Rush County OWI Records Lookup
Rush County DUI and OWI records are filed at the Rush County courts in Rushville and are publicly available through Indiana's MyCase search portal. This page explains how to locate those records, what information they contain, how Indiana's OWI statutes apply to Rush County cases, and what resources exist for people searching convictions, tracking active cases, or seeking to understand expungement options in this east-central Indiana county.
Rush County Quick Facts
How to Search Rush County OWI Records
Indiana's MyCase public access portal covers Rush County courts. You search by name or case number and results include OWI criminal case filings with charge details, filing dates, hearing schedules, and final dispositions. Rush County has a Circuit Court in Rushville. All OWI felony cases go to Circuit Court. Misdemeanor OWI cases are heard there as well, since Rush County has a straightforward single-court structure for most criminal matters.
Rushville is the county seat and the only courthouse location in Rush County. Every OWI arrest in the county — from Glenwood, Milroy, Mays, Homer, or anywhere along US 52 and SR 244 — leads to a case filed in Rushville. A single MyCase search by name covers all of Rush County's OWI records.
For records not available in MyCase — older cases or sealed records — contact the Rush County Clerk at 765-932-2806 or visit 101 E 2nd St, Rushville. Certified copies require a per-page fee. The state public records guide at in.gov/courts/public-records explains access rules under Indiana law.
Indiana OWI Law in Rush County
Indiana calls impaired driving OWI — operating while intoxicated — and charges it 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 appears in the MyCase case summary and directly affects the penalties the court can impose.
Rush County sits east of Indianapolis in Indiana's agricultural heartland. US 52 is the main corridor through the county, connecting Rushville to New Castle to the north and Connersville to the east. Indiana State Police troopers patrol US 52 regularly and make OWI arrests throughout the county. The Rush County Sheriff handles OWI stops on county roads. Cases from both agencies land in the same Rushville courthouse.
Rush County borders Marion County (Indianapolis) to the west. Some residents who work in Indianapolis are arrested for OWI in Rush County on their way home. Those cases are prosecuted in Rush County regardless of the driver's home county. The location of the offense — not the driver's address — determines jurisdiction.
Indiana State Police Criminal Records
The Indiana State Police maintains statewide criminal history records that include OWI convictions from Rush County and all other Indiana counties. The ISP portal is shown below:
ISP certified criminal history records compile information from courts and agencies statewide — useful when you need official documentation of a complete Indiana OWI history rather than records from a single county court.
License Suspensions Under IC 9-30-6
An OWI conviction in Rush County triggers a BMV license suspension under IC 9-30-6. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles administers this separately from the criminal court case. Suspension length depends on offense level, prior OWI history, and chemical test refusal. A refusal brings an administrative suspension that runs even before the criminal case is decided.
The BMV driver record portal lets you request an Official Driver Record for $4. The ODR shows current license status, suspension details, reinstatement requirements, and any habitual traffic violator flag under IC 9-30-9. Drivers with HTV suspensions can petition for specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10 in Rush County Circuit Court. If the court grants the petition, that order is part of the public case file and shows up in MyCase.
Expungement of OWI Records in Rush County
Indiana's Second Chance Law at IC 35-38-9 allows qualifying people to petition Rush County Circuit Court to seal their OWI conviction record. The waiting period is five years from conviction for misdemeanor OWI. Level 6 felony OWI requires eight years. Cases involving death or serious bodily injury cannot be expunged.
After expungement is granted, the case is removed from public access. MyCase will not show it. Law enforcement retains access. If a Rush County OWI case does not appear in a MyCase search, expungement may explain the gap. The Indiana self-service legal center has the petition forms and a step-by-step filing guide. Indiana Legal Services may assist income-qualifying Rush County residents with the expungement process at no cost.
What a Rush County OWI Case Record Contains
An OWI case file in Rush County typically includes a charging information document that cites IC 9-30-5, states the factual basis for the charge, and identifies the defendant and arresting agency. The officer's probable cause affidavit describes what prompted the stop, what field sobriety tests were administered, and what chemical test results showed. These documents form the foundation of the prosecution's case.
As the case moves forward, pre-trial motions may be filed — motions to suppress evidence, motions for continuance, and similar requests. These all appear as docket entries in MyCase. Most Rush County OWI cases end in a plea agreement. The plea and sentencing order close out the case record. The sentencing order details the fine, jail time, probation terms, alcohol education requirement, and license suspension the court imposed.
To see actual documents, visit the Rush County Courthouse or request copies from the Clerk at 765-932-2806. The Indiana Bar at inbar.org can connect you with a criminal defense attorney who works in Rush County and surrounding east-central Indiana courts.
Local Courts and Legal Resources
The Indiana courts trial courts directory has current contact details for Rush County Circuit Court, including judge assignments and clerk office hours. If you need to speak with court staff or plan an in-person visit to review records, checking the directory for current hours before you go is a good practice. The Clerk's office can confirm what records are available, what fees apply for copies, and whether specific older records have been digitized.
Indiana Legal Services at indianalegalservices.org provides civil legal help to income-qualifying residents. They assist with expungement petitions and civil matters connected to OWI convictions. For criminal defense in an active Rush County OWI case, the Indiana Bar's referral service is the appropriate starting point. The Bar can also help you find an attorney who handles license reinstatement and specialized driving privilege petitions in Rush County Circuit Court.
Cities and Towns in Rush County
Rush County has no cities above the 100,000-population threshold, so no city-specific OWI record pages exist for this county. Rushville is the county seat and largest city. Glenwood, Milroy, and Mays are among the other communities in Rush County. All OWI and DUI case filings from anywhere in Rush County are processed at the Rush County Circuit Court at 101 E 2nd St, Rushville. That courthouse handles all criminal filings for the entire county.