Find Cass County Arrest Records

Cass County arrest records are maintained by the Cass County Sheriff's Office in Logansport. With a population of about 38,000, Cass County sits in north-central Indiana along the Wabash and Eel rivers. The sheriff's office runs the county jail, processes bookings, and responds to records requests from the public. Criminal cases stemming from arrests are handled by the Cass Circuit Court and Cass Superior Court in Logansport.

Cass County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Cass County Sheriff's Office handles all county law enforcement, jail operations, and civil process. The office is in Logansport on the courthouse square. When someone is arrested in Cass County, they are brought to the Cass County Jail for booking. Staff create a record that includes the person's name, charges, bond information, and the date and time of booking. These booking records are public under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the state's Access to Public Records Act.

You can request arrest records by contacting the sheriff's office. In-person requests, phone calls, and written inquiries are all accepted. Give them the full name of the person you are looking for and a date of birth if you have it. The more details you provide, the faster they can pull the right record.

For current inmates, the state runs the INjail portal where you can search by county.

Select Cass County on the INjail site to view a list of people currently held in the county jail.

The Cass County Jail holds inmates awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to state facilities. The jail can hold roughly 150 people. Overcrowding has been an issue at times, which the county has tried to address through various programs. Daily operations run around the clock, so jail staff can answer basic questions about current inmates at any hour.

Note: The jail roster changes throughout the day as people are booked in and released. Always call to confirm if you need up-to-the-minute info.

Cass County Court Records Search

After an arrest in Cass County, the prosecutor decides whether to file formal charges. If charges are filed, a case is created in the Cass Circuit Court or one of the superior courts. These court records are more detailed than jail booking logs. They track every step from the initial charge through hearings, plea deals, trials, and sentencing.

You can search Cass County court records for free using the MyCase portal run by the Indiana courts.

Enter a name or case number on MyCase to see charges, hearing schedules, and outcomes for Cass County cases.

MyCase does not require a login or payment. Results show the case type, filing date, parties involved, and current status. You can see whether a case is still active or has been resolved. For more detailed documents like probable cause affidavits or sentencing orders, you may need to visit the clerk's office in person or submit a formal records request.

The Cass County Clerk's Office at the courthouse in Logansport maintains the official court files. Copies of court documents are available for a small per-page fee. You can also check the docket schedule to find out when hearings are set for specific cases.

Note: New case filings may take one to two business days to appear on MyCase after the clerk processes them.

Statewide Records Tools

The Indiana State Police offers a statewide criminal history check that covers Cass County and all 91 other counties. The cost is $15 per name, with an extra processing fee for credit card payments. This service pulls felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest records that have been reported to the state central repository. It is a good option when you want to check if someone has a record across multiple Indiana counties, not just Cass County.

Below is the ISP Criminal History Services page where you can start a search.

Create an account on the ISP site, enter the person's details, and pay the fee to get results.

Other useful state-level tools for Cass County arrest record research:

• MyCase for free court record searches
• INjail for current inmate lookups by county
• Indiana DOC offender locator for state prison inmates
• Indiana Court Orders for protective order searches

These tools work well together. If you find an arrest record through the ISP check, you can then look up the court case on MyCase for more details about what happened in court.

Cass County Expungement Process

Indiana Code 35-38-9 lets people with certain arrest or conviction records in Cass County petition to have those records sealed. The type of record determines the waiting period. Arrests that never led to charges can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions typically have a five-year waiting period, and felony convictions have longer waits depending on the severity.

To file for expungement, you submit a petition in the Cass County court where your case was handled. The petition needs to include your case number, the offense, your criminal history since the conviction, and a statement about why you qualify. The prosecutor can object, and the judge makes the final decision. A filing fee applies, though fee waivers are available for people who cannot afford it.

Expunged records are removed from public databases like MyCase and the ISP criminal history system. They still exist in law enforcement databases, but the general public, employers, and landlords cannot access them through normal search channels. This can make a real difference when applying for jobs or housing in the Logansport area.

Cities in Cass County

Cass County does not have any cities with a population over 25,000. Logansport is the largest city and county seat with about 17,000 residents. Other communities include Galveston, Walton, and Royal Center. All arrest records for these areas are processed through the Cass County Sheriff's Office and the court system in Logansport. The Logansport Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but bookings still go through the county jail.

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