Indiana Arrest Records Search

Indiana county-to-court record route

Indiana Criminal History, County Jail and Court Case Lookup

Use this guide to find a recent Indiana arrest, identify the correct county jail, search a public criminal court case and order an Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History report. It also explains bond, appointed counsel, state-prison custody, visitation, inmate communication, victim alerts and expungement.

Search Indiana criminal history Search Indiana MyCase Locate an IDOC inmate

County jail bookings ISP history check MyCase court records Bond and release Public Defender IDOC visitation SAVIN alerts Expungement

Independent information guide: This page is not operated by Indiana State Police, the Indiana Judicial Branch, Indiana Department of Correction, a county sheriff or another government office. An arrest or booking entry does not prove guilt, conviction or current custody.

Fast official routes

Choose the Indiana Record That Answers Your Question

Recent arrest

Search the arresting county sheriff or jail first.

Indiana criminal history

Use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History service.

Criminal court case

Use MyCase for participating non-confidential Indiana cases.

State-prison custody

Use the IDOC Incarcerated Locator and DOC number.

Custody alerts

Indiana SAVIN: 866-891-0330.

Criminal history help

Indiana State Police: 317-232-8262.

Appointed counsel

Contact the county court or county Public Defender office.

Immediate danger

Call 911, not a record-search office.

Someone Was Arrested in Indiana Today

Confirm the arresting police agency and the Indiana county where the arrest occurred.
Open that county sheriff or jail’s official inmate lookup.
Search the last name first and avoid adding too many filters.
Allow time for transport, fingerprinting, medical screening and booking entry.
Call the jail if the record is missing or the bond field is unclear.
Save the booking number, cause number, charges, bond status and facility location.
Use MyCase after the court case is filed to review hearings and disposition.

Payment warning: Verify bond information directly with the jail or court. Do not pay through cryptocurrency, gift cards, wire transfer or an unsolicited caller claiming immediate release.

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Indiana Arrest Record Task Finder

Select your task to see the correct official route. This tool runs locally and does not request a person’s name, birth date or case number.

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Understand the systems

Indiana Arrest Records Are Not Kept in One Database

County jail Recent custody

MyCase Public court file

ISP Limited history

IDOC State prison

SAVIN Status alerts

Use the system that matches the person’s current stage
Your question	Correct source	What to prepare	What to verify
Was the person recently booked?	County sheriff or jail inmate search	Full name, county and likely arrest date	Booking number, custody, charges, bond and facility
Do I need an Indiana name-based criminal-history report?	ISP Limited Criminal History	Name, date of birth, race, gender and requested identifiers	Search scope, current fee and official result
What happened in the court case?	Indiana MyCase	Cause number, legal name, county or court	Charges filed, hearings, bond orders, disposition and sentence
Is the person in Indiana state prison?	IDOC Incarcerated Locator	DOC number or legal name	DOC number, facility assignment and status
Could the person be in federal custody?	Federal Inmate Locator	Full name or federal register number	Federal facility and release data
Do I want release or transfer alerts?	Indiana SAVIN	Last name, identification number or case number	Custody record and notification options

Important distinction: A county jail result answers a current-custody question. MyCase answers a court-case question. An ISP Limited Criminal History is a separate paid name-based search and does not replace either system.

Recent bookings

How to Find an Indiana County Jail Arrest Record

Identify the arresting county Use the police agency, city and arrest location. The person may be held in a county different from the city commonly associated with the arrest.

Open the official sheriff or jail website Look for “Inmate Search,” “Current Inmates,” “Jail Lookup,” “Booking Records” or “Inmate Roster.”

Search the last name first Add the first name, date of birth or booking date only when the result list is too broad.

Compare several identity details Check the full name, age, booking date, photograph, agency, booking number and charges.

Save the record identifiers Record the booking number, permanent number, cause number, bond and facility phone.

Call when the booking is fresh Intake data can appear after transport, identification, medical screening and warrant checks are completed.

