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How to Request Public Records in Indiana

Indiana public records requests are governed by the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (Ind. Code §5-14-3). Court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court in each county.

Note: Reasonable copy fees may apply. The agency must respond within the statutory deadline set by the Indiana Access to Public Records Act.
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CORTLAND · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24

Cortland gets an A.

Indiana APRA gives 7 business days with the Public Access Counselor as binding enforcement. MyCase provides free statewide public case search. Mandatory statewide e-filing. $15 LCH below median. Strong all around.

Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Cortland.
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FBI.gov
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FBI Wanted
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U.S. Courts
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BOP Inmate Locator
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · IN Field Offices (Statewide)

Currently Wanted by the FBI

Active FBI cases from the IN field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.

Wanted LAMAR T. BROWNING
Wanted JOSE LUIS MURO DEL REAL
Wanted EDGE DEVICE INTRUSIONS
Wanted GUSTAVO CRUZ

Source: FBI.gov · Wanted

Live · NCMEC Missing Children · IN

Children Missing From Indiana (Statewide)

Active Indiana cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.

Kristen Rico (IN) Age 16 · Crown Point, IN
Ke'Mani Emery-Kiefer (IN) Age 17 · Indianapolis, IN
William Stratton (IN) Age 17 · Marion, IN
Kristlen Carpenter (IN) Age 18 · Grabill, IN
Tavon Jeffrey (IN) Age 17 · TERRE HAUTE, IN
Anna Berryman (IN) Age 16 · INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

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Recent Indiana Court Cases

Most recent Indiana court filings indexed across districts and counties.

DocketPartiesIndexed
CIVIL 2:26-cv-00531Cruz Hernandez v. SWEARINGEN et al07/25/2026
CIVIL 3:26-cv-01108Feliciano v. WARDEN et al07/25/2026
CIVIL 2:26-cv-00530CASTRO RAMIREZ v. SWEARINGEN et al07/25/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-04770--13Travis Allen Haley and Kaitlynn Nicole Haley07/25/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-04771--13Kalyn Lydia Ohlemeyer07/25/2026
BANKRUPTCY 24-80179--13Anona Sue Milton07/25/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-04772--13Joshua Lee Carmichael07/25/2026
BANKRUPTCY 24-06087--13Lawanda Renee Golder07/25/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-04773--13Jennifer Ann Huntsman07/25/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-80389--7Riley Andrew Summerlot07/25/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-21634-jraDaniel T Bronk and Shawna M Bronk07/25/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-01559WRAY et al v. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY07/24/2026
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Indiana

Common Questions

Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Indiana. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.

❓Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Corydon?▼
To search arrest warrants in Corydon, IN (Harrison County), contact the Corydon Police Department at 105 N. Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN 47112 (812-738-3247), or the Harrison County Sheriff's Office at 1445 Gardner Lane NW, Corydon, IN 47112 (812-738-2195). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.harrisoncounty.in.gov/. Court bench warrants appear in IN MyCase at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. The Indiana State Police hold the statewide IDACS warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an investigation. Sources: Harrison County IN (https://www.harrisoncounty.in.gov/), IN Courts (https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/).
❓During which months are crime rates the highest?▼
In Vincennes, IN (Knox County), as in most U.S. cities, crime rates tend to be higher in summer months (June, July, August) according to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data and Bureau of Justice Statistics analyses. Property crime peaks in summer due to longer daylight, more travel, and open windows; violent crime peaks in late summer (July-August). Winter months (December-February) typically show lower crime rates except for holiday-related theft spikes. The Indiana State Police Crime Statistics at https://www.in.gov/isp/ and Vincennes Police Department at https://www.vincennes.org/ publish local data. Sources: FBI UCR (https://ucr.fbi.gov/), BJS (https://bjs.ojp.gov/).
🚔What's the source for arrest records in Indiana?▼
Arrest records in Indiana come from the agency that made the arrest: county sheriffs, city police, and the Indiana State Police. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ provides name-based statewide searches for $15 online. The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Search at https://www.in.gov/idoc/2376.htm shows current and former state-prison inmates. Major county jails: Marion County (Indianapolis) at https://www.indy.gov/agency/marion-county-sheriffs-office, Lake County at https://www.lakecountysheriff.com/. Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Sources: IN State Police (https://www.in.gov/isp/), IDOC (https://www.in.gov/idoc/).
🔍Where do I get an official criminal history report in Bedford?▼
For an official criminal history report in Bedford, IN (Lawrence County), the Bedford Police Department Records Division at 1102 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421 (812-275-1300) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ provides name-based statewide searches for $15 online. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/. Court records are free at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: IN State Police (https://www.in.gov/isp/), IN Courts (https://public.courts.in.gov/).
📜Where do I look up probate records in Indiana?▼
To look up probate records in Indiana, contact the Circuit or Superior Court Clerk in the county where probate was opened. Most Indiana counties handle probate through the Circuit Court or a designated Probate Division. The IN MyCase portal at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ provides free name and case-number search across all 92 counties; probate is filed under 'EU' (estate, unsupervised) or 'ES' (estate, supervised) case types. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under IC 29-1-7-3.1. Certified copies of probated wills cost $1-$2 per page at the Clerk. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Sources: IN MyCase (https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/), IN Courts (https://www.in.gov/courts/).
🏠What's the source for property records in Hammond?▼
Property records in Hammond, IN (Lake County) are kept by the Lake County Recorder at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219-755-3730), with online deed searches at https://lakecountyin.org/portal/group/recorder. The Lake County Assessor at https://www.lakecountyin.org/portal/group/assessor provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The City of Hammond Treasurer handles city property taxes at https://www.gohammond.com/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees are $25 first page, $5 each additional. Certified copies typically cost $1/page. Sources: Lake County (https://lakecountyin.org/), Hammond IN (https://www.gohammond.com/).

