Start with Indiana MyCase, then use the Clerk for the official record
Marion County criminal records are split across several systems. Indiana MyCase provides online access to many non-confidential court cases, while the Marion County Clerk maintains the actual Circuit and Superior Court records. Jail and custody information is handled separately by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and statewide name-based criminal-history checks are available from Indiana State Police.
Marion County criminal records come from different agencies
A court case, jail booking and statewide criminal-history report are not the same record. Using the right source first prevents a lot of unnecessary searching.
Criminal case record
Charges filed in court, hearings, bond activity, attorneys, pleas, dispositions and sentencing events.
Official court copy
Filed documents, certified records and case material that may not be available as downloadable MyCase documents.
Custody / jail record
Current detention information and Sheriff’s Office records are separate from the final court disposition.
Limited Criminal History
Name-based statewide Indiana criminal-history information, with statutory and reporting limitations.
State prison record
Correctional information for people under Indiana Department of Correction jurisdiction.
Federal criminal case
Federal prosecutions in Indianapolis use federal court systems and PACER rather than Indiana MyCase.
How to search Marion County criminal cases with Indiana MyCase
Indiana’s official MyCase system searches non-confidential cases in Indiana courts using the Odyssey case-management system.
MyCase allows public searching by:
- case number
- party name
- attorney
- court
- case status
- filing-date range
Choose Name or Case search
If you already know the cause number, use it. Otherwise select the Name tab and enter the defendant’s name.
Narrow the court to Marion County
Limiting the results to Marion County avoids unrelated Indiana cases involving people with the same name.
Use Sounds-Like only when necessary
MyCase supports sounds-like name searching. It can help with uncertain spelling, but it may also return more unrelated matches.
Open the Chronological Case Summary
Review the charges, hearings, bond events, attorney appearances, motions, court orders and disposition activity.
Check available documents
Some public filings and orders may be linked electronically. Availability varies by document and access rules.
Use the Clerk for anything missing
MyCase is an access tool. The Marion County Clerk remains the official local record keeper for court records.
How a Marion County criminal cause number helps you search faster
Indiana case numbers identify the county, court, filing year, case type and sequence. Marion County uses county code 49.
A criminal case can look similar to: 49D17-2606-F6-016596.
Marion County
The county identifier helps distinguish Marion cases from cases filed elsewhere in Indiana.
Court division
The following court characters identify the Marion Circuit or Superior Court division.
Criminal category
Codes such as CM, F6 or other criminal classifications help show the type of proceeding.
Unique case
The final numbers distinguish that filing from other cases in the court.
How to read a Marion County criminal case without misinterpreting it
| Case information | What it tells you | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Charge | An allegation filed by the prosecutor. | Check the later disposition before calling it a conviction. |
| Bond | Release and financial conditions set in the case. | Bond can change during the life of the case. |
| Hearing | A scheduled or completed court event. | A hearing entry does not itself show guilt. |
| Plea | The defendant’s response or negotiated plea. | Read the corresponding disposition and sentence. |
| Disposition | How the charge was resolved. | Multiple charges may end differently. |
| Sentence | Penalty or conditions imposed after conviction or qualifying resolution. | Review jail/prison, probation, fines and other terms separately. |
How to request an official Marion County criminal court record
The Marion County Clerk’s Office is the local court record keeper and provides record-copy services.
Before requesting a copy, gather:
- full defendant name
- cause number
- approximate filing year
- court division if known
- specific document needed
- whether certification is required
Marion County Clerk Criminal Division and court location
Marion County criminal proceedings are centered at the Community Justice Campus. The 2026 Marion Superior and Circuit Court contact listing identifies the campus as:
Community Justice Campus
675 Justice WayIndianapolis, IN 46203
Marion Superior Court and Marion Circuit Court proceedings are generally held at this address unless the court provides different notice.
Marion County Clerk’s Office
General email: ClerkPublic@indy.gov
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Clerk also maintains public-service operations at the City-County Building.
Community Justice Campus map
The Community Justice Campus houses Marion County court and justice operations. Confirm the office or courtroom you need before traveling.
Jail records are not the same as the criminal court record
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office manages county custody and the jail system. A newly arrested person may appear in custody information before the full criminal case is easy to locate in MyCase.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office contact information
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
695 Justice WayIndianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: 317-327-1700
Email: Contact.MCSO@indy.gov
Published administrative hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Sheriff’s Office is the correct local agency for county jail administration, court security, criminal warrant service and Sheriff’s records. It is not the custodian of the Superior Court’s official case file.
Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search
For a broader Indiana name-based criminal-history search, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History service.
ISP says the Limited Criminal History report contains Indiana felony and misdemeanor arrest information covered by the service. It is a name-and-date-of-birth based check and does not include criminal-history information from other states.
Current ISP result categories
- ON FILE — Criminal Record Found
- INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS
- NO RECORDS FOUND
Current fee guidance
The current IN.gov service price list shows a Limited Criminal History search at $15 per record for subscribers and $15.70 per record for non-subscribers paying by card. ISP also publishes a lower state-only statutory fee in some offline/subscriber contexts, so confirm the amount shown on the live request page before paying.
Start an ISP Limited Criminal History requestWhy “No Records Found” does not always mean no criminal case exists
A blank ISP result or MyCase search should be interpreted carefully.