Official Indiana county inmate-search examples

County portal	How to search	Useful feature	Fallback
Marion County Jail Lookup	Use name and date of birth, booking number, permanent number or state or county ID.	Multiple identifiers help distinguish people with similar names.	Use the Marion County Sheriff contact route when intake is not yet visible.
Allen County Inmate Search	Search by first name, last name or booking date.	Sorting by booking date can help with a very recent arrest.	Sheriff office: 260-449-7535.
Hamilton County Current Inmates	Use name, subject number, booking number, custody status or booking-date range.	The portal includes a visible warning that cryptocurrency is not accepted for bond.	Jail staff: 317-776-9800.
Tippecanoe County Corrections	Open the current-inmate listing from the Corrections page.	The county links jail, visitation and inmate-service information together.	Corrections: 765-423-9388.
Monroe County Jail	Use the “Locate an Inmate” route from the official jail page.	The page publishes current visitation notices and inmate-information contact details.	Inmate information: 812-349-2750.

Search tip: Remove hyphens and suffixes, try a former surname and search the last name alone. If the person disappeared from a current-inmate list, check release information, historical bookings, MyCase, IDOC and Indiana SAVIN.

Read records carefully

What an Indiana Arrest Record Does and Does Not Prove

Displayed field	What it may indicate	What it does not establish	Best verification source
Booking photograph	A photograph connected with a detention intake	Guilt, conviction or current custody	County jail and MyCase
Arrest charge	The allegation recorded by police or booking staff	That the prosecutor filed the identical charge	MyCase charging entries and docket
Bond	A release amount or condition at one stage	Immediate release or absence of another hold	Jail and handling court
Release date	Release from that particular facility	No transfer, supervision or separate case	IDOC, SAVIN, another county or federal locator
Disposition	The court outcome for a case or charge	That every third-party website has updated	MyCase and the local clerk

Do not identify someone from a name-only match. Compare the date of birth, photograph, county, booking number, cause number and other identifiers before relying on the result.

Indiana State Police

How to Order an Indiana Limited Criminal History

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History is a name-based Indiana search. The online service describes its public result as limited to qualifying Indiana felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest information, with completeness affected by county participation.

Indiana-only scope

The report does not provide criminal-history information from every other state.

Name-based matching

Accurate identity details reduce—but do not eliminate—the risk of a false match.

Fee applies per search

Check the current fee displayed by the official portal before submitting. A no-record response is still a completed result.

Open the official ISP service Go to the Indiana Limited Criminal History Search.

Review the scope before paying Confirm that a name-based, Indiana-only limited history is suitable for the reason you need the report.

Enter identity information carefully Use the legal name, date of birth, race, gender and any other requested details.

Review the current fee The portal displays the applicable per-record charge. Searches are charged even when no detailed record is found.

Save the official result Download or print the response immediately and record the date of the search.

Use fingerprint-based history when required If a receiving organization requires a national or fingerprint-based result, follow the specific ISP fingerprint service rather than assuming the limited report is sufficient.

ISP Criminal History Administration

Phone: 317-232-8262
Email: CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov

Mail requests

Indiana State Police
Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188

ISP states that money orders are the accepted payment method for mailed Limited Criminal History requests.

Not the same as a jail search: A Limited Criminal History report does not replace a current county inmate lookup, MyCase court review or IDOC custody search.

Indiana court records

How to Search an Indiana Criminal Case in MyCase

MyCase provides access to non-confidential cases in Indiana courts that use the Odyssey case-management system. Confidential, sealed and certain restricted records will not appear publicly.

Open the correct MyCase website Use mycase.in.gov. Do not confuse it with commercial law-office software using a similar name.

Select a search method Choose Case for a cause number, Name for a party search or Attorney when searching by counsel.

Use the cause number when available A cause number is usually the most precise route to the correct criminal file.

Use fewer name fields first Start with the last name and first name. Use “sounds-like” when spelling may vary.

Narrow by court or county Select the relevant court, case status or filing period when the name produces many results.

Read the complete chronological case summary Review filed charges, initial hearing, bond orders, counsel, hearings, warrants, plea, dismissal and sentencing entries.

Contact the local clerk for official copies Ask the court clerk for certified dispositions, orders or documents that are not publicly downloadable.

