Arrest Records for Hendricks County, Indiana

When you need to pull an arrest record in Hendricks County, the records live across two distinct systems: court-side docket entries in the Indiana MyCase statewide portal and booking-side entries held by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office at the jail on 189 East Campus Boulevard, Danville. The Hendricks County Clerk’s Office sits on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse at 51 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122, and is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Clerk accepts cash, money order, and cashier’s check for records fees. An appointment is recommended before visiting, as walk-ins may be turned away.

If someone you know was just booked tonight, our Hendricks County inmate-search page has phone-first contact info.

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How to look up arrest records in Hendricks County

Checking your own record in Hendricks County is a straightforward process, and self-requesters typically pay lower fees than third-party requesters at the Clerk’s window. Bring a government-issued photo ID — a driver’s license works — and be prepared to provide the full legal name and approximate date of birth for the record you’re pulling.

MyCase (court-side docket records). The Indiana MyCase statewide portal covers Hendricks County Circuit and Superior Court filings. Search by name or case number at no charge. MyCase shows case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions for cases that have reached the court. It does not show booking-only arrests that were never charged. A new booking can take time to appear after a case is filed, so check back if a recent case isn’t visible yet.

Indiana Judicial Branch — Hendricks County court information. The Indiana Judicial Branch Hendricks County court information page links directly to local court contacts and the county’s case-search tools. Use this to confirm which court division handled a specific case before requesting certified copies.

Hendricks County Clerk’s Office (certified copies). For a certified copy of a court record, visit the Clerk’s Office on the 2nd floor of the Hendricks County Courthouse, 51 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Clerk accepts cash, money order, and cashier’s check. Call ahead to confirm the current per-page fee before visiting — phone lines at the Courthouse can be slow to answer, so an in-person visit during mid-morning often moves faster. A free parking lot is available behind the building.

Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office (booking records). Booking records — the Sheriff-side record created at arrest — are separate from court dockets. The Hendricks County Jail is at 189 East Campus Boulevard, Danville, IN 46122. Jail office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bring a driver’s license or ID. The jail accepts credit/debit cards and cash for processing fees. Setting up an appointment in advance is advisable to avoid a wait. The county’s Hendricks County Jail inmate lookup tool can confirm whether someone is currently in custody before you make the trip.

Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office (criminal justice system overview). The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s criminal justice system page covers how cases move through the local courts and addresses traffic warrant matters handled by Justices of the Peace. Useful context if you’re trying to understand the status of a specific charge.

Indiana Department of Correction (state prison records). If the person you’re researching served or is serving time in a state facility, the Indiana Department of Correction offender search covers IDOC-managed facilities. The Plainfield Correctional Facility, located in Hendricks County, can be reached at (317) 745-6269; phone lines are available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Are Hendricks County arrest records public?

Understand the default rule before you request: Indiana treats most arrest and court records as open to the public. Under Ind. Code § 5-14-3 — the Indiana Access to Public Records Act — booking records, including booking photographs, are presumptively available to any member of the public. You don’t need to explain why you want the record or show a special interest.

That default-public rule has narrow, well-defined exceptions. A record that has been expunged under Indiana’s Second Chance Law is no longer accessible to the public — it is sealed from public view, though law enforcement retains access. Juvenile records carry their own confidentiality protections and are generally not available through the same channels as adult arrest records. Victim-identifying information — addresses, contact details, and certain protected personal data — is routinely redacted before a record is released, even when the underlying case is public.

Active investigations present a separate consideration. The Sheriff or a law enforcement agency may withhold records for an ongoing investigation if disclosure would compromise the case. That exemption is temporary; once the investigation closes, the record typically becomes available.

The practical tension in Hendricks County is the same as elsewhere in Indiana: a person’s arrest record is public even if the charges were later dropped or the person was acquitted. An arrest alone does not establish guilt, but the record of the arrest remains visible unless the person successfully petitions to expunge it. That distinction matters when you’re reviewing a record — the presence of an arrest entry doesn’t tell you the outcome of the case. Check the MyCase docket for the disposition before drawing any conclusions.

Confirm numbers and hours before visiting or calling any Hendricks County office, as closures on expected business days have been reported at the Courthouse.

What’s in a Hendricks County arrest record?

A Hendricks County arrest record typically contains at least eight distinct data fields, split between what the Sheriff’s Office captures at booking and what the court system adds once a case is filed. Knowing which system holds which fields saves time when you’re looking for something specific.

On the booking side — the record created by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office at the jail on East Campus Boulevard — you’ll find: the subject’s full legal name; date of birth; booking date and time; booking number (the jail’s internal identifier for that custody event); the arresting agency; the charges as listed at the time of arrest (these may differ from what the Prosecutor later files); and a booking photograph. The Hendricks County Courthouse address for the Sheriff’s records unit is 189 East Campus Boulevard, Danville, IN 46122. Mugshot release policy for the Hendricks County Jail isn’t posted online — call the jail directly to confirm whether booking photos are released on request.

