Miami County Arrest Records
Miami County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Peru, the county seat located in north-central Indiana. With a population of about 36,000, Miami County is a smaller county that handles a moderate number of bookings each year. The sheriff's office operates the county jail and keeps records of all arrests. Court records from criminal cases are also available through the state system.
Miami County Quick Facts
Miami County Sheriff Booking Records
The Miami County Sheriff's Office handles all jail bookings and maintains arrest records for the county. Whether an arrest is made by a sheriff's deputy, Peru city police, or another local agency, the person is processed through the Miami County jail. Each booking record includes the name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, these records are public.
The Miami County government website hosts the sheriff's office page with contact information and department details.
You can find the sheriff's phone number, office address, and links to other county services on this page.
Miami County does not have a large online jail roster system like some bigger counties. For current inmate data, you may need to call the jail directly or visit in person. The sheriff's office staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what charges they are being held on. Walk-in requests during business hours are accepted for booking records.
The county also participates in the state's INjail system, though availability of Miami County data on that portal can vary. Check INjail to see if current inmate data is listed for the county.
Note: Miami County is not the same as the city of Miami in Florida. This is Miami County, Indiana, with its county seat in Peru. Make sure you are searching the right jurisdiction when looking for records.
Miami County Court Records
Criminal cases from Miami County arrests are filed in the Miami Circuit Court or Miami Superior Court in Peru. The court clerk manages all case files and handles record requests. Free court records searches are available through MyCase, the Indiana courts online portal.
On MyCase you can search by name or case number. The results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and outcomes. This includes both felony and misdemeanor cases filed in Miami County courts. New filings usually appear within a day or two of being entered by the clerk.
Court records give you more detail than a booking log. While a booking record shows the arrest and initial charges, the court record tracks amendments to charges, plea agreements, trial outcomes, and sentencing. If you want to know what happened after someone was arrested in Miami County, the court record is where you find that information.
- MyCase is free and does not need an account
- Search by name or case number
- Results cover felony and misdemeanor cases
- Case history shows the full timeline from filing to resolution
- Older cases may not be in the online system
Statewide Arrest Records Search
The Indiana State Police criminal history service lets you run a statewide arrest check that covers Miami County and all other Indiana counties. Each name search costs $15, or $15.70 by credit card. The search pulls from the state criminal history repository and includes felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests.
This is a good option when you need to check for records across more than one county. If someone has lived in multiple Indiana counties, the ISP search will catch records from each one. It also works well as a general background check tool.
The Indiana DOC offender locator tracks people in state prison. If someone arrested in Miami County was convicted and sent to a state facility, this tool shows their location and release date. The Indiana Courts website has links to court contacts for Miami County and every other county.
Note: ISP results depend on how well local agencies report data to the state. Smaller counties sometimes have less consistent reporting than larger ones.
Expungement in Miami County
Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, certain arrest and conviction records in Miami County can be sealed. The process begins with a petition filed in the court that handled the original case. Arrests that did not result in charges are the simplest to expunge. Dismissed cases also qualify. Convictions have waiting periods that vary based on the type of offense.
Once an expungement is granted, the record disappears from public tools like MyCase and the ISP criminal history search. Employers using standard background checks will not see the sealed record. Law enforcement retains limited access for specific purposes, but the record is effectively hidden from the public.
Talk to an attorney in the Peru area or contact the Miami County Clerk of Courts for details on the petition process. Indiana law limits each person to one expungement petition per lifetime, so it is important to include all eligible cases in a single filing.