Knox County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Knox County, Indiana; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Knox County public records: common questions
Where to search Knox County records
Knox County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Indiana Judicial Branch local courts, district, rules, MyCase, and e-filing source.
- Court casesIndiana Judicial Branch local courts, district, rules, MyCase, and e-filing source
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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.
- Knox County's official website identifies it as the first county established in Indiana in 1790.
- The Knox County Courthouse is at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes, Indiana, and the county website lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- The Knox County Clerk of the Courts is located at the courthouse, lists 812-885-2521, and administers official records for trial court cases in the county.
- The Knox County Recorder maintains real-property records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and plats, and lists 111 North 7th Street, Suite 2, Vincennes, as its location.
- Knox County Central Dispatch is located at 133 North 8th Street in Vincennes, operates 24 hours a day for emergency and non-emergency calls, and dispatches for the county sheriff, Vincennes Police Department, Bicknell Police Department, and other agencies.
- Knox County is in Indiana Judicial District 25 with Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Perry, Pike, and Spencer Counties; the Indiana Judicial Branch links Knox County cases to MyCase.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Indiana Judicial Branch local courts, district, rules, MyCase, and e-filing source | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | county emergency communications and law-enforcement agency coordination source | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Knox County official source (knoxcounty.in.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Knox County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Knox County has 35,652 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
- 18-083
- Population
- 35,652 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Knox County's official website identifies it as the first county established in Indiana in 1790.
- Local detail
- The Knox County Courthouse is at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes, Indiana, and the county website lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Local detail
- The Knox County Clerk of the Courts is located at the courthouse, lists 812-885-2521, and administers official records for trial court cases in the county.
- Local detail
- Knox County is in Indiana Judicial District 25 with Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Perry, Pike, and Spencer Counties; the Indiana Judicial Branch links Knox County cases to MyCase.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Knox County's official website identifies it as the first county established in Indiana in 1790.
- Local detail: The Knox County Courthouse is at 111 North 7th Street in Vincennes, Indiana, and the county website lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Local detail: The Knox County Clerk of the Courts is located at the courthouse, lists 812-885-2521, and administers official records for trial court cases in the county.
How do I search Knox County Circuit or Superior Court cases in MyCase?
Indiana MyCase provides case information and some documents, but not every court record or confidential filing. Open Indiana Judicial Branch local courts, district, rules, MyCase, and e-filing source for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I request a Knox County court record from the Clerk of the Courts?
The reviewed Knox County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I obtain Knox County deed, mortgage, lien, or plat records from the Recorder?
The Knox County Recorder maintains real-property records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and plats, and lists 111 North 7th Street, Suite 2, Vincennes, as its location. Use Knox County Recorder real-property records source for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
How can I verify whether someone is currently held in Knox County custody?
No reviewed official source for Knox County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
How do I request Knox County Central Dispatch call or radio records?
No reviewed official source for Knox County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use county emergency communications and law-enforcement agency coordination source to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
Which matters belong to Knox County courts versus Vincennes or Bicknell municipal courts?
Current approved sources for Knox County do not substantiate one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use Knox County Clerk of the Courts records, filings, elections, and payment source as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.
How do Knox County Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and municipal police jurisdictions differ?
Vincennes and Bicknell are identified as separate municipal law-enforcement jurisdictions in the Central Dispatch source. Municipal courts, police records, and city ordinances are separate from county court and sheriff records. Use county emergency communications and law-enforcement agency coordination source as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The cited official county pages identify the Sheriff's Department and county probation and community-corrections functions, but a current official Knox County jail roster or detailed jail-contact page was not located during research. Current custody information should be verified directly with the Sheriff's Office or Clerk. Municipal: Vincennes and Bicknell are identified as separate municipal law-enforcement jurisdictions in the Central Dispatch source. Municipal courts, police records, and city ordinances are separate from county court and sheriff records.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Knox County court and felony records
Start with official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory for the official Knox County court path. County: Knox County government administers county offices and services within the county. County law-enforcement coordination includes the Knox County Sheriff's Office and Central Dispatch, while municipal agencies may have separate authority within city or town limits. Court: Knox County has Circuit, Magistrate, Drug, and Superior Courts I and II, with the Clerk administering official trial-court records. The county is part of Indiana Judicial District 25 and follows local rules published through the Indiana Judicial Branch.
Police records and public-record requests
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Indiana MyCase provides case information and some documents, but not every court record or confidential filing.
Knox County custody and jail information
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. A current official Knox County jail roster or comprehensive custody-search page was not located in the cited sources.
Indiana state-level record sources
Statewide Indiana sources are separate from Knox County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Knox County and Indiana record sources
For an official starting point, use official county departments, courthouse, and court-resource directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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