Common Indiana court terms
Term	Plain-English meaning	What to check next
Pending	The case has not reached a final recorded resolution.	Next hearing, bond orders and active charges.
Dismissed	The court or prosecutor ended a charge or case without a conviction on that count.	Final order and expungement eligibility.
Judgment of conviction	The court entered a conviction.	Sentence, probation and appeal information.
Failure to appear	The docket records a missed required court appearance.	Warrant, new hearing date and attorney guidance.
Disposed	The case reached a recorded procedural outcome.	The specific dismissal, plea, conviction or sentence entry.

Portal problem: Enable JavaScript, remove excessive filters and try a desktop browser. Search by cause number when name results are difficult to separate.

Release and representation

Indiana Bond, Initial Hearing and Legal Help

Indiana bond procedures can differ by county, charge, warrant and court order. Do not rely on a statewide estimate or another county’s bond schedule.

Bond amount

Confirm the amount, type, court and every related charge with the jail or clerk.

Initial hearing

The court may address charges, release conditions, counsel and future court dates.

Outside holds

Another warrant, county, court or agency can delay release after bond is posted.

Before paying bond

Confirm the person and booking number.

Check every charge and cause number.

Ask whether bond was set or reviewed.

Ask about warrants and outside holds.

Verify the accepted payment method.

Confirm the official payee and location.

Keep the receipt and transaction number.

Allow time for release processing.

How to request appointed counsel

Find the county criminal case Use MyCase to identify the court, cause number and upcoming hearing.

Ask the court about appointed counsel Contact the local clerk or court and request the current procedure for applying for a Public Defender.

Complete the financial information Provide truthful income, household, asset and expense details when the court evaluates eligibility.

Wait for a court appointment A county Public Defender generally cannot act as trial counsel until the court appoints the office or attorney.

Contact the assigned county office Use the Indiana Public Defender office information after identifying the correct office.

State Public Defender distinction: The Indiana State Public Defender primarily handles qualifying post-conviction matters. Questions about appointed trial or direct-appeal counsel should be directed to the relevant county Public Defender office.

Finding and checking a private lawyer

Find possible counsel

The Indiana State Bar Association does not operate as a statewide regulatory referral agency. Its Get Legal Help page points users to attorney directories and local resources.

Verify the lawyer

Use the Indiana Roll of Attorneys search to confirm licensing and status before hiring.

Hiring checklist: Ask who will handle the case, what the fee covers, whether trial work costs extra and how updates will be provided. Obtain the agreement in writing and avoid guaranteed-outcome claims.

State-prison custody

How to Find Someone in Indiana Department of Correction Custody

IDOC’s Incarcerated Locator is for people assigned to Indiana Department of Correction facilities. A person who was recently arrested and remains in a county jail may not appear there.

Open the IDOC locator Go to the Indiana Incarcerated Locator.

Use the DOC number when available A unique DOC number is more reliable than a common name.

Search by name when necessary Try the legal last name first and compare all available identity information.

Open the matching result Confirm the DOC number, facility assignment and displayed status.

Open the facility page Check current visitation, phone, mail and operational information for that institution.

Search another system if no result appears Check the county jail, Indiana SAVIN, federal locator or MyCase before concluding the person is not in custody.

County jail versus IDOC: County jails commonly hold people awaiting trial, serving local sentences or awaiting transfer. IDOC holds people assigned to the state correctional system.

IDOC family support

Indiana Prison Visitation, Calls, Money and Mail

Confirm the incarcerated person’s current IDOC facility before creating accounts, mailing documents or applying to visit. County jail rules are separate and must be checked on the responsible sheriff’s website.

Confirm the DOC number.

Confirm the current institution.

Apply for visitor approval.

Recheck the facility schedule.

Use only IDOC-linked providers.

Save payment confirmations.

IDOC visitation steps

Confirm IDOC custody Locate the person and write down the DOC number and facility.

Open IDOC visitation guidance Review the current IDOC visitation page.

Complete the visitor application Follow the approval process and provide the requested identification and relationship information.

Wait for approval IDOC states that an incarcerated individual may request visitation for no more than 12 approved visitors.

