Find Switzerland County Criminal History
Switzerland County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Vevay. This is one of Indiana's smallest counties with a population around 10,000. Located along the Ohio River in southeast Indiana, Switzerland County processes criminal cases through its local circuit court. The Clerk maintains all court files while the Sheriff keeps arrest records. You can search criminal history data online through the state MyCase system or request records in person at the courthouse in Vevay.
Switzerland County Quick Facts
Switzerland County Clerk's Office
The Switzerland County Clerk's Office is at 212 W Main St in Vevay. This office handles all criminal case filings and stores court records for the county. Staff can help you find case files, pull documents, and make copies. The Clerk collects fines and court costs in criminal cases.
To search for criminal history records, visit the Clerk's Office in person. Bring the full name of the person and any case number you have. Staff will look up the case and provide copies if the records are public. Call (812) 427-3170 before you visit to make sure your records are ready. Switzerland County is small, so the office may have shorter hours than larger counties.
Because of its small size, Switzerland County handles fewer criminal cases than most Indiana counties. But every case still goes through the same process. The Clerk files the charges, tracks the case through court, and keeps the final disposition on file. All of this becomes part of the county's criminal history records.
| Address | 212 W Main St, Vevay, IN 47043 |
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| Phone | (812) 427-3170 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Switzerland County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Switzerland County Sheriff's Office is at 405 Liberty St in Vevay. This office handles arrests, patrols, and law enforcement for the county. Call (812) 427-3636 to ask about arrest records or incident reports.
When an arrest happens in Switzerland County, the Sheriff creates a record of it. That data is sent to the Indiana State Police central repository under IC 10-13-3. Most arrests from Switzerland County will appear on a state-level search. For just a local arrest record, contact the Sheriff directly. For a broader look across all Indiana counties, the ISP Limited Criminal History check is the way to go.
The Sheriff can also tell you about active warrants in Switzerland County. Call or visit to ask. Warrant info is public in most cases.
| Address | 405 Liberty St, Vevay, IN 47043 |
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| Phone | (812) 427-3636 |
Search Switzerland County Criminal History Online
You have two main online options for Switzerland County criminal history. One is free. The other costs $15.70.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free option. It shows court case data from the Odyssey system. Search by name or case number. You will see charges, case status, and hearing dates for Switzerland County and all other Indiana counties. This is not an official court record, but it works well as a starting point.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch is the paid option. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from across Indiana. Pay $15.70 by credit card. Results come as a PDF. Save or print right away since the file expires in 14 days. A "No Records Found" result is still a completed search and you will be charged the full fee.
The ISP portal above lets you run a paid search that includes Switzerland County criminal data.
Criminal History Laws in Switzerland County
Indiana statutes govern how criminal records work in Switzerland County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives you the right to inspect most government records. This includes many criminal justice records from the Clerk and Sheriff. Some investigatory records are exempt, but court filings and arrest data are generally public.
IC 10-13-3 is the main criminal history statute. It defines what a criminal history record is and sets rules for access. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal histories is limited to specific cases. Misusing limited criminal history information is a Class A misdemeanor. Follow the rules when you use criminal data from Switzerland County.
IC 35-38-9 covers expungement and sealing of records in Indiana. If you want to clear a criminal record from Switzerland County, you file a petition with the court that handled your case. The judge decides whether to grant the request. Not all crimes qualify for expungement. If granted, the record gets sealed from most public searches.
State Resources for Switzerland County
The Indiana State Police central repository holds criminal history data from every county in Indiana. You can call 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The ISP office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.
The ISP criminal history services page explains all search options. They handle name-based searches and fingerprint-based checks. For Switzerland County cases, the ISP database will show felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests that local law enforcement has reported to the state.
- 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 Switzerland County
Switzerland County has a few small towns. All criminal cases go through the Switzerland County courts in Vevay. Towns include Vevay, Patriot, and East Enterprise. None meet the population threshold for their own page, but all use the Switzerland County court system for criminal history matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Switzerland County. Check the right county for the records you need. Criminal cases are filed where the offense happened.