Access Free Greene County IN Public Records (Criminal, Marital, Court & More)

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Searching Greene County public records can yield valuable information about another person — including details of arrests, criminal activity, court cases, probation sentences, parole, court cases or marriage or divorce records.

County records can also be utilized to run background check reports on yourself or others so there are no surprises when you meet a new date or apply for a new job, license, or lease.

Through this resource, you’ll learn how to seamlessly and effectively find all these public records in Greene County, Indiana, through local custodians and free search tools.

How To View Arrest Records, Mugshots & Detainment Reasons in Greene County

Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act grants everyone the right to inspect public records unless exempted by law.¹ This includes arrest records — which means anyone has the right to request information about Greene County bookings or other jail records.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is the first place to check when looking up arrest records. However, it’s also worth checking with local law enforcement agencies for information on recent arrests. The exact details to explore both of these avenues are outlined below.

Check Arrest Logs & Mugshots Through the Greene County Jail

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department operates the county jail, which holds accused persons awaiting trial, as well as post-conviction inmates who either are serving their full sentence in the facility or are awaiting transfer to a state-run prison.²

Unlike some other sheriff’s offices, the Greene County department does not maintain a searchable online database of inmates at the jail.

Therefore, in order to find out if someone is currently incarcerated in the Greene County Jail — as well as to ask about the charges against them and to find someone’s mugshot — the best step is to contact the sheriff’s department directly using the information below:

Greene County Sheriff’s Office
204 County Rd. 70 East
P.O. Box 267
Bloomfield, IN 47424

Phone: 812.384.4411 – press 4 for the Jail Division.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It’s also possible to use the VINELink victim notification service to look up information on Greene County arrest records and inmates. However, you will need to scroll through an online directory of other inmates in all Indiana county jails.

Look Up Arrest Information & Police Reports From Law Enforcement Agencies in Greene County

The next option for looking up information about arrestees in Greene County, Indiana, is to contact the different law enforcement agencies in the county. These agencies are particularly worth contacting if the search subject may have been arrested within the last 24 hours or if they’re the arresting agency and a police report is needed.

Here’s the contact information for the law enforcement agencies within Greene County:

Local Police Department	Address	Phone Number
Linton Police Department	190 NW A St. Linton, IN 47441	812.847.4411
Bloomfield Police Department3	12 East Main St. Bloomfield, IN 47424	812.384.4114
Jasonville Police Department4	251 West Main St. Jasonville, IN 47438	812.665.2694
Worthington Police Department	20 South Commercial St. Worthington, IN 47471	812.875.2424
Lyons Town Marshal Department	150 East Broad St. Lyons, IN 47443	812.659.2500

How To Conduct a Criminal Record Search for Free in Greene County Indiana

Searching Greene County criminal records can help you find out more about someone’s past, and they include a variety of matters including criminal court cases, arrest warrants, probation information, background checks, and more.

To look up someone’s criminal record, the best place to start is the Greene County court system. However, other state, county, and local agencies may be able to provide the information you’re looking for.

Perform a Criminal Record Check via the Greene County Circuit & Superior Courts

There are two courts in Greene County that handle cases related to criminal charges.

The Greene County Superior Court hears most cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions (ordinance violations such as speeding and noise complaints).

The Circuit Court also tries some cases related to felonies that are classified as Level 5 and higher (less severe criminal offenses), as well as all juvenile cases.

It’s easy to look up information about criminal cases in the Greene County Circuit and Superior Court by using the Unified Indiana Court Case Search Tool.

To run a search for criminal cases using this service, enter the search subject’s name (their last name is the only required field) and select “Greene County” from the dropdown list of courts. You can also click the box for “Criminal & Citation” to narrow down the search.

After you click “Search,” you’ll be presented with a public index of court cases that meet your criteria.

Click on the hot-linked name of a case to find out more information, including the charges filed, any bond payments, and a list of court events related to the case. You can even find a schedule of upcoming events related to the case, such as a scheduled court date.

Find Criminal Case Information Through the Greene County Clerk’s Office

It’s also possible to order copies of criminal court records concerning cases heard in both the Greene County Circuit and Superior Courts through the County Clerk’s Office.

No matter which court heard the case, requesters can use the Greene County Access to Public Record Request Form found online.

