Union County OWI Records
Union County DUI and OWI records are filed and maintained by the Union County Clerk in Liberty, serving Indiana's smallest county by population in the eastern part of the state near the Ohio border. The Union County courts handle OWI cases from Liberty and all communities in the county, with records accessible through Indiana's MyCase system and the clerk's office. This page explains how to find those records, what the clerk provides, and how Indiana's OWI statutes apply to cases filed in Union County.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Clerk of Courts
The Union County Clerk's office is at the Union County Courthouse, 26 W Union St, Liberty, IN 47353. Call the clerk at 765-458-6121. The clerk maintains all official court records for Union County, including OWI criminal case files. Records include charging documents, case histories, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation conditions. Union County is notable as Indiana's smallest county by population, with Liberty as its only incorporated community of any size. The county sits on the Ohio state border in eastern Indiana.
Because Union County is small, its clerk's office handles a proportionally smaller caseload than larger counties. However, the same Indiana rules apply for accessing records. In-person visits are the most direct way to request certified copies of OWI case documents. Mail requests are also an option. Call the clerk's office at 765-458-6121 before going to confirm office hours, copy fees, and any forms you will need. Staff can walk you through what is available for a specific case and how to request it.
The Indiana Office of Judicial Administration oversees court records standards and public access rules that apply to Union County and all Indiana counties.
The Office of Judicial Administration sets the rules for public access to court records across Indiana, including in small counties like Union County where in-person access to the clerk is the primary option.
Online OWI Record Search
The MyCase public portal covers Union County and lets you search OWI records at no charge. Enter a name or case number and filter to Union County to find relevant case filings. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. Because Union County is small, the number of cases in the system is more limited than in larger counties, but all filed OWI cases should appear unless they have been expunged or sealed.
Indiana's Second Chance Law at IC 35-38-9 allows eligible OWI defendants to petition for expungement after five years for misdemeanor convictions and eight years for Level 6 felony OWI. If granted, the record is removed from public search. For general guidance on Indiana public court records, visit the Indiana Courts Public Records portal.
OWI Law in Union County
Indiana charges impaired driving as Operating While Intoxicated under IC 9-30-5. A first OWI 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 is a Level 6 felony. Union County's circuit court handles all levels of OWI cases. Like Switzerland County, Union County is small enough that a single circuit court handles the full range of criminal matters.
OWI convictions in Union County trigger license suspension under IC 9-30-6. Defendants who need to continue driving may petition for specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10. Repeat offenders may be designated habitual traffic violators under IC 9-30-9, with longer suspensions recorded at the Indiana BMV.
Law Enforcement in Union County
The Union County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. Local police in Liberty handle OWI enforcement within the city. The Indiana State Police patrols US-27 and other state roads in Union County. All OWI arrests made in Union County, regardless of which agency was involved, result in cases filed in the Union County courts.
ISP records can be requested directly from the Indiana State Police and are separate from the court case records the clerk holds. Court records show what happened after charges were filed; ISP records document the original arrest.
Legal Help in Union County
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides free guidance for people navigating Indiana courts. The Indiana State Bar Association can refer you to attorneys who handle OWI matters in Union County and neighboring counties. Indiana Legal Services may assist eligible residents with legal questions related to OWI records or expungement.
The clerk's staff in Liberty can explain what records exist for a specific case and how to request them. They cannot give legal advice but are the most direct source for official case documents in Union County.
Cities in Union County
Union County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Liberty is the county seat and only significant municipality. All OWI court cases from Union County communities are handled by the Union County Circuit Court in Liberty.