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Where to search Ohio County records

Ohio County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Indiana Judicial Branch Ohio County court contacts, case search, local rules, and Judicial District 22 information.

Court casesIndiana Judicial Branch Ohio County court contacts, case search, local rules, and Judicial District 22 information
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.

The Ohio County Courthouse and commissioners room are at 413 Main Street in Rising Sun, Indiana.
The Ohio County Clerk's Office is at 413 Main Street, Room 207, Rising Sun, and lists traffic-ticket payments, child-support payments, marriage-license applications, voter-registration assistance, and court services.
The Ohio Circuit Court is located on the second floor of the historic Ohio County Courthouse and serves Ohio and Dearborn Counties under the court information published by the county clerk.
Ohio County is part of Indiana Judicial District 22, which includes Dearborn, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties.
The Ohio County Sheriff's Office lists a sheriff's contact and a matron's office at 123 South Mulberry Street, with the matron's telephone number listed as 812-438-3636.
The Ohio County Recorder's Office is at 413 Main Street in Rising Sun, accepts electronic recording, and directs deed inquiries to its recording services.

Ohio County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Indiana Judicial Branch Ohio County court contacts, case search, local rules, and Judicial District 22 information	County or local	Open source	September 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Ohio County Sheriff's Office contact, sheriff, matron, and sex-offender-registry information	County or local	Open source	September 1, 2026
Official records	Ohio County government directory, courthouse location, county departments, court search links, and records-retention resources	County or local	Open source	September 9, 2026
Court cases	Ohio County Clerk's Office court, traffic, marriage-license, election, and Circuit Court information	County or local	Open source	September 10, 2026
Official records	Ohio County Recorder land-record contact, e-recording, and deed-record information	County or local	Open source	September 10, 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.

A useful Ohio 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. Ohio County has 5,994 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: 18-115
Population: 5,994 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Ohio County Courthouse and commissioners room are at 413 Main Street in Rising Sun, Indiana.
Local detail: The Ohio County Clerk's Office is at 413 Main Street, Room 207, Rising Sun, and lists traffic-ticket payments, child-support payments, marriage-license applications, voter-registration assistance, and court services.
Local detail: The Ohio Circuit Court is located on the second floor of the historic Ohio County Courthouse and serves Ohio and Dearborn Counties under the court information published by the county clerk.
Local detail: Ohio County is part of Indiana Judicial District 22, which includes Dearborn, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties.
Local detail: The Ohio County Sheriff's Office lists a sheriff's contact and a matron's office at 123 South Mulberry Street, with the matron's telephone number listed as 812-438-3636.
Local detail: The Ohio County Recorder's Office is at 413 Main Street in Rising Sun, accepts electronic recording, and directs deed inquiries to its recording services.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Ohio County Courthouse and commissioners room are at 413 Main Street in Rising Sun, Indiana.
Local detail: The Ohio County Clerk's Office is at 413 Main Street, Room 207, Rising Sun, and lists traffic-ticket payments, child-support payments, marriage-license applications, voter-registration assistance, and court services.
Local detail: The Ohio Circuit Court is located on the second floor of the historic Ohio County Courthouse and serves Ohio and Dearborn Counties under the court information published by the county clerk.

Where is the Ohio County Courthouse and which office handles my court matter?

The reviewed Ohio County directory provides direct official contact information. Use Ohio County government directory, courthouse location, county departments, court search links, and records-retention resources to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.

How do I contact the Ohio County Clerk about a traffic ticket, jury duty, marriage license, or case?

The Ohio County Clerk's Office is at 413 Main Street, Room 207, Rising Sun, and lists traffic-ticket payments, child-support payments, marriage-license applications, voter-registration assistance, and court services. Open Ohio County Clerk's Office court, traffic, marriage-license, election, and Circuit Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

What counties are included in Indiana Judicial District 22?

The Ohio Circuit Court serves Ohio and Dearborn Counties according to the county Clerk's Office. For Indiana judicial administration, Ohio County is in Judicial District 22 with Dearborn, Jefferson, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties. Check Indiana Judicial Branch Ohio County court contacts, case search, local rules, and Judicial District 22 information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Does the Ohio Circuit Court serve only Ohio County or also Dearborn County?

The approved official source set for Ohio County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Ohio County Clerk's Office court, traffic, marriage-license, election, and Circuit Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I contact the Ohio County Sheriff's Office or matron's office about custody information?

The reviewed official sources for Ohio County do not identify complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.

How can I search Ohio County court cases through Indiana's MyCase system?

The approved official source set for Ohio County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Contact the filing court's clerk before relying on a third-party docket or document copy.

How do I record or obtain a deed through the Ohio County Recorder?

The Ohio County Recorder's Office is at 413 Main Street in Rising Sun, accepts electronic recording, and directs deed inquiries to its recording services. Use Ohio County Recorder land-record contact, e-recording, and deed-record information for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.

When should I contact a local municipality instead of an Ohio County office?

The reviewed Ohio County directory provides direct official contact information. Use Indiana Judicial Branch Ohio County court contacts, case search, local rules, and Judicial District 22 information to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The county's official website lists a Sheriff's Office matron's office at 123 South Mulberry Street, but the reviewed official pages do not provide a complete current jail name, booking roster, visitation schedule, or release procedure. Municipal: The reviewed sources identify county-level courts and sheriff services but do not catalog separate municipal police or city and town court boundaries within Ohio County. Local ordinance or municipal matters should be confirmed with the relevant municipality.

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.

Ohio County court and felony records

Start with Indiana Judicial Branch Ohio County court contacts, case search, local rules, and Judicial District 22 information for the official Ohio County court path. County: Ohio County government administers county offices and departments from Rising Sun, including the Clerk, Recorder, Sheriff's Office, courts, assessor, auditor, and other county services. Court: The Ohio Circuit Court serves Ohio and Dearborn Counties according to the county Clerk's Office. For Indiana judicial administration, Ohio County is in Judicial District 22 with Dearborn, Jefferson, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Ohio County Sheriff's Office contact, sheriff, matron, and sex-offender-registry information. The Clerk's Office page provides court and administrative services but does not describe every case type or records-access exception.

Ohio County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The official county court page provides district information and links but does not itself publish a complete local docket or custody record.

Indiana state-level record sources

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

Official Ohio County and Indiana record sources

For an official starting point, use Ohio County Recorder land-record contact, e-recording, and deed-record information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Ohio County Recorder land-record contact, e-recording, and deed-record information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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