Search Morgan County Arrest Records
Morgan County arrest records are handled by the sheriff's office in Martinsville, a county of about 70,000 residents located just south of Indianapolis. The sheriff's office runs the county jail and posts jail information online through the state portal. Court records from criminal cases can be searched for free through MyCase. This page covers the main sources for arrest data in Morgan County.
Morgan County Quick Facts
Morgan County Sheriff Booking Records
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations and maintains booking records for the county. Arrests made by sheriff's deputies, Martinsville police, Mooresville police, and other local departments all result in bookings at the Morgan County jail. Each booking record includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and the date and time of arrest. Indiana Code 5-14-3 makes these records available to the public.
The Morgan County Sheriff's page on the state website provides department information and contact details.
The page lists the sheriff's phone number, office address, and links to county services.
The sheriff's office also provides a jail page through the state portal with details about the facility.
This page covers jail rules, visitation information, and how to contact the jail division.
Morgan County sits between Indianapolis and Bloomington on State Road 37, and its proximity to the metro area means the county sees a fair amount of traffic-related arrests in addition to the typical mix of criminal cases. The jail processes both local arrests and holds for people picked up on warrants from other jurisdictions.
Note: Morgan County's population has grown in recent years due to its location near Indianapolis. This has led to an increase in overall arrest activity compared to historical levels.
Morgan County Court Records
Criminal cases from Morgan County arrests are heard in Morgan Circuit Court or Morgan Superior Court in Martinsville. The clerk of courts manages all case filings and maintains records. You can search Morgan County court records for free through MyCase, the Indiana courts online portal.
Enter a name or case number on MyCase to find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. The system covers both felony and misdemeanor cases. You do not need an account and there is no fee. New filings generally show up within a couple of days after the clerk enters them.
Court records are the best source for knowing what happened after an arrest. Booking records tell you that someone was arrested and what they were initially charged with. Court records show whether those charges stuck, were amended, or were dropped entirely. They also show sentencing information for cases that resulted in a conviction.
- Morgan Circuit Court and Superior Court handle criminal matters
- MyCase is free to use and covers all Indiana counties
- Case data includes charges, hearings, and final outcomes
- Some older records may not be in the digital system
- Contact the clerk's office for records not available online
Statewide Arrest Records Search
For a broader search that goes beyond Morgan County, the Indiana State Police criminal history service offers statewide background checks. A name search costs $15, or $15.70 with a credit card. Results include felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests from the state criminal history repository, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
The ISP statewide search portal is shown below.
You create an account, pay the fee, and search by name and date of birth.
The Indiana DOC offender locator tracks people in state prison, and the INjail portal covers county jail inmates statewide. The Indiana Courts website links to all county court contacts.
Expungement in Morgan County
Indiana Code 35-38-9 provides a process for sealing certain arrest and conviction records. In Morgan County, you file a petition with the court that handled your case. Arrests without charges and dismissed cases are typically the easiest to get sealed. Some misdemeanor and felony convictions can also be expunged after a waiting period.
The judge reviews each petition on its own merits. Factors include the type of offense, how much time has elapsed, and whether you have any new criminal history. If the petition is granted, the record is removed from public searches. MyCase and the ISP criminal history system will no longer show it. Law enforcement keeps limited access for certain purposes.
Note: You can only file one expungement petition per lifetime under Indiana law. Make sure you include all eligible cases in your petition. Talk to an attorney in the Martinsville area or contact the Morgan County Clerk for guidance.