Greene County OWI and DUI Records

Greene County DUI records are kept by the Greene County Circuit Court Clerk in Bloomfield and are open to the public through Indiana's statewide case search system. If you need to look up an OWI case in this southwestern Indiana county, this guide explains how to search online, what you can find in court filings, and how to make an in-person or mail request at the Bloomfield courthouse. Indiana law uses the term OWI, Operating While Intoxicated, for drunk driving offenses, and all such cases are filed in the circuit court of the county where the stop or arrest took place.

Greene County Circuit Court Clerk

The Greene County Circuit Court Clerk maintains all official court records for the county, including every OWI and DUI case filed in Bloomfield. The clerk's office is at the Greene County Courthouse, 1 E Main St, Bloomfield, IN 47424. You can call 812-384-8532 to reach the clerk's office. Hours are generally Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Call before you visit, since hours may shift around holidays or due to staffing.

When a law enforcement officer charges someone with OWI under IC 9-30-5, the case gets a cause number and is entered into the court's record system. That record becomes public once the case is filed. The clerk can search by defendant name, cause number, or filing date. Certified copies of documents cost more than plain copies, and both are available at the courthouse. If you need records mailed, send a written request to the clerk with the person's name, approximate offense date if you have it, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the reply.

Search Greene County DUI Records Online

The easiest way to find Greene County DUI records is through MyCase, Indiana's free public court search tool. You can search by name, cause number, or attorney. Results show the case type, filing date, charges listed, and upcoming court dates. Most OWI cases filed after 2005 appear in the system. Records from earlier years may only exist on paper at the courthouse.

The Indiana Courts public records portal is another useful starting point. It explains what types of court records are available, how to request them, and what to expect when you submit a formal request. For Greene County specifically, all OWI cases go through the Circuit Court in Bloomfield, which is the court of record for both misdemeanor and felony OWI charges.

Driver records are separate from court records. If you need information about license suspensions tied to an OWI arrest or conviction, the Indiana BMV driver record service provides an official abstract for $4. That document shows all license actions, including administrative suspensions under IC 9-30-6 and any habitual traffic violator designations under IC 9-30-9.

The Greene County website also lists county offices and contact information. The Greene County homepage is a good place to confirm current courthouse hours and find direct links to county departments before you travel to Bloomfield.

The Greene County official website provides an overview of county offices and local services available to residents.

The county homepage is a useful starting point for finding current contact information for the clerk, sheriff, and prosecutor's office in Bloomfield.

OWI Charges and Penalties Under Indiana Law

Indiana calls drunk driving OWI, not DUI. The law is spelled out in IC 9-30-5. A first OWI with a BAC at or above .08% is a Class C misdemeanor, which carries up to 60 days in jail. If the BAC hits .15% or higher, or if the driver put someone else at risk, the charge becomes a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail. The difference between the two is real, not just on paper.

A second OWI offense within seven years of a prior conviction is a Level 6 felony. That brings potential prison time rather than just jail, plus higher fines and longer license suspensions. Greene County prosecutors apply these same state standards when deciding how to charge a case. Factors that can push a charge higher include having a minor in the vehicle, refusing a chemical test, or causing an accident that injures someone. Cases involving serious bodily harm or death can be charged as Level 4 or Level 5 felonies, which are far more serious.

After arrest, the BMV may suspend driving privileges right away under IC 9-30-6. This administrative suspension happens before any court finding and is separate from any criminal penalty. Drivers can petition for specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10, which allows limited driving for purposes like work, school, or medical appointments. That petition goes to the Greene County Circuit Court.

Driver Records and BMV Actions in Greene County

Driver records from the Indiana BMV are a separate resource from court records. The official driver abstract costs $4 and shows every license action on file, including OWI-related suspensions, points, and any habitual traffic violator status. Insurance companies, attorneys, and courts often rely on this document. You can order it through the BMV driver record page.

If a driver refuses a chemical test at the time of arrest, the administrative suspension under IC 9-30-6 kicks in immediately. That suspension runs on its own timeline and does not pause during criminal proceedings. Someone convicted in court may face a second, separate suspension period on top of the administrative one. Getting both suspensions addressed requires working with both the BMV and the Greene County Circuit Court. The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center has petition forms for specialized driving privileges that apply in Greene County.

Expunging OWI Records in Greene County

Indiana's Second Chance Law, codified at IC 35-38-9, lets people petition to have certain criminal records sealed. OWI convictions may qualify, depending on the level of the offense and how much time has passed. For a misdemeanor OWI, you must wait at least five years from the date of conviction. For a Level 6 felony OWI, the wait is eight years.

Sealing a record does not erase it completely. Courts and government agencies can still see it, but most members of the public cannot access sealed records through standard searches. The petition must be filed with the Greene County Circuit Court. There is a filing fee, and the prosecutor gets notice and can object. A judge reviews the petition and decides whether to grant it. Cases involving OWI with serious injury or death are typically not eligible for expungement.

The rules are specific. Getting the timing wrong or missing a required step can result in denial. Legal help is worth seeking before you file.

Legal Help for OWI Cases in Greene County

Greene County is a rural county with fewer local legal resources than larger urban counties. But several statewide programs serve residents here. The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center provides free court forms and plain-language guides covering expungement petitions, driving privilege requests, and other common legal tasks. Everything is available online at no cost.

Indiana Legal Services offers free civil legal help to people who meet income guidelines. They handle some license-related matters and post-conviction relief issues. Coverage in Greene County may be limited, but you can contact them by phone or through their online intake form to ask what is available for your situation.

The Indiana State Bar Association operates a lawyer referral service that can connect you with a licensed criminal defense attorney. Since Greene County is smaller, it is common for defense attorneys based in nearby Bloomington or Terre Haute to take cases in Bloomfield. That is worth knowing if you are looking for local representation.

The Indiana State Police maintains records of arrests made by state troopers. If a trooper handled the OWI arrest in Greene County, ISP is the right agency to contact for the arrest record itself. Local Greene County Sheriff arrest records require a separate request to the sheriff's office.

Accessing Court Case Information Through MyCase

MyCase is the Indiana courts' official public access system. It is free to use and requires no account. You can search for Greene County OWI cases by the defendant's name or by cause number if you have it. The system shows the charges, case status, judge assigned, and upcoming hearing dates. It does not show every document in the file, but it gives a solid overview of where a case stands.

The system covers cases filed across all Indiana counties, including Greene. For older cases not in the digital system, the clerk's office in Bloomfield can search paper records. MyCase is updated regularly, so recent filings usually appear within a day or two of being entered. If you are checking on an active case, it is the fastest option.

For detailed documents like police reports, lab results, or sentencing orders, you need to request those directly from the clerk. MyCase shows the docket, but not the full document contents. Keep that in mind if you are researching a specific case in detail.

OWI Cases in Greene County Cities

Greene County has no cities with a population above 100,000. Bloomfield is the county seat and the largest population center. All OWI and DUI cases from cities and towns throughout Greene County, including Bloomfield, Linton, Jasonville, and Worthington, are processed through the Greene County Circuit Court in Bloomfield. There are no separate city courts handling OWI matters in this county.

Nearby Counties

OWI cases in counties bordering Greene are handled by their own circuit courts. Each county maintains its own public records. If you need records from a neighboring county, the links below go to those county pages.