Make sure that you enter as much information about the defendant and the case as possible. You can always use the Court Case Search Tool to find out any identifying numbers associated with the case.

You can download the request form, fill it in, scan it, and then email it to the Greene County Clerk’s Office at [email protected].

Or you can mail it to the Greene County Attorney (who will then forward it to the Clerk’s Office) at:

Greene County Courthouse
County Attorney
1 E. Main St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424

You can also fax the request form to 812.384.0070 or visit the County Clerk’s office at the courthouse address above in person.

Copies cost $1 per page, plus an additional $3 for certification. The office accepts only cash, money orders, and cashier’s checks. Call 812.384.8532 or email [email protected] to find out how much you owe.

Once your payment has been received and the records have been located, you can pick up the copies in person or opt to have them mailed or emailed to you.

To find out more information about court records, you can call the County Clerk’s Office at 812.384.8532. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How To Look Up Warrant Information in Greene County Indiana

Unfortunately, there’s no online warrant search tool for Greene County. Instead, interested parties will have to contact local law enforcement agencies — or visit in person — to find out if someone has an open warrant for their arrest.

The first place to search for warrants is the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. Researchers can call the sheriff’s office at 812.384.4411 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to ask about warrants.

Or they can visit the office in person. However, note that if you have an open warrant against you and visit the Greene County Sheriff’s Office – or any other law enforcement agency — you could be arrested on the spot.

Here’s the address:

Greene County Sheriff’s Department
204 County Rd. 70 East
Bloomfield, IN 47424

Additionally, you can try contacting the different law enforcement agencies within the county. See the table in the section on researching arrests for their contact information.

You can also use the Indiana Court Case Search Tool to look up Greene County warrants. Follow the instructions above for looking up criminal court cases; if there’s been a writ issued in relation to the case, you’ll find an item called “Order Issuing Warrant for Arrest” in the Chronological Case Summary section.

How To Run a Probationer Search in Greene County IN

The Greene County Probation Department runs a program for offenders who are serving out their sentences at home rather than in prison.

The department doesn’t have an online search tool for looking up whether or not someone in Greene County is on probation.⁸ However, interested parties with questions about the program can call 812.384.8774 or write to the following address:

Greene County Probation Department
P.O. Box 109
Bloomfield, IN 47424

In addition, it’s possible to visit the department’s office in person at:

Greene County Courthouse
1 East Main St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424

Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch.

Another way to check to see if a probation sentence has been handed down is by using the Indiana Court Case Search Tool. See the instructions above for looking up criminal court cases; if probation has been court-ordered as punishment for a conviction, this detail will be included in the online file. It can be helpful to run a search for the terms “probation” and “home detention” when looking at a file.

In addition, the Greene County Community Corrections runs another alternative to jail. Criminals may be remanded to the service’s Residential Work Release program.⁹ Through this program, convicts can serve out their sentences by living at a special facility and going to work every day.

To inquire more about the Residential Work Release program — and to find out if someone is currently using it to serve out their sentence — use the following contact information:

Greene County Community Corrections
104 Country Rd. 70 East, Ste. E
Bloomfield, IN 47424

Phone: 812.384.0300

Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How To Execute a Background Check for Any Reason in Greene County

There are a myriad of reasons why someone would want to perform a background check on someone else or even themselves.

Personal reasons for background checks include wanting to find out more about a new neighbor or work colleague or someone you just started dating. Or you might want to conduct one on yourself to make sure there are no inaccuracies in your files.

To conduct a free criminal record check for personal reasons, you can use the instructions for searching Greene County public records in this resource. Alternatively, you can use a third-party site that will help you find this information by searching a wide variety of records for a fee.

On the flip side, businesses — as well as nonprofit entities, landlords, licensing organizations, etc. — may conduct a background check on you or someone else for professional reasons. You may have to undergo a professional background check as part of an employer’s hiring process or in order to receive a specific license.

Professional background checks can be what’s known as a Level 1, or name-based, check. Or they can be a Level 2 check, which involves fingerprinting.

No matter the level, professional background checks always require the written consent of the subject before they’re conducted, per the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

If you believe that you may be the victim of an unlawful professional background check in violation of FCRA, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Federal Trade Commission. You’ll find more information about this topic at the bottom of this guide.

That said, if you have been asked to undergo a background check, you may be required to order a Limited Criminal History Search through the Indiana State Police. These background checks contain information on only felonies and Class A misdemeanors in the state of Indiana.

