White County OWI Records Search
White County DUI and OWI records are filed and maintained by the White County Clerk in Monticello, covering this north-central Indiana county known for its lakes. The White County courts handle OWI cases from Monticello and communities throughout the county, with records accessible 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 White County courts.
White County Quick Facts
White County Clerk of Courts
The White County Clerk's office is at the White County Courthouse, 110 N Main St, Monticello, IN 47960. Call the clerk at 574-583-7032. The clerk maintains all official court records for White County's courts, including OWI criminal case files. Records on file include charging documents, case histories, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation conditions. White County is a north-central Indiana county, bordered by Pulaski, Jasper, Benton, Carroll, Cass, and Fulton counties, with a significant lake district that draws seasonal visitors to the area.
All OWI cases in White County, whether from Monticello or rural parts of the county, are processed through the clerk's office at the courthouse. Because White County has recreational lakes, summer and fall months can see increased enforcement activity on county roads. Any OWI arrest during those periods still results in a case filed in White County courts. In-person record requests can be made during business hours. Mail requests are also accepted. Call 574-583-7032 ahead of time to confirm hours and current fees.
The Indiana Trial Courts directory provides contact and jurisdiction details for White County's circuit and superior courts.
The trial courts directory helps confirm which White County court handles a specific OWI case and provides the most current contact details for the clerk's office in Monticello.
Online OWI Record Search
Indiana's MyCase public portal covers White County. Search by name or case number and filter to White County to find OWI case records. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. It is free to use and reflects current data from the courts. Most OWI records filed in White County are public and available through MyCase unless they have been sealed or expunged.
Under IC 35-38-9, Indiana's Second Chance Law, eligible OWI defendants can petition for expungement after five years for misdemeanor convictions and eight years for Level 6 felony OWI. All conditions of the sentence must be met and no new convictions may have occurred. Once granted, the record is removed from public search. The Indiana Courts Public Records portal provides general guidance on public court records across Indiana.
OWI Law in White 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. At .15% or above, a first offense is a Class A misdemeanor. A second OWI within seven years of a prior conviction becomes a Level 6 felony. White County's courts apply these statewide standards to all cases filed in the county, including any OWI cases arising from lake-related incidents or seasonal enforcement activity.
An OWI conviction in White County triggers license suspension under IC 9-30-6. Defendants can petition for specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10 to continue driving during the suspension. Repeat offenders may face habitual traffic violator status under IC 9-30-9, with the Indiana BMV enforcing longer suspensions. Driver records reflecting all suspension and reinstatement activity can be ordered through the BMV portal.
Law Enforcement in White County
The White County Sheriff's Office handles OWI enforcement across the county's rural roads, lakeside areas, and unincorporated communities. The Monticello Police Department covers the city. The Indiana State Police patrols US-24 and SR-16 through White County. All OWI arrests by any agency in the county result in cases filed in White County courts and recorded through the clerk's office.
ISP arrest records and incident reports 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 White County.
Legal Resources
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides free general guidance for navigating Indiana courts. The Indiana State Bar Association can refer you to attorneys who handle OWI cases in White County. Indiana Legal Services may assist eligible residents with court record questions, expungement petitions, or related legal matters.
The White County Clerk's office can answer questions about what records are on file and how to request them. Staff do not give legal advice but can explain the process and what fees apply for certified copies.
Cities in White County
White County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Monticello is the county seat and largest community. All OWI court cases from White County communities are handled by the county courts in Monticello.