IN · Warrant guide
Is there an online warrant search in Indiana?
Yes — Indiana has an official statewide online warrant search.
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Open the official statewide search Opens the official state site in a new tab. It may not be complete or current — confirm active status with the court that issued the warrant.Last verified 2026-07-23Coverage Statewide searchJurisdiction Indiana
The official online lookup
Indiana has no single dedicated public warrant search, but the statewide MyCase portal (public.courts.in.gov/mycase) lets anyone search Indiana court cases by party name in the Odyssey system; a bench or arrest warrant, and a failure-to-appear, appears in the case's chronological docket.
It is a court case search, not a real-time active-warrant confirmation — verify current status with the issuing court clerk or the county sheriff.
How to find out if you have a warrant in Indiana
Warrants are issued by courts and served by sheriffs — so the surest way to confirm one is to ask the source directly. Work down this list.
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Search the statewide MyCase court portal by name
At public.courts.in.gov/mycase, use the Name tab to search Indiana Odyssey court cases; a warrant or failure-to-appear shows in the case docket. Confirm active status with the court or sheriff.
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Contact the Clerk of the Circuit/Superior Court in the county where the case is pending
The county clerk can confirm whether a case or warrant is on file, the case number, the charge, any bond, and the next court date. Use the Indiana courts directory to locate the county court and clerk.
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Contact the county sheriff's warrants/records division
The county sheriff holds warrant records for the county and can tell you whether one is active and how to address it.
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Request an Indiana Limited Criminal History from the Indiana State Police
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search returns arrest/charge and disposition history for a named person. It reflects criminal history rather than real-time active-warrant status, but can help you understand your record.
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Types of warrants in Indiana
Not every warrant means the same thing. These are the common types.
- Bench warrant / failure-to-appear
- FTA) warrant — issued by a judge when you miss a required court date or violate a court order
- Arrest warrant — issued on a judicial finding of probable cause that a crime was committed
- Search warrant — authorizes law enforcement to search a specified place or property; it is not an order for your arrest
What happens if a warrant is ignored
An active warrant does not expire on its own; it remains until the court recalls it or it is served.
Law enforcement may arrest you on the warrant at any encounter, including a routine traffic stop.
A bench warrant for a missed court date can add a failure-to-appear allegation.
In traffic matters, a failure to appear can lead the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to suspend your driver's license until the matter is resolved.
What you can do
Procedural steps only — no outcome is predicted.
Confirm whether a warrant actually exists and identify the issuing court by checking your county's online warrant service if it has one, or by contacting the county Clerk of Court or the sheriff's warrants/records division.
Ask for the case number, the charge, whether a bond amount is set, and any scheduled court date.
If the warrant is for a missed court date, ask the clerk how to have the matter re-set and how the warrant can be recalled.
If you decide to resolve it, arrange to address it on your own terms — for example by appearing in court or surrendering at a scheduled time.
Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.
Common questions about warrants in Indiana
Is there an online warrant search in Indiana?
Yes — Indiana runs an official statewide online warrant search. Read the caveats before you rely on it.
How do I find out if I have a warrant in Indiana?
Contact the clerk of the court that issued the warrant or the county sheriff’s records or warrant division. Search the statewide MyCase court portal by name; Contact the Clerk of the Circuit/Superior Court in the county where the case is pending; Contact the county sheriff's warrants/records division.
What happens if a warrant is ignored in Indiana?
An active warrant does not expire on its own; it remains until the court recalls it or it is served. Law enforcement may arrest you on the warrant at any encounter, including a routine traffic stop. A bench warrant for a missed court date can add a failure-to-appear allegation. In traffic matters, a failure to appear can lead the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to suspend your driver's license until the matter is resolved.
What should I do about a warrant in Indiana?
Confirm whether a warrant actually exists and identify the issuing court by checking your county's online warrant service if it has one, or by contacting the county Clerk of Court or the sheriff's warrants/records division. Ask for the case number, the charge, whether a bond amount is set, and any scheduled court date. If the warrant is for a missed court date, ask the clerk how to have the matter re-set and how the warrant can be recalled. If you decide to resolve it, arrange to address it on your own terms — for example by appearing in court or surrendering at a scheduled time.
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Last verified 2026-07-23 · 4 official sources