Search Marion County Arrest Records
Marion County arrest records cover the largest county in Indiana, home to Indianapolis and about 977,000 people. The Marion County Sheriff's Office handles jail operations and booking records while the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department manages law enforcement within the city. Criminal cases from Marion County arrests go through one of the busiest court systems in the state. You can search for current inmates, look up past bookings, check court filings, and request copies of arrest reports through multiple online tools. Because Marion County is so large, there are several agencies and offices involved in keeping and sharing these records with the public.
Marion County Quick Facts
Marion County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Marion County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 695 Justice Way in Indianapolis. The jail holds people arrested anywhere in Marion County, whether by IMPD officers, the sheriff's department, or other local agencies. Each booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date. These records are public under Indiana law. The sheriff's office can be reached at 317-327-1700 during business hours.
You can search for someone in the Marion County jail through the Indy.gov jail search tool. This page lets you look up current inmates by name, date of birth, booking number, or ID number. It is a fast way to check if someone is in custody right now.
The search tool is free and does not need an account. Results show who is currently held in the Marion County jail.
The Indiana Jail Public Portal also lets you search for inmates. Select Marion County from the list and enter a name. This state tool covers all Indiana county jails. For the most current data on Marion County specifically, the Indy.gov tool is usually faster.
Note: The jail search only shows people who are in custody at the time of your search.
Marion County Court Records
Criminal cases from Marion County arrests go through the Marion Superior Court and Marion Circuit Court in Indianapolis. The court system here is one of the biggest in Indiana and handles thousands of cases each year. The Marion County Court records page has details about how to access case filings, hearing schedules, and court documents.
This page explains the types of court records available and how to request them.
For free online case searches, the MyCase portal is the best tool. Type in a name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, plea entries, and outcomes from Marion County courts. MyCase pulls data from all 92 Indiana counties. Court records go deeper than a booking log because they track the full path of a case from the initial charge through the final ruling. If someone was arrested in Marion County and charges were filed, the case will appear in MyCase once the clerk enters it.
The Marion County Clerk's Office at 200 E. Washington St. in Indianapolis handles certified copies of court records. You can request documents in person or contact them by phone. The clerk's office keeps records for all civil and criminal cases filed in Marion County courts.
Call ahead to confirm fees and what forms of payment the clerk accepts.
Indiana State Resources for Marion County
The Indiana State Police criminal history service covers arrest records from across the state, including Marion County. A search costs $15 per name ($15.70 by credit card). Results include felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests that have been reported to the state system. This is useful if you want a broader search that goes beyond Marion County alone. The completeness of results depends on how well agencies report their data to the state.
Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, you have the right to see arrest records held by any public agency in Marion County. In-person requests must get a response within 24 hours. Written requests by mail or email must be acknowledged within 7 days. Agencies can charge for copies but cannot charge you just to view a record. City-county records in Indianapolis cost 4 cents per page for copies. If a request is denied, the agency must cite the specific law that allows the denial. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 if you need help.
Note: Incident reports from IMPD cost $5 each and can be requested in person at Room E100 of the City-County Building or by mail.
Marion County Record Expungement
Indiana Code IC 35-38-9 governs expungement of arrest and conviction records in the state. If you were arrested in Marion County but never charged, or if the charges were dismissed, you may qualify to have that arrest record sealed. Certain misdemeanor and felony convictions can also be expunged after a waiting period that varies by offense type. To start the process, file a petition in the Marion Superior Court or Circuit Court in Indianapolis.
After a record is expunged, it will not appear in standard public searches. Law enforcement still has access to sealed records, but the general public cannot see them. Not all cases qualify. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses have limits under state law. Contact the Marion County court clerk or a local defense attorney to find out whether your case is eligible.
How to Get Marion County Arrest Records
Marion County gives you several options for getting arrest records. For current inmates, use the Indy.gov jail search tool or call the sheriff's office at 317-327-1700. For court records, search MyCase for free online. For a formal criminal history check covering all of Indiana, use the ISP service for $15. For incident reports from IMPD, go to Room E100 at the City-County Building or mail a request to 50 N. Alabama St. E100, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Each report costs $5.
When you make any request for Marion County records, include as much detail as you can:
- Full name of the person
- Date of birth
- Approximate date of the arrest or incident
- Case number or CAD number if available
- Type of offense
The more information you provide, the quicker the staff can locate the record. Marion County processes a large volume of requests, so having details ready will save time for everyone involved.
Cities in Marion County
Indianapolis is the county seat and by far the largest city in Marion County. The city and county share a consolidated government, which means most services overlap. Lawrence is another city within Marion County that has its own police department. Arrests by either IMPD or the Lawrence Police Department are booked into the Marion County jail system.