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If you've been involved in a crime, have an arrest record, or are suspected of criminal activity, getting a copy of your Indiana background and criminal report is essential. Having a criminal or arrest record could effect your ability to be gainfully employed, stop you from being approved for a loan, keep you from renting an apartment, or prevent you from renewing your driver's license. Knowing what your background report shows will prepare you to deal with these situations and give you the option of clearing your name if the records are eligible to be removed.
The central repository for records in Indiana is the Records Division of the Indiana State Police. Their online database of records offers information on felonies and class A misdemeanors. The agency provides the public with access to records upon request and their database goes back to the 1930's. Their site has multiple ways to search for criminal history records in the state. You can use a name based search, fingerprint based state search, national finger print search, or the expungement resource options to request records. Information in their system is based on name, date of birth, race, and gender. Please note there is a fee to obtain all records and their records are for the state of Indiana only.
To mail in a request for a limited criminal history search, fill out the criminal history request form and mail it back to the Indiana State Police, Criminal History Limited Check, P.O. Box 6188, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6188. They accept check or money order by mail and payment must be provided with the form in order for your request to be processed. If you prefer to go in person visit the Central Records Division of the Indiana State Police. They are located at the Indiana Government Center, 100 N. Senate Avenue, Room N302, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. They accept cash in person in addition to check or money orders.
What is an Arrest Warrant?
An arrest warrant is a written directive that authorizes law enforcement to apprehend the person named and bring him or her before a judge to answer for the crime they are suspected of committing. For an arrest warrant to be legally issued, law enforcement must gather information and piece together a suspect profile based on evidence and witness testimony. This evidence must be presented in front of a judge to prove probable cause exists and that the person they are requesting a warrant for is most likely the one who committed the crime. If probable cause is established then an arrest warrant will be issued. Probable cause must be based on tangible facts and evidence, not just suspicion, for a judge to come to the conclusion that a warrant is necessary.
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that no warrants shall be issued, unless based upon probable cause and supported by an oath. This part of the amendment protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure of person or property and ensures that innocent people are not wrongly accused or incarcerated. Once arrested, you will have the chance to hire a lawyer and build your case to prove your innocence. All citizens are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you are found guilty of the crime then the charge goes against you on your personal file as a criminal record.
A valid arrest warrant must be signed by a judge in order for it to be legally acted upon by law enforcement. The warrant must list the name of the person to be arrested along with a written description identifying the suspect. If the name is unknown a clear physical description is imperative so police can arrest only persons who fit the profile. The warrant should also state the approximate age of the suspect, gender, hair and eye color, approximate height, and any identifying marks. A warrant must state the nature of the crime for which the warrant was issued, name of the county in which the order was issued, the date the warrant was issued and the action to be taken by law enforcement. Warrants that aren't served are considered active or outstanding warrants since there has been no arrest or resolution.
Once an arrest is made in response to a warrant, the suspect will be brought in front of a judge to determine whether there is enough reason to move the case to trial.
Arrest Record vs Criminal Record
In the state of Indiana, an arrest record is a list of all instances in which a person has been taken into custody by law enforcement because they were suspected of committing a crime or were involved in criminal activity in some manner. Just because you've been arrested doesn't mean you are necessarily guilty. It just means you were arrested in suspicion of a crime.
Arrest records will state the person's name, the charges against the individual, the nature of the crime they were arrested for, a description of the criminal indictments and the outcome of the case (guilty or innocent). If there was a prison sentence the correctional facility where the person is or was incarcerated will be included as well. Other details you may find on an arrest record may be finger prints, photographs of the suspect and photos of evidence relating to the crime. If you were arrested, but found innocent then you will only have an arrest record. An arrest record is not an admission of guilt in the eyes of the law. However, if you have been convicted of a crime you will have a criminal record along with the arrest record. The charges will show up on a background check and you will have to deal with the ramifications of having a criminal record.
Indiana Inmate and Jail Records Search
To begin an inmate search in Indiana, the best place to turn to is the Indiana Department of Corrections. The agency will have information on all prisoners incarcerated in Indiana correctional facilities in addition to criminals who are in jail as a result of an Indiana conviction. The site offers an offender search tool which allows you to search by name and case number. Results will list the inmate's name, race, gender, date of birth, DOC number and the facility where the inmate is currently incarcerated. Other information such as sentencing details and release dates may be available.
