Harrison County Arrest Records
Harrison County arrest records come from the Harrison County Sheriff's Office in Corydon, Indiana's first state capital. The county has about 40,000 residents and sits in the southern part of the state along the Ohio River. The sheriff's office provides county law enforcement, runs the jail, and maintains an online inmate search tool. Criminal cases are handled by the Harrison Circuit Court and Harrison Superior Court in Corydon.
Harrison County Quick Facts
Harrison County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office handles patrol, criminal investigations, and operates the Harrison County Jail in Corydon. Arrests made by county deputies, the Corydon Police Department, and other local agencies all result in bookings at the county jail. Each booking record contains the person's name, charges, bond information, and the date of the arrest.
Harrison County provides an online inmate search tool on the sheriff's website.
The inmate search lets you look up people currently held in the Harrison County Jail.
The state also maintains a page for the Harrison County Sheriff that provides additional contact information and links.
The state sheriff page includes office details and links to jail information.
Indiana Code 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, makes booking records available to anyone who requests them. You do not need a reason. The sheriff's office accepts requests by phone, in person, and in writing. For current inmates, the online search tool is the fastest option.
More details about the Harrison County Jail, including visiting schedules and facility rules, are available through the state website.
The jail information page covers inmate rules, visiting hours, and how to contact inmates.
Harrison County also offers video visitation and text messaging through a third-party service for communicating with inmates.
The video visitation service allows remote visits with people held in the Harrison County Jail.
Note: The inmate search tool on the sheriff's site shows current inmates. For historical records, contact the sheriff's office directly.
Harrison County Court Case Search
Criminal cases from Harrison County arrests are filed in the Harrison Circuit Court and Harrison Superior Court in Corydon. The court clerk handles filings and maintains case records. After an arrest, the prosecutor reviews the evidence and decides whether to file charges.
The MyCase portal gives you free access to Harrison County court records.
Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, and outcomes for Harrison County.
Court records provide more detail than jail booking data. They track the full path of a criminal case. If charges were reduced or dismissed, the court record shows that. If there was a trial, the verdict is documented. MyCase is free and does not need a login.
For certified copies of court documents, visit or contact the Harrison County Clerk's Office at the courthouse in Corydon. Standard copy fees and certified copy fees are different, so ask the clerk about pricing.
Statewide Arrest Records Search
The Indiana State Police criminal history check covers Harrison County and all other Indiana counties. The cost is $15 per name. Results include felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported to the state repository. This is helpful when searching for records beyond just Harrison County.
The ISP search page is shown here.
Register, submit the person's name, and pay $15.70 to run the check.
Other state tools that work for Harrison County records:
- MyCase for free court records across all counties
- INjail for current jail inmates
- Indiana DOC offender locator for state prison inmates
- ISP Criminal History for paid background checks
Harrison County is in the Louisville metro area, close to Floyd and Clark counties. People in this region often have connections to multiple counties, so the statewide check is especially useful here.
Harrison County Expungement
Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, certain arrest and conviction records in Harrison County can be sealed through expungement. Arrests without charges can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. Some felonies can be sealed after eight or more years depending on the offense class.
You start by filing a petition in the Harrison County court that handled the case. The petition includes your case details, criminal history, and a statement of why you qualify. The prosecutor can object, and the judge decides. Filing fees apply, with waivers for financial hardship.
Once granted, the records are sealed from public view. They no longer show up in MyCase or ISP searches. Legal aid organizations in southern Indiana serve Harrison County, and private attorneys in the Corydon and New Albany areas handle expungement cases.
Note: Indiana limits you to one expungement petition per lifetime, so make sure to include all qualifying records.
Cities in Harrison County
Harrison County has no cities above the 25,000 population threshold. Corydon is the county seat with about 3,200 residents. Other communities include Palmyra, Lanesville, and Elizabeth. All arrest records for these areas go through the Harrison County Sheriff's Office and the court system in Corydon.