Access Mishawaka Arrest Records
Mishawaka arrest records are handled by the Mishawaka Police Department and the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department. Located next to South Bend with a population of about 51,000, Mishawaka shares the St. Joseph County court and jail systems. You can request case reports and police records in person or by email, search current inmates, and look up court cases online. Indiana Code 5-14-3 governs all public records requests in the state and sets clear deadlines for responses.
Mishawaka Quick Facts
Mishawaka Police Records Division
The Mishawaka Police Department is located at 100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, IN. The Records and Services Division retains all police reports, records, and issues various permits. Director Brad Haney leads the division. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Phone: (574) 258-1681. Email: mpdrecords@mishawaka.in.gov. Staff is available during regular business hours to fulfill requests and permits in person, by phone, or by email.
The Mishawaka Police Department has a clear fee schedule for arrest records and related services:
- Accident Reports: $5 (also available online at BuyCrash.com)
- Case Reports: $5 (in-person only, valid ID required)
- Video DVD: $10
- Manual Fingerprints: $5 per card
- VIN Checks: $5
- Local Background Checks: $10 (in-person only)
Acceptable payment methods include credit and debit cards, cash, money orders, and checks for in-person visits. Case reports require you to show a valid ID. Local background checks are in-person only and cover arrests made by Mishawaka PD. For a broader check, use the Indiana State Police statewide service.
Note: For accident reports, BuyCrash.com is often the fastest option since you can purchase them online without visiting in person.
St. Joseph County Jail Search
Mishawaka shares the St. Joseph County jail and court systems with South Bend. The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department is at 401 W. Sample Street, South Bend, IN 46601. The records division can be reached at 574-235-9321. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The fee is $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
You can search current inmates at the St. Joseph County jail through the INjail portal. The St. Joseph County Clerk's Office at 101 S. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601 manages all court filings. Phone: 574-235-9635. The county daily log shows incident types, locations, and dispositions for recent activity across the county.
Mishawaka Court Records Search
Criminal cases from Mishawaka arrests are filed in St. Joseph County Superior Court. Search for free on MyCase. Enter a name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. No account is needed.
The ISP criminal history service provides statewide arrest checks for $15 per name. Results include felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported to the state. Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, some Mishawaka arrest records can be sealed through expungement. If arrested but never charged, you may petition after one year. Not every case qualifies. Contact an attorney or the St. Joseph County court clerk for guidance.
The Indiana Courts website links to local court contacts. The Indiana DOC offender locator tracks people in state prison. If someone from Mishawaka was convicted and sent to a state facility, the DOC tool shows their current status.
St. Joseph County Records
Mishawaka is in St. Joseph County. All arrests feed into the county court and jail systems shared with South Bend.