📊 Public Data Sources for Cortland, IN

Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.

📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items

Statewide (IN) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Indianapolis
South Bend Man Sentenced to 94 Months in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography and Aggravated Identity Theft
FBI-Indianapolis
Elkhart Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Bank Robbery
FBI-Indianapolis
Eight Indicted for Illegal Gambling Business
FBI-Indianapolis
Southern Indiana Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Nearly $600,000 Through Multiple Fraud Schemes
FBI-Indianapolis
Bookkeeper for Nonprofit Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $79,000 From Incapacitated Senior Citizens
FBI-Indianapolis
IU Biology Researcher Pleads Guilty to Smuggling E. coli DNA From China Concealed in Clothing Shipment
FBI-Indianapolis
Thirteen Members of Armed Drug Trafficking and Dog Fighting Ring Sentenced
FBI-Indianapolis
Armed Felon Convicted of Carmel CVS Robbery; Accomplice Sentenced to Nine Years

🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 1

FacilityCity
CORTLAND PO
3993 E SR 258
 CORTLAND

💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6

Statewide (IN) — CFPB data not available below state level
DateCompanyIssue
2026-05-21 TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT Problem with a company's investigati
2026-05-21 TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT Incorrect information on your report
2026-05-21 Kriya Capital, LLC Attempts to collect debt not owed
2026-05-20 TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT Improper use of your report
2026-05-20 LJ Ross Associates Written notification about debt
2026-05-20 Experian Information S Incorrect information on your report

🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 1

City of Cortland, IN
EINOrganization
351593848 Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department of Jac
Cortland

🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12

Direct from IN state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news Indianapolis Career Offender Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Drug Trafficking Jul 22, 2026
doj_news Former Non-Profit IT Director Sentenced to Federal Prison for Nearly $550,000 Theft Jul 21, 2026
doj_news Indianapolis Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison After Threatening to Kill United States Representative Jul 21, 2026
FBI Field Office U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Federal Fraud Forum and Announces Creation of Fraud Task Force in Southern District of Indiana Jul 16, 2026
doj_news Eight Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Travel Insurance Fraud Scheme Jul 15, 2026
FBI Field Office Eight Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Travel Insurance Fraud Scheme Jul 15, 2026
doj_news Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Elderly Victim of More Than $500,000 Jul 14, 2026
FBI Field Office Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Elderly Victim of More Than $500,000 Jul 14, 2026
doj_news Four Months of Operation Take Back America Yield 23 Felons Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of Firearms Jul 9, 2026
FBI Field Office Four Months of Operation Take Back America Yield 23 Felons Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of Firearms Jul 9, 2026
Federal Circuit Vacancy - Staff Attorney (term) Jul 15, 2026
Federal Agency US Department of Labor files amicus brief supporting fiduciary discretion in use of forfeited funds under ERISA Jul 24, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Sources: DOJ U.S. Attorneys · FBI Wanted & Field Office news · EPA ECHO · CFPB · HHS-OIG LEIE · IRS Pub78 · FDIC · NPPES · 23 arrest agencies · FL Sunbiz · Chicago Open Data · Updated hourly via cron.

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