Check the institution schedule Visiting days, reservation requirements and operational restrictions can differ by facility.

Reconfirm before travelling Lockdowns, weather, facility status or an inmate transfer can affect a scheduled visit.

Phone calls

IDOC supports collect, prepaid collect and inmate-debit calling options.

Money accounts

Use only the funding providers and account types linked by IDOC.

Digital messages

IDOC publishes current tablet and correspondence routes through its Support Hub.

Personal mail

Most facilities use centralized processing; Reception Diagnostic Center is an exception.

Current IDOC personal-mail format

Beginning July 1, 2026, IDOC instructs senders to address general correspondence for most facilities as:

Incarcerated Individual’s Full Name, DOC Number
Facility Name
P.O. Box 460
Phoenix, MD 21131

Reception Diagnostic Center uses different instructions. Always open the current IDOC Mail and Packages page before sending mail.

Do not copy county jail instructions onto an IDOC letter. County facilities and state prisons can use different addresses, vendors, photo rules and deposit systems.

Notification and safety

Indiana SAVIN Custody Alerts and Victim Services

Search custody information

Indiana SAVIN search accepts a last name, offender ID or case number.

Register for notifications

Use Indiana SAVIN online or call 866-891-0330.

IDOC Victim Services

Use the IDOC Victim Services page for state-prison victim support and notification resources.

Safety guidance: Do not confront someone because of an arrest record, transfer or release alert. Call 911 for immediate danger and contact the county prosecutor’s victim-assistance office for case-specific support.

Record relief

Indiana Criminal Record Expungement and Correction

Indiana State Police is the central repository for Indiana criminal-history information, but ISP does not decide whether a person qualifies for expungement or provide legal advice about filing a petition.

Collect every cause number Search MyCase and obtain court records from every county connected with the arrest or conviction.

Obtain the final disposition Ask the local clerk for the official outcome, sentence and completion information.

Review Indiana expungement guidance Open the ISP Expunge Criminal History page.

Use the correct court A petition must be filed in the Indiana court with jurisdiction over the relevant record.

Consider legal help Expungement eligibility, waiting periods, filing sequence and disclosure rules can be complicated.

Keep the signed court order Save certified copies and allow the responsible agencies time to process the order.

Check private copies separately After the official process, send private publishers the exact URL and a redacted copy of the applicable court order.

ISP Expungement contact

Phone: 317-234-4427
Email: Expungement@isp.IN.gov

Indiana Self-Service Legal Center

Find court information, forms and legal-help routes.

Dismissal is not automatic removal: A dismissed charge does not automatically erase every jail entry, court reference, ISP record or third-party copy.

Problem solving

Why an Indiana Arrest or Inmate Search Shows No Result

The arrest happened minutes ago

Wait for intake processing, search the surname alone and call the county jail.

I searched the wrong county

Confirm the arresting agency and determine which county operates the holding facility.

The inmate left the current list

Check release data, MyCase, Indiana SAVIN, IDOC and nearby counties.

MyCase has no matching case

The case may not yet be filed, may be confidential or may be in a court not represented as expected.

The arrest charge changed

Use MyCase to review the charge actually filed by the prosecutor.

Bond was paid but release is delayed

Ask about all charges, holds, warrants, payment confirmation and facility processing.

The person may be federal

Use the Federal Inmate Locator rather than expecting an IDOC result.

The ISP report says no record

Confirm the identifying information and whether the receiving organization needs a fingerprint-based or national search.

The record may be restricted

Juvenile, confidential, sealed and expunged information may not be publicly available.

Before you call

Information to Prepare for an Indiana Jail, Court or Record Office

Full legal name and spelling

Date of birth or approximate age

Arresting county and police agency

Arrest or booking date

Booking or permanent number

Court cause number

IDOC DOC number

Exact question you need answered

Payment confirmation when applicable

Copy of a dismissal or expungement order

State contacts and map

Indiana Criminal Record Offices and Help Numbers

Indiana State Police Criminal History

P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188

Phone: 317-232-8262
Email: CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov

Indiana Department of Correction

Indiana Government Center South
302 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Use the official IDOC Contact and Support Hub pages for facility, custody, visitation and family-service routing.

