Tippecanoe County Criminal History Search

Tippecanoe County criminal history records are available through the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Lafayette. With about 187,000 residents, Tippecanoe County is one of the more populous counties in Indiana. Purdue University is here, which adds to the area's population and the volume of cases the courts handle. The Clerk keeps all court files while the Sheriff maintains arrest records. Both offices are in Lafayette, the county seat. You can also search Tippecanoe County criminal cases for free through the state MyCase system online.

Tippecanoe County Clerk's Office

The Tippecanoe County Clerk's Office is at 301 Main St in Lafayette. This is the main office for all criminal case filings and court records in the county. The Clerk handles document filings, collects fines and fees, and provides copies of court records. Criminal case files here include charging documents, plea records, sentencing orders, and motions.

Visit the Clerk to search criminal history records in Tippecanoe County. Bring the full name of the person you need to look up. A case number helps speed things up. Staff can pull files and make copies for you. Call (765) 423-9323 before your visit to check hours and confirm the records you need are on file. Under IC 5-14-3, most court records are public and you have the right to request them.

Tippecanoe County processes a large number of cases each year. The presence of Purdue University in West Lafayette adds to the case volume. Between the student population and the growing metro area, the Clerk stays busy. Still, staff can help you find what you need if you give them enough details to work with.

MyCase covers Tippecanoe County court records and lets you search by name or case number for free.

Tippecanoe County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office is at 2649 Duncan Rd in Lafayette. This office handles arrests, patrols, and law enforcement for the county. Call (765) 423-9388 to ask about arrest records or incident reports.

When someone is arrested in Tippecanoe County, the Sheriff's Office creates a record of the arrest. That data is sent to the Indiana State Police central repository as required by IC 10-13-3. Most Tippecanoe County arrests will show up on a state-level search. If you need a local arrest record, contact the Sheriff directly. For a statewide look that covers all Indiana counties, use the ISP Limited Criminal History check instead.

The Sheriff also maintains booking records and can provide information on current inmates in the Tippecanoe County Jail. Warrant information is available too. Call the main number to check on active warrants or recent arrests in Tippecanoe County.

Search Tippecanoe County Criminal History Online

Two online tools cover Tippecanoe County criminal history. MyCase is free. The ISP search costs $15.70. Both are useful depending on what you need.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free court records portal for all Indiana counties. Search by name or case number. Results show charges, case status, court dates, and judge assignments. It runs on the Odyssey Case Management System. This is not an official record, but it gives you a solid starting point for Tippecanoe County criminal history research.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch costs $15.70 by credit card. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. Results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. Save or print it right away. Even a "No Records Found" result costs the full fee. This search pulls from the state central repository, which gets arrest data from the Tippecanoe County Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies.

Tippecanoe County Criminal History Laws

Several Indiana statutes control criminal history records in Tippecanoe County. Under IC 5-14-3, the public has broad access to government records. The Access to Public Records Act covers court records and arrest data. Some investigatory files may be exempt, but most criminal justice records are open to the public in Tippecanoe County.

IC 10-13-3 is the main statute for criminal history information. It defines what counts as a criminal history record and who can access it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal histories is limited to specific instances. Misuse of this data is a Class A misdemeanor. Tippecanoe County law enforcement follows these rules when processing records requests.

IC 35-38-9 covers expungement and sealing of criminal records. If you have a record in Tippecanoe County and want to clear it, you file a petition with the court that handled your case. The judge weighs the type of crime, how much time has passed, and your conduct since then. If granted, the record is sealed from public view.

State Resources for Tippecanoe County

The Indiana State Police is the central repository for all criminal history data. 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 your options for searching records. They offer name-based searches and fingerprint-based checks. For Tippecanoe County cases, the ISP database will include felonies 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
• Limited Criminal History: in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch

Cities in Tippecanoe County

Tippecanoe County includes Lafayette and West Lafayette. Both cities file criminal cases through the Tippecanoe County courts.

Other communities in Tippecanoe County include Battle Ground, Dayton, and Shadeland. All use the Tippecanoe County court system for criminal matters.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tippecanoe County. A criminal case is filed in the county where the offense took place, so check the right county for your search.