Union County Warrant Records

Union County warrant records are public court documents filed when judges in Liberty, Indiana issue arrest warrants, bench warrants, and related court orders. Union County is one of Indiana's smallest counties by population, with only about 7,300 residents. You can search these warrant records through Indiana's free MyCase portal or by contacting the Union County Sheriff's Office at 106 W Union St in Liberty.

Union County Sheriff's Office

The Union County Sheriff's Office is at 106 W Union St, Liberty, IN 47353. Call them at 765-458-5191. Deputies serve warrants issued by the Union County Circuit Court in Liberty. Union County is small enough that it operates with a single circuit court rather than multiple court divisions. The sheriff's office does not publish an online warrant list. Staff can check warrant status by name during regular business hours.

Because Union County is so small, the sheriff's department handles a range of duties with a small team. The office works with neighboring agencies in Wayne, Fayette, Franklin, and Randolph counties when warrants cross county borders. Indiana State Police also provides support for larger enforcement operations in the area.

If you contact the sheriff's office to check on a warrant, have the full legal name ready. A date of birth helps when names are common. The staff can tell you whether something is active but won't be able to advise you on legal options. The circuit court clerk in Liberty can point you to the right resources if you need to address an active warrant.

Online Warrant Search for Union County

Indiana's free statewide court portal, MyCase, is the best online tool for checking Union County warrant records. It covers all 92 Indiana counties and lets anyone search by name without creating an account. Case details include charges, hearing dates, and warrant status once the court has entered the record. For a small county like Union, most recent records are digitized and available in MyCase.

Because Union County has only a circuit court, MyCase searches in Liberty are straightforward. There's no need to sort through multiple court divisions. A name search pulls up anything the circuit court has on file. For older records not yet digitized, the Union County Clerk's office at the courthouse can help.

For tax warrants, use the separate Indiana tax warrant search. Tax warrants are civil judgments filed by the Department of Revenue and don't show in MyCase criminal case searches. The Indiana public records portal links to MyCase and other court tools in one place.

How Union County Courts Issue Warrants

Union County's circuit court judge signs arrest warrants based on sworn affidavits submitted by law enforcement. Under IC 35-33-2-1, the affidavit must show probable cause that a crime occurred and that the named person committed it. The judge reads the facts and decides whether the legal standard is satisfied before signing. This applies to both misdemeanor and felony warrant requests.

The warrant must comply with IC 35-33-2-2. It must name the person to be arrested (or describe them if the name is unknown), state the offense, and carry the judge's signature. These required elements are what you'll find in public court records when you access a warrant through MyCase or request a copy from the Union County Clerk's office.

Bench Warrants in Union County

Bench warrants in Union County are issued when defendants fail to appear in court or violate court orders. The circuit court judge issues these directly. No new affidavit is needed because the court already has authority over the person. Bench warrants go to the sheriff's office for service and are enforceable throughout Indiana, not just in Union County.

Clearing a bench warrant in Union County typically means going back to court. Given the small county, many people find it easier to work directly with local counsel to arrange a voluntary appearance. The circuit court clerk in Liberty can also tell you what steps to take. Waiting and hoping the warrant goes away is not a strategy that works under Indiana law.

Warrant Duration Under Indiana Law

Indiana warrants don't expire automatically. Under IC 35-33-2-4, an arrest warrant remains active until the person is arrested, the court dismisses the case, or a judge recalls the warrant. A Union County warrant from several years ago is still valid today if none of those things happened.

In a small county, old warrants can sometimes go unserved simply because someone moved away. But they don't disappear from the record. A traffic stop in a different state or a background check can surface a Union County warrant unexpectedly. If you find an old warrant in your name, check its status through MyCase and follow up with the clerk or an attorney.

Indiana State Police Criminal History

The Indiana State Police provides limited criminal history reports that cover all Indiana counties including Union. Online requests cost $15. Mail requests cost $15.70 and go to Indiana State Police, P.O. Box 6188, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188. Call 317-232-8262 for help. These reports are for past arrests and convictions, not active warrant searches.

Indiana's statewide court search covers Union County along with all 91 other Indiana counties, making it a practical free tool for warrant record lookups.

Tax Warrants and Public Records

The Indiana Department of Revenue files tax warrants through Union County courts when state taxes go unpaid. These civil judgments create public liens on property in Liberty and the surrounding area. They don't result in criminal arrest on their own. Search active tax warrants using the state tax warrant search. The Indiana DOR sheriff warrant page explains the collection process once a tax warrant reaches the county sheriff.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, applies to Union County court filings. Most warrant records are open to the public unless sealed by the judge. Under IC 10-13-3-11, expunged records are shielded from general disclosure. You can request records from the Union County Clerk's office at the courthouse in Liberty.

Nearby Counties

Union County is in the far eastern part of Indiana and borders several other counties with their own warrant and court records systems.