Pike County Arrest Records Search
Pike County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Petersburg, a small county in southwest Indiana with around 12,000 residents. Despite its small population, Pike County offers some useful online tools for looking up arrest data, including an inmate search and a criminal history page on the sheriff's website. Court records are available through the state's MyCase portal. This page covers each of these resources.
Pike County Quick Facts
Pike County Sheriff Booking Records
The Pike County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, jail operations, and booking records for the county. All arrests in Pike County result in a booking at the county jail in Petersburg. Each booking record includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. Indiana Code 5-14-3 makes these records available to the public upon request.
The Pike County Sheriff's website provides access to department information and online tools.
From the homepage you can navigate to the inmate search, criminal history check, and other resources.
One of the standout features of the Pike County Sheriff's website is the online inmate search tool.
This tool lets you search for people currently held in the Pike County jail by name.
The sheriff's office also provides a criminal history search page for looking up past arrest records in the county.
The criminal history page can help you find records of previous arrests processed through the Pike County jail.
For a county with only 12,000 people, having online inmate and criminal history search tools is better than what many similarly sized Indiana counties offer. Most counties this small require you to call or visit the sheriff's office for any information. Pike County gives you a head start with these web-based options.
Note: Online tools are helpful but may not include every record. For the most complete data, contact the sheriff's office in Petersburg directly.
Pike County Court Records
Criminal cases arising from Pike County arrests are handled by the Pike Circuit Court in Petersburg. The clerk of courts manages all filings and maintains case records. You can search these records for free on MyCase, Indiana's statewide court records portal.
MyCase lets you search by name or case number. Results include charges, hearing schedules, case status, and outcomes. You do not need an account, and the service is free. Both felony and misdemeanor cases in Pike County are covered.
Court records tell you what happened after the arrest. Booking records capture the initial arrest and charges. Court records track the entire case through resolution, including any charge amendments, plea deals, and sentencing. If you find someone's booking record and want to know the outcome, MyCase is where you check.
- Pike Circuit Court handles criminal matters in Petersburg
- MyCase provides free online search for all Indiana courts
- Search by name or case number for charges and results
- New filings show up within a few days of being entered
Statewide Arrest Records Search
The Indiana State Police criminal history service offers statewide arrest searches that cover Pike County and all other Indiana counties. A name search costs $15, or $15.70 by credit card. Results include felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests from the state criminal history repository.
A statewide search can catch records from multiple counties. If someone lived in Pike County and also spent time in neighboring Dubois, Gibson, or Daviess County, the ISP search would pick up records from all of them. It is a broader search than just checking one county at a time.
Other statewide tools include the Indiana DOC offender locator for tracking state prison inmates and the INjail portal for county jail data. The Indiana Courts website links to local court contacts across the state.
Expungement in Pike County
Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, eligible people can petition to seal arrest and conviction records. In Pike County, the petition goes to the Pike Circuit Court. Arrests without charges and dismissed cases are typically the easiest to expunge. Some misdemeanor and felony convictions can also be sealed after the required waiting period.
The judge reviews each petition individually. Factors include the offense type, how long ago it happened, and whether you have any new criminal history. If the petition is granted, the record is sealed from public databases including MyCase and the ISP criminal history search.
Note: Pike County is small, and finding a local attorney who specializes in expungement may mean looking in nearby Jasper, Washington, or Evansville. The Pike County Clerk's office in Petersburg can provide the necessary forms for filing.