Montgomery County Arrest Records
Montgomery County arrest records are kept by the sheriff's office in Crawfordsville, a county of about 38,000 people in west-central Indiana. The sheriff runs the county jail and processes all bookings. Montgomery County provides an online jail tracker for checking current inmates, along with access to court records through the state system. This page explains where to find booking data, court case information, and other arrest-related records in the county.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Sheriff Booking Records
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office processes all arrests and jail bookings in the county. People arrested by sheriff's deputies, Crawfordsville city police, or other local agencies are all brought to the Montgomery County jail for booking. Each booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. These records are public under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's website is the main hub for arrest and jail information in the county.
The site includes links to the jail tracker, contact information, and other department resources.
One of the most useful features is the JailTracker tool, which shows current inmates at the Montgomery County jail.
JailTracker lists each person in custody along with their charges, booking date, and bond information. It updates regularly as new bookings and releases happen.
For copies of arrest reports, you can contact the sheriff's office in Crawfordsville directly. Phone requests work for simple inquiries, but written or in-person requests may be needed for formal copies. The staff can tell you what is available and any fees that apply.
Note: JailTracker is one of the better online jail tools used by Indiana counties. It gives you a clear look at who is in custody without having to call the jail.
Montgomery County Court Records
After an arrest in Montgomery County, the case moves to Montgomery Circuit Court or Montgomery Superior Court in Crawfordsville. The court clerk handles filings and maintains all case records. You can search these records for free on MyCase, the statewide court records portal.
MyCase lets you search by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. You do not need an account and there is no charge to use the system. Both felony and misdemeanor cases are included.
A court record provides more depth than a booking log. It tracks the entire case from filing through resolution. If you want to know whether charges were dropped, amended, or resulted in a conviction, the court record has that information. For anyone researching an arrest in Montgomery County, checking both the jail tracker and MyCase gives you the most complete picture.
- Montgomery Circuit Court and Superior Court handle criminal cases
- MyCase is free with no account required
- Search covers both felony and misdemeanor filings
- Case outcomes include plea deals, trial results, and sentencing
Statewide Arrest Records Search
The Indiana State Police criminal history service offers statewide background checks covering Montgomery County and every other county in Indiana. A name search costs $15, or $15.70 if you pay by credit card. The search pulls from the state criminal history repository and covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests.
If you need to check for records in multiple counties, the ISP search is the way to go. It covers the whole state in a single query. The Indiana DOC offender locator is another free tool for tracking people in state prison. And the INjail portal may have Montgomery County jail data depending on the county's reporting status.
Note: Statewide search results only include records that local agencies have reported to the state. Montgomery County generally reports its data, but minor offenses may not always make it into the state repository.
Expungement in Montgomery County
Indiana Code 35-38-9 lets eligible people petition to seal arrest and conviction records. In Montgomery County, petitions go to the court that handled the original case. Arrests without charges, dismissed cases, and some convictions may qualify depending on the offense type and how much time has passed.
For misdemeanor convictions, the waiting period is typically five years. Felonies require longer. The judge reviews each petition and considers the offense, time elapsed, and any new criminal history. If granted, the record is removed from public databases. MyCase and the ISP criminal history search will no longer show it.
Contact the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts in Crawfordsville or a local attorney for help with the process. Some legal aid organizations in Indiana also assist with expungement filings for people who cannot afford an attorney.