DAVIESS COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Daviess County Public Records?

Daviess County public records documents are created, filed, and maintained by the county’s government. Most of Daviess County’s public records can be disclosed to the public, but some records cannot be disclosed. The Indiana Access to Public Record Act (APRA) excludes some public records from being accessible to the public. Examples of excluded records include:

• Mental health records
• Case records declared confidential by a federal law
• Medical records
• Substance abuse records
• Personal information of witnesses
• Personal data of an attorney
• Personal notes, email, calendar of judges, jurors, and court staff data
• Social security number
• Trade secrets

Daviess County Public records include:

• Marriage records
• Divorce records
• Sex offender’s records
• Inmate records
• Birth records
• Death records

Daviess County Crime Statistics

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigations has a yearly report on criminal activities in Indiana. Daviess County crime statistics are obtained from law enforcement agencies in the state.

The 2019 report indicated that there were 13 property crimes, 10 larceny-thefts, 2 burglaries, and 1 case of violent crime, aggravated assault, and motor vehicle theft. Daviess County had no recorded crimes for murder, rape, robbery, and arson. Property crimes and larceny-theft increased over the last five years by 44.4% and 100%, respectively. There was also a 50% reduction in aggravated assaults and a 33.3% decrease in the burglary crime rate.

Are Daviess County Criminal Records Public?

As per Indiana’s APRA, Daviess County criminal records are public records and can be assessed by the public. Parties interested in obtaining Daviess County criminal records can call the Daviess County Prosecutor’s Office on (812) 254-8673 or contact the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department. Alternatively, parties can use the Criminal History Service of the Indiana Department of Police. Requesters can obtain Daviess County criminal records from the Indiana State Police using the Limited Criminal History (LCH) record. LCH contains felony and misdemeanor crimes within Indiana. To carry out an online search using the LCH, parties should have the offender's name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, and race. The LCH record can also be obtained by mail. Parties can fill out the Limited Criminal History form and mail the completed form. There is a fee of $15.00 per search for subscribers, and $16.32 for non-subscribers. Parties can make payment by money orders only. Mail completed forms and money order to:

Indiana State Police
Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188

How to Obtain Daviess County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

Interested parties can obtain Daviess County arrest records from the county Sheriff's Office. Requesters can fill out the Record Check Request Form and submit it in-person at the Sheriff’s Office or fax the request to (812) 254-5972; an ID card must be submitted with the application form. The Sheriff’s Department charges a fee of $10.00 to request records.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Daviess County

The state of Indiana mandates all county Sheriff’s Departments to open, maintain and update a registry for sex offenders in their county. Daviess County sex offender’s tool is open to the public, and parties can access sex offender’s information in the county using the Offender Watch tool. Searchers should obtain any of the following data about the sex offender to search to query the database.

• Full name
• Email address or internet name
• Phone number
• Address, city, and zip code

Interested parties can subscribe to the free email notification to get updated when a sex offender registers with Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. Alternatively, parties can also obtain sex offenders' information from the statewide Sex and Violent Offender Registry from the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC).

Indiana Department of Corrections
Attn: Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry
302, W. Washington Street
Indiana Government Center South, E329
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2038
Phone: (317) 232-1232
Fax: (317) 234-1953

How to Find Daviess County Inmate Records

Daviess County’s jail command of the Sheriff’s Department is in charge of the daily operations of the county jail. Parties seeking Daviess County inmate records can use the statewide Offender Search Record provided by the IDOC; searchers can use the inmate’s full name or number. Parties can also contact the Sheriff’s Department for Daviess County inmate records by contacting the Jail Command of the Sheriff’s Department on:

Daviess County Security Center (more)
101 Northeast, 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-1060

How Do I Visit an inmate in Daviess County Jail?

Daviess County jail command approves visitation for inmates through

• In-person visits onsite
• Video visitation.

For an onsite visit to an inmate in Daviess County jail, family and friends should schedule an appointment a day before the intended day of visit. Scheduling the appointment is done by calling (812) 254-2855; visitors should call between 9:00 to 11:00 AM, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, and 5:00–7:00 PM. Inmates are granted 20 minutes a week visitation time.

