Hamilton County Arrest Records
Hamilton County arrest records are available through multiple online tools run by the sheriff's office and state agencies. The county offers two separate inmate search portals, a jail information page, and a clerk's office for court records. Hamilton County is one of the largest counties in Indiana, with a population of about 338,000 people. This page covers how to search for arrest records in Hamilton County, what databases are available, and how to request copies of records from the sheriff or clerk.
Hamilton County Arrest Records Quick Facts
Hamilton County Inmate Lookup
Hamilton County runs two ways to search for current inmates online. The first is through the county government inmate lookup page. This tool lets you search a database of everyone currently in the Hamilton County Jail. The second option is the HCSO inmate search on the sheriff's own website. Both are free. Neither requires a login.
The county government inmate lookup page is shown below. It searches current inmates in the Hamilton County Jail.
The site includes a disclaimer that information comes from public records and may change quickly. Hamilton County warns that they do not accept crypto for bond. That is a common scam.
The HCSO website also has an inmate search tool. Below is that page.
This search shows jail roster details, housing info, and current status for each inmate in Hamilton County. Corrections officers work 12-hour shifts, which means the data is monitored around the clock.
Note: Both inmate search tools show current inmates only and data can change at any time as people are booked in or released.
Hamilton County Jail
The Hamilton County Jail opened in 1993 and has been expanded twice. A 2008 renovation added 10,000 square feet of book-in space. In 2019, 144 more beds were added. The jail now holds up to 552 people. The main facility has 440 beds. A female annex adds 112 beds. The average daily population is about 384 inmates. The staff includes 93 uniformed full-time officers and 4 support staff.
Below is the Hamilton County Jail information page from the county website.
The jail is self-contained. It has its own laundry, meal prep, medical, mental health, and dental services. The facility also holds pretrial detainees for the U.S. Marshal Service.
When someone is arrested in Hamilton County, they are brought to the jail for booking. The booking creates a record with charges, bond amount, and personal info. That record feeds into the inmate lookup tools. If charges are filed, the case goes to the Hamilton County courts. You can track court cases through MyCase at no cost.
Court Records in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Clerk's Office handles court records tied to arrests. The clerk's office is at 1 Hamilton County Square Suite 106, Noblesville, IN 46060. Call 317-776-9629 for questions about case files. The clerk processes filings for criminal cases in the circuit and superior courts. If you need copies of court documents from an arrest in Hamilton County, this is the office to contact.
Below is the Hamilton County Clerk's Office page on the county website.
The clerk handles case records while the sheriff handles jail and booking data. Both are public under Indiana law.
Hamilton County also provides electronic records access through its website. This tool lets you search county records online. Below is a look at that portal.
The electronic records system covers various county documents. For arrest-related court records specifically, MyCase is still the primary tool. The sheriff's records email is sheriff.records@hamiltoncounty.in.gov if you need to request something from the sheriff's office directly. You can also fax at (317) 776-9835. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.
Arrest Records and Indiana Law
Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, you have the right to see public records held by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office or clerk. Agencies must respond to in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests get 7 days. Viewing costs nothing. Copies have a small per-page fee. If your request is denied, the agency must tell you why in writing and cite the statute that allows the denial.
Indiana Code 35-38-9 covers expungement of arrest records. If a case in Hamilton County ended with a dismissal, not guilty verdict, or qualifying conviction, the person can ask the court to seal those records. The petition is filed in the court where the case was heard. Once sealed, the arrest records do not show up in public searches through MyCase or the inmate lookup. Law enforcement and some agencies can still see them. Not every record qualifies. Check with the Hamilton County court or talk to a lawyer to find out if a specific case is eligible.
Cities in Hamilton County
Hamilton County includes several large cities. Arrest records for people in these cities go through the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and jail. The cities below each have their own police departments, but all booking records are kept at the county level.
Nearby Counties
Counties that border Hamilton County keep their own arrest records and jail rosters. Use the links below to find resources for each area.