Access Fayette County Arrest Records
Fayette County arrest records are managed by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office in Connersville. The county has about 23,000 residents and is located in east-central Indiana. The sheriff's office runs the county jail, handles patrol duties, and processes records requests. Criminal cases from Fayette County arrests go through the Fayette Circuit Court and Fayette Superior Court.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Based in Connersville, it covers patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations. Anyone arrested by county deputies is booked into the Fayette County Jail. The Connersville Police Department also makes arrests within city limits, and those individuals are processed through the same county jail.
Each booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the date of arrest. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the state's Access to Public Records Act, these booking records are public. You can request them from the sheriff's office by phone, in person, or in writing. Include as much identifying information as you can when making a request.
Check on current inmates through the INjail portal run by the state.
Select Fayette County from the drop-down to see who is currently being held in the county jail.
Fayette County has struggled with substance abuse issues in recent years, which has affected arrest numbers and jail population. The county has responded with drug court programs and other intervention efforts. Whether the arrest is drug-related or not, the booking records follow the same process and are equally accessible to the public.
Note: Fayette County's jail capacity is limited. Some inmates may be housed in neighboring counties when the jail is full.
Fayette County Court Case Search
Criminal cases in Fayette County are filed in the Fayette Circuit Court and Fayette Superior Court in Connersville. The court clerk manages all filings and maintains the case records. When the prosecutor files charges after an arrest, the case enters the court system. Each case record tracks the full timeline from initial appearance through disposition.
Search Fayette County court records for free using MyCase.
Enter a name or case number to find charges, hearing schedules, and case outcomes in Fayette County.
Court records tell a more complete story than booking logs. They show whether charges were filed, reduced, or dismissed. They show plea deals and trial outcomes. If someone was arrested but the case was later dropped, the court record reflects that. For a full picture of what happened after an arrest in Fayette County, always check the court records in addition to the booking data.
The Fayette County Clerk's Office provides copies of court documents for a per-page fee. You can visit the courthouse in Connersville or call ahead to check on a specific record.
Statewide Records Search
The Indiana State Police offers a statewide criminal history check that includes Fayette County. The fee is $15 per name. This search returns felony and Class A misdemeanor records that have been reported to the state repository. It is useful when you want to check for records in counties beyond just Fayette.
The ISP Criminal History Services page is where you start.
Register, enter the person's information, pay the fee, and review the results.
Fayette County borders several other counties in east-central Indiana. People in the area may have records in Wayne County (Richmond), Rush County, or Henry County. The statewide ISP check covers them all. Additional resources:
- MyCase for free court record searches
- INjail for current inmate lookups
- Indiana DOC offender locator for state prison records
Note: The completeness of ISP results depends on how diligently each county reports to the state. Fayette County is a smaller operation, so there may be some gaps in older records.
Fayette County Expungement
Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, eligible individuals can petition to seal certain arrest and conviction records. Fayette County residents (or anyone with a record in the county) file the petition in the court where the case was heard. Arrests without charges can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions typically qualify after five years, and some felonies are eligible after longer waiting periods.
The petition must include case details, your criminal history since the case closed, and why you meet the legal requirements. The prosecutor gets notice and can object. The judge reviews everything and decides. Filing fees apply, though waivers are available for people with limited means.
Successful expungement removes the record from public view on MyCase and in ISP background check results. For people in the Connersville area looking for work or housing, this can make a significant difference. Indiana Legal Services and the Indiana State Bar referral service can help connect you with an attorney if you need assistance with the process.
Cities in Fayette County
Fayette County has no cities with a population over 25,000. Connersville is the county seat and largest community with about 13,000 residents. All arrest records for Connersville and other Fayette County communities go through the county sheriff's office and the courts in Connersville.