Video visitation is scheduled using SecurusTechnologies; there are no limits on video visitation.

All in-person visitors must register using the visitor’s registration form; and provide a valid means of ID to identify themselves. Visitors must be 18 years or older, this does not apply to minor children of the inmate, but they must be in the company of a legal guardian. Visitors are expected to leave personal belongings in their cars and must be appropriately dressed. Phones, video or audio recording devices, and cameras are prohibited. Visitors can be searched during the visit, especially on the suspicion that the visitor may possess prohibited items. Former inmates, persons on parole or probation must get permission from the agency supervising their release and from the Sheriff’s Department for a visit to be approved.

Daviess County jail can revoke or put an end to visitation rights if:

• Lack of proper identification from the visitor.
• The visitor is intoxicated.
• The visitor is obnoxiously loud.
• The visitor or inmate is using vulgar language.
• The visitor or inmate is aggressive and derogatory to anyone.
• The visitor refuses to obey a correctional officer.

Daviess County Court Records

Daviess County court records are the official documents generated during a legal proceeding under oath within the county. Daviess County has a Circuit and Superior Court. The Circuit Court presides over felonies, divorce, domestic violence, juvenile, child support, and paternity cases. Superior Court attends to small claims, landlord/ tenant relations, and some general civil claims cases. The court records from the cases presided are domiciled in the court and are available to the public. The Clerk Office of Daviess County maintains all court records for the county. Daviess County Circuit and Superior Court are located at:

Daviess County Circuit Court
200 East, Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8670
Fax: (812) 254-8683

Daviess County Superior Court
200 East, Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8671
Fax: (812) 254-8654

Are Daviess County Court Records Public?

As per Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act, Daviess County court records are documents generated by the county’s government and are available to the public. However, some records are excluded from public view; such records include:

• Records protected by law.
• Trade secrets
• Patient medical records
• Adoption records
• Trade secret records
• Investigation records of law enforcement agencies
• Employees personnel file
• Hospital staff meeting records
• Substance or drug abuse records
• Personal information such as addresses (email and mail), phone numbers, and date of birth of witnesses, children, or victims in a criminal proceeding.
• Video or pictures showing an individual genital, pubic area, buttocks, female nipples or being subjected to sexual conduct

Daviess County court records are available at the Recorder’s Office. Interested parties can request a court record document from the county’s office at:

Daviess County Courthouse
200 East, Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8675

The recorder's office has computers dedicated to the public to access the county’s court records during business hours. Interested parties can obtain Daviess County court records from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

How to Obtain Daviess County Civil Court Case Records

Civil court cases are cases between two parties to settle private disputes. Civil cases are claims of liability by the actions of one party on another; the claims could be monetary or injury to one's integrity. The Daviess County court creates and maintains civil court case records, and they are available to the public. Parties interested in getting Daviess County civil court case records can do so for a fee at the Clerk’s Office.

Daviess County Courthouse
200 East, Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8664
Fax: (812) 254-8698

Alternatively, the state of Indiana provides an online tool to search for civil court case records across the state. The Indiana state website provides records for all non-confidential cases in the state. Parties can obtain Daviess County's civil court case record using this database by searching with the name, attorney, or case. It is necessary to have the full name or date of birth of the individual if searching by name, the attorney's full name or bar number if searching by attorney’s name, or the case number or cross-reference number if searching the database by case. Click the court's drop-down menu, and select Daviess County; limit the search to civil records.

How to Obtain Daviess County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records are official documents created during a criminal trial. The Daviess County court presides over criminal cases in the county and makes these records accessible. Daviess County criminal court records are kept and maintained by the Clerk's Office and can be obtained for a fee at the Clerk's Office.

Daviess County Courthouse
200 East, Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8664
Fax: (812) 254-8698

The state of Indiana also provides an online database for criminal records statewide. Parties interested can obtain Daviess County criminal court records using mycase.in.gov, a free online search tool for non-confidential cases in Indiana. Searchers should click the court drop-down menu and select Daviess County; parties must limit the search to criminal records.

