Spencer County Criminal History Records
Spencer County criminal history records are held by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Rockport, Indiana. This county in southwest Indiana has a population near 19,500 and handles criminal cases through its circuit court. You can look up records by visiting the Rockport courthouse, calling the Clerk, or searching through the state's online court portal. Spencer County arrest data also goes to the Indiana State Police central database, which stores felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest records statewide.
Spencer County Quick Facts
Spencer County Clerk's Office
The Spencer County Clerk's Office is at 200 Main St in Rockport. This office handles all criminal case filings and court records. The Clerk assigns case numbers, files documents, and collects court costs and fines. If you need copies of a criminal record from a Spencer County case, start here.
You can visit the office in person to request records. Bring the person's full name and a case number if you have it. Staff will search the records and make copies. Call (812) 649-6028 ahead of time. Under the Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3), most criminal case records from Spencer County courts are open to the public. You do not need to be involved in the case to get access. Spencer County is a small county, so the Clerk's Office may have shorter hours than larger counties. It helps to call first to make sure they can serve you when you arrive.
| Address | 200 Main St, Rockport, IN 47635 |
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| Phone | (812) 649-6028 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Spencer County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Spencer County Sheriff's Office is at 1200 E County Rd 300 N in Rockport. The Sheriff handles law enforcement across the county and keeps arrest records. Each arrest creates a booking record with charges, dates, and details. Under IC 10-13-3, that information gets reported to the Indiana State Police central repository.
An arrest record from the Sheriff tells you that someone was taken into custody in Spencer County. A court record from the Clerk tells you how the case ended up. These are two different things. If you want a full criminal history picture for someone in Spencer County, check with both offices. Call the Sheriff at (812) 649-2288 for arrest reports and incident records.
| Address | 1200 E County Rd 300 N, Rockport, IN 47635 |
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| Phone | (812) 649-2288 |
Note: Spencer County borders the Ohio River. Criminal incidents on or near the river may involve federal jurisdiction rather than the county courts.
Search Spencer County Criminal History Online
Two online tools cover Spencer County criminal history searches. Both work from home. Pick the one that fits what you need.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives you free access to court case data from Spencer County and all 92 Indiana counties. Search by name or case number. Results show charges, court dates, and case outcomes. The Odyssey Case Management System powers this site, connecting over 400 trial courts statewide. Indiana courts process more than 2 million cases a year. MyCase is not an official court record. For certified copies, go to the Spencer County Clerk in Rockport.
Use MyCase to look up Spencer County criminal case details, charges, and court dates for free.
The ISP Limited Criminal History check at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all counties. It costs $15.70 by credit card. Results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. Print or save it right away. A "No Records Found" result still costs the full fee.
Criminal History Laws in Spencer County
Indiana law governs criminal history records in Spencer County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives anyone the right to request government records. This covers most criminal case files from the Spencer County courts. The state says all people are entitled to full information about government affairs.
IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for criminal history information across Indiana. It defines criminal history record information and controls who sees it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access is allowed only in specific situations. Misusing limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. Records stay in the Indiana State Police database until the person dies or reaches 99 without new criminal activity for 15 years.
If someone wants their criminal record cleared in Spencer County, IC 35-38-9 covers sealing and expungement. The person files a petition with the court that handled the original case. Not all crimes qualify. If granted, the record gets sealed from public view. Juvenile records are already sealed under Indiana law and do not show on standard criminal history searches.
State Resources for Spencer County
The Indiana State Police CJIS Section keeps criminal history from all 92 counties. For Spencer County records, call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. Their office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.
The ISP criminal history services page covers all request methods. You can do online searches or send requests by mail. The Odyssey system ties Spencer County courts into the statewide network.
- 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 Spencer County
Spencer County includes Rockport, Santa Claus, Dale, Chrisney, and Grandview. All criminal cases filed in the county go through the Spencer County courts in Rockport. None of these communities meet the population threshold for their own criminal history page.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Spencer County. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place, so check the right county for your search.