Indiana SAVIN

Notification line: 866-891-0330
Availability: Automated custody-information and notification service.

Indiana State Public Defender

One North Capitol Avenue, Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-232-2475
Important: Contact the county Public Defender for appointed trial counsel.

Map destination Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis.

Call before visiting Confirm whether the service is available in person and what identification, payment or documents are required.

Do not visit for county custody A recent booking, local bond or release-time question belongs with the arresting county jail or court.

Need a local court? Open MyCase to identify the court and then contact that county’s clerk.

Official directory

Verified Indiana Arrest and Criminal Record Resources

ISP Limited Criminal History

Order an official Indiana name-based limited history.

ISP Criminal History Services

Compare Indiana criminal-history service types.

Indiana MyCase

Search participating non-confidential Indiana court cases.

IDOC Incarcerated Locator

Find an IDOC facility assignment and DOC number.

IDOC Visitation

Review visitor approval and facility routes.

IDOC Phone Calls

Review current calling options.

IDOC Money Accounts

Use current official funding routes.

IDOC Mail and Packages

Check the current mailing format.

Indiana SAVIN

Search custody status and register for alerts.

Public Defender Offices

Find appointed-counsel office information.

Roll of Indiana Attorneys

Verify an Indiana lawyer’s status.

ISP Expungement Guidance

Review Indiana criminal-history expungement routing.

Direct answers

Indiana Arrest Records Search FAQs

How do I find a recent arrest in Indiana?

Identify the arresting county and use that county sheriff or jail’s official inmate lookup. Search by last name first, compare the booking date and identifiers, and call the jail when the arrest is too recent to appear online.

Is there one statewide Indiana county jail search?

No. Indiana county jails maintain their own inmate searches and booking records. The IDOC Incarcerated Locator is for people assigned to Indiana Department of Correction facilities, not every person held in a county jail.

What is an Indiana Limited Criminal History report?

It is an Indiana State Police name-based search limited to qualifying Indiana criminal-history information. It is not a nationwide fingerprint-based background check, and completeness depends partly on county participation.

How much does an Indiana criminal-history search cost?

The official Limited Criminal History portal displays the current per-record fee before payment. Each completed search is charged even when the official result says that no detailed record was found.

How do I find an Indiana criminal court case?

Use mycase.in.gov and search by cause number, party name or attorney. Cause-number searches are usually the most precise. Review the chronological case summary and contact the local clerk for certified documents.

Why does an Indiana jail record show bond but no release?

A bond entry does not guarantee immediate release. Another charge, warrant, court condition, outside hold, incomplete payment or facility processing can keep the person in custody. Confirm every charge and hold with the jail or court.

How do I get a Public Defender in Indiana?

Contact the court or clerk handling the criminal case and ask how to request appointed counsel. The court evaluates eligibility and appoints the county Public Defender office or another qualified attorney when appropriate.

How do I arrange an Indiana state-prison visit?

Locate the person through IDOC, confirm the facility and DOC number, complete the current visitor-approval process and wait for approval. Recheck the institution’s schedule and operational status before travelling.

Can I receive Indiana inmate release notifications?

Yes. Indiana SAVIN allows users to search participating custody information and register for status notifications. Use indianasavin.in.gov or call 866-891-0330.

Does a dismissed Indiana arrest disappear automatically?

No. A dismissal does not automatically remove every jail, court, ISP or private website record. Obtain the final disposition, review Indiana expungement eligibility and complete any required court process before requesting private-site updates.

Official-resource review completed August 1, 2026

This independent guide is not affiliated with Indiana State Police, the Indiana Judicial Branch, Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana SAVIN, a county sheriff, court or Public Defender office.

Official portals, fees, mailing instructions, providers, phone numbers, visitation procedures and office availability can change. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with the responsible agency before paying, mailing documents or travelling.

Responsible-use notice: An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use arrest information to harass someone or to make employment, housing, credit, insurance or other decisions that require a legally compliant consumer report.

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