From the Department of Corrections you can also access a sex offender registry that covers the entire state. Their search tool allows you to narrow down a search by county. Once you choose a county you can find sex offenders by address and see who is registered as a sex offender in your neighborhood, place of work, or school district. Another great tool that's offered is to sign up for alerts. All you need to do is register your address to receive email alerts from law enforcement on offenders that are registered in the address you provide.
While a good portion of the information on their site originates from official state records, some information is derived by the individual offenders. Any person who has been convicted of a sexual offense is required to register with the state in the county where they live, work, go to school, or own property. For that reason, the database is only as reliable as the source information provided. Persons included in the registry have been convicted of a sex offense, a violent offense, or fall into the category of a delinquent child who committed a crime that would be considered a sexual or violent offense if it were committed by an adult.
The Indiana Sheriffs Association maintains and updates the sex offender registry for the state. For questions about sex offender registration you can contact the Indiana Sheriffs Association by calling toll free 800-622-4779, local 317-356-3633 or visit them in person at 147 East Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3608.
Who Can Search Public Records in Indiana?
The Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA) was designed to guarantee the public access to records of government bodies at all levels. The APRA allows any person to obtain public records no matter if they live in the state of Indiana or not and there is no requirement needed for the request. When making a search in person, the agency must acknowledge the request within 24 hours. If a request is made in writing, the agency has one week (7days) to respond. An agency must provide a specific reason for rejection if the request for records is denied. Note that some records are exempt from being publicly disclosed in the state of Indiana.
Indiana has laws governing how public records are disseminated. According to Sec.27 of the Indiana Criminal History Dissemination Law, limited arrest records can be offered to any member of the public and private organizations. Except for a few circumstances, felony and class A criminal convictions and arrest information will be available for release to agencies which request them or individuals who are not the subject. Public record requests will be granted if the person of inquiry has applied for a job with a private/non legal government organization, a position in a school, or any other place of employment where that person is responsible for the care of children or seniors. Inquiries for individuals who are known sex offenders or have been convicted of a sexual assault against a minor will most likely be honored as well.
Expungement of Indiana Records
In Indiana, a person is eligible for expungement of a conviction for certain offenses as determined by the state. In order for expungement to be considered, the individual must have successfully completed their sentence, have no other pending charges against them, cannot be registered as a sex or violent offender, and must have no convictions for a period of time which has been previously decided by the court. For misdemeanors (including class D felonies that were reduced to a misdemeanor) you need to have a clean record for 5 years. Class A, B, C, or D felonies, excluding violent crimes and sex offenses, require 8 years of no additional criminal charges. Violent felonies resulting in serious bodily harm hold a 10 year clean record period. A petition for expungement or sealing can be filed in Indiana by the individual or by the lawyer representing them.
Once a criminal conviction has been approved for expungement, the petition and order granting the petition is forwarded to the Indiana State Police Expungement Section where the removal of records will be processed with the state. At this point, the expunged records may not be held in any central repository as criminal history information. That means they will not be available for public viewing. Records of the conviction held by the sentencing court, court of appeals, and the Supreme Court will be permanently sealed. Any arrest record that led to the conviction will be expunged as well. You can treat the conviction as if it never happened since your name will be clear of attachment to the criminal record.
An amendment to the Indiana Code Title 35 allows individuals to request restriction of certain arrest or criminal records. A person who was charged with a crime but not convicted may apply for restricted access to their arrest records. You may also contact the Indiana State Police about expungement by email at Expungement@isp.IN.gov.
If you've been involved in a crime, have an arrest record, or are suspected of criminal activity, getting a copy of your Indiana background and criminal report is essential. Having a criminal or arrest record could effect your ability to be gainfully employed, stop you from being approved for a loan, keep you from renting an apartment, or prevent you from renewing your driver's license. Knowing what your background report shows will prepare you to deal with these situations and give you the option of clearing your name if the records are eligible to be removed.
