Schererville DUI Records
Schererville DUI and OWI records are maintained by Lake County, Indiana. Schererville is part of the Chicago metropolitan area, and any OWI case that goes beyond a local town court level is handled by Lake County Superior Court in Crown Point. Indiana's MyCase portal gives free public access to these records, and the Lake County Clerk provides in-person and written document services.
Schererville Quick Facts
Searching Schererville DUI Records Online
Start your search at mycase.in.gov. Indiana's statewide court search tool is free and open to the public. You can search by name or case number to find OWI cases connected to Schererville. Lake County results show up in the same system as every other Indiana county.
Most OWI charges in Schererville end up at Lake County Superior Court in Crown Point. That is the main court handling criminal matters for the county. Schererville has its own town court that handles some local ordinance matters, but serious OWI charges, even at the misdemeanor level, typically get prosecuted through the county court system. The Schererville Town Court can be reached at 219-865-5579 for questions about low-level local cases.
The Indiana MyCase portal provides free access to Lake County OWI court records, including Schererville DUI cases filed in Crown Point.
Search by name or case number to find Lake County OWI filings tied to Schererville.
Lake County Court and Schererville OWI Cases
The Lake County Government Center is at 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307. This is where Lake County Superior Court sits and where most Schererville OWI cases get filed and heard. The Lake County Clerk's office can be reached at 219-755-3460. You can also visit the clerk's website at lakecountyin.gov.
Lake County has separate court divisions. The Circuit Court number is 219-755-3488. The Superior Court Criminal Division is 219-755-3500. If you need the prosecutor's office, that number is 219-755-3720. When you go in person to Lake County courts to file or request records, bring cash or a money order. In-person filings in Lake County do not accept credit cards.
Schererville is a densely populated town in the southern Chicago area. US-30 runs through it, and it sees significant commuter and commercial traffic. OWI enforcement is active in this area, especially on major corridors like US-30 and the nearby interstate. Cases from these stops go to Lake County courts in Crown Point.
Note: If your OWI case was handled entirely by the Schererville Town Court and did not get elevated to county court, it may not appear in the MyCase system. Call the town court directly at 219-865-5579 to check.
OWI Laws That Apply to Schererville
Indiana's OWI law is found at Indiana Code 9-30-5. It covers operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or any controlled substance. The legal BAC limit is .08.
A first OWI at .08 is a Class C misdemeanor. If the BAC reaches .15 or if someone else was put at risk, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor. A second OWI conviction within seven years of the first is a Level 6 felony. Felony OWI in Indiana carries a sentencing range of six months to two and a half years in prison. Lake County courts follow all of these state guidelines when handling Schererville OWI cases.
Lake County, as part of the greater Chicago metro area, has active law enforcement from multiple agencies. Indiana State Police, the Lake County Sheriff, and local Schererville police all have OWI enforcement authority. A stop by any of those agencies can result in charges filed in Lake County Superior Court.
Expunging Schererville OWI Records
If you were convicted of OWI in Schererville, you may be able to apply for expungement once the waiting period has passed. Indiana's expungement statute is Indiana Code 35-38-9.
Misdemeanor OWI has a five-year wait. Level 6 felony OWI requires eight years. No new convictions can happen during that time. You file the petition with the Lake County court that originally handled your case. A successful expungement seals the court record from most public searches, but law enforcement agencies can still access sealed records in appropriate circumstances.
Free help is available through Indiana Legal Services, which serves northwest Indiana. The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center also has step-by-step guides for filing expungement petitions without a lawyer.
BMV Driver Records for Schererville OWI
An OWI conviction in Schererville creates a record at both the Lake County courthouse and the Indiana BMV. These are separate. The court record covers case details and sentencing. The BMV record covers your license and driving history.
You can check your own BMV driver record at no cost through the Viewable Driver Record tool. An Official Driver Record, which costs $4, is used by insurers and courts. After an OWI conviction, you may face license suspension and need to meet BMV reinstatement requirements before driving again. Those can include SR-22 insurance filing and possibly ignition interlock installation.
The Indiana Courts public records portal connects you to MyCase and other tools for finding Schererville DUI court records in Lake County.
Use this portal to access the tools you need for Lake County OWI case searches.
Legal Help for Schererville OWI Cases
Indiana Legal Services has a northwest Indiana service area that includes Lake County. They provide free civil legal help to income-eligible residents. They do not cover criminal defense but can help with expungement and license-related civil matters.
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic provides legal advice and limited representation for qualifying clients in the Indianapolis region. For northwest Indiana residents, Indiana Free Legal Answers lets you ask a legal question online and get a response from a volunteer attorney at no cost.
The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center has free guides on court procedures, expungement, and other matters that often come up after an OWI case. These resources are available statewide and useful for Schererville residents dealing with the Lake County court system.
Lake County DUI Records
Schererville is in Lake County. All OWI cases go through the Lake County Circuit Court. For court contact info, search tools, and more resources, visit the county page.