Find DUI Records in Greenfield
Greenfield is the county seat of Hancock County, and DUI and OWI records for the city are maintained through the Hancock County Circuit and Superior Courts. Anyone looking to search a Greenfield OWI case, request court documents, or check a driver's record tied to an OWI charge can find the tools and resources on this page to get started quickly.
Greenfield Quick Facts
Greenfield DUI Records Search
The fastest way to search Greenfield DUI and OWI records is through Indiana's free court portal at MyCase.in.gov. The system covers all Hancock County courts. You can search by name, case number, or party type. Results show charges, court dates, dispositions, and case status. Most active cases appear within a few business days of being filed.
When searching for Greenfield DUI cases, try both "OWI" and "DUI" as keyword terms. Indiana statutes use OWI, but earlier records and news sources often used DUI. Cases that have been expunged under Indiana law do not show in the public portal. If a search returns no results, it is possible the record was sealed or the name spelling is different from what is in the court system.
For additional guidance on using MyCase or understanding what public records are available, visit the Indiana Courts public records page shown below.
The trial courts directory lets you locate the specific court handling a Greenfield OWI case.
Hancock County Court and Greenfield OWI Cases
All OWI cases from Greenfield and the rest of Hancock County are filed at the Hancock County Courthouse, located at 9 E Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140. The Hancock County Clerk's office handles case records, copies, and in-person requests. The clerk can be reached at 317-477-1109.
The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. In-person requests for Greenfield DUI records require a valid photo ID. Copy fees apply for certified or uncertified copies of court documents. The clerk can direct you to the right court division if a case spans multiple departments or has related civil matters.
Greenfield sits within the Indianapolis metro area, so the county sees a mix of cases from local residents and people passing through on US-40 and other major routes. OWI stops in and around Greenfield feed directly into the Hancock County court system. Case records stay in the county where the offense occurred.
Note: If you are looking for records from before 1990, older paper records may need to be requested directly from the clerk rather than searched online.
Indiana OWI Law and Greenfield Residents
Indiana uses OWI, not DUI, as the legal term for impaired driving. The controlling statute is IC 9-30-5. It sets out the elements of the offense, the BAC thresholds, and the penalty tiers based on how serious the case is.
A first OWI in Greenfield with a BAC between .08% and .14% is a Class C misdemeanor. If the BAC is .15% or above, or if there was a passenger under age 18 in the vehicle, the charge steps up to a Class A misdemeanor. A second OWI within 7 years of a prior becomes a Level 6 felony under Indiana law. Cases involving injury or death carry even higher felony charges. All of these case types are searchable through the public court records system once charges are filed.
The Indiana State Police plays a role in many OWI cases in and around Greenfield. ISP troopers patrol state highways near the city and submit OWI arrest reports that go to Hancock County courts. State police reports are part of the case file, though not always immediately available to the public.
Greenfield OWI Expungement Process
Indiana allows expungement of some OWI records under IC 35-38-9. For a misdemeanor OWI conviction, the waiting period is 5 years from the date of conviction. For a Level 6 felony OWI, the wait is 8 years. Once the period passes and all fines are paid, a person can file a petition with the Hancock County Circuit Court that handled the original case.
Expungement is not guaranteed. The court reviews each petition. If granted, the Greenfield OWI record is removed from the public MyCase portal and sealed from most searches. It is still accessible to law enforcement, courts, and certain licensing boards. The BMV record may also be updated, though BMV records follow separate retention rules.
Greenfield residents seeking expungement can get free help through the Indiana Self-Service Legal Center at in.gov/courts/selfservice. Forms and step-by-step guides are available at no cost on that site.
BMV and Driver Records in Greenfield
OWI convictions from Greenfield cases are reported to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and appear on the driver's record. The BMV maintains two types of records. The free Viewable Driver Record is available online at in.gov/bmv/resources/driver-record. The Official Driver Record costs $4 and is the certified version needed for courts, attorneys, and insurance companies.
If you are checking your own record after a Greenfield OWI case, the free viewable version is a good starting point. If you need to provide proof of your record to a court, employer, or licensing agency, order the Official Driver Record. Both records reflect OWI convictions after the court has submitted the information to the BMV.
Legal Resources for Greenfield OWI Cases
Free and low-cost legal help is available to Hancock County and Greenfield residents dealing with OWI matters. Indiana Legal Services at indianalegalservices.org offers civil legal aid to people who qualify based on income. Indiana Free Legal Answers at IN.freelegalanswers.org connects residents with volunteer lawyers who can answer questions online.
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic at nclegalclinic.org provides free legal help in central Indiana. Since Greenfield is part of the Indianapolis metro area, residents may also be able to access services based in Indianapolis. The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center has expungement guides specifically useful for Greenfield residents handling their own record matters.
Hancock County DUI Records
Greenfield is in Hancock County. All OWI cases go through the Hancock County Circuit Court. For court contact info, search tools, and more resources, visit the county page.