Plainfield OWI Records
Plainfield DUI and OWI records are filed and maintained by Hendricks County, Indiana. Plainfield sits just west of Indianapolis in Hendricks County, and any OWI case that originates in the city runs through the Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville. You can search these court records for free using Indiana's MyCase portal, or contact the Hendricks County Clerk directly for help with specific files.
Plainfield Quick Facts
Searching Plainfield DUI Records Online
Indiana's MyCase system at mycase.in.gov is the primary tool for finding OWI case records tied to Plainfield. It is free to use and requires no account. Search by a person's name or a case number to pull up filings from the Hendricks County courts that serve Plainfield.
MyCase shows charge details, hearing schedules, case outcomes, and any orders the judge has issued. Both Circuit Court and Superior Court records for Hendricks County appear in the system. Once you find a case, you can see the basic details online. To get copies of specific documents, you need to contact the clerk's office or visit in person.
The Indiana MyCase portal gives free access to Hendricks County OWI cases filed for Plainfield residents.
Type in a name or case number to search Hendricks County OWI filings related to Plainfield.
Note: If a case involves a juvenile or is sealed by court order, it will not appear in public search results.
Hendricks County Court and Plainfield OWI Filings
Plainfield is in Hendricks County, but the county seat is Danville, not Plainfield. That means OWI cases from Plainfield are filed at the Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville, located at 500 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122. The clerk's phone number is 317-745-9385.
If you need physical copies of court records or want to ask about a specific case, the clerk's office is your main point of contact. Standard copies of court documents cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk can tell you exactly what is available and how to get it.
Hendricks County has grown a lot in recent years as more people move west of Indianapolis. That growth has brought more traffic and, along with it, more OWI stops along major roads like US-40 and I-70. The courthouse in Danville handles that increase in caseload. Cases that start as misdemeanor OWI may be heard in Superior Court. Felony OWI cases tend to go to Circuit Court.
OWI Laws That Apply to Plainfield Residents
Indiana law calls impaired driving OWI, not DUI. The statute is Indiana Code 9-30-5. It applies to anyone who operates a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, or while impaired by any controlled substance.
A basic first OWI is a Class C misdemeanor. The charge steps up to Class A misdemeanor if the BAC is .15 or higher, or if someone else was put in danger. A second OWI within seven years becomes a Level 6 felony. Felony charges bring longer possible jail time, higher fines, and longer license suspensions. A conviction at any level can also trigger mandatory alcohol evaluation and treatment requirements.
Plainfield's location along busy I-70 means state police and local law enforcement run regular patrols. OWI stops happen year-round. Drivers in Plainfield who get stopped and charged face the same state laws as anywhere else in Indiana.
Plainfield OWI Expungement Options
Indiana allows people to petition for expungement of certain OWI convictions under Indiana Code 35-38-9. A successful petition seals the court record so it does not come up in most public searches.
The wait for a misdemeanor OWI is five years from the conviction date. For a Level 6 felony OWI, you must wait eight years. During that waiting period, you cannot have any new convictions. The petition goes back to the Hendricks County court that handled the original case. Judges have discretion on whether to grant it, though most properly filed petitions are approved when the waiting period has passed and no new offenses occurred.
Indiana Legal Services can help you understand if you qualify for expungement. The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center also has step-by-step guides for filing an expungement petition on your own.
BMV Driver Records and Plainfield OWI Cases
An OWI conviction in Plainfield affects two separate records: the court record and the BMV driver record. The BMV record tracks license status, points, suspensions, and conviction history. These are maintained independently of the courts.
You can view your own driver record for free at in.gov/bmv/resources/driver-record. The free version is called a Viewable Driver Record. If you need an Official Driver Record for legal or insurance purposes, that costs $4 and can be ordered through the BMV website or at a branch location.
An OWI conviction can result in a license suspension that the BMV controls. Getting your license back after a Plainfield OWI suspension requires meeting BMV requirements, which may include completing a driving safety course or installing an ignition interlock device. The courts and the BMV handle these steps separately.
The Indiana Courts public records page provides links to search tools and court resources for Hendricks County cases including Plainfield OWI filings.
This page connects you to MyCase and other Indiana court resources.
Legal Help for Plainfield OWI Cases
Free legal resources are available if you are dealing with an OWI case in Plainfield. Indiana Legal Services assists income-eligible residents with civil legal matters, including some driver's license restoration cases. They do not provide criminal defense representation.
The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center offers forms, guides, and plain-language explanations for people who want to handle expungement or other post-conviction matters without an attorney. For general legal questions, Indiana Free Legal Answers connects you to volunteer lawyers who respond online at no charge.
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic in Indianapolis is another option for low-income residents in the central Indiana area, including Hendricks County. They provide legal advice and limited representation in some civil matters.
Hendricks County DUI Records
Plainfield is in Hendricks County. All OWI cases go through the Hendricks County Circuit Court. For court contact info, search tools, and more resources, visit the county page.