Orange County Criminal History

Orange County criminal history records are kept at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Paoli, Indiana. The county has about 19,500 residents and is located in southern Indiana. Criminal cases pass through the local circuit court, and all records stay with the Clerk. You can search for criminal history data at the courthouse on Court Street, through the Sheriff's Office, or by using the free MyCase portal online. The Indiana State Police central repository also tracks Orange County criminal arrest data from local law enforcement.

Orange County Clerk and Criminal Cases

The Orange County Clerk's Office is at 1 E Court St in Paoli. This office handles all criminal case filings and stores the official court records for the county. Staff collect fines, court costs, and fees tied to criminal and infraction cases. They also manage bail bonds and restitution payments. For copies of criminal records from Orange County, the Clerk is the first place to go.

Walk in during business hours to look up criminal cases. Bring the name of the person and any case number. Orange County is a smaller county, so the staff can often help with same-day requests. Call ahead at (812) 723-2649 to verify hours and check if records are ready. The Clerk keeps files on charges, pleas, court orders, and final dispositions from all Orange County criminal cases.

You can search Orange County court records online through the state MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase for free.

The ISP Limited Criminal History portal runs a statewide name-based search that includes Orange County arrest data.

Orange County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is at 815 W Main St in Paoli. This office handles arrests, runs the county jail, and provides law enforcement in the area. Under IC 10-13-3, the Sheriff sends arrest data to the Indiana State Police central repository. That data becomes part of the statewide criminal history database.

Call (812) 723-2417 for arrest reports and incident records. In a county this size, the Sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for most of the area. Some towns may have their own police, but the Sheriff handles the bulk of arrests in Orange County. For a full criminal history, check court records at the Clerk and arrest records at the Sheriff.

Note: The Sheriff and Clerk offices are both in Paoli, making it easy to check both for Orange County criminal records in one trip.

Search Orange County Criminal History Online

Two online tools cover Orange County criminal history. MyCase is the free court records portal. The ISP Limited Criminal History is the paid statewide search.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers all Indiana courts. Search Orange County cases by name or case number. The site shows charges, case status, and hearing dates. It runs on the Odyssey Case Management System that connects over 400 trial courts across Indiana. MyCase is free and open to anyone, but it is not a certified court record. For official copies, visit the Orange County Clerk in Paoli.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests. The fee is $15.70 by credit card or $15.00 for IN.gov subscribers. Results are a PDF good for 14 days. Print or save right away since records are not mailed. A "No Records Found" response still counts as a completed search and costs the full fee. Orange County data depends on what local agencies have sent to the state.

Criminal History Laws in Orange County

Indiana law governs criminal history records in Orange County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to see most government records. Criminal case files from the courts are generally open. Some investigatory records from law enforcement may be held back.

IC 10-13-3 defines what criminal history record information is and who can access 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 search Orange County records, but you must use the results within the bounds of the law.

If you want to clear a record, IC 35-38-9 covers expungement. File a petition with the Orange County court that handled the case. Not all offenses qualify. If granted, the record is sealed from most public searches. Check the current statute before you begin the process.

Note: A criminal history record stays in the state database until the person reaches age 99 or dies, unless a court grants expungement under IC 35-38-9.

State Resources for Orange County Records

The Indiana State Police CJIS Section manages the central repository for criminal history data from all 92 Indiana counties. Orange County is included. Call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340 in Indianapolis.

The ISP criminal history services page has full details on how to request records. Online name-based searches are the quickest way. Fingerprint-based searches go by mail. For Orange County cases, the state database tracks felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported by local law enforcement.

• 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 Orange County

Orange County has several small communities. All criminal cases go through the Orange County courts in Paoli. Towns include Paoli, Orleans, French Lick, and West Baden Springs. None meet the population threshold for their own page. All criminal matters from these towns are handled through the Orange County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Orange County. A criminal case is filed where the offense took place. Verify you are searching the correct county.