Crawford County Arrest Records
Crawford County arrest records come from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office in English, the county seat. This is one of Indiana's smallest and most rural counties, with only about 10,000 residents. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement duties for the county, including jail operations and records management. Court cases move through the Crawford Circuit Court.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office provides all county-level law enforcement. There is no city police department in English, so the sheriff handles it all. That means the sheriff's office is the single source for arrest records in Crawford County. Every person arrested in the county is brought to the Crawford County Jail for processing.
The booking record created at intake includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the date of the arrest. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, these records are open to the public. You can request them by calling the sheriff's office, visiting in person, or sending a written request. Given the small size of the county, most people just call or stop by.
You can check on current inmates through the state INjail portal.
Select Crawford County on the INjail site to view a list of people in the county jail.
Crawford County's jail is small. It holds far fewer inmates than larger counties. Because of limited capacity, some inmates may be transferred to nearby county jails under agreements with neighboring sheriffs. If you cannot find someone on the Crawford County jail roster, they may be housed in Harrison County or another nearby facility.
The sheriff's office is also responsible for serving court papers, conducting evictions, and transporting inmates. With a small staff, response times on records requests may vary. Be patient if it takes a few days to hear back.
Note: Crawford County does not have a dedicated online records portal. Most records requests go through the sheriff's office directly.
Crawford County Court Records
Criminal cases from Crawford County arrests are heard in the Crawford Circuit Court in English. The court handles all criminal matters in the county, from minor misdemeanors to felonies. The clerk's office maintains all case files and processes records requests from the public.
The MyCase portal gives you free access to Crawford County court records online.
Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for Crawford County cases.
Even in a small county like Crawford, court records are valuable. They tell you more than a booking log can. You can see whether charges were filed, what the defendant pleaded, and how the case was resolved. For any arrest that went through the court system, MyCase is the best free starting point.
If you need certified copies of court documents, contact the Crawford County Clerk's Office. They can provide copies for a fee. Since this is a small courthouse, the staff generally knows their cases well and can help you find what you need.
Statewide Arrest Records Search
For searches that go beyond Crawford County, the Indiana State Police criminal history check covers all 92 counties. It costs $15 per name and returns felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests on file. This is a good tool if you want a comprehensive look at someone's record across the state.
The ISP search page is shown below.
Set up an account on the ISP site and pay $15.70 by credit card to run a search.
State resources that cover Crawford County:
- MyCase for court records across Indiana
- INjail for current jail inmate lookups
- Indiana DOC offender locator for state prison inmates
- ISP Criminal History for paid background checks
Because Crawford County is so small, the state-level tools are especially important. The county itself does not have much online infrastructure for records searches, so state portals fill that gap. If you cannot find what you need through Crawford County directly, try one of the state tools listed above.
Note: Small counties sometimes have gaps in what gets reported to the state system. If the ISP search comes up empty but you believe there should be a record, contact the Crawford County Sheriff directly.
Crawford County Expungement
Indiana Code 35-38-9 provides for expungement of certain arrest and conviction records. If you have a record in Crawford County that you want sealed, you start by filing a petition in the Crawford Circuit Court. The type of record determines the waiting period. Arrests that did not result in charges can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanors usually qualify after five years. Felony eligibility depends on the offense class and can range from five to ten years.
The petition needs to include your case information, criminal history since the case, and a statement about why you meet the requirements. The prosecutor can respond, and the judge decides. Filing fees apply but can be waived for people with financial hardship.
Access to legal help in Crawford County can be limited due to its rural nature. Indiana Legal Services covers the southern Indiana region and may be able to assist with expungement petitions. Some attorneys in nearby counties also handle Crawford County cases. Consider reaching out to the Indiana State Bar lawyer referral service if you need help finding an attorney.
Cities in Crawford County
Crawford County has no cities with a population above 25,000. English, the county seat, has fewer than 1,000 residents. Other small communities include Marengo, Leavenworth, and Milltown. All arrest records for these areas are handled by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and the circuit court in English. There are no separate city police departments in the county.