The central repository for records in Indiana is the Records Division of the Indiana State Police. Their online database of records offers information on felonies and class A misdemeanors. The agency provides the public with access to records upon request and their database goes back to the 1930's. Their site has multiple ways to search for criminal history records in the state. You can use a name based search, fingerprint based state search, national finger print search, or the expungement resource options to request records. Information in their system is based on name, date of birth, race, and gender. Please note there is a fee to obtain all records and their records are for the state of Indiana only.
To mail in a request for a limited criminal history search, fill out the criminal history request form and mail it back to the Indiana State Police, Criminal History Limited Check, P.O. Box 6188, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6188. They accept check or money order by mail and payment must be provided with the form in order for your request to be processed. If you prefer to go in person visit the Central Records Division of the Indiana State Police. They are located at the Indiana Government Center, 100 N. Senate Avenue, Room N302, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. They accept cash in person in addition to check or money orders.
What is an Arrest Warrant?
An arrest warrant is a written directive that authorizes law enforcement to apprehend the person named and bring him or her before a judge to answer for the crime they are suspected of committing. For an arrest warrant to be legally issued, law enforcement must gather information and piece together a suspect profile based on evidence and witness testimony. This evidence must be presented in front of a judge to prove probable cause exists and that the person they are requesting a warrant for is most likely the one who committed the crime. If probable cause is established then an arrest warrant will be issued. Probable cause must be based on tangible facts and evidence, not just suspicion, for a judge to come to the conclusion that a warrant is necessary.
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that no warrants shall be issued, unless based upon probable cause and supported by an oath. This part of the amendment protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure of person or property and ensures that innocent people are not wrongly accused or incarcerated. Once arrested, you will have the chance to hire a lawyer and build your case to prove your innocence. All citizens are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you are found guilty of the crime then the charge goes against you on your personal file as a criminal record.
A valid arrest warrant must be signed by a judge in order for it to be legally acted upon by law enforcement. The warrant must list the name of the person to be arrested along with a written description identifying the suspect. If the name is unknown a clear physical description is imperative so police can arrest only persons who fit the profile. The warrant should also state the approximate age of the suspect, gender, hair and eye color, approximate height, and any identifying marks. A warrant must state the nature of the crime for which the warrant was issued, name of the county in which the order was issued, the date the warrant was issued and the action to be taken by law enforcement. Warrants that aren't served are considered active or outstanding warrants since there has been no arrest or resolution.
Once an arrest is made in response to a warrant, the suspect will be brought in front of a judge to determine whether there is enough reason to move the case to trial.
Arrest Record vs Criminal Record
In the state of Indiana, an arrest record is a list of all instances in which a person has been taken into custody by law enforcement because they were suspected of committing a crime or were involved in criminal activity in some manner. Just because you've been arrested doesn't mean you are necessarily guilty. It just means you were arrested in suspicion of a crime.
Arrest records will state the person's name, the charges against the individual, the nature of the crime they were arrested for, a description of the criminal indictments and the outcome of the case (guilty or innocent). If there was a prison sentence the correctional facility where the person is or was incarcerated will be included as well. Other details you may find on an arrest record may be finger prints, photographs of the suspect and photos of evidence relating to the crime. If you were arrested, but found innocent then you will only have an arrest record. An arrest record is not an admission of guilt in the eyes of the law. However, if you have been convicted of a crime you will have a criminal record along with the arrest record. The charges will show up on a background check and you will have to deal with the ramifications of having a criminal record.
Indiana Inmate and Jail Records Search
To begin an inmate search in Indiana, the best place to turn to is the Indiana Department of Corrections. The agency will have information on all prisoners incarcerated in Indiana correctional facilities in addition to criminals who are in jail as a result of an Indiana conviction. The site offers an offender search tool which allows you to search by name and case number. Results will list the inmate's name, race, gender, date of birth, DOC number and the facility where the inmate is currently incarcerated. Other information such as sentencing details and release dates may be available.
From the Department of Corrections you can also access a sex offender registry that covers the entire state. Their search tool allows you to narrow down a search by county. Once you choose a county you can find sex offenders by address and see who is registered as a sex offender in your neighborhood, place of work, or school district. Another great tool that's offered is to sign up for alerts. All you need to do is register your address to receive email alerts from law enforcement on offenders that are registered in the address you provide.
