Find Warrick County Criminal History
Warrick County criminal history records are kept by the Clerk's Office at the Judicial Center in Boonville and the Sheriff's Office nearby. With about 65,000 residents, Warrick County sits next to Vanderburgh County in southwestern Indiana. Criminal cases go through the local circuit and superior courts. You can look up Warrick County criminal history online through MyCase, request records from the Indiana State Police, or visit the courthouse in Boonville. The Clerk's Office also accepts email inquiries at clerk@warrickcounty.gov for basic questions about records and court filings.
Warrick County Quick Facts
Warrick County Clerk's Office
The Warrick County Clerk's Office is at 1 County Square in the Warrick County Judicial Center, Suite 200, in Boonville. This office handles all criminal case filings and stores court records for the county. When a new criminal charge gets filed in Warrick County, the Clerk assigns a case number and keeps every document in the official case file. Staff can pull records and make copies for you during business hours.
You can visit in person or send an email to clerk@warrickcounty.gov with basic questions about Warrick County criminal records. For in-person visits, bring the full name of the person and any case number you have. Staff can search by name if that is all you have. Under IC 5-14-3, most criminal court records in Warrick County are open to the public. Sealed or expunged records are the exception. Call (812) 897-6160 before your trip to check on availability.
Warrick County is a mid-size county that handles a steady flow of criminal cases. The Judicial Center in Boonville is the main courthouse. Both circuit court and superior court cases are filed through the same Clerk's Office, so you only need to check one place for Warrick County criminal records.
| Address | 1 County Square, Judicial Ctr Ste 200, Boonville, IN 47601 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 897-6160 |
| clerk@warrickcounty.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Warrick County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Warrick County Sheriff's Office at 100 W Main St in Boonville handles law enforcement and keeps arrest records for the county. When someone is arrested in Warrick County, the Sheriff creates a booking record that includes the charges, booking date, and personal details. Under IC 10-13-3, that arrest data gets sent to the Indiana State Police and becomes part of the statewide criminal history system.
An arrest record from the Sheriff is different from a court record at the Clerk's Office. The arrest record shows someone was taken into custody in Warrick County. The court record shows what happened with the charges. You may need both for a complete picture of someone's criminal history. Contact the Warrick County Sheriff at (812) 897-6180 for arrest record requests.
| Address | 100 W Main St, Boonville, IN 47601 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 897-6180 |
Note: For cases that happen in areas close to Evansville but still within Warrick County borders, the Warrick County Sheriff has jurisdiction rather than the Evansville Police Department.
Search Warrick County Criminal Records Online
Two main online tools let you search Warrick County criminal history. One is free and one costs $15.70 per search.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives you free access to court case information from Warrick County and all other Indiana counties. Search by name or case number to see charges, case status, and court dates. The site runs on the Odyssey Case Management System, which connects Indiana's trial courts into one statewide network. It handles more than 2 million cases a year. MyCase is not an official court record. It may have errors or be slightly behind the actual file. For certified copies, go to the Warrick County Clerk in Boonville.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests. The cost is $15.70 by credit card or $15.00 for IN.gov subscribers. Results come as a PDF that expires 14 days after the search. Save or print right away because the ISP will not mail it. A "No Records Found" result still counts as a completed search and you get charged. How complete the data is for Warrick County depends on local reporting to the state database.
The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to request criminal history records from Warrick County and all other Indiana government offices.
Criminal History Laws for Warrick County
Indiana law governs how criminal history records work in Warrick County. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, says all people have a right to access government records. Most criminal case files in Warrick County are public under this law. Some investigatory records may be excluded, but court filings and judgments are open.
IC 10-13-3 covers criminal history information at the state level. It defines criminal history records and sets rules for access. Under IC 10-13-3-27, detailed criminal histories can only be accessed in certain situations. Misuse of limited criminal history information is a Class A misdemeanor. These rules apply to all Warrick County records in the state system.
If someone wants to clear their criminal record in Warrick County, IC 35-38-9 provides for sealing and expungement of certain records. The person files a petition with the court that handled the original Warrick County case. If approved, the record gets sealed from public view. Not all crimes qualify. Criminal history data remains in the Indiana State Police system until the person dies or turns 99 with no criminal activity for 15 years.
State Resources for Warrick County
The Indiana State Police CJIS Section is the central repository for criminal history from all 92 Indiana counties, including Warrick County. Reach the ISP at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340 in Indianapolis, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Visit the ISP criminal history services page for details on mail-in and online requests. They offer both name-based and fingerprint-based searches. For Warrick County, the state database should show any felony or Class A misdemeanor arrest reported by local law enforcement. The Odyssey system links Warrick County courts to the statewide platform.
- ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
- MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase
- ISP Limited History FAQ: in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/faq.html
Cities in Warrick County
Warrick County includes Boonville, Newburgh, Chandler, and several smaller communities. None of these cities reach the 25,000 population threshold for a separate page. All criminal cases in the county go through the Warrick County courts at the Judicial Center in Boonville. Some Warrick County residents live close to Evansville but their cases still go through the Warrick County system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Warrick County in southwestern Indiana. Make sure you search the right county for the criminal history records you are looking for.