Odyssey system connects Noble County courts to the statewide network, which powers the free MyCase public search tool.

Noble County Sheriff and Arrest Records

The Noble County Sheriff's Office is at 210 S 7th St in Albion. The Sheriff handles arrests and stores local arrest records. Under IC 10-13-3, arrest data is sent to the Indiana State Police central repository. That data becomes part of the statewide criminal history database.

Call (260) 636-7655 for arrest reports and incident records from Noble County. The Sheriff covers unincorporated areas and small towns. Kendallville, the largest city in the county, has its own police department. Both the city police and the Sheriff report arrest data to the state. If you want a full picture of someone's criminal history in Noble County, check the Clerk for court records and the Sheriff or local police for arrest data.

Note: Arrest records and court records are kept by different offices in Noble County, so check both for a complete search.

Search Noble County Criminal History Online

There are two main ways to search Noble County criminal history online. MyCase is the free court records portal. The ISP Limited Criminal History is the paid statewide option. Each one pulls from a different data source.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers all Indiana courts. Search Noble County cases by name or case number. You can see charges, case status, court dates, and outcomes. The Odyssey system powers this portal. It is free and open to anyone. Remember that MyCase is not an official court record. For certified copies, visit the Noble County Clerk in Albion.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all 92 Indiana counties. The cost is $15.70 by credit card or $15.00 for IN.gov subscribers. Results are a PDF. It expires in 14 days. Save or print right away. Even a "No Records Found" result costs the full fee. How complete the Noble County data is depends on local reporting.

Criminal History Laws in Noble County

Indiana law controls how criminal history records work in Noble County. The Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, makes most government records open to the public. Criminal justice records are generally available. Some investigatory files from law enforcement may be excluded.

IC 10-13-3 defines criminal history record information. It sets rules for who can access the data and how it is stored. Under IC 10-13-3-27, misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. You can search Noble County records, but you must use the information within the bounds of state law.

IC 35-38-9 covers expungement and sealing. To clear a record in Noble County, file a petition with the court that handled the original case. Not all crimes qualify. If the court grants it, the record is sealed from most public access. Rules have been updated, so always check the current statute before filing.

State Resources for Noble County Records

The Indiana State Police manages criminal history data from all Indiana counties, including Noble County. Their CJIS Section is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, 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 has all the details on how to request records, whether online or by mail. For Noble County cases, the state database shows any felony or Class A misdemeanor arrest that local agencies have reported.

• ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
• MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
• ISP FAQ: in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/faq.html

Cities in Noble County

Noble County has several cities and towns. All criminal cases go through the Noble County courts in Albion. Kendallville is the largest city. Other communities include Ligonier, Avilla, Cromwell, and Rome City. None reach the population threshold for their own page. All criminal matters from these towns are handled by the Noble County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Noble County. Cases are filed where the offense took place. Search the right county for your records.