Pike County DUI and OWI Records
Pike County DUI and OWI records are filed at the Pike County courts in Petersburg and are publicly available through Indiana's MyCase search portal. This page explains how to locate those records, what they contain, how Indiana OWI law applies in this southwestern county, and what tools are available for searching case filings, tracking active cases, and understanding expungement options.
Pike County Quick Facts
How to Search Pike County OWI Records
Indiana's public case search tool at mycase.in.gov covers Pike County courts. You enter a name or case number and the portal returns matching case records. OWI cases show up under criminal filings. Each result lists the specific charges, the filing date, scheduled hearings, and the current case status — pending, dismissed, or resolved with a conviction.
Pike County has a Circuit Court in Petersburg that handles all felony criminal cases. Misdemeanor OWI cases can be handled in Circuit Court as well. Petersburg is the only court location in the county, so all OWI case records from every part of Pike County — from Otwell to Winslow to Spurgeon — are in the same place. One search covers the whole county.
For records not available online, the Pike County Clerk at 812-354-6025 or 801 Main St, Petersburg is your next step. In-person visits let you view the full case file. Certified copies have a per-page fee. Indiana's public records rules are explained at in.gov/courts/public-records.
Pike County Courts Directory
The Indiana courts system maintains a statewide directory of all trial courts including Pike County. The directory is shown below:
The directory lists Pike County Circuit Court contact details, judge assignments, and clerk hours — useful when you need to contact the court directly about an OWI case or records request.
Indiana OWI Law and Pike County Cases
Indiana calls impaired driving OWI — operating while intoxicated — under IC 9-30-5. A first OWI below .15% BAC is a Class C misdemeanor. At .15% or above, it is a Class A misdemeanor. A second OWI within seven years becomes a Level 6 felony. These charge levels appear directly on the case record and tell you a lot about the penalties the defendant faced.
Pike County sits in southwestern Indiana. US 68 and SR 57 are the main travel routes and see regular Indiana State Police patrol. ISP troopers make OWI arrests throughout the county, and those cases are filed in Pike County Circuit Court regardless of where in the county the stop occurred. The Pike County Sheriff also makes OWI arrests on county roads.
When injury occurred during an OWI incident, the charge under IC 9-30-5 is enhanced. Those cases produce more extensive court files and typically have longer case histories in MyCase, since they involve more hearings, motions, and sometimes jury trials rather than quick plea dispositions.
License Suspensions Under IC 9-30-6
An OWI conviction in Pike County triggers a license suspension administered by the BMV under IC 9-30-6. The suspension length depends on the offense level and any prior OWI convictions. If the driver refused a chemical test at the time of arrest, a separate administrative suspension applies — and it runs in addition to any criminal conviction suspension. Both types show up on the driver's Official Driver Record.
You can get an ODR from the BMV driver record portal for $4. The record shows active suspensions, reinstatement requirements, and whether habitual traffic violator status under IC 9-30-9 has been applied. HTV status can mean a 10-year suspension. Drivers with HTV suspensions can petition for specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10 in Pike County Circuit Court. If granted, that order is part of the public case record.
Expungement of Pike County OWI Records
Indiana's Second Chance Law at IC 35-38-9 allows eligible people to petition for expungement. Misdemeanor OWI requires five years from conviction. Level 6 felony OWI requires eight years. Cases involving death or serious bodily injury cannot be expunged. Once a court grants expungement, the case is sealed and will not appear in MyCase.
This means that if you search Pike County OWI records and a case does not appear, it may have been expunged. That is not a sign the case did not happen — it means the court has sealed it from public view. Law enforcement retains access. The Indiana self-service legal center has expungement petition forms and guidance for each step in the process. Indiana Legal Services may help income-qualifying residents with the petition.
Understanding What the Court Record Contains
A Pike County OWI court record typically includes the charging document (which specifies IC 9-30-5 and the facts alleged), the probable cause affidavit from the arresting officer, any pre-trial motions, plea agreements or jury verdicts, and the sentencing order. The sentencing order details exactly what the judge imposed — jail days, fines, probation terms, alcohol treatment requirements, and the suspension period ordered by the court.
MyCase shows a summary of each docket entry. Full documents require an in-person visit or copy request from the Pike County Clerk. For active cases, the docket entries in MyCase update regularly — you can check back to see new hearings, orders, and filings as they occur. For older cases, the record may be fully digitized or may require a trip to the courthouse.
The Indiana State Bar Association's referral service at inbar.org can connect you with a criminal defense attorney in southwestern Indiana who handles Pike County OWI matters.
Indiana State Police and Criminal History
The Indiana State Police maintains a statewide criminal history database. Certified criminal history records from ISP compile information from courts and agencies across Indiana. These records are useful when you need official documentation of someone's complete Indiana criminal history — including OWI convictions in Pike County and any other county — in a single certified document.
For Pike County-specific OWI court records, MyCase and the Pike County Clerk remain the primary access points. ISP certified records are more appropriate for situations where a comprehensive state-level criminal history check is needed, such as in legal proceedings or professional licensing contexts.
Cities and Towns in Pike County
Pike County has no cities above the 100,000-population threshold, so no city-specific OWI record pages exist for this county. Petersburg is the county seat and largest community. Other towns include Otwell, Winslow, and Spurgeon. All DUI and OWI case filings from every part of Pike County are processed at the Pike County Circuit Court at 801 Main St, Petersburg. That courthouse serves the entire county for criminal case filings.