Arrest Records for Hendricks County, Indiana

Court filings and booking records in Hendricks County flow through two separate systems: the Hendricks County Clerk of Court, located on the second floor of the Courthouse at 51 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122 (weekday hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), and the statewide MyCase portal, which publishes Hendricks County case records online at no charge. For booking-side records held by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, a separate records request is required. The Clerk’s office accepts cash, money order, and cashier’s check; confirm the current per-page fee before visiting.

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How to look up arrest records in Hendricks County

Checking your own record in Hendricks County is straightforward, and self-requests typically carry lower fees than third-party requests — bring a government-issued photo ID to confirm your identity at the Clerk’s window or the Sheriff’s records desk.

MyCase — court-side records, free online. The Indiana MyCase portal covers Hendricks County Circuit and Superior Court filings. Search by name or case number. MyCase shows charges, case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions for most criminal cases. It does not show sealed or expunged records, and portal updates may lag behind real-time court activity by a day or more — verify anything time-sensitive with the Clerk directly.

Indiana Judicial Branch — Hendricks County court information. The Indiana Judicial Branch Hendricks County page links to local court contacts and Hendricks-specific court records resources. Use this to identify which court handled a particular case before pulling the full docket.

Clerk of Court — certified copies and in-person requests. The Hendricks County Clerk’s Office sits on the second floor of the Courthouse at 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. An appointment is recommended — walk-ins may be turned away during busy periods. Phone lines at the Courthouse are sometimes unanswered; plan to visit in person if you need a certified copy quickly. Confirm the current per-page fee before driving in.

Sheriff’s records request — booking-side records. Arrest booking records are held by the Hendricks County Jail, located 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. Call ahead — (317) 272-0948 — to confirm availability and schedule a time, as walk-in waits can be significant. Bring a driver’s license or government-issued ID. The jail accepts credit/debit cards and cash for processing fees. The Hendricks County Jail Inmate Lookup tool is available online for current custody status.

Indiana Department of Correction — state prison records. If the person you’re researching was transferred to a state facility, use the Indiana Department of Correction offender search. The Plainfield Correctional Facility, reachable at (317) 745-6269, is the state prison located within Hendricks County. IDOC phone lines are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hendricks County Prosecutor — criminal justice system overview. The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s criminal justice system page provides context on how cases move through the local courts, including information on traffic warrant matters handled by Justices of the Peace.

Are Hendricks County arrest records public?

Understand the default rule before you request anything: Indiana law makes most arrest and booking records open to the public. The governing statute is Ind. Code § 5-14-3, the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), which establishes that booking records — including booking photos — are presumptively available to any member of the public who asks.

That default-public status has narrow but important exceptions. Sealed or expunged records are removed from public view entirely — once a court grants an expungement order under Indiana’s Second Chance Law, the record no longer appears in MyCase or in response to a public records request. Juvenile records are confidential by statute and are not accessible through the same channels as adult arrest records. Victim-identifying information may be redacted from records involving certain offenses, particularly domestic violence and sexual assault cases, to protect victims from further harm.

The tension between privacy interests and public access in Indiana is resolved firmly in favor of openness for adult criminal records. Indiana does not require a requester to state a reason for wanting a booking record. You do not need to be an attorney, a journalist, or a party to the case. Any person can walk into the Hendricks County Clerk’s Office at 51 W Main St, Danville, pay the applicable fee, and receive a copy of a public criminal court record.

Practical limits exist even within the public-access framework. MyCase does not display every document in a case file — it shows docket entries and basic case information, not necessarily attached exhibits or sealed motions. For a complete picture of what’s in a case file, an in-person request at the Clerk’s Office is the most reliable path. Confirm the Courthouse is open before traveling, as unexpected closures have been reported on otherwise normal business days.

What’s in a Hendricks County arrest record?

A Hendricks County arrest record spans two distinct document sets — one generated by the Sheriff at booking, one generated by the court as the case proceeds — and the fields visible in each differ meaningfully.

On the booking side, the record created at Hendricks County Jail at 189 East Campus Boulevard, Danville, typically includes: the arrestee’s full legal name and any aliases entered at booking; date and time of arrest; the arresting agency (Hendricks County Sheriff, Avon Police Department, Plainfield Police, Indiana State Police, or another agency); the booking number assigned at intake; the charges as listed at the time of arrest (which may differ from charges ultimately filed by the Prosecutor); and bond information if set. Booking photos are part of this record and are generally public under Ind. Code § 5-14-3. To confirm the current mugshot release policy for Hendricks County, call the Sheriff’s Office at (317) 272-0948.