Limited Criminal History Searches cost $15.70 per record. You can pay online with a credit card or send a money order (payable to “State of Indiana”) to:

Indiana State Police
Criminal History – Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, IN 46206

These background checks cost $15.70 per record or $15 if you’re already a subscriber to the Indiana Government Website. You can complete the request using the link above or download and print the Criminal History Request Form and mail it to the address above. Be sure to include the reason why you’re having the background check completed.

Alternatively, some individuals may be required to order a criminal background check from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. These professional Level 2 checks involve fingerprinting through the IdentoGO service.

You cannot schedule an IdentoGO appointment without first receiving an email from the Licensing Agency. This email will contain a service code that you can use to schedule a fingerprinting appointment through the IdentoGO website. You can choose to have your fingerprint scan completed at a location nearest you. (There are three locations in Greene County.)

On the day of your appointment, be sure to bring along a valid form of government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport. Also bring along payment for the service — how much you’ll owe depends on the service code you were given by the requesting entity.

How To View Criminal Records in Indiana via State & Federal Resources

In addition to the Greene County public records custodians listed above, there are many resources at the state and federal levels that searchers can use to find criminal records in Indiana.

These resources include:

Indiana Department of Correction Incarcerated Search: Look up inmates in state jails by name. This search will yield a list of current and discharged prisoners.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search Tool: Find information about inmates formerly or currently located in federally run prisons, either by name or BOP number.

Indiana Sex & Violent Offender Registry: Locate offenders in each county by name, address, phone number, or even email address. Although it appears that there are separate county-specific searches, in practice, all offenders in the state who meet your criteria will show up.

U.S. Justice Department’s National Sex Offender Public Website: Look up convicted sex offenders throughout the entire country by name or location.

Indiana’s Unified Court Case Search Tool: Search criminal case records for courts throughout the state.

Search Court Case Records in Greene County Indiana

There are only two courts in Greene County: the Superior Court and the Circuit Court. Both are trial courts that try criminal and civil cases.

As mentioned in the section above about criminal cases, the Greene County Superior Court hears cases related to felony, misdemeanor, and infraction charges. (“Infractions” is the term used by the Indiana legal system for speeding charges and other ordinance violations.) The Superior Court also hears small claims cases and “domestic relation” cases (i.e., divorce trials).

On the other hand, the Circuit Court tries criminal cases related to Level 5 and higher felonies (which are less severe offenses) as well as juvenile cases. The Circuit Court also hears cases concerning estate-related matters, along with collections and civil lawsuits.

Look Up Greene County Court Records Online: When looking up Greene County court records online, it doesn’t matter if the researcher knows whether the case was tried in the Circuit or Superior Court. That’s because all Indiana public records related to the court system can be found using the same Case Search Tool.

To conduct a Greene County case search using this service, enter the subject’s name (or the case number) in the appropriate fields. The search tool requires only the subject’s last name. Make sure to select “Greene County” from the dropdown list of courts.

If you know what kind of court record you’re looking for, you can narrow down the hunt by choosing to search for “Criminal & Citation,” “Civil,” “Family,” or “Probate” records by selecting the appropriate box. (“Criminal & Citation” includes traffic-related and other infraction charges.)

You can also choose to search open and/or closed cases, as well as cases by a file date range.

Once you click “Search,” you’ll be presented with a list of Greene County judicial records that match your criteria. This list includes the case title, which court tried it, the case type, the status, and the involved parties.

Click on the hotel-linked case title to find out more information, including a case summary with a schedule of upcoming events (if the case is still active).

Request Copies of Court Records From the Clerk’s Office: You can also order copies of court records by using the Greene County Access to Public Record Request Form. This form can be used for both Circuit and Superior Court records.

Be sure to enter as much information about the requested record as possible.

There are several options for submitting this form. The most direct way is to download the request form, complete it, scan it, and then send the file via email to the Greene County Clerk’s Office at [email protected].

You can also deliver the request form in person at the Clerk’s Office, which is located at the county courthouse at this address:

Greene County Courthouse
1 E. Main St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424

If you want to mail in the form, you must address the envelope to the Greene County Attorney (who will then forward it to the Clerk’s Office). Use the courthouse address above.

You can also fax the request form to 812.384.0070.

