Sullivan County Criminal History
Sullivan County criminal history records are kept by the Clerk's Office and the Sheriff's Office in the town of Sullivan. This rural county in southwest Indiana has a population near 21,000. Criminal cases go through the Sullivan County Circuit Court. The Clerk files all court documents and can pull records for you. If you need arrest data, the Sheriff's Office is the place to ask. You can also use the state court system online to search Sullivan County criminal cases from home.
Sullivan County Quick Facts
Sullivan County Clerk's Office
The Sullivan County Clerk's Office handles all criminal case filings and court records. This office sits at 100 Courthouse Square in Sullivan. Staff can help you find criminal case files, pull documents, and make copies. The Clerk collects fines and fees in criminal cases on behalf of local and state agencies.
You can visit in person to search for criminal history records in Sullivan County. Bring the full name of the person you are looking up and a case number if you have one. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Call ahead at (812) 268-4657 to check hours or ask about your request. The Clerk can show you pending cases, past convictions, and sentencing details from Sullivan County courts.
The state MyCase portal also covers Sullivan County cases. You can search online at public.courts.in.gov/mycase for free.
MyCase lets you look up case details, charges, and court dates from Sullivan County and all other Indiana counties.
| Address | 100 Courthouse Square, Sullivan, IN 47882 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 268-4657 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Sullivan County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is at 24 S State St in Sullivan. This office keeps arrest records and handles law enforcement for the county. You can call (812) 268-4308 to ask about arrest reports or incident records from Sullivan County.
When someone is arrested in Sullivan County, the Sheriff creates a record. That data gets sent to the Indiana State Police central repository under IC 10-13-3. This means most Sullivan County arrests will show up on a state-level search too. If you want just a local arrest record, contact the Sheriff directly. For a broader view that includes records from all Indiana counties, use the ISP Limited Criminal History check.
The Sheriff also handles warrant information for Sullivan County. If you need to check on active warrants, the Sheriff's Office can help with that over the phone or in person.
| Address | 24 S State St, Sullivan, IN 47882 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 268-4308 |
Search Sullivan County Criminal History Online
Two main online tools let you search Sullivan County criminal history. MyCase is free. The ISP Limited Criminal History costs $15.70. Both have value depending on what you need.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase shows court case data from the Odyssey system. Search by name or case number. You will see charges, case status, and court dates. It covers Sullivan County and every other county in Indiana. Keep in mind this is not an official court record. For certified copies, go to the Sullivan County Clerk's Office.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check 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. A "No Records Found" result still costs the full fee. Save or print right away because the state will not mail you a copy.
This is the ISP portal where you can run a paid criminal history search that covers Sullivan County.
Criminal History Laws in Sullivan County
Indiana law controls how criminal history records work in Sullivan County. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives you the right to see most government records. This includes many criminal justice records. Some investigatory files may be excluded, but court records and arrest data are generally open to the public.
IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for criminal history information across Indiana. It defines what counts as a criminal history record and who can access it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access is allowed only in specific cases. Misuse of limited criminal history info is a Class A misdemeanor. You can look up records, but you must follow the rules about how you use the data you find in Sullivan County.
If someone wants to clear their record in Sullivan County, IC 35-38-9 covers sealing and expungement. You file a petition with the court that handled your case. Not all crimes qualify. If the judge grants it, the record gets sealed from public view and will not show on most searches.
State Resources for Sullivan County
The Indiana State Police is the central repository for criminal history data in the state. You can reach them at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The main office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.
The Indiana State Police criminal history services page has details on how to request records. The ISP handles both limited criminal history checks (name-based) and full fingerprint-based searches. For Sullivan County cases, the ISP database will show any felony or Class A misdemeanor arrest that local law enforcement has reported.
- ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
- MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
- Limited Criminal History: in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch
Cities in Sullivan County
Sullivan County has several small towns and cities. All criminal cases filed in the county go through the Sullivan County courts. Cities and towns include Sullivan, Shelburn, Farmersburg, Hymera, and Dugger. None of these meet the population threshold for their own page, but all use the Sullivan County court system for criminal matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Sullivan County. Make sure you search the right county. A criminal case gets filed where the offense took place.