On the court side — the docket entries visible through the Indiana Judicial Branch Hendricks County court information page and the MyCase portal — you’ll find: the case number assigned by the Circuit or Superior Court; the formal charges as filed by the Hendricks County Prosecutor; all hearing dates and continuances; the attorney of record (both prosecution and defense); bond conditions if set; and the final disposition (conviction, dismissal, acquittal, or diversion). The court record is the authoritative source for outcome. A booking record shows what the arrest looked like; the docket shows what happened afterward.

One important gap: MyCase shows cases that reached the court. An arrest that resulted in no charges being filed may appear only in the Sheriff’s booking records, not in the court docket at all. If you’re doing a thorough check, pull both systems. The Indiana Judicial Branch Hendricks County court information page and the jail’s inmate lookup tool are the two county-anchored resources to use in parallel. For records predating the online window of either system, a written request to the Hendricks County Clerk’s Office at the Hendricks County Courthouse is the path forward.

How to expunge an arrest record in Hendricks County

A case that was dismissed before trial, or that ended in an acquittal — the charge went to a jury or judge and came back not guilty — sits in a different position than a conviction. Indiana law treats these outcomes as the clearest candidates for relief, and the path is worth understanding on its own terms before getting to conviction-based petitions.

Under Ind. Code § 35-38-9, a dismissal or acquittal triggers automatic expungement — the order takes effect no sooner than 60 days after the dismissal or acquittal is entered. You don’t need to file a petition for that category; the court issues the order on its own. If the automatic order hasn’t appeared on your record after the 60-day window, contact the Hendricks County Clerk’s Office at 51 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122 to confirm the order was entered.

An arrest that resulted in no charges at all — you were booked but the Prosecutor never filed — can be petitioned for expungement one year after the arrest date. That petition goes to the court in the county where the arrest occurred, which for a Hendricks County arrest means filing in Hendricks County Circuit or Superior Court.

For conviction-based petitions, the same statute sets tiered waiting periods. A misdemeanor conviction can be petitioned five years after the conviction date. A Class D or Level 6 felony becomes eligible eight years after conviction — and the court must grant both of those if the eligibility requirements are met. More serious felonies require waiting the later of eight years from conviction or three years from completing the sentence, and the court has discretion whether to grant the petition. The most serious felonies — those that also require the Hendricks County Prosecutor’s written consent — require waiting the later of ten years from conviction or five years from completing the sentence.

Sex offenses, violent offenses, and official-misconduct offenses are excluded from the Second Chance Law entirely. If a case type isn’t covered by the statute, confirm options with a licensed Indiana attorney before filing anything.

Indiana’s Second Chance Law gives each person effectively one expungement petition per lifetime. All petitions in a given county must be filed together in a single filing — you can’t file one now and come back later for a different case in the same county. Getting the timing right before you file matters considerably. The Hendricks County Clerk’s Office can tell you whether a petition has already been filed under a given name.

You can file the petition yourself without an attorney. The Clerk’s Office at the Hendricks County Courthouse has court forms available. If you want legal help, the Indiana Roll of Attorneys search lists licensed Indiana attorneys, and the Indiana Public Defender Council can point you toward low-cost assistance. After expungement, the public record is sealed — employers and the general public can no longer see it. Law enforcement retains access.

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Frequently asked questions about Hendricks County arrest records

How do I find out what’s on my own Hendricks County arrest record?

Pull the court side first: search your name in the Indiana MyCase statewide portal, which covers Hendricks County Circuit and Superior Court cases at no charge. That gives you every case that reached the court — charges, hearing dates, and the final disposition. For the booking side — the Sheriff’s record created at the jail — visit the Hendricks County Jail at 189 East Campus Boulevard, Danville, IN 46122 during office hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Bring a government-issued photo ID. Self-requesters typically pay lower fees than third parties. For certified court copies, go to the Hendricks County Clerk’s Office on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse at 51 W Main St, Danville — open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

How do I get a Hendricks County arrest record expunged?

The path depends on the outcome of the case. A dismissal or acquittal triggers automatic expungement under Indiana’s Second Chance Law — the order issues no sooner than 60 days after the case closes, with no petition required. An arrest with no charges filed can be petitioned one year after the arrest date. A misdemeanor conviction becomes eligible five years after conviction; a Class D or Level 6 felony, eight years after conviction. More serious felonies have longer waiting periods and may require the Hendricks County Prosecutor’s written consent. Indiana allows effectively one lifetime petition per county, and all Hendricks County cases must be filed together. File the verified petition at the Hendricks County Circuit or Superior Court, 51 W Main St, Danville. Court forms are available at the Clerk’s Office. Confirm current filing fees and eligibility against the statute text or ask the Clerk before submitting — the timing of your petition matters significantly under this law.