Pull up the Indiana MyCase portal and search by name — that’s the fastest way to see criminal docket entries for Decatur County Circuit Court and Superior Court cases without leaving your desk. For booking records held by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, download the FOIA Records Request form from the Sheriff’s records page and submit it during weekday business hours. The Decatur County Clerk of Court is located at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 117, Greensburg, IN — the Courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Confirm fees and current procedures before visiting, as the Clerk’s office can be busy and wait times vary.
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How to look up arrest records in Decatur County
What kind of record are you actually after — a criminal docket, a booking record, a charge sheet, or a final disposition? Each type lives in a different system, and knowing which one you need saves a trip.
Criminal docket entries are the court-side record of a case. They show charges filed, hearing dates, attorney of record, and case disposition. Search them free through the Indiana MyCase portal — no account required for basic name searches. MyCase covers Decatur County Circuit Court and Superior Court cases. The Indiana Judicial Branch maintains a Decatur County courts overview with contact information for both courts.
Booking records are the Sheriff-side record created at the jail when someone is processed in. These include the booking date, charges at intake, and the arresting agency. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office handles booking records. To request one formally, download the FOIA Records Request form from the Sheriff’s records page and submit it during weekday business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The Sheriff’s Office does not publish a live online booking roster, so a written request is the standard path.
Charge sheets — the formal charging document filed by the prosecutor — appear in the MyCase docket once charges are filed in court. Before charges are filed, only the Sheriff’s booking record exists. If you’re looking for a very recent arrest, the docket may not yet reflect it; give the system a day or two to update after booking.
Dispositions (guilty pleas, verdicts, dismissals, sentences) are recorded in the court docket and visible through MyCase once the case closes. A case showing no disposition is still pending. The Decatur County Clerk of Court, located at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 117, Greensburg, IN, can pull certified copies of dispositions in person. Call (812) 663-8223 to confirm the current records-request fee before visiting — the Courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Clerk’s office can have wait times, so arriving early in the day helps.
For someone currently serving a state sentence, the Indiana Department of Correction offender search shows current facility placement and release date. That tool covers IDOC facilities statewide, not the Decatur County Jail. For jail-held individuals, contact the Sheriff’s Office directly.
Are Decatur County arrest records public?
Indiana’s open-records law makes booking records and court filings public by default — the narrow exceptions are what close a record, not the rule.
The governing statute is Ind. Code § 5-14-3, Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA). Under APRA, booking records — including booking date, charges, and booking photographs — are generally open to any member of the public. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office operates under this framework, meaning you don’t need to show a reason or prove a relationship to the subject to request a booking record.
Court records filed in Decatur County Circuit Court and Superior Court are similarly public under Indiana’s court rules, accessible through MyCase or in person at the Clerk’s office at 150 Courthouse Square, Greensburg.
The exceptions are real but narrow. Records that have been expunged under Indiana’s Second Chance Law are removed from public view — the court docket entry is sealed and the Sheriff’s booking record is restricted. Juvenile records are confidential by default and are not accessible through MyCase or public records requests. Victim-identifying information in certain cases (sexual offenses, domestic violence) may be redacted from documents before release. Cases involving ongoing investigations may have specific documents withheld if disclosure would jeopardize the investigation.
A dismissed or acquitted case does not automatically disappear from public view — the docket remains accessible until an expungement order takes effect. Indiana law provides that a dismissal or acquittal can be expunged automatically, but the order takes effect no sooner than 60 days after entry. Until that order is in place, the record is public.
Mugshot release policy for the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is not separately published online — call the Sheriff’s Office to confirm whether booking photos are released with records requests.
What’s in a Decatur County arrest record?
Depending on which system you pull from, the fields you see will differ — the court docket and the Sheriff’s booking record are separate documents that don’t always match.
The Sheriff’s booking record (the jail-side document) typically contains: the subject’s full name and date of birth, booking date and time, arresting agency (Sheriff’s Office, Greensburg Police Department, or Indiana State Police), charges at intake (which may differ from what the prosecutor ultimately files), bond amount set at initial hearing, and physical descriptors. The FOIA Records Request form on the Sheriff’s website is the mechanism for obtaining this document formally.
The court docket (the court-side record, visible through MyCase or at the Decatur County Courthouse) contains: the case number, charges as filed by the prosecutor (which may be different from booking charges), all hearing dates and outcomes, bond conditions, and — critically — the attorney of record. Defense attorney information appears in the docket once counsel enters an appearance. If you need to reach current counsel for someone in a pending case, the MyCase docket is the authoritative place to look: search the case, open the docket, and look for the “Attorney” entry. The Decatur County Circuit Court page also lists court contact information if you need to call and confirm representation.
The disposition field — guilty plea, verdict, sentence, or dismissal — appears in the docket once the case closes. A case with no disposition entry is still active. Certified copies of dispositions are available from the Decatur County Clerk of Court at the Decatur County Courthouse, 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 117, Greensburg, IN. Call (812) 663-8223 to confirm the current fee for certified copies before making the trip.
One practical note: booking charges and court charges sometimes diverge. The prosecutor reviews the arrest and may file different or fewer charges than what appears on the booking record. Always check the court docket for the operative charges in a case.
How to expunge an arrest record in Decatur County
Petitioning to seal an arrest record in Decatur County is a routine legal procedure — Indiana’s legislature built the path specifically so people can move past old records, and the Decatur County Circuit Court processes these petitions regularly.
