Warrick County DUI Records Search
Warrick County DUI and OWI records are maintained by the Warrick County Clerk in Boonville, covering this southwestern Indiana county that borders Vanderburgh County and the Evansville metro area. The county's courts process OWI cases from Boonville, Newburgh, and communities throughout the county, with records available through Indiana's MyCase portal and at the clerk's office at the courthouse. This page explains how to access those records, what the clerk and the county prosecutor provide, and how Indiana's OWI laws apply in Warrick County.
Warrick County Quick Facts
Warrick County Clerk of Courts
The Warrick County Clerk's office is at the Warrick County Courthouse, 1 County Square, Boonville, IN 47601. Call the clerk at 812-897-6160. The clerk maintains all official court records for the county's courts, including OWI criminal case files. Records include charging documents, case histories, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation conditions. The county's official website at warrickcounty.gov provides access to department contacts, online payments for property tax and court fees or tickets, and GIS and mapping resources. Online payments for fees and tickets are available through the clerk, making it convenient to pay without a visit to Boonville.
Warrick County has a full set of county departments including courts, clerks, sheriff, prosecutor, community corrections, health, and highway. Marriage license applications can also be submitted through the county site. For OWI case records specifically, the clerk's office at 1 County Square is the place to go for certified copies. Call ahead to confirm hours and fees. You can also send a mail request if you cannot visit in person.
The Warrick County Prosecutor's Office handles all OWI prosecutions in the county and works with all county law enforcement agencies on these cases.
The Warrick County Prosecutor's Office is located at 1 County Square, Suite 180, Boonville, Indiana 47601, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office handles OWI prosecution and has child support professionals on staff.
Online OWI Record Search
Indiana's MyCase public portal covers all Warrick County courts. Search by name or case number and filter to Warrick County. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. It is free and reflects current data from the court system. Most OWI records are public unless they have been sealed or expunged.
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 after eight years for Level 6 felony OWI. All conditions of the original sentence must be met and no new convictions may have occurred. Once granted, the record is removed from the public MyCase search. The Indiana Courts Public Records portal provides general guidance on what court records are public across Indiana.
OWI Law in Warrick 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% or above is a Class A misdemeanor. A second OWI within seven years of a prior conviction becomes a Level 6 felony. The Warrick County Prosecutor's office, guided by the motto "Nothing is to be preferred before Justice," handles all OWI prosecutions and works as a dedicated partner with all Warrick County law enforcement agencies.
An OWI conviction in Warrick County triggers license suspension under IC 9-30-6. Defendants who need to keep driving can petition for specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10. These court-issued privileges allow restricted driving during the suspension period. Warrick County's community corrections department may supervise some OWI defendants as an alternative to jail, which will be reflected in the sentencing order visible through MyCase. Multiple OWI or serious traffic offenses can result in habitual traffic violator status under IC 9-30-9, enforced by the Indiana BMV.
Warrick County Law Enforcement
The Warrick County Sheriff's Office and the Boonville Police Department handle OWI enforcement in the county and city. Animal control, engineering, and emergency management departments also operate under the county government, with the sheriff and courts being the most directly involved in OWI cases. The Indiana State Police patrols US-231 and SR-66 through Warrick County. All OWI arrests by any agency in the county result in cases filed in Warrick County courts.
ISP arrest records can be requested from the Indiana State Police and are separate from the clerk's court case records. Both types of records can be relevant when researching an OWI case in Warrick County.
Legal Resources in Warrick County
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides free guidance for those navigating Indiana courts. The Indiana State Bar Association can refer you to attorneys who handle OWI cases in Warrick County. Indiana Legal Services may assist eligible residents with questions about court records, expungement eligibility, or related civil legal matters.
The clerk's office staff in Boonville can answer questions about what records are available, how to request them, and what fees apply. Online payments through the county website may cover some clerk fees. Staff cannot give legal advice.
Cities in Warrick County
Warrick County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Boonville is the county seat and Newburgh is a significant unincorporated community. All OWI court cases from Warrick County communities are handled by the county courts in Boonville.