Search Fountain County Arrest Records

Fountain County arrest records are held by the Fountain County Sheriff's Office in Covington. This is a small, rural county in west-central Indiana with about 16,000 residents. The sheriff's office is the sole county-level law enforcement agency, handling patrol, jail operations, and public records. Criminal cases are processed through the Fountain Circuit Court.

Fountain County Sheriff's Office

The Fountain County Sheriff's Office provides all county-level law enforcement for this rural area. Based in Covington, the office handles patrol, criminal investigations, and jail operations. When someone is arrested in Fountain County, they are brought to the county jail for booking. The booking record captures the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond information, and arrest date.

These records are public under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act. You can get them by calling the sheriff's office, visiting in person, or submitting a written request. Given the small size of the county, most people simply call. Provide the person's full name and date of birth if you have it.

Current inmates can be found on the state INjail portal.

Select Fountain County on the INjail site to view the current inmate roster.

Fountain County's jail is small with limited capacity. When the jail reaches capacity, inmates may be housed in neighboring county facilities under inter-county agreements. If you are looking for someone and cannot find them on the Fountain County roster, check with the sheriff to see if they were transferred. The Attica Police Department and Covington Police Department also make arrests in the county, but all bookings go through the county jail.

Note: With a small staff, the sheriff's office may take longer to respond to records requests than bigger counties. Calling during business hours gives you the best chance of a quick response.

Fountain County Court Records

Criminal cases in Fountain County are handled by the Fountain Circuit Court in Covington. The court clerk maintains all case files. After an arrest, the prosecutor decides whether to file charges. If charges are filed, the case goes into the court system where it is tracked from start to finish.

You can search Fountain County court records for free through MyCase.

Search by name or case number on MyCase. No account is needed, and it is free to use.

Even for a small county like Fountain, court records are important. They show you the full story of a case beyond just the arrest. Was the person charged? Did they plead guilty or go to trial? What was the sentence? MyCase answers all of these questions for cases in Fountain County.

For copies of actual court documents, visit or contact the Fountain County Clerk's Office at the courthouse in Covington. A small per-page copying fee applies. Certified copies are also available for a higher fee.

Statewide Records Resources

The Indiana State Police criminal history check covers all 92 Indiana counties, including Fountain County. The cost is $15 per name. This search returns felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests from the state repository. It is a good option if you want to check for records beyond just Fountain County.

Here is the ISP Criminal History Services page.

Create an account, enter the subject's name, and pay $15.70 by credit card for results.

Fountain County is near the Illinois border, and people in the area sometimes have ties to both states. Indiana tools only cover Indiana records. For Illinois arrests, you would need to check separately with Illinois State Police. Key Indiana state tools:

• MyCase for free court records in Indiana
• INjail for current jail inmates by county
• Indiana DOC offender locator for state prison data
• ISP Criminal History for background checks

Note: Small, rural counties like Fountain may have gaps in what gets reported to the state system, especially for older records.

Fountain County Expungement

Indiana Code 35-38-9 provides a path for sealing certain arrest and conviction records. If you have a record in Fountain County, you can petition the Fountain Circuit Court for expungement. Arrests that never led to charges can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanors generally qualify after five years, and some felonies can be sealed after longer waiting periods.

The petition needs case details, your criminal history, and a statement about why you qualify. The prosecutor can respond, and the judge makes the decision. Filing fees apply but can be waived for people with financial hardship. Once granted, the records are removed from public search tools like MyCase and the ISP system.

Access to legal help in Fountain County is limited given its rural nature. Indiana Legal Services covers the region, and the Indiana State Bar has a lawyer referral service that can connect you with an attorney who handles expungement cases.

Cities in Fountain County

Fountain County has no cities over the 25,000 population threshold. Covington is the county seat with about 2,500 residents. Attica and Veedersburg are the other main towns. All arrest records for these communities flow through the Fountain County Sheriff's Office and the Fountain Circuit Court. Residents near the eastern edge of the county may also interact with Lafayette area agencies in Tippecanoe County.

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