On the court side, the docket entry visible through MyCase and at the Hendricks County Courthouse includes: the case number assigned by the court; the formal charges as filed by the Hendricks County Prosecutor; all hearing dates and their outcomes; the attorney of record (defense counsel and prosecutor); bond conditions set by the judge; and the final disposition — guilty plea, conviction at trial, dismissal, or acquittal. Disposition is one of the most important fields for a records-checker: an arrest without a conviction is a different legal status than a conviction, and that distinction appears clearly in the court docket.

The two systems do not always align perfectly. A charge listed on the booking record may be reduced, amended, or dropped entirely by the time the Prosecutor files. MyCase reflects the court’s version of events; the jail’s booking record reflects what was charged at the moment of arrest. For a complete picture, pull both. The Indiana Judicial Branch Hendricks County page and the Clerk’s Office at the Hendricks County Courthouse are the authoritative sources for the court-side record.

How to expunge an arrest record in Hendricks County

A case that ended in dismissal or acquittal — the charge was dropped, the prosecutor declined to file, or a jury returned a not-guilty verdict — sits in the most favorable position under Indiana’s expungement framework. That outcome is worth addressing directly before covering the broader petition process.

Under Ind. Code § 35-38-9 (Indiana “Second Chance Law”), a dismissal or acquittal is expunged automatically — the order takes effect no sooner than 60 days after the case closes. You do not need to file a petition for an automatic expungement. However, if you want to confirm the record has been removed from public view in MyCase or in the Hendricks County Clerk’s records, it is worth checking both systems after the 60-day window passes and contacting the Clerk’s Office at 51 W Main St, Danville, if the record still appears.

For an arrest that did not result in any conviction — meaning charges were never filed, or the case was dismissed before conviction — you may petition to expunge the arrest record one year after the date of arrest. This is a verified petition filed in the Hendricks County court where the arrest occurred. Indiana requires that all petitions in a given county be filed together in a single filing — you cannot file separate petitions for separate cases in Hendricks County on different dates. Plan accordingly if you have more than one matter to address.

For a misdemeanor conviction, the waiting period is five years from the date of conviction, with a clean record during that window. The court must grant the petition if eligibility requirements are met. For a Class D or Level 6 felony conviction, the waiting period is eight years from conviction — again, the court must grant if eligibility is satisfied.

For more serious felony convictions, the court may grant expungement after the later of eight years from conviction or three years from completing the sentence. The most serious felonies — and those involving official misconduct — require the Hendricks County Prosecutor’s written consent in addition to meeting the time requirements, and the court has discretion to deny. Sex offenses and violent offenses are excluded from the Second Chance Law entirely.

Petitioning to seal an arrest record in Hendricks County is a routine legal procedure. Many people handle it without an attorney using forms available at the Hendricks County Courthouse. The Clerk’s Office on the second floor can tell you which form applies to your situation. If you want legal guidance, the Indiana Roll of Attorneys search and the Indiana Public Defender Council can help you locate representation.

One practical constraint: Indiana gives each person effectively one expungement petition per lifetime. Getting the timing right matters. Confirm the current statute text or ask the Hendricks County Clerk before filing — Ind. Code § 35-38-9 controls, and the Clerk can tell you whether your waiting period has run.

After expungement, law enforcement agencies retain access to the sealed record. The public — including most background check databases — does not. MyCase will no longer display the case, and the Clerk’s public records will not reflect it.

Quick-contacts for Hendricks County arrest records

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 record first through MyCase — search your name and review every Hendricks County case that appears. For the booking-side record (what the Sheriff has on file), contact the Hendricks County Jail at (317) 272-0948 during office hours (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.) and request your own booking record — bring a photo ID. Self-requests typically carry lower fees than third-party requests. For certified copies of court documents, visit the Hendricks County Clerk’s Office on the second floor of the Courthouse at 51 W Main St, Danville, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

How do I get a Hendricks County arrest record expunged?

Indiana’s Second Chance Law (Ind. Code § 35-38-9) governs the process. If your case ended in dismissal or acquittal, expungement is automatic — no petition needed, though you should verify the record has cleared from MyCase after 60 days. For an arrest without conviction, you may petition one year after the arrest date. For a misdemeanor conviction, the waiting period is five years; for a Class D or Level 6 felony, eight years. File a verified petition in the Hendricks County court where the case was heard — Indiana requires all county petitions to be filed together in a single filing. Forms are available at the Hendricks County Courthouse. Because Indiana allows effectively one expungement petition per lifetime, confirm your eligibility with the Clerk or a licensed attorney before filing. The Indiana Public Defender Council can help you find representation if needed.