Indiana Court Records: How to Search MyCase and How Sealing Works

Indiana searches court records through a single statewide tool, MyCase, drawing on the Odyssey case management system used by most courts across the state. It is one of the more consolidated systems covered in this guide, though a few categories of cases are excluded from it entirely.

Information last verified on 2026-08-10. This article has not yet been reviewed by a licensed lawyer.

This guide is part of a broader look at court records by state; for the mechanics of federal versus state versus county searches generally, see how to look up court records and are court records public.

MyCase: Indiana's Statewide Case Search

MyCase is Indiana's public case-search portal, and the state's own description is direct about how it works: "Case information available on MyCase comes from courts that use the state's Odyssey case management system, which is most courts across the state." The coverage rule is straightforward: "All public cases, cases that are not confidential, not sealed, and not expunged, can be searched on MyCase." Many documents are available to view free of charge, though online payment through the site is limited to traffic tickets and certain criminal fees in select counties, not a universal feature.

Two named exclusions matter for readers to know about. Protection order cases do not appear on MyCase at all, regardless of whether they would otherwise be public, which is a deliberate safeguard for people who have filed for protection from an abuser. Pre-2014 juvenile paternity records are also excluded. Indiana's own disclaimer for the site states that "information displayed on this site is not to be considered or used as an official court record and may contain errors or omissions. Accuracy of the information is not warranted," so any result should be treated as a starting point, not a certified record.

What's Public and What's Restricted

Indiana's Rules on Access to Court Records, Rule 5, define what is excluded from public access at two levels. Some case types are excluded entirely, including cases declared confidential by statute or another court rule, mental health cases under Indiana Code Title 12, Article 26, certain investigative matters unrelated to a pending criminal proceeding, and paternity records created between 1941 and 2014. Within cases that are otherwise public, specific documents can still be confidential, such as records protected by federal or state privilege, medical and mental health treatment records, substance abuse records, sexually explicit images or recordings, and guardian ad litem or custody evaluation reports. Certain personal details must also be redacted from public filings, including Social Security numbers and account numbers, the names of child witnesses in sex offense cases, and the addresses, birthdates, and phone numbers of witnesses or victims in criminal, juvenile, or protection order cases. Rule 5 is explicit that courts can restrict access only through statutory confidentiality, sealing, or a specific court order, not simply because the parties agree to keep something private.

Sealing and Expungement in Indiana

MyCase's own coverage rule confirms that Indiana treats "sealed" and "expunged" as separate categories excluded from public search, alongside "confidential" cases. Indiana's expungement law sets out its own eligibility rules and waiting periods by offense type and case outcome, and this page does not attempt to restate them; see Indiana expungement laws for that detail.

Certified Copies and Courthouse Access

A certified copy of an Indiana court document comes from the clerk of the specific court where the case was filed, not from a statewide office. Contact that clerk directly to confirm the current fee and process, since these are set at the court level rather than published in one central location.

Using Indiana Court Records the Right Way

MyCase is well suited to checking your own case, confirming a hearing date, or general research, but it is not a background-check tool, and its own disclaimer warns against treating the results as an official record. Under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, criminal convictions are exempt from the seven-year reporting-window limit that applies to arrests and most civil judgments, meaning a conviction can appear on a consumer report indefinitely; only an Indiana sealing or expungement action removes it from a compliant background report. The FTC's 2023 settlement with TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate, over marketing public-records reports for tenant and employee screening without following federal background-check law, is a reminder that a portal search is not a substitute for an FCRA-compliant background check when housing or employment is on the line.

Disclaimer

This article explains how Indiana court records are organized and searched. It is general legal information, not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for a licensed legal or background-screening professional. Portal features and fees change without notice; verify current details directly with Indiana Courts or the relevant clerk. Consult an Indiana-licensed attorney for advice about a specific case.

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Last updated: 2026-08-10. Portal facts and fees reflect their published status as of August 2026.