Indiana Arrest Records and Warrant Search
Indiana law makes arrest records, court filings, and jail rosters public — but the state does not keep them in one place. Responsibility is split across 92 county Sheriff’s offices, 92 Clerk of Court offices, and a handful of statewide portals that each cover a different slice of the picture. Finding the right record means knowing which agency holds it and which system to query. This site maps that structure, explains what each source shows, and links directly to the official county and state resources so you can get to the right place without guessing.
What you can look up here
Three types of records drive most searches on this site.
Arrest records. When a person is booked into a county jail, the Sheriff’s office creates a booking record — name, date, charges, and sometimes a photograph. That record is a public document under Indiana law. It reflects an arrest, not a conviction. Each county maintains its own booking log, and this site’s county pages link directly to those rosters.
Active warrants. A warrant is a court order authorizing law enforcement to take someone into custody. Indiana counties handle warrant information differently — some publish online lists, others require a direct inquiry to the Sheriff or Clerk. If a search turns up an active warrant, the right step is to contact an attorney before taking any other action.
Inmate and jail lookups. County jails hold people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Most Indiana counties publish a current inmate roster through the Sheriff’s office website. For someone serving a longer sentence in a state facility, the Indiana Department of Correction maintains a separate offender search. The county-by-county index below this page leads to a dedicated page for each of Indiana’s 92 counties, covering all three record types for that jurisdiction.
Where Indiana records actually live
Indiana’s public records are divided between county-level offices and statewide systems, and understanding that split saves a lot of wasted searching.
At the county level, the Sheriff’s office controls booking records and jail rosters. The Clerk of Court controls case filings — charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and judgments. These two offices are separate, and a booking record at the Sheriff’s office does not automatically tell you what happened in court.
At the state level, three systems matter most. MyCase is Indiana’s public court portal, maintained by the Indiana Office of Judicial Administration. It indexes case records from courts across the state and is the fastest way to check whether charges were filed, what the outcome was, and whether a case is still open. It does not show booking records or jail status.
The Indiana Department of Correction runs the state’s offender search for people currently in a state prison or recently released from one. It does not cover county jail holds.
The Indiana State Police maintains criminal history records and administers background check services under state law. Access to full criminal history through ISP follows separate rules from the public booking and court records described above.
Before you search
A useful search starts with accurate identifying details. Full legal name and date of birth are the minimum most county systems require. A common name without a date of birth will return too many results to be useful, and a nickname or a maiden name may return none at all.
County searches are county-specific. A search of Marion County’s jail roster tells you nothing about Allen County’s. If you are not certain which county is relevant, start with the statewide court portal before working through individual county sites.
An arrest record is not a conviction. A booking record documents that an arrest occurred. Charges may be reduced, dismissed, or result in an acquittal. The court record in MyCase is the place to see what actually happened after the arrest.
Records systems update on their own schedules. A very recent booking may not appear yet in an online roster or portal. If a search returns nothing and you have reason to believe a record exists, checking back later or contacting the agency directly is the practical next step.
Sealing and expungement are real processes under Indiana law. A record that existed at one point may have been removed from public view through a court order. The county pages on this site explain how those processes work — but specific waiting periods, eligibility rules, and fees are not listed here because they belong in that fuller context.
How we keep this current
Every source linked on this site is an official government resource. We cite the institution by name, link to the specific page that holds the relevant tool, and date each verification pass. Public agencies redesign their portals, move pages, and change their data-sharing policies — so this is continuous work, not a one-time audit. When a link breaks or a process changes, we update it. If you find something wrong, the Report an Error link at the top of this page goes directly to the editorial team, and confirmed errors are corrected quickly.
A few limits are worth stating plainly. This site is an informational guide. It is not legal advice, and it is not a law firm. It is not a government agency or court, and it has no affiliation with any. It cannot access non-public data, and it cannot remove, seal, or alter any official record. For legal questions about a specific record, consult a licensed Indiana attorney.