While a good portion of the information on their site originates from official state records, some information is derived by the individual offenders. Any person who has been convicted of a sexual offense is required to register with the state in the county where they live, work, go to school, or own property. For that reason, the database is only as reliable as the source information provided. Persons included in the registry have been convicted of a sex offense, a violent offense, or fall into the category of a delinquent child who committed a crime that would be considered a sexual or violent offense if it were committed by an adult.
The Indiana Sheriffs Association maintains and updates the sex offender registry for the state. For questions about sex offender registration you can contact the Indiana Sheriffs Association by calling toll free 800-622-4779, local 317-356-3633 or visit them in person at 147 East Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3608.
Who Can Search Public Records in Indiana?
The Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA) was designed to guarantee the public access to records of government bodies at all levels. The APRA allows any person to obtain public records no matter if they live in the state of Indiana or not and there is no requirement needed for the request. When making a search in person, the agency must acknowledge the request within 24 hours. If a request is made in writing, the agency has one week (7days) to respond. An agency must provide a specific reason for rejection if the request for records is denied. Note that some records are exempt from being publicly disclosed in the state of Indiana.
Indiana has laws governing how public records are disseminated. According to Sec.27 of the Indiana Criminal History Dissemination Law, limited arrest records can be offered to any member of the public and private organizations. Except for a few circumstances, felony and class A criminal convictions and arrest information will be available for release to agencies which request them or individuals who are not the subject. Public record requests will be granted if the person of inquiry has applied for a job with a private/non legal government organization, a position in a school, or any other place of employment where that person is responsible for the care of children or seniors. Inquiries for individuals who are known sex offenders or have been convicted of a sexual assault against a minor will most likely be honored as well.
Expungement of Indiana Records
In Indiana, a person is eligible for expungement of a conviction for certain offenses as determined by the state. In order for expungement to be considered, the individual must have successfully completed their sentence, have no other pending charges against them, cannot be registered as a sex or violent offender, and must have no convictions for a period of time which has been previously decided by the court. For misdemeanors (including class D felonies that were reduced to a misdemeanor) you need to have a clean record for 5 years. Class A, B, C, or D felonies, excluding violent crimes and sex offenses, require 8 years of no additional criminal charges. Violent felonies resulting in serious bodily harm hold a 10 year clean record period. A petition for expungement or sealing can be filed in Indiana by the individual or by the lawyer representing them.
Once a criminal conviction has been approved for expungement, the petition and order granting the petition is forwarded to the Indiana State Police Expungement Section where the removal of records will be processed with the state. At this point, the expunged records may not be held in any central repository as criminal history information. That means they will not be available for public viewing. Records of the conviction held by the sentencing court, court of appeals, and the Supreme Court will be permanently sealed. Any arrest record that led to the conviction will be expunged as well. You can treat the conviction as if it never happened since your name will be clear of attachment to the criminal record.
An amendment to the Indiana Code Title 35 allows individuals to request restriction of certain arrest or criminal records. A person who was charged with a crime but not convicted may apply for restricted access to their arrest records. You may also contact the Indiana State Police about expungement by email at Expungement@isp.IN.gov.
Indiana Government site
Indiana fingerprinting network
Indiana Department of Corrections
Limited Criminal History Report Mailing Address:
Indiana State Police,
Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6188
Address to Obtain a Limited Criminal History Report
Central Records Division of the Indiana State Police.
Indiana Government Center
100 N. Senate Avenue
Room N302
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Indiana Sheriffs' Association
147 East Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3608
Toll Free: (800) 622-4779
Phone: (317) 356-3633
Fax: (317) 356-3996
Indiana fingerprinting network
Indiana Department of Corrections
Limited Criminal History Report Mailing Address:
Indiana State Police,
Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6188
Address to Obtain a Limited Criminal History Report
Central Records Division of the Indiana State Police.
Indiana Government Center
100 N. Senate Avenue
Room N302
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Indiana Sheriffs' Association
147 East Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3608
Toll Free: (800) 622-4779
Phone: (317) 356-3633
Fax: (317) 356-3996
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