Access Hancock County Arrest Records
Hancock County arrest records are kept by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office in Greenfield. The county has about 78,000 residents and sits east of Indianapolis as part of the metro area. The sheriff runs the county jail, handles patrol, and manages records. With easy access to I-70, Hancock County sees a mix of local and transient arrests. Criminal cases are filed in the Hancock Circuit Court and Hancock Superior Court.
Hancock County Quick Facts
Hancock County Sheriff and Jail
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is headquartered in Greenfield and provides law enforcement for the county. The office operates the Hancock County Jail, patrols unincorporated areas, and serves civil papers. People arrested by county deputies, the Greenfield Police Department, and other local agencies are all booked at the county jail.
The sheriff's page on the county government site gives an overview of the office.
Visit the sheriff's page for contact details, divisions, and records request information.
Each booking at the Hancock County Jail creates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. These records are public under Indiana Code 5-14-3. The sheriff's office also posts information about jail operations on the county website.
The Hancock County Jail page covers facility policies, visiting hours, and inmate information.
The jail info page is helpful if you need to know about visitation, commissary, or how to post bond.
Hancock County also maintains an online inmate roster that the public can access. This is a useful tool for checking on current inmates without having to call the jail.
The inmate roster shows current bookings with names and charges.
Check the inmate roster for a current list of people held in the Hancock County Jail.
Note: The online roster reflects current inmates only. People who have been released will no longer appear. For historical booking records, contact the sheriff's office directly.
Hancock County Court Records
Criminal cases from Hancock County arrests go to the Hancock Circuit Court and Hancock Superior Courts in Greenfield. The county has multiple court divisions to handle its caseload. After the prosecutor files charges, the case enters the court system and is tracked through every stage.
Search Hancock County court records for free on MyCase.
Enter a name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes in Hancock County.
Court records provide the full story behind an arrest. The booking log tells you someone was arrested and what the charges were at the time. The court record shows whether those charges were pursued, reduced, or dropped. It includes plea deals, trial results, and sentencing information. For a complete picture, check both the jail records and the court records.
The Hancock County Clerk's Office at the courthouse in Greenfield provides copies of court documents. There is a fee for copies. Certified copies for legal proceedings cost more than standard copies.
Statewide Records Resources
The Indiana State Police offers a criminal history check that covers all 92 counties, including Hancock. It costs $15 per name and pulls felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests from the state repository. Since Hancock County is part of the Indianapolis metro area, people here often have ties to Marion County and Hamilton County as well. The ISP statewide check covers them all.
The ISP Criminal History Services page is shown below.
Create an account, enter the person's information, and pay $15.70 by credit card for results.
State-level tools for Hancock County arrest records:
- MyCase for court records across Indiana
- INjail for current inmate lookups by county
- Indiana DOC offender locator for state prison inmates
- Indiana Sex Offender Registry for registered offenders in the area
Note: Hancock County is well-connected to the Indy metro, so check Marion County records too if someone lives or works across county lines.
Hancock County Expungement
Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, certain arrest and conviction records in Hancock County can be sealed. Arrests that did not lead to charges can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions typically qualify after five years. Some felony convictions can be expunged after longer waiting periods, depending on the offense level.
File the petition in the Hancock County court where the case was handled. Include your case information, criminal history since the case, and why you meet the eligibility requirements. The prosecutor gets notice and can weigh in. The judge then decides. There is a filing fee, but waivers exist for people with limited means.
Hancock County is close enough to Indianapolis that many attorneys who practice in the metro area also handle cases here. Indiana Legal Services and local bar associations can help connect you with an expungement attorney if needed. Once records are sealed, they disappear from MyCase and ISP background checks, which can help with employment and housing applications in the Greenfield area.
Cities in Hancock County
Hancock County does not have any cities with a population over 25,000. Greenfield is the county seat with about 23,000 residents. Other communities include New Palestine and McCordsville. All arrest records go through the Hancock County Sheriff's Office and the courts in Greenfield. Residents on the western side of the county may also interact with agencies in neighboring Indianapolis (Marion County) or Lawrence.