Possible explanations include:
- there is no disclosable Indiana criminal-history record
- the case is sealed or expunged
- the name or DOB was entered incorrectly
- the case is in another county or state
- the event was not fully reported to the statewide system
- the case is confidential
- the matter is juvenile and restricted
- the case is federal rather than Indiana state court
State prison records belong with Indiana Department of Correction
A person who was sentenced to an Indiana state correctional facility should be researched through the Indiana Department of Correction rather than the Marion County jail or Clerk.
The state corrections system can provide offender information for people under DOC jurisdiction, while MyCase remains the better source for the underlying criminal court case.
Warrant information should be verified through the court or Sheriff’s Office
Marion County Sheriff’s Office performs criminal warrant service, while the courts issue warrants in connection with criminal proceedings.
If MyCase shows a warrant-related court entry, verify current status with the court or the Sheriff’s Office rather than relying on a commercial warrant database.
Marion County juvenile records are much more restricted
Juvenile case access is not handled like an ordinary adult criminal-record search. Marion County Clerk resources explain that juvenile files can require party status and valid identification.
Indiana Second Chance Law can remove or restrict public criminal records
Indiana’s expungement law is primarily found in Indiana Code 35-38-9. Depending on the type and outcome of the case, a person may qualify to petition for expungement or sealing.
Indiana State Police is the central criminal-history repository. After a court grants qualifying relief, the verified petition and order are sent to ISP for processing.
Automatic or expedited relief can apply
Current Indiana law includes provisions requiring expungement in certain dismissed, acquitted or vacated-case circumstances.
Petition may be available
Indiana law provides a route for some arrests with no pending charges after the applicable waiting period.
Eligibility varies
Waiting periods, offense type and other statutory requirements determine whether relief is available.
Federal criminal cases in Indianapolis are searched separately
Federal prosecutions are not Marion County Superior Court cases. They are handled in the federal judiciary and should be searched through PACER.
Marion County is within the federal Southern District of Indiana. If you know the federal case number, search that court directly. If you do not know the court, PACER’s Case Locator can search the nationwide federal index.
Search federal court recordsMarion County search tips that make the process easier
Filter to Marion County
Indiana MyCase is statewide, so county filtering helps eliminate unrelated cases with similar names.
Save the cause number
Once you identify the correct case, use the case number for later Clerk requests instead of paying or searching by name repeatedly.
Read the disposition
Do not stop at the filed charge. Follow the chronological case summary until you understand the final outcome.
Recent arrest?
Custody information may appear before the court case is easy to locate. Check the Sheriff’s route first, then MyCase.
State check ≠ court file
Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History is useful, but the Marion County court file contains the detailed case history.
Old case missing?
Contact the Clerk. Online public access does not guarantee that every historical document is remotely available.
Use sounds-like carefully
MyCase sounds-like searching helps with uncertain spelling but can produce more false matches.
Sealed result?
A missing result may reflect Indiana expungement or restricted access rather than proof that a case never existed.
Federal matter?
Move to PACER. Indiana MyCase does not include federal prosecutions.
Common questions about Marion County criminal records
1. Where can I search Marion County criminal court cases online?
Use Indiana MyCase, the official statewide court-access system for non-confidential cases in courts using Odyssey. Search by case number, party name or attorney and narrow the results to Marion County.
2. Is Indiana MyCase free?
Public case searching through MyCase is generally available without a per-search criminal-case fee. Copy or certification charges can apply when you request official documents from the Clerk.
3. Who keeps the official Marion County criminal court record?
The Marion County Clerk is the local court record keeper for Circuit and Superior Court records. MyCase provides online access, but the Clerk is the source for official copies and certification.
4. Where are Marion County criminal courts located?
Marion Superior and Circuit Court proceedings are generally held at the Community Justice Campus, 675 Justice Way, Indianapolis, Indiana 46203, unless the court provides another location.
5. Does a jail booking mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking reflects custody after an arrest or other detention event. Check MyCase for the charges formally filed and the final court disposition.
6. Can I run a statewide Indiana criminal-history check?
Yes. Indiana State Police offers a Limited Criminal History service. It is an Indiana-only name-and-date-of-birth search and does not provide criminal-history information from other states.
7. What does “No Records Found” from Indiana State Police mean?
ISP says it means the database does not have a disclosable criminal record matching the search. It does not guarantee that no court case, sealed record, federal case or out-of-state record exists.
8. Can Marion County criminal records be expunged?
Indiana law provides expungement and sealing procedures under Indiana Code 35-38-9. Eligibility and waiting periods depend on the type of arrest, charge, disposition and conviction.
9. Are juvenile criminal records public in Marion County?
Juvenile records are subject to stricter access rules. Many are not available through ordinary public case searches, and the Clerk may require party status and identification for access.
10. Where do I search a federal criminal case from Indianapolis?
Use PACER. Federal prosecutions involving Indianapolis are handled in the federal judiciary, not Marion County Superior Court or Indiana MyCase.
Official sources used to verify this guide
- Indiana Judicial Branch — MyCase
- Marion County Clerk’s Office
- Marion County Sheriff’s Office Resources
- Indiana State Police — Limited Criminal History
- Indiana Limited Criminal History Request Service
- Indiana State Police — Criminal History Fee Schedule
- Indiana State Police — Expunge Criminal History
- PACER — Federal Court Records