Rush County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Rush County, Indiana; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Rush County public records: common questions
Where to search Rush County records
Rush County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links.
- Court casesIndiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links
- 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.
- Rush County was created in 1822, and the county seat is Rushville, according to the Indiana State Library's official county research guide.
- Rush County is part of Indiana Judicial District 18, which also includes Fayette, Franklin, Union, and Wayne Counties.
- The official state court directory lists Rush Circuit Court at 101 East Second Street, third floor, in Rushville, with Judge Brian D. Hill and a clerk phone number of 765-932-2078.
- The official state court directory lists Rush Superior Court at 101 East Second Street, Room 209, in Rushville, with Judge Leigh Morning and a court phone number of 765-932-5451.
- A Rush County Clerk employment posting describes the Clerk's Office as processing case filings, payments, marriage-license applications, public inquiries, and court claims.
- Indiana State Police identifies Allan Rice as the Rush County Sheriff and Rushville as the county seat.
- The county's published courthouse directory lists separate contact lines for the Circuit Court, Superior Court, Clerk, Sheriff Department, and Rush County Jail.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Indiana State Police county law-enforcement information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Rush County courthouse, Clerk, Sheriff, jail, and department contact directory | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Rush County official source (rushcounty.in.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
This Rush County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Rush County is centered on Rushville and has 16,767 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County seat or principal locality
- Rushville
- County-equivalent identity
- 18-139
- Population
- 16,767 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Rush County was created in 1822, and the county seat is Rushville, according to the Indiana State Library's official county research guide.
- Local detail
- Rush County is part of Indiana Judicial District 18, which also includes Fayette, Franklin, Union, and Wayne Counties.
- Local detail
- The official state court directory lists Rush Circuit Court at 101 East Second Street, third floor, in Rushville, with Judge Brian D. Hill and a clerk phone number of 765-932-2078.
- Local detail
- The official state court directory lists Rush Superior Court at 101 East Second Street, Room 209, in Rushville, with Judge Leigh Morning and a court phone number of 765-932-5451.
- Local detail
- A Rush County Clerk employment posting describes the Clerk's Office as processing case filings, payments, marriage-license applications, public inquiries, and court claims.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Rush County was created in 1822, and the county seat is Rushville, according to the Indiana State Library's official county research guide.
- Local detail: Rush County is part of Indiana Judicial District 18, which also includes Fayette, Franklin, Union, and Wayne Counties.
- Local detail: The official state court directory lists Rush Circuit Court at 101 East Second Street, third floor, in Rushville, with Judge Brian D. Hill and a clerk phone number of 765-932-2078.
How do I search Rush County Circuit Court or Superior Court cases?
No reviewed official source for Rush County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Rush County court handles my civil, criminal, family, probate, or small-claims matter?
Current approved sources for Rush County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I contact the Rush County Clerk for a marriage license or court filing?
The reviewed Rush County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I check Rush County jail custody, booking, bond, or visitation information?
Current approved sources for Rush County do not substantiate complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use Rush County courthouse, Clerk, Sheriff, jail, and department contact directory for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How do I contact the Rush County Sheriff for law-enforcement or records matters?
The reviewed Rush County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Indiana State Police county law-enforcement information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
What local rules govern filing, case assignment, continuances, or evidence in Rush County courts?
Rush County trial courts include Circuit Court and Superior Court within Indiana Judicial District 18. Confirm the assigned court by case type, court number, and local rules. Open Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do Rush County police and municipal courts differ from county courts and the Sheriff?
The reviewed official sources for Rush County do not identify one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use Indiana State Police county law-enforcement information. No current official Rush County jail roster, booking search, or visitation page was identified.
Criminal cases in Rush County
Start with Indiana Judicial Branch local court page, Judicial District 18, local rules, and case-search links for the official Rush County court path. County: Rush County government serves the county locality, with county courthouse offices located in Rushville. Court: Rush County trial courts include Circuit Court and Superior Court within Indiana Judicial District 18. Confirm the assigned court by case type, court number, and local rules.
Jail and custody information for Rush County
For current custody information, start with Rush County courthouse, Clerk, Sheriff, jail, and department contact directory. The county phone directory is dated September 24, 2021, so listed staff, phone numbers, and jail contacts should be verified before use.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: County contact materials identify a Rush County Jail and Sheriff Department, but the retrieved official sources did not provide a current public inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or custody-status portal. Municipal: Municipal police and city or town courts are separate from county offices. The retrieved official county and state sources do not map each Rush County municipality's separate enforcement or court boundaries.
Statewide sources for Indiana records
Statewide Indiana sources are separate from Rush County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
Rushville is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.
Official Rush County and Indiana record sources
For an official starting point, use State directory of Rush County Circuit Court, Superior Court, and Clerk contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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