The cost for ordering Greene County court records is $1 per page. To have the records certified, pay an additional $3. To find out how much you owe, contact the Clerk’s Office by phone at 812.384.8532 or email [email protected].

Currently, the office accepts payment only in the form of cash, money orders, and cashier’s checks.

Once the Greene County Clerk’s Office has received your request and payment and located the records, you can pick up your copies in person or have them emailed or mailed to you.

For more information, call the County Clerk’s Office at 812.384.8532. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Search State Court Records Online — Anyone looking for court records that may be from another jurisdiction within Indiana — or for searching records pertaining to the state’s Supreme Court, Tax Court, or Court of Appeals can use the Unified Case Search Tool.

This online service can help you track down records in all Indiana courts with just the search subject’s last name. Just select “All Odyssey Courts” from the dropdown menu.

How To Obtain Vital Records About Marriages, Divorces, Births & Deaths in Greene County

Certificates of birth and death, as well as marriage and divorce documents, among others, can be considered vital records and fall under the umbrella of Greene County public records; however, birth and death records only become publicly available after a certain amount of time (more on this below).

Someone might want to track down these vital records to prove their relationship to another person for inheritance reasons — or to prove their identity for obtaining a passport or driver’s license. You may also want to look up these records to check if someone is married before agreeing to a date.

Whatever the reason, as long as you know the name of the individual in question, there are ways of locating the desired public records.

Retrieve Divorce & Marriage Records in Greene County From the Court System

There are several ways to obtain information on marriages and divorces in Greene County, Indiana. This resource will explain the most straightforward methods of locating these public records.

Find Greene County Marriage Certificates Through the Clerk’s Office: The Greene County Clerk’s Office is the custodian of records pertaining to marriages made in the county.

The actual marriage certificates can be accessed only in person at the office, which is located in the Greene County Courthouse at:

Greene County Courthouse
1 East Main St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424

However, anyone can download an index of marriage licenses as a Microsoft Excel sheet.¹⁴ Simply select the index you need based on the first letter of one of the wedding party’s last names.

Each line in the index contains the names of both parties, as well as the book and page number where the license record can be found at the Clerk’s Office. If you simply want to find out if someone is married and they don’t have a common name, this might be all the searching you need to do.

For more information, you can call the Greene County Clerk’s Office at 812.384.8532. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

View Greene County Marriage Certificates Through the Indiana Judicial Branch: Just as the state’s judicial branch makes it easy to find court records for Greene and other counties, the court system also maintains a database of many marriage records in the state.

The Marriage License Public Lookup allows anyone to peruse Greene County marriage records dating back to 1993. However, this public records repository isn’t exhaustive — if you’re not able to find the marriage info you’re looking for this way, try contacting the Greene County Clerk following the instructions above.

To search the Marriage License Public Lookup, simply enter as much information as you can about the wedding parties (the last name of one of the applicants is all that’s required). You can narrow down your search by adding a year range. And be sure to select Greene County from the list.

Once you hit “Search,” you’ll see a list of potential matches, including the names of both partners and marriage dates.

Click on the “view” button (next to the magnifying glass icon) to see more information about the license, including the name of the officiant.

Acquire Greene County Divorce Records Using the Court Case Lookup Tool: Anyone can find Greene County divorce records by using the Unified Indiana Court Case Search Tool. Simply enter the name of the party you’re looking up (the last name is the only requirement), choose “Greene County” from the dropdown list, and check the box next to “Family.”

Once you click “Search,” you’ll be presented with a list of cases to choose from. Divorce cases are easy to spot — look for “In Re: The Marriage of” followed by the parties’ names among the case titles.

Click the hot-linked title of the case you’d like to inspect further. You’ll find a rundown of the divorce case, including pertinent dates.

Obtaining Birth & Death Certificates via the Greene County Health Department

Birth records dating back to 1885 and death records dating back to 1893 are kept by the Greene County Health Department.¹⁶

However, these vital records can be accessed by the public only once they’re 75 years old (and considered “genealogy records”). Newer records can be retrieved only by authorized parties.

The Health Department will allow only the following to access a birth certificate:

• The Registrant;
• Their Parent(s);
• Their Grandparent(s);
• Their Spouse;
• Their Adult Child;
• Their Legal Guardian; and
• Their Adult Sibling.

