Martin County Arrest Records
Martin County arrest records are kept by the sheriff's office in Shoals, Indiana. This is one of the smallest counties in the state, with a population of about 10,000 people. Despite its size, Martin County has its own court system and sheriff's office that handle criminal cases and jail operations. You can search for current inmates, check on past bookings, and look up court filings connected to arrests in Martin County through online state tools and by contacting local offices. Because the county is small, many requests can be handled with a simple phone call to the sheriff or court clerk in Shoals.
Martin County Quick Facts
Martin County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. The sheriff handles jail operations, patrols, and all booking activity in Shoals. When someone is arrested in Martin County, the sheriff's office creates a booking record that includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount. These records are public under Indiana law.
Contact the sheriff's office directly for questions about current or past inmates in Martin County.
Martin County does not have its own online inmate search portal. To check if someone is in the county jail, use the Indiana Jail Public Portal. Select Martin County from the list and enter a name. This state tool searches current inmates across all Indiana county jails. Not all small counties update the system at the same pace, so call the jail if you need the most current information.
For past arrest records, you can visit or call the sheriff's office in Shoals. Have the full name of the person and an approximate date for the arrest ready. The staff can help pull up records and tell you what fees apply for copies.
Note: Martin County is a small office, so response times may vary depending on staff availability.
Search Martin County Court Cases
Criminal cases from Martin County arrests are heard in the Martin Circuit Court in Shoals. This is the only trial court in the county. The court clerk files charges, tracks hearing dates, and maintains all case records. You can search for Martin County court cases for free on the MyCase portal run by the Indiana courts. Type a name or case number to find filings, charges, and case outcomes.
Court records provide a deeper look than a booking log. They show the exact charges filed by the prosecutor, every hearing date, plea entries, and the final result of the case. If someone was arrested in Martin County and the case went to court, that record will appear in MyCase once the clerk enters it. Some filings take a few days to show up in the system, especially in smaller counties.
The Indiana Courts page for Martin County has links to local court contacts and office hours.
Use this page to find the court clerk phone number and address for Martin County in Shoals.
State Arrest Record Resources
The Indiana State Police criminal history service lets you run a statewide search that covers Martin County. Each check costs $15 per name. Results include felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported to the state system. This is a good option if you want a search that goes beyond what the small Martin County office can provide on its own. The completeness of ISP results depends on how well each county has reported its arrest data to the state over the years.
Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, you have the right to view arrest records from any public agency in Martin County. Agencies must respond to in-person requests within 24 hours and written requests within 7 days. They can charge for copies but not for viewing. If your request is denied, the agency must tell you which law supports the denial.
Martin County Record Expungement
Indiana Code IC 35-38-9 covers expungement of arrest and conviction records. If you were arrested in Martin County and the charges were dropped or you were not convicted, you may qualify to have the arrest record sealed. Certain misdemeanor and felony convictions can also be expunged after the required waiting period. You file a petition in the Martin Circuit Court in Shoals to start the process.
Once a record is expunged, it will not show up in standard public searches. Law enforcement still has access, but the general public cannot view it. Not every case qualifies, so contact the Martin County court clerk or a local attorney to check whether your specific arrest or conviction is eligible for expungement under state law.
Note: Expungement petitions in Martin County are handled by the same circuit court that heard the original case.
How to Get Martin County Arrest Records
Getting arrest records from Martin County is straightforward. For current inmates, check the Indiana Jail Public Portal or call the sheriff's office in Shoals. For court records, use MyCase at no cost. For a formal criminal history check covering all of Indiana, use the ISP service for $15. If you need certified copies from the Martin County court, contact the circuit court clerk in Shoals.
When making a request, include details like the full name, date of birth, and an approximate date of the arrest. Having a case number helps if you already know it. Martin County is small enough that staff can often help you track down what you need over the phone. Offices in Shoals are open during regular weekday business hours.