Odon, Indiana Public Records

The Daviess Circuit Court, also at the County Courthouse at 200 East Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8668, has general jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors, small claims (up to $10,000), civil cases, juvenile matters, and traffic violations. Both courts serve all Odon residents for legal proceedings. Indiana offers online court record access through the Indiana Judiciary's MyCase portal at www.mycase.in.gov, a free searchable database where users can look up case information by party name, case number, or attorney. The system provides case summaries, filing dates, judgments, and docket entries for most cases. Certified copies of court documents are available from the Clerk's Office for a fee of $1.00 per page plus an $8.00 certification fee. Some older records may require in-person requests at the Clerk of Courts office located in the County Courthouse.

The Daviess County Recorder's Office, located at 200 East Walnut Street, Suite 104, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8675, records and preserves all land documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and releases. Indiana law requires recording of real estate transactions to establish public notice and chain of title. The Recorder's Office provides online document search and viewing through its website at www.daviess.org/recorder, where users can search by name, document type, or book and page reference. Most records from recent decades are digitized and viewable free of charge online; certified copies cost $1.00 per page with a $5.00 minimum. Daviess County also offers a GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping portal accessible through the county website, allowing users to view interactive parcel maps, zoning information, aerial imagery, and property boundaries for all parcels in Odon and throughout the county.

Local employers include manufacturing operations, retail stores along Main Street, restaurants, medical clinics, and service providers. Many Odon residents commute to larger employment centers, particularly Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center approximately 15 miles southeast, which employs thousands in defense research, development, and testing. Other regional employers include industries and healthcare facilities in Washington (the county seat) and Vincennes. The median household income in Odon is estimated around $45,000-$50,000, slightly below state averages, reflecting the community's rural and working-class character. Recent years have seen modest residential development and efforts to preserve Odon's historic downtown. The town's economy remains closely tied to Daviess County's agricultural productivity, particularly corn and soybean farming, as well as the stability of Crane NSWC. Odon benefits from its location along State Road 58, providing connectivity to regional markets while maintaining its small-town identity as a tight-knit community with local businesses passed through generations.

Law enforcement services in Odon are provided primarily by the Odon Town Marshal's Office, located at 101 East Main Street, Odon, IN 47562. The Marshal's Office can be reached at (812) 636-4949 for non-emergency matters. For more serious incidents and county-wide law enforcement, the Daviess County Sheriff's Office serves Odon and surrounding areas from its headquarters at 200 East Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-1060. The Sheriff's Office website at www.daviess.org provides information on services, non-emergency reporting, and community programs. Police reports and incident records from Odon Marshal's Office may be requested in person at Town Hall or by contacting the office directly; fees for copies typically apply. The Daviess County Sheriff maintains records for unincorporated areas and provides support to town police departments. Arrest records and jail bookings are accessible through the Daviess County Jail inmate roster, available online at the Sheriff's Office website. The online search tool displays current inmates with information including names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and sometimes mugshots. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-1 et seq.) establishes that most law enforcement records are public unless exempted for investigatory reasons or privacy concerns. Requesters should submit written requests citing this statute to ensure timely processing of police reports, crash reports, and arrest logs.

Online ordering typically takes 2-3 weeks; walk-in service is available at the Indianapolis office with same-day processing. Requesters must provide valid photo ID and proof of eligibility, as Indiana restricts access to immediate family members, legal representatives, or those with a direct legal interest. Marriage licenses for Odon residents are issued by the Daviess County Clerk's Office at 200 East Walnut Street, Suite 201, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8660. The fee for a marriage license is $18.00, or $8.00 if both parties complete a premarital education course. Marriage records are public and can be searched in person at the Clerk's Office; the office maintains records from the county's formation in 1817. Divorce records are filed through Daviess Superior or Circuit Court and are accessible via the court system; certified copies are available from the Clerk of Courts. Indiana law requires a 60-day waiting period after marriage license issuance before the license expires.

Fictitious business names (DBA - "Doing Business As") in Indiana are registered at the county level with the Daviess County Clerk at 200 East Walnut Street, Suite 201, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8660. DBA registrations cost approximately $30 and must be renewed every five years. The Clerk maintains searchable records of all active assumed business names in the county. For formal business entities (corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships), registration occurs through the Indiana Secretary of State's Business Services Division. The free online database at www.in.gov/sos/business allows searches by business name, registered agent, or entity number, showing corporate status, formation date, principal address, registered agent, and annual report compliance. New business entity filings are submitted online through INBiz at www.inbiz.in.gov. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) lien filings are also managed by the Indiana Secretary of State and searchable through the same portal. Commercial property tax assessments for Odon businesses are available through the Daviess County Assessor's online parcel search at www.daviess.org/assessor, where business owners can look up assessed values and tax obligations for commercial real estate.

Voters in Odon, Indiana are served by the Daviess County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for all county residents. The Daviess County Clerk/Elections Office is located at 200 East Walnut Street, Suite 201, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8660, with election information available at www.daviess.org/clerk. Odon residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Registration Portal at www.indianavoters.in.gov, operated by the Indiana Secretary of State. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Voters need an Indiana driver's license or state ID number to register online; paper registration is also accepted at the County Clerk's office, BMV branches, and public agencies. Odon holds municipal elections for Town Council members and the Town Board; these elections typically occur in November of odd-numbered years (most recently 2023, next scheduled for 2027). Town Council members serve four-year terms. Residents can find information about local candidates, ballot measures, and filing deadlines through the County Clerk and the Town of Odon website. To locate their assigned polling place, Odon voters can use the Indiana Voter Portal at www.indianavoters.in.gov and enter their address; the site also shows sample ballots and early voting locations. Under Indiana law (IC 3-7-26), voter registration lists are public records available for purchase from the County Clerk; however, individual voter registration information is restricted. Campaign finance reports for local candidates are filed with the Daviess County Clerk and are public records, while state-level campaigns file with the Indiana Election Division. Precinct-level election results are public and posted by the County Clerk after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Daviess County reported turnout of approximately 60-65% of registered voters, consistent with rural Indiana counties, with strong support for Republican candidates. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Odon and Daviess County voters will decide several key races: Indiana does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, but voters will elect all nine U.S. House members including the district representative for southwestern Indiana; all 100 Indiana House seats and half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats; county-level offices including County Council, Sheriff, Assessor, Recorder, Auditor, and other constitutional officers whose terms expire; and potentially local school board members. Indiana permits absentee voting by mail for any registered voter; applications are available at www.indianavoters.in.gov or from the County Clerk, and must be received by the County Clerk by 11:59 PM the day before the election (though earlier deadlines apply for mailed ballots). Early in-person voting is available at the County Clerk's Office and designated satellite locations beginning 28 days before Election Day.