Bloomington Arrest Records
Bloomington arrest records are available through the Bloomington Police Department and Monroe County agencies. As a city of about 85,000 people and home to Indiana University, Bloomington has a full-service police agency with 91 sworn officers and 65 civilian employees covering roughly 20 square miles. You can request police reports in person, search the Monroe County jail roster, and look up court cases online. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under Indiana Code 5-14-3 governs how these requests are processed.
Bloomington Quick Facts
Bloomington Police Department Records
The Bloomington Police Department is a full-service police agency providing police protection to a city of approximately 85,000 residents and a land area of approximately 20 square miles. The department has 156 full-time employees, with 91 sworn officers and 65 civilian staff. The department is dedicated to performing law enforcement duties in a professional manner that serves all communities.
The Bloomington Police homepage is shown below.
The site links to records request forms, crime data, and department contact information.
The Records Division maintains all files and enters reports into databases. The lobby at the police department serves as the first point of contact for anyone entering the building. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The lobby staff provides public services such as limited criminal history checks, serial motor checks, fingerprinting, notary services, and clearance letters. You can reach the Records Division at (812) 349-3320.
To request arrest records or other public records, download the Public Access Request Form from the website and submit it to the department. The department provides arrest and daily log information upon request. Limited criminal history checks are available in person only during business hours.
Note: Evidence and property inquiries go to a separate division at (812) 349-3336, available Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM.
Bloomington Accident and Police Reports
The accident reports page explains how to get copies of crash reports and related records in Bloomington. You can also request limited criminal history information on yourself at the police department in person during business hours from 8 AM to 4 PM.
The accident reports page is shown here.
This page covers how to get copies of reports for insurance and personal use.
The police permits page covers additional services offered through the department.
Permits and reports can be requested in person at the police department lobby.
Monroe County Bloomington Jail Search
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes bookings for arrests in the Bloomington area. You can search the INjail portal for current inmates in Monroe County. The Monroe County Clerk's Office at the courthouse handles all court filings for criminal cases.
Search court records for free on MyCase. Enter a name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. No account is needed. Court records track each step from the initial filing through sentencing or dismissal. You can also visit the Monroe County case search page for additional court lookup options.
Statewide Bloomington Arrest Checks
The ISP criminal history service offers statewide arrest checks that cover Bloomington and all Indiana counties. A search costs $15 per name. Results include felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests.
Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, some arrest and conviction records in Bloomington can be sealed through expungement. If arrested but never charged, you may petition after one year. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. The petition goes to the Monroe County court. Not every case qualifies, so talk to an attorney for guidance.
Note: Limited criminal history checks at the Bloomington PD lobby only cover local records; for a complete check, use the ISP statewide service.
Monroe County Arrest Records
Bloomington is the county seat of Monroe County. All arrests in the city feed into the county court and jail systems. For county-level resources visit the Monroe County page.