Clinton County Criminal Records

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Where to search Clinton County records

Clinton County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Indiana Supreme Court-approved Clinton Circuit and Superior Court local rules effective January 1, 2026. Check current custody through Clinton County Sheriff's Office jail visitation and inmate information.

Court casesIndiana Supreme Court-approved Clinton Circuit and Superior Court local rules effective January 1, 2026
Current custodyClinton County Sheriff's Office jail visitation and inmate information
Statewide recordsUse the Indiana state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Clinton County's official department directory lists Circuit Court at 765-659-6345, Superior Court at 765-659-6340, Clerk of the Courts at 765-659-6335, Sheriff at 765-659-6393, and Central Dispatch at 765-654-5563.
The Sheriff's Office jail information page lists the jail at 301 East Walnut Street, Frankfort, Indiana 46041, and says inmate housing-assignment inquiries should be directed to 765-659-6396.
Jail visitation is scheduled by housing assignment, generally on Saturday and Sunday for general-population inmates, with separate weekday schedules for maximum-security inmates.
The 2026 Clinton County local rules state that Circuit Court and Superior Court comprise all courts of record in the county; felony cases are assigned by the month of the alleged offense, with even months generally assigned to Superior Court and odd months to Circuit Court.
The same local rules assign small claims, infraction, eviction, and ordinance-violation cases to Superior Court, while juvenile cases are filed in Circuit Court.

Clinton County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Indiana Supreme Court-approved Clinton Circuit and Superior Court local rules effective January 1, 2026	County or local	Open source	September 7, 2026
Jail and custody	Clinton County Sheriff's Office jail visitation and inmate information	County or local	Open source	September 1, 2026
Official records	Indiana Judicial Branch directory for county courts, clerks, local rules, and case-information resources	County or local	Open source	September 11, 2026
Official records	Official county department directory and court, clerk, sheriff, dispatch, and corrections contacts	County or local	Open source	September 11, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated September 11, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

If you are checking a Clinton County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Clinton County. Clinton County has 33,322 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 18-023
Population: 33,322 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Clinton County's official department directory lists Circuit Court at 765-659-6345, Superior Court at 765-659-6340, Clerk of the Courts at 765-659-6335, Sheriff at 765-659-6393, and Central Dispatch at 765-654-5563.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office jail information page lists the jail at 301 East Walnut Street, Frankfort, Indiana 46041, and says inmate housing-assignment inquiries should be directed to 765-659-6396.
Local detail: Jail visitation is scheduled by housing assignment, generally on Saturday and Sunday for general-population inmates, with separate weekday schedules for maximum-security inmates.
Local detail: The 2026 Clinton County local rules state that Circuit Court and Superior Court comprise all courts of record in the county; felony cases are assigned by the month of the alleged offense, with even months generally assigned to Superior Court and odd months to Circuit Court.
Local detail: The same local rules assign small claims, infraction, eviction, and ordinance-violation cases to Superior Court, while juvenile cases are filed in Circuit Court.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Clinton County's official department directory lists Circuit Court at 765-659-6345, Superior Court at 765-659-6340, Clerk of the Courts at 765-659-6335, Sheriff at 765-659-6393, and Central Dispatch at 765-654-5563.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office jail information page lists the jail at 301 East Walnut Street, Frankfort, Indiana 46041, and says inmate housing-assignment inquiries should be directed to 765-659-6396.

How can someone contact Clinton County jail or ask about an inmate's housing assignment?

Jail visitation is scheduled by housing assignment, generally on Saturday and Sunday for general-population inmates, with separate weekday schedules for maximum-security inmates. Use Clinton County Sheriff's Office jail visitation and inmate information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

What are the Clinton County jail visitation schedules and visitor restrictions?

Current approved sources for Clinton County do not substantiate complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use Clinton County Sheriff's Office jail visitation and inmate information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Which Clinton County court handles a felony, eviction, small claim, infraction, or ordinance violation?

The Clinton Circuit Court and Clinton Superior Court are the county's courts of record. Current local rules allocate felony cases by offense month, assign specified civil and ordinance matters to Superior Court, and assign juvenile cases to Circuit Court. Check Indiana Supreme Court-approved Clinton Circuit and Superior Court local rules effective January 1, 2026 to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How are felony cases assigned between Clinton Circuit Court and Superior Court?

The 2026 Clinton County local rules state that Circuit Court and Superior Court comprise all courts of record in the county; felony cases are assigned by the month of the alleged offense, with even months generally assigned to Superior Court and odd months to Circuit Court. Open Indiana Supreme Court-approved Clinton Circuit and Superior Court local rules effective January 1, 2026 for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can someone request a document from Clinton County Archives?

The approved official source set for Clinton County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Indiana Supreme Court-approved Clinton Circuit and Superior Court local rules effective January 1, 2026 for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

What are the copy fees and mailing procedures for Clinton County archived records?

The approved official source set for Clinton County does not document one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use Clinton County Sheriff's Office jail visitation and inmate information for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

How can someone contact the Clinton County Clerk of the Courts or obtain court information?

No reviewed official source for Clinton County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Indiana Judicial Branch directory for county courts, clerks, local rules, and case-information resources for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do county court jurisdiction and municipal ordinance matters differ in Clinton County?

The reviewed Clinton County local rules assign ordinance violations to Superior Court. No separate city or town court jurisdiction was identified in the reviewed official county and state sources. Use Indiana Supreme Court-approved Clinton Circuit and Superior Court local rules effective January 1, 2026 as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with Official county department directory and court, clerk, sheriff, dispatch, and corrections contacts. The reviewed official sheriff page provides visitation and housing-assignment information but not a confirmed public roster or complete historical custody database.

Finding Clinton County criminal court records

Start with Indiana Supreme Court-approved Clinton Circuit and Superior Court local rules effective January 1, 2026 for the official Clinton County court path. County: Clinton County's county offices, courts, archives, sheriff, dispatch, and corrections contacts are centered in Frankfort. The reviewed official county directory does not provide a complete geographic boundary map. Court: The Clinton Circuit Court and Clinton Superior Court are the county's courts of record. Current local rules allocate felony cases by offense month, assign specified civil and ordinance matters to Superior Court, and assign juvenile cases to Circuit Court.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Clinton County Sheriff's Office provides county jail information and visitation procedures for people held at the jail at 301 East Walnut Street, Frankfort. The reviewed official page does not establish custody jurisdiction for state or federal facilities. Municipal: The reviewed Clinton County local rules assign ordinance violations to Superior Court. No separate city or town court jurisdiction was identified in the reviewed official county and state sources.

Local police and incident-report sources

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The Archives page describes document-request procedures but does not identify every record series held by each county office.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Statewide Indiana criminal-record sources

Statewide Indiana sources are separate from Clinton County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Clinton County and Indiana record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county department directory and court, clerk, sheriff, dispatch, and corrections contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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