White County Criminal History Search
White County criminal history records are managed by the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Monticello. This north-central Indiana county has about 24,500 residents. Criminal cases go through the White County Circuit Court. The Clerk keeps all court files while the Sheriff handles arrest records and law enforcement. Both offices share the same Main Street address in Monticello. You can search White County criminal cases online for free using the state MyCase portal.
White County Quick Facts
White County Clerk's Office
The White County Clerk's Office is at 110 N Main St in Monticello. This office handles all criminal case filings and court records for the county. Staff file documents, collect fines, and provide copies of criminal case records. The Clerk stores case files from the initial charging papers through the final judgment.
Visit the Clerk in person to search criminal history records in White County. Bring the full name of the person and a case number if you have one. Call (574) 583-7032 before you come to check hours and see if your records can be pulled ahead of time. Under IC 5-14-3, most court records in White County are public. You have the right to ask for them.
White County is a smaller county, so the Clerk typically handles requests without long waits. If you need certified copies of any court document, the office can provide them for a standard fee. Staff can search across all court divisions by name or case number.
MyCase gives free access to White County court records. Search by name or case number from any computer.
| Address | 110 N Main St, Monticello, IN 47960 |
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| Phone | (574) 583-7032 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
White County Sheriff Criminal Records
The White County Sheriff's Office is also on N Main St in Monticello. This office handles law enforcement, arrests, and the county jail. Call (574) 583-2251 to ask about arrest records or incident reports from White County.
When someone is arrested in White County, the Sheriff creates an arrest record. That data gets sent to the Indiana State Police central repository under IC 10-13-3. Most White County arrests will appear on a state-level search. For just a local arrest record, contact the Sheriff. For a broader statewide search, the ISP Limited Criminal History check covers all Indiana counties.
The Sheriff handles warrant info and booking records for White County. You can call to ask about active warrants or recent arrests.
| Address | 110 N Main St, Monticello, IN 47960 |
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| Phone | (574) 583-2251 |
Search White County Criminal History Online
Two online tools let you search White County criminal history. MyCase is free. The ISP search costs $15.70.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free public court records portal. Search by name or case number. It covers White County and every other Indiana county. Results include charges, case status, and court dates. The data runs on the Odyssey Case Management System. This is not an official court record, but it is a useful starting point.
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 across Indiana. Results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. Save or print right away. Even a "No Records Found" result costs the full fee. The search uses the state central repository, which gets arrest data from the White County Sheriff.
Criminal History Laws in White County
Indiana statutes govern criminal records in White County. IC 5-14-3 is the Access to Public Records Act. It gives you the right to inspect most government records, including court records and arrest data. Some investigatory files may be exempt, but most criminal justice records are public in White County.
IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for criminal history information in Indiana. 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 limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. These rules apply to White County records and all other counties.
IC 35-38-9 covers expungement and sealing of criminal records. If you want to clear a record from White County, file a petition with the court that handled your case. The judge decides based on the crime type and how much time has passed. If granted, the record is sealed from most public searches.
State Resources for White County
The Indiana State Police holds 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 has info on all search options. They handle name-based checks and fingerprint-based searches. For White County cases, the ISP database includes 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 White County
White County includes Monticello, Brookston, Reynolds, and Wolcott. All criminal cases go through the White County courts in Monticello. None of these cities meet the population threshold for their own page. All use the White County court system for criminal matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties border White County. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place, so search the right county.