Rush County Criminal History Records
Rush County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Rushville, Indiana. This small county has about 17,000 people and handles criminal cases through the local circuit court. You can look up criminal records by visiting the courthouse, calling the Clerk, or using the state online court search. Rush County arrest data also goes to the Indiana State Police, which keeps felony and Class A misdemeanor records from all 92 Indiana counties. Start your search by picking the method that works best for your needs.
Rush County Quick Facts
Rush County Clerk's Office
The Rush County Clerk's Office is at 101 E 2nd St in Rushville. This is the main office for all criminal case filings and court records in the county. The Clerk assigns case numbers, files documents, and collects fines and court costs. If you need a copy of a criminal case record from Rush County, this office can help.
You can walk in during business hours to ask for records. Bring the person's full name and a case number if you have one. Staff will search the system and pull what you need. It helps to call ahead at (765) 932-2868. Under IC 5-14-3, most criminal case records in Rush County are open to the public. You do not have to be a party in the case to request them. The Clerk also handles marriage records, civil cases, and other court documents, but for criminal history you want the criminal case file.
Use the MyCase portal to search Rush County criminal cases online for free before visiting the courthouse.
| Address | 101 E 2nd St, Rushville, IN 46173 |
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| Phone | (765) 932-2868 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Rush County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Rush County Sheriff's Office is at 131 E 1st St in Rushville. This is where arrest records are kept. When someone is arrested in Rush County, the Sheriff creates a booking record that includes charges, dates, and details. That arrest information is reported to the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-3 and added to the statewide criminal history database.
Keep in mind that an arrest record from the Sheriff is different from a court record at the Clerk's Office. The arrest record shows someone was booked. The court record shows how the case was resolved. For a full criminal history picture in Rush County, check with both offices. Call the Sheriff at (765) 932-2881 for arrest data, incident reports, and warrant information.
| Address | 131 E 1st St, Rushville, IN 46173 |
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| Phone | (765) 932-2881 |
Note: Rush County is a smaller county, so the Sheriff's Office may have limited hours for records requests compared to larger counties.
Search Rush County Criminal History Online
There are two online tools for Rush County criminal history. Both work from home.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free option. It covers Rush County and all other Indiana counties through the Odyssey Case Management System. You can search by name or case number. Results show charges, court dates, and case outcomes. This is not an official court record, so for certified copies you still need to contact the Rush County Clerk in Rushville. The Odyssey system connects over 400 trial courts across Indiana and processes more than 2 million cases each year.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all counties. The cost is $15.70 by credit card. You get a PDF result that expires in 14 days. Print or save it right away. A "No Records Found" result still costs the full fee. The completeness of the data depends on how well each county reports to the state database, including Rush County.
Criminal History Laws in Rush County
Indiana statutes govern criminal history in Rush County. IC 5-14-3 is the Access to Public Records Act. It says the public can request most government records. This covers criminal case files from the Rush County courts. The state's policy is that people deserve full access to information about government affairs.
IC 10-13-3 defines criminal history record information and controls access. Under IC 10-13-3-27, certain restrictions apply to who can see criminal history and how it can be used. Misusing limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor in Indiana. Your criminal history stays in the state database until you die or reach age 99 without new criminal acts for 15 years.
Someone who wants to seal their criminal record in Rush County can file a petition under IC 35-38-9. This law covers both sealing and expungement. The court that handled the original case reviews the petition. Not every crime qualifies. If the judge grants it, the record gets sealed from public view.
State Resources for Rush County
The Indiana State Police keeps criminal history records from all 92 counties. Call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov for Rush County records at the state level. Their office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.
The ISP criminal history services page explains how to request records. They do name-based checks and fingerprint-based searches. The Odyssey system links Rush County courts to the statewide network. The ISP FAQ page answers common questions about limited criminal history searches.
- ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
- MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
- ISP Limited Criminal History: in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch
Cities in Rush County
Rush County has several small towns including Rushville, Glenwood, Carthage, and Milroy. All criminal cases go through the Rush County courts in Rushville. None of these communities have their own page since they fall under the population threshold.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Rush County. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place, so check the right county for your search.