The controlling statute is Ind. Code § 35-38-9 (Indiana “Second Chance Law”). It creates a tiered system based on what happened in the case and how serious the offense was. The waiting periods and eligibility rules vary by tier, and getting the timing right matters — Indiana gives each person effectively one expungement petition per lifetime, so filing too early can forfeit the opportunity.
Arrests without a conviction are the most accessible tier. If you were arrested in Decatur County but the case was dismissed, you were acquitted, or charges were never filed, you can petition to expunge the arrest record one year after the arrest date. A dismissal or acquittal may also be expunged automatically once an order is entered, though that order takes effect no sooner than 60 days after entry. Until then, the record remains public.
Misdemeanor convictions can be petitioned for expungement five years after the conviction date, provided you meet the eligibility requirements (no subsequent convictions, no pending charges). The court must grant the petition if you qualify — it’s not discretionary at this tier.
Class D or Level 6 felony convictions — the lowest felony tier — can be petitioned eight years after the conviction date. The court must also grant these if eligibility is met.
More serious felony convictions require waiting the later of eight years from conviction or three years from completing the sentence. The court has discretion at this tier. The most serious felonies — including those requiring the prosecutor’s written consent — require the later of ten years from conviction or five years from finishing the sentence.
Sex offenses, violent offenses, and official-misconduct offenses are excluded from Indiana’s expungement law entirely. The Second Chance Law does not provide a path for those case types.
To file in Decatur County: the petition must be filed in the court where the conviction occurred (or, for non-conviction arrests, the county of arrest — which is Decatur County). Indiana also requires that all petitions in a given county be filed together in a single filing. You cannot file for one conviction now and return later for another in the same county.
File the verified petition at the Decatur County Clerk of Court, 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 117, Greensburg, IN. Call (812) 663-8223 to confirm the current filing fee and whether an indigency waiver is available. Self-represented petitioners can file without an attorney, but given the one-lifetime-petition rule, many people choose to consult counsel first. The Indiana Roll of Attorneys search and the Indiana Public Defender Council are the official resources for finding representation.
After a successful expungement, the public record is sealed — it no longer appears in MyCase searches or in response to public records requests. Law enforcement agencies retain access to sealed records. Confirm the current statute text or ask the Clerk before filing, as the legislature periodically amends the waiting periods and eligibility rules.
| Resource | What it confirms | What it cannot confirm | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana MyCase | Criminal docket entries, charges filed, dispositions, attorney of record for Decatur County cases | Booking records, pre-charge arrests, cases sealed by expungement | Search by name; no account required for basic lookups |
| Decatur County Sheriff’s Office | Booking records, charges at intake, bond amount; FOIA requests for incident reports | Court dispositions, attorney information, sealed records | Download the FOIA Records Request form; submit weekdays 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Decatur County Clerk of Court 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 117, Greensburg, IN (812) 663-8223 |
Certified copies of court records, dispositions, expungement filings | Booking records, Sheriff-side documents | Visit Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; call to confirm fees before driving |
| Indiana Department of Correction offender search | Current IDOC facility placement, sentence length, projected release date | County jail holds, pre-trial detainees, dismissed cases | Search by name or IDOC number on the IDOC offender search tool |
| Indiana Judicial Branch — Decatur County | Court contact information, judge assignments, local court rules | Individual case records (use MyCase for those) | Use for court contact details; link to MyCase from this page |
| Nationwide database search | May surface records from other states, federal cases, or name variants not in Indiana portals | Cannot guarantee completeness; not a substitute for certified official records | Run a preliminary scan above; full report requires account creation |
Sources used for this page, verified 2026-07-21:
- Decatur County Sheriff’s Office — official records page, FOIA request access, booking record procedures
- Decatur County Sheriff FOIA Records Request form — downloadable records request document
- Decatur County Clerk of Court — court records, certified copies, expungement filings
- Indiana MyCase — statewide public court case search portal
- Indiana Judicial Branch: Decatur County — local court directory and contact information
- Indiana Department of Correction offender search — state prison facility placement lookup
- Decatur County Sheriff — Tax Warrants — county tax warrant information
- Indiana Judicial Branch: Searching MyCase — guidance on using the MyCase portal
- Directory of Courts & Clerks in Indiana — statewide court directory (Indiana Judicial Branch)
- Decatur County, Indiana official website — county government home, department directory
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Frequently asked questions about Decatur County arrest records
How do I confirm what’s on my Decatur County arrest record and get a copy?
Your own arrest record in Decatur County exists in two places: the court docket and the Sheriff’s booking record. Pull the court docket free through Indiana MyCase — search your name and review any cases filed in Decatur County Circuit or Superior Court. For the booking record held by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, download the FOIA Records Request form and submit it during weekday business hours. Certified copies of court documents are available from the Decatur County Clerk of Court at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 117, Greensburg — call (812) 663-8223 to confirm the current fee before visiting.
How do I get a Decatur County arrest record expunged so it no longer appears publicly?
Indiana’s expungement law — Ind. Code § 35-38-9 (Indiana “Second Chance Law”) — sets the path. If your case was dismissed or you were acquitted, you can petition one year after the arrest date; dismissals and acquittals may also be expunged automatically once an order is entered (effective no sooner than 60 days after entry). A misdemeanor conviction becomes eligible five years after conviction; a Class D or Level 6 felony, eight years after conviction. File a verified petition at the Decatur County Clerk of Court, 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 117, Greensburg. Indiana requires all petitions in the county to be filed together in a single filing — you cannot split them across multiple submissions. Because Indiana allows effectively one expungement petition per lifetime, confirm the current statute or consult an attorney before filing.
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