Knox County Arrest Records

Knox County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Vincennes, the county seat and one of Indiana's oldest cities. With about 36,000 residents, Knox County handles a moderate volume of bookings each year. The Knox County Sheriff's Office manages jail operations and keeps booking logs that are public under Indiana law. Court records from criminal cases tied to arrests are also available through the state court system. This page covers how to look up arrest data, check inmate status, and request records in Knox County.

Knox County Sheriff Booking Records

The Knox County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all booking records for the county. When someone is arrested in Knox County, whether by a deputy, Vincennes city police, or another local agency, they are processed through the Knox County jail. Each booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the date and time of arrest. These records fall under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, so the public has a right to view them.

The Knox County Sheriff's website offers information about jail operations and contact details for the department.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone to ask about current inmates or request booking logs. Walk-in requests at the jail are also accepted during business hours.

Knox County is not among the largest counties in Indiana, so its jail roster tends to be smaller than what you would see in places like Marion or Allen County. Still, the booking process is the same. Deputies log each arrest and enter it into the system. The jail division keeps records of every person booked into custody.

Note: Some booking records may not appear online immediately. If you need the most current data, call the Knox County jail directly at the number listed on the sheriff's website.

Knox County Court Records

After an arrest in Knox County, the case is filed in Knox Circuit Court or Knox Superior Court in Vincennes. The court clerk manages case files and handles public record requests. You can search Knox County court records for free through MyCase, the Indiana courts online portal. Enter a name or case number to pull up charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.

MyCase is the fastest free way to look up criminal cases in Knox County. The portal shows the full case timeline from the initial charge to any sentencing or dismissal. New filings typically show up within a day or two of being entered by the clerk. Some older records may not appear in the system if they predate the digital conversion.

Court records are more detailed than jail booking logs. A booking record shows the arrest date and charges at the time of booking. A court record tracks the entire case, including any amended charges, plea deals, trial outcomes, and sentencing details. If you want the full picture, use both the sheriff's booking data and the court records from MyCase.

Statewide Arrest Records Search

The Indiana State Police criminal history service provides statewide arrest records that include Knox County data. A name-based search costs $15 per person. Results cover felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests that were reported to the state repository. This is useful if you want to check for records across multiple counties, not just Knox.

The ISP criminal history portal is shown below for reference.

You can pay by credit card ($15.70 per search) and get results online after setting up an account.

Indiana also maintains the DOC offender locator for people sentenced to state prison. If someone arrested in Knox County ended up in state custody, this tool shows their facility location and projected release date. The Indiana Courts website lists contact information for Knox County courts and links to court services.

Note: The quality of statewide search results depends on how consistently local agencies report their data. Smaller counties sometimes have gaps in their reporting history.

Expungement of Knox County Records

Indiana Code 35-38-9 allows certain arrest and conviction records to be expunged, or sealed, from public view. In Knox County, the process starts with filing a petition in the court where the case was originally handled. Arrests that did not lead to charges, or where charges were dropped, are typically eligible. Some misdemeanor and felony convictions can also be expunged after a waiting period.

The waiting period varies by offense type. Misdemeanors generally have a shorter wait than felonies. The judge reviews each petition and considers factors like the type of crime, how much time has passed, and whether there are new charges. Once an expungement is granted, the record no longer shows up in tools like MyCase or the ISP criminal history search. Law enforcement can still access sealed records in limited situations, but the general public cannot.

• Arrests with no charges filed are the easiest to expunge
• Misdemeanor convictions may be eligible after five years
• Some felony convictions require an eight to ten year wait
• Certain serious offenses are not eligible for expungement
• You can only file one expungement petition in your lifetime

Contact the Knox County Clerk of Courts in Vincennes or speak with a local attorney for help with the petition process.

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