What are Daviess County Vital Records?

Daviess County's vital records are the official documentation of major life landmark events in the county; such records include vital records, marriage records, birth records, death records, and divorce decrees. Daviess County vital records office creates and maintains birth and death records while Daviess County Clerk’s Office maintains marriage records. These records are accessible to the public during business hours.

Where and How to Obtain Daviess County Divorce Records

County courts issue divorce decrees, and it is a document formally and legally ending a marriage. Divorce records are public documents that the public can assess. However, in Indiana, there is no online database for divorce decrees. Parties interested in obtaining divorce records can only retrieve them from the county that issued the divorce decree. Searchers can get Daviess County divorce record from the Clerk’s Office at:

Daviess County Courthouse 200 East, Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8664
Fax: (812) 254-8698

Where and How to Get Public Daviess County Marriage Records

Marriage records are documents issued by the court certifying the union of a couple. Daviess County marriage records are public documents that interested parties can access. In Indiana, marriage records are not available online; however, parties interested in getting official copies of Daviess County marriage records can do so from the Clerk’s Office at:

Daviess County Courthouse
200 East, Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8664
Fax: (812) 254-8698

Parties can search for Daviess County marriage records using the Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup database. This database has marriage records from 1993 to date. When searching, select Daviess County as the county of issue. The Indiana State Library has an archive of Indiana legacies that gives access to Indiana’s local history and vital records. The database can be queried by record type and county. Searchers should have the first and last names of the couple and the year the marriage occurred.

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Daviess County

Marriage Records in Indiana are considered public; there are no confidential marriage records in Daviess County.

Where and How to Find Daviess County Birth Records

The Daviess County Health Department (DCHD) maintains the county’s vital records, including Daviess County birth records. Family members can obtain birth records in person or by mail. Interested parties can fill out the application for certified birth certificate form and dropped in person or mailed to:

Daviess County Government Center
300 Hefron Street, Suite 150
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8666
Fax: (812) 254-8643

The DCHD is open to the public for in-person requesters Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday. It costs $15.00 to obtain a Daviess County birth certificate; the county accepts money orders or cash only. Completed forms must be submitted with a photocopy of a valid ID card.

To be eligible to view confidential birth records in Daviess County, requesters must have documented proof of relationship with the birth record holder and must be one of the following:

• Parents
• Grandparents, who must be a parent of a parent listed on the birth record
• Spouse
• Legal guardian
• Aunt and uncle
• Siblings 18 years or older
• Attorney

Where and How to Find Daviess County Death Records

The DCHD maintains the country's death records. Daviess County death records can be requested by mail or in-person from the health department Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday. It cost $15:00 to obtain a death record from the county payable only in cash or money orders. Requesters can fill out the application for certified copy of death record form together with a photocopy of a valid means of ID and submit in-person or by mail at:

Daviess County Government Center
300 Hefron Street, Suite 150
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-8666
Fax: (812) 254-8643

Only individuals with documented proof of legal interest or direct relationship with the deceased can request a death certificate in Daviess County. Requesters eligible include:

• Parents of the deceased and must be named on the death record

• Spouse of the deceased named on the death record

• Siblings of the deceased who must be aged 18 or older

• Child or grandchild aged 18 or older of the deceased

• Aunt or uncle of the deceased

• Niece and nephew, they must be 18 years and above

• Funeral director

• The legal representative of the deceased

Requesters need to provide a valid means of identification when requesting a death record. Such documents include:

• Passport
• Drivers license
• State ID
• Veterans ID
• Green Mexico Consular ID

In the absence of these, the DCHD will accept two of the following forms of identification.

• College ID of school currently enrolled
• Work ID of current place of employment
• Department of Correction ID card
• A signed Social Security Card
• Current vehicle registration
• Military discharge
• Home rental or lease agreement
• Voters registration card

Voter’s card, vehicle registration, and home lease rental must include the requester's name and address.