Search Randolph County DUI Records
Randolph County DUI and OWI records are filed at the Randolph County courts in Winchester and are searchable online through Indiana's MyCase public access portal. This page covers where to find those records, what they contain, how Indiana's OWI statutes apply in this eastern Indiana county, and what tools are available for checking case filings, tracking active cases, and understanding expungement eligibility.
Randolph County Quick Facts
How to Find Randolph County OWI Records
Indiana's MyCase portal is the primary online tool for searching Randolph County OWI records. Enter a full name or case number and the results include criminal case filings with charge details, filing dates, hearing schedules, and dispositions. Randolph County has a Circuit Court and Superior Court in Winchester. MyCase searches both courts in a single query.
Winchester is the county seat and the only courthouse location in Randolph County. Every OWI arrest in the county — from Union City, Parker City, Farmland, Lynn, or any rural township — results in a case filed at the Winchester courthouse. Searching is straightforward because there is only one set of courts to check for the entire county.
For records not visible in MyCase, contact the Randolph County Clerk at 765-584-0709 or go in person to 100 S Main St, Winchester. Certified copies require a per-page fee that the Clerk can quote. Indiana's public records rules are laid out at in.gov/courts/public-records.
Indiana OWI Law in Randolph County
Indiana charges impaired driving as 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 becomes a Class A misdemeanor. A second OWI within seven years of the first is a Level 6 felony. The charge level is clear in MyCase results and tells you what kind of case it was and what penalties the court could impose.
Randolph County sits on Indiana's eastern border with Ohio. US 27 and SR 32 run through the county and are among the main routes where Indiana State Police make OWI stops. Cases from ISP arrests in Randolph County are filed in Winchester. The Randolph County Sheriff also makes OWI arrests on county roads. Both types of cases end up in the same courts.
Randolph County borders Union County to the south and Jay County to the north. Residents of those counties who are arrested for OWI in Randolph County face charges in Randolph County Circuit or Superior Court — the jurisdiction follows the location of the offense, not the driver's home county.
MyCase Court Case Database
The Indiana courts operate a statewide case database that includes Randolph County OWI filings. The portal is shown below:
The MyCase system includes Randolph County Circuit and Superior Courts, and displays charge information, docket entries, and case outcomes for OWI filings going back several years.
BMV License Suspensions
An OWI conviction in Randolph County triggers a Bureau of Motor Vehicles suspension under IC 9-30-6. The BMV processes this action separately from the criminal court. Suspension length depends on the offense level and any prior OWI history. A chemical test refusal brings an additional administrative suspension that the BMV applies independently of the criminal case outcome.
The BMV driver record portal lets you request an Official Driver Record for $4. This shows current license status, suspension history, reinstatement requirements, and any habitual traffic violator flag under IC 9-30-9. Drivers with HTV suspensions may petition for specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10 in Randolph County Circuit Court. If granted, the order is public record and visible in MyCase.
Expungement of Randolph County OWI Convictions
Indiana's Second Chance Law under IC 35-38-9 allows qualifying people to petition Randolph County courts to seal their OWI conviction records. The wait is five years from conviction for misdemeanor OWI. Level 6 felony OWI requires an eight-year wait. Cases involving death or serious bodily injury cannot be expunged.
Once expungement is granted, the record is removed from public searches including MyCase. Law enforcement retains access. If a Randolph County OWI case you are searching for does not appear, expungement may have sealed it. The self-service legal center has expungement petition forms and detailed instructions. Indiana Legal Services may help income-qualifying Randolph County residents at no charge.
What a Case File Contains
An OWI case file in Randolph County includes a charging information document that cites IC 9-30-5 and states the facts — including the alleged BAC level and how the stop was initiated. It also contains the arresting officer's probable cause affidavit, which describes the observations that led to the stop and arrest. Any pre-trial motions, plea agreements, and jury verdicts appear as the case progresses.
The sentencing order is the most detailed document. It records exactly what the judge ordered: jail days, fine amount, probation terms, required alcohol classes, and the court-ordered license suspension period. This document is public and available through the Randolph County Clerk. MyCase shows the docket entries — the case events in chronological order. Full documents require a Clerk request or in-person visit.
The Indiana Bar Association at inbar.org can refer you to a criminal defense attorney who handles OWI cases in Randolph County and the surrounding east-central Indiana courts.
Additional State Resources
The Indiana courts trial courts directory lists current contact information for Randolph County Circuit and Superior Courts, including judge names and clerk hours. The Indiana State Police maintains certified criminal history records at the state level. ISP records are useful when you need a complete Indiana criminal history that may span multiple counties, rather than just Randolph County OWI records.
For straightforward Randolph County OWI court records, MyCase at mycase.in.gov and the county Clerk at 765-584-0709 are the main access points. The state public records portal at in.gov/courts/public-records explains your rights under Indiana law for accessing court records and what exceptions apply to public access.
Cities and Towns in Randolph County
Randolph County has no cities above the 100,000-population threshold. Winchester is the county seat. Union City, Parker City, Farmland, and Lynn are other communities in the county. All OWI and DUI case filings from anywhere in Randolph County are processed at the Randolph County Courthouse at 100 S Main St, Winchester. That courthouse serves the entire county for criminal filings.