Kosciusko County Criminal Records

Criminal records of Kosciusko County, Indiana, are available through several channels. KosciuskoCourt.us allows you to search publicly available information about criminal cases in the county. Additionally, records can be obtained through the state court system, county law enforcement agencies, and directly at the county clerk's office.

How to Search Criminal Records in Kosciusko

There are several ways to search for criminal records — online, in person, and by mail.

Онлайн-пошук

1. KosciuskoCourt.us — start by entering the person's first and last name to find publicly available case information.
2. MyCase (Indiana Courts Case Search) — the official portal of the Indiana court system. Searches can be conducted by name, case number, or party name. Kosciusko County records in the system are available starting from October 1, 1993. MyCase Search Help explains which records are available online according to Indiana Code 5-14-3.
3. Indiana State Police — Limited Criminal History — a limited criminal history that includes only felonies and Class A misdemeanors within the state.
4. Kosciusko County Inmate Roster — the sheriff's website provides a current list of individuals in custody at the county jail.
5. INjail Public Access — a statewide portal for searching inmates by last name, first name, or date of birth.
6. Indiana Department of Correction — Incarcerated Search — search for individuals serving sentences in state correctional facilities.

To start a search, you usually need:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth (preferably)
• Case number (if known)

Особистий візит

The Kosciusko County Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Court maintains all official court records. You can visit the office and use public access terminals to view cases.

The county sheriff also provides criminal history check services. Call 574-265-2219 to learn about the procedure.

Письмовий запит

The court clerk accepts requests for public documents via the online public records request form. Requests sent by email are processed only after payment is received. Cash is not accepted.

To obtain an official state criminal history, you can also contact Indiana State Police Criminal History Services.

Search Kosciusko Criminal Cases by Case Number

A case number in Indiana has a standard format, and each part carries specific information. A typical number looks like this:

43D01-2401-F6-000012

• 43 — county code (Kosciusko County has code 43)
• D01 — court designation (e.g., D01 = Superior Court 1, C01 = Circuit Court)
• 2401 — year and month the case was filed (January 2024)
• F6 — case type (F6 = level 6 felony; CM = Class A misdemeanor; IF = infraction)
• 000012 — sequential case number

Knowing the full number, you can enter it directly into the MyCase system and immediately access the desired case — without the need to filter results by name.

Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Kosciusko

Обвинувачення (Charges)

Статус справи (Case Status)

• Pending — the case is open, and a decision has not yet been made
• Active — the case is in active proceedings
• Disposed — the court has made a decision (verdict, closure, dismissal)
• Closed — all obligations have been fulfilled, and the case is closed permanently

Типи слухань

• Initial Hearing / Arraignment — first court appearance, charges are announced
• Preliminary Hearing — the judge determines if there is enough evidence to proceed with the case
• Pre-Trial Conference — a meeting of the parties before the trial
• Trial — court trial
• Sentencing — sentencing
• Review Hearing — review hearing (e.g., checking compliance with probation conditions)

Результати (Court Results)

Some records may be excluded from public access according to Rule 5 of the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, including juvenile cases, sealed or expunged records.

How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Kosciusko

Certified copies of criminal records are required for official purposes — employment, licensing, immigration procedures. Here is where to apply.

Клерк окружного суду

The clerk issues certified copies of any court documents under the jurisdiction of county courts. Requests can be submitted in person or through the public records request form on the county website.

When applying, prepare:

• Full name of the person for whom the record is requested
• Case number (if known)
• Valid photo ID
• Payment (cash is not accepted)

Шериф округу Kosciusko

For a criminal history check (background check), contact the sheriff's services department.

Indiana State Police

A full state criminal history can be requested through Indiana State Police Criminal History Services. A limited search is available for free online, but it covers only felonies and Class A misdemeanors.

Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Kosciusko

Processing Time:

• Online search via MyCase or ISP Limited Criminal History — results appear instantly.
• Requests to the court clerk are processed in order of receipt. Email requests are not processed until payment is received.
• Certified copies ordered in person are usually ready the same day or the next business day.
• Mail requests may take from a few days to two weeks depending on volume.

Check current rates and payment forms directly with the clerk's office or on the Court Information page on the county website.