Switzerland County OWI Records
Switzerland County DUI and OWI records are filed and maintained by the Switzerland County Clerk in Vevay, covering this small southeastern Indiana county along the Ohio River. The Switzerland County courts handle OWI cases from Vevay and all communities in the county, with records available through Indiana's MyCase system and from the clerk's office at the courthouse. This page explains how to search those records, what the clerk provides, and how Indiana's OWI laws apply to cases filed in Switzerland County.
Switzerland County Quick Facts
Switzerland County Clerk of Courts
The Switzerland County Clerk's office is at the Switzerland County Courthouse, 212 W Main St, Vevay, IN 47043. Call the clerk at 812-427-3170. The clerk maintains all official court records for the county's circuit court, including OWI criminal case files. Switzerland County is one of Indiana's smaller counties by both area and population, situated along the Ohio River in the state's southeastern corner. Its courts process OWI cases from Vevay and all other communities in the county.
Records the clerk holds include charging documents, case histories, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and any probation conditions tied to an OWI conviction. If you need certified copies, you can request them in person or by mail. Call ahead to confirm current copy fees, required forms, and office hours. Because this is a small county with limited staff, it is especially useful to call first at 812-427-3170 before making a trip to the courthouse.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides free guidance on navigating Indiana's court system, including how to request records from small county clerks like Switzerland County.
The Self-Service Legal Center is a good resource for understanding how to request Switzerland County OWI records and what your options are if you need to contest or expunge a record.
Online Record Search
Indiana's MyCase public portal covers Switzerland County. Search by name or case number and filter to Switzerland County to find OWI case records. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. This is the fastest and easiest way to check whether an OWI case exists in Switzerland County courts without calling or visiting the clerk in person.
Records may not appear if they have been expunged. Indiana's Second Chance Law at IC 35-38-9 lets eligible defendants petition for expungement after five years for misdemeanor OWI and after eight years for Level 6 felony OWI, provided all sentence conditions are met and no new convictions have occurred. Once granted, the record is removed from public search. General guidance on Indiana public court records is available at the Indiana Courts Public Records portal.
OWI Law in Switzerland County
Indiana's impaired driving charge is OWI, not DUI. IC 9-30-5 governs operating while intoxicated. A first offense with BAC below .15% is a Class C misdemeanor. A first offense at .15% BAC or above is a Class A misdemeanor. A second OWI within seven years of a prior conviction becomes a Level 6 felony. Switzerland County's circuit court handles both misdemeanor and felony-level OWI matters because the county is small and does not have a separate superior court.
Any OWI conviction in Switzerland County triggers license suspension under IC 9-30-6. Defendants can petition the court for specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10 if they need to continue driving during a suspension. Habitual traffic violator status under IC 9-30-9 may apply to drivers with multiple serious offenses, resulting in longer suspensions tracked by the Indiana BMV.
Law Enforcement in Switzerland County
The Switzerland County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. The Vevay Police Department handles OWI enforcement within the city. The Indiana State Police patrols US-421 and SR-56 and makes OWI arrests that are then filed in Switzerland County courts. ISP records are separate from court records and can be requested directly from the Indiana State Police.
All OWI arrests in Switzerland County, regardless of which agency made the arrest, result in cases filed in the Switzerland County Circuit Court. Those records are then accessible through the clerk and through the MyCase portal.
Getting Legal Help
For professional legal advice about an OWI case or record in Switzerland County, the Indiana State Bar Association can connect you with attorneys who practice in this area. Indiana Legal Services may help eligible lower-income residents with court record questions, expungement petitions, or other related civil legal issues. The Self-Service Legal Center at in.gov/courts/selfservice provides free guidance for those navigating the process on their own.
The clerk's office can explain what records are available and how to request them. They do not give legal advice but can point you to the right forms and tell you what a request will cost.
Cities in Switzerland County
Switzerland County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Vevay is the county seat and largest community. All OWI court cases from Switzerland County communities are handled by the Switzerland County Circuit Court in Vevay.