The office will issue a certificate of death only to members of the deceased person’s immediate family, as well as those authorized by law (such as a funeral home director or estate executor). The office recommends that you call first to verify your eligibility: 812.384.2016. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you don’t qualify to receive the record you’re looking for, it is possible to use a third-party records service to track down the desired information.

To receive a copy of a certificate of birth from the Department of Health, authorized people must submit an Application for Certified Copy of Birth. Supply the following information:

• The name of the registrant (as it appears on the certificate)
• Their date of birth
• Their county of birth (only Greene County records are available)
• Whether or not this person is deceased
• The full names of the registrant’s father and mother, as well as the states in which they were born
• Your relationship with the registrant
• The purpose for requesting the record
• Your name and signature, as well as mailing address and telephone number

Copies cost $10 each, payable by cash, money order, credit card, or debit card. If paying by card, call 812.384.2016 to make a payment over the phone.

To submit the form by mail, send it along with a photocopy of your photo ID and payment to:

Greene County Health Department
217 East Spring St., Ste. #1
Bloomfield, IN 47424

Or bring it in person to the address above during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

The process is practically the same for ordering a death certificate, except authorized individuals should submit the Application for Certified Copy of Death. These also cost $10 per copy, payable by cash, money order, or debit or credit card (over the phone).

Send the completed form, along with payment and a photocopy of your state-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license) to the address above or visit the office in person.

It’s possible to request copies of birth and death records recorded more than 75 years ago by submitting the Genealogical Form to the Health Department.¹⁸ Because anyone can request these records, there’s no need to submit identification along with the form.

These records cost $1 apiece, payable by cash or money order. Use the address above to visit the Health Department in person or send the form in the mail.

How To Determine Property Ownership & Tax Information in Greene County Indiana for Free

There are two easy ways to check public records to find out information on properties in the county: The Greene County Assessor’s GIS (geographic information system) search and the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance’s tax bill search.

To use the Assessor’s GIS site, enter the property address or owner’s name in the search bar in the upper lefthand corner. You’ll be able to scroll through a dropdown list of possible matches.

Once you click on a property address or name, you’ll instantly be taken to a screen where you can see an approximate map of the property (tax maps are not as accurate as actual surveys) as well as the owner’s address, name, and tax payment history.

For more information, contact the Assessor’s Office at:

Greene County Assessor’s Office
1 East Main St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424

Phone: 812.384.2002

Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can also use the Indiana Dept. of Local Government Finance’s site to search for property information. Choose “Greene” from the list of counties and enter either the owner’s name or property address to find out who owns what.

After you click “Search,” you’ll be able to see a list of potential matches. Click on “Details” to find out more information about the parcel, including the owner’s contact details and the assessed value of the property.

For help using this resource, contact the department at:

Dept. of Local Government Finance
100 North Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317.232.3777

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In addition, researchers can look up property records in person at the Greene County Recorder’s Office. The office maintains documents dating back to 1993.

Here’s the contact information:

Greene County Recorder
1 East Main St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424

Phone: 812.384.2020

Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ethical Use of Greene County Public Records & Knowing Citizens’ Rights (Indiana)

Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act has made it easier than ever to find public records concerning residents of Greene County.

That said, it’s important to always use the information gained from these free public records searches legally and responsibly.

As mentioned in the section above about background checks, anyone can search for public records in Greene County for personal reasons without having the written consent of the subject beforehand. However, never use the information from this kind of personal check to intimidate, harass, or stalk the subject — and don’t use it for illegal activities, such as committing identity theft.

On the other hand, public record searches made for employment, volunteer, or licensing purposes always require the written consent of the subject before being carried out. These professional searches must be completed in adherence to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).²⁰

This act regulates how consumer information is used. According to FCRA, everyone in the U.S. has the right to:

• Know what data is in their files
• Dispute inaccurate information
• Be notified if their information has been used against them
• Seek damages if their FCRA rights have been violated

If you believe that your personal records have been used unlawfully against you, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for help.^{21, 22}

In addition, Hoosiers can reach out to the Indiana Department of Labor or the state’s Civil Rights Commission if they feel they are the victims of discrimination.^{23, 24}

When used responsibly, citizens can find out a lot about someone else — or their own files — by searching Greene County public records through the county agencies and processes that are outlined within this resource; check out the tutorial for searching Indiana public information for guidance on a statewide lookup.