Ohio County Criminal Records Search

Ohio County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Rising Sun, Indiana. With just about 6,100 residents, Ohio County is the smallest county in Indiana by population. It sits along the Ohio River in the southeast corner of the state. Criminal cases go through the local circuit court, and the Clerk keeps all case records. You can search for criminal history at the courthouse on Main Street or use the statewide MyCase system online. The Indiana State Police also maintains Ohio County criminal data in its central repository.

Ohio County Clerk and Criminal History

The Ohio County Clerk's Office is at 413 Main St in Rising Sun. This small office handles all criminal case filings for the county. Staff collect fines, court costs, and fees in criminal and infraction cases. They also process bail bonds and restitution payments. For copies of criminal case records from Ohio County, the Clerk is where you start.

Being the smallest county in Indiana, Ohio County has a low volume of criminal cases compared to larger counties. That means the Clerk can usually handle requests quickly. Walk in during business hours with the name of the person you need records for. A case number helps speed things up. Call ahead at (812) 438-2610 to confirm office hours. The Clerk can search current and old cases from the Ohio County courts.

Ohio County does not have a local online records portal, but all courts in the county are connected to the statewide system.

MyCase is the free state tool where you can look up Ohio County criminal court records by name or case number.

Ohio County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Ohio County Sheriff's Office is at 123 Pike St in Rising Sun. This office handles arrests, jail operations, and law enforcement for the entire county. In a county this size, the Sheriff is the main law enforcement agency. When someone is arrested in Ohio County, the Sheriff creates a record and sends data to the state repository under IC 10-13-3.

Call (812) 438-2438 for arrest reports and incident records. There are no city police departments in Ohio County large enough to operate on their own, so the Sheriff handles nearly all law enforcement. For court records, go to the Clerk. For arrest records, contact the Sheriff. Both are needed for a full criminal history picture in Ohio County.

Search Ohio County Criminal History Online

Two online tools let you search Ohio County criminal history. MyCase is free. The ISP Limited Criminal History check costs $15.70.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the public court records portal for all Indiana courts. Search by name or case number to find Ohio County criminal cases. The site shows charges, case status, hearing dates, and outcomes. It is free and open to everyone. The data comes from the Odyssey system. Ohio County courts are on this system like all Indiana courts. MyCase is not a certified record. For official copies, visit the Ohio County Clerk in Rising Sun.

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. Results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. Save or print it right away. A "No Records Found" result is still charged. The completeness of Ohio County data in the state system depends on local reporting.

Note: Ohio County has a small caseload, so there may be fewer records in the state database compared to larger counties.

Criminal History Laws for Ohio County

State law governs how criminal history records work in Ohio 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 the courts are generally available. Some investigatory files may be excluded from public access.

IC 10-13-3 defines criminal history record information and sets rules on access. 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 Ohio County records, but you must use the data within the law.

IC 35-38-9 handles expungement and sealing of criminal records. If you want to clear a record in Ohio County, you file a petition with the court that handled the original case. Not all crimes qualify for expungement. If the court grants the petition, the record is sealed from most public searches. Check the current version of the statute before filing.

State Resources for Ohio County Criminal History

The Indiana State Police is the central repository for criminal history data from all 92 counties. Ohio County is included. Contact ISP at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. Their office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340 in Indianapolis. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern.

The ISP criminal history services page explains all request options. Name-based searches are done online. Fingerprint-based searches go by mail. For Ohio County cases, the state database has felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest data that local agencies have reported. The ISP FAQ at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/faq.html explains fees, record retention, and what to expect from a search.

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

Cities in Ohio County

Ohio County is very small and has just a few communities. Rising Sun is the county seat and the only notable town. All criminal cases from the county go through the Ohio County court system. No cities in Ohio County meet the population threshold for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Ohio County. Cases are filed where the crime took place. Make sure you search the right county for your records.