Hendricks County Background Check

Hendricks County background check records are kept at the courthouse in Danville, Indiana. This fast-growing county west of Indianapolis has seen a rise in record requests over the last few years. The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains all criminal and civil case files that form the core of a background check in Hendricks County. You can search court records through the statewide MyCase portal or visit the clerk's office in person. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Department at 189 E Campus Blvd in Danville handles county-wide criminal history checks. Statewide checks go through the Indiana State Police. Whether you need to pull records from the circuit court or the superior courts, Hendricks County offers several ways to access public records for a background check.

Hendricks County Clerk of Courts

The Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court is your first stop for a background check. The clerk's office stores all court case files and manages records for both the circuit court and the superior courts. Staff issue summonses, process payments, and handle filing fees. The office sits at 51 West Main Street, Suite 104, in Danville. You can reach them by phone during business hours for questions about how to get copies of records tied to a background check in Hendricks County.

The Hendricks County Clerk's Office website has basic info on services and contact details. Copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies have an added fee. If you want records from a specific case, you will need to know the case number or the full name of the person involved. Most in-person requests at the Hendricks County clerk's office get handled the same day, though complex searches may take longer. Cash, money orders, and most credit cards are accepted for payment.

Hendricks County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Indiana. That growth means more court cases, more filings, and more record requests each year. The clerk's office has added staff to keep up with the demand. For a background check in Hendricks County, plan to check both the circuit court and superior court dockets since cases can land in either one.

Note: Hendricks County does not accept personal checks for most court transactions.

Hendricks County Sheriff Records

The Hendricks County Sheriff's Department handles county-wide criminal history checks and law enforcement records. The office is at 189 E Campus Blvd in Danville. Citizens who need county-wide criminal histories must make a request through this office. Local police departments like Brownsburg and Avon only release records from their own jurisdiction.

The Hendricks County Sheriff's Department website shows info about services and how to reach them. The Hendricks County Communications Center at 317-839-8700 handles all non-emergency dispatch for the county, including calls from Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield. For a background check that covers all of Hendricks County, the sheriff's office is the right place to start since they have access to arrest records and booking data from across the county.

The screenshot below shows the Hendricks County Sheriff's Department website where you can learn about their services and find contact info for background check requests.

The sheriff's office also runs the county jail and handles warrant service. Arrest records from the jail feed into the background check system for Hendricks County.

Search Hendricks County Records Online

The fastest way to run a background check in Hendricks County is through the MyCase online portal. This is Indiana's statewide court records system. It covers all 92 counties, including Hendricks County. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney name. Basic case info is free. The system shows filing dates, charges, case status, and disposition data.

Hendricks County uses the Odyssey Case Management System, which feeds into MyCase. Keep in mind that the data on MyCase is not the official court record. For a verified background check in Hendricks County, you should contact the clerk's office or get records straight from the court. The Hendricks County Prosecutor's office is at 6 South Jefferson Street in Danville if you need records tied to a prosecution.

The screenshot below shows the Hendricks County Clerk's Office website with details about their services for court record requests.

You can also use Doxpop for a subscription-based search of Hendricks County records. This third-party service pulls from court records and recorded documents. It is not free, but it can be faster for people who run checks on a regular basis.

For a statewide criminal history check that goes beyond Hendricks County, use the Indiana State Police Criminal History portal. This costs $15 for subscribers or $16.32 for non-subscribers. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, most court records are public and open to anyone who asks.

Hendricks County Court Records

Court records in Hendricks County are public under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act. Criminal cases, civil suits, traffic violations, and small claims all show up in a background check. Hendricks County has both a circuit court and superior courts that handle different types of cases. The Indiana Courts page for Hendricks County lists judges and court details.

Some records are not public. Juvenile cases, adoption files, mental health proceedings, and sealed records are off limits. Protection order cases hide victim info under federal law. If a record has been expunged under Indiana's Second Chance Law (Indiana Code 35-38-9), it will not show up in a background check in Hendricks County. The Brownsburg Police Department charges $5 for a local criminal history check, but that only covers arrests within Brownsburg itself. For a full Hendricks County background check, you need to go through the sheriff or the clerk.

Note: MyCase data may lag 24 hours or more behind actual court filings in Hendricks County.

Background Check Fees

Getting records from Hendricks County costs money. Court document copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee. The Brownsburg Police Department charges $5 for a local criminal history check if you go in person with a photo ID. The Avon Police Department can be reached at 317-272-4485 for local records within Avon's jurisdiction.

For a statewide check through the Indiana State Police, you pay $15 to $16.32. The mail-in option costs $7. Credit and debit card payments usually come with a service fee at most Hendricks County offices. Cash and money orders are safe bets. The Hendricks County clerk's office, the sheriff's department, and local police departments each have their own fee schedules, so call first to confirm the exact cost for the type of background check you need.

Cities in Hendricks County

Hendricks County includes several fast-growing communities west of Indianapolis. Brownsburg and Avon both have their own police departments and handle local record requests. Plainfield also has a police department that processes local background checks. All criminal and civil cases in these communities go through the Hendricks County courts in Danville. For a full background check, use the county clerk's office or the sheriff's department.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Hendricks County. If you are not sure where to look for a background check, confirm the address first. Cases are filed in the county where the event took place.