Putnam County Arrest Records Search
Putnam County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Greencastle, a county of about 37,000 in west-central Indiana. The county is home to DePauw University and sits along Interstate 70 between Indianapolis and Terre Haute. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and keeps booking records. Court records from criminal cases are searchable online. This page covers the main sources for arrest data in Putnam County.
Putnam County Quick Facts
Putnam County Sheriff Booking Records
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office handles all arrests and jail bookings in the county. People arrested by sheriff's deputies, Greencastle city police, or the Indiana State Police within the county are all booked into the Putnam County jail. Each booking record includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and the date of arrest. Indiana Code 5-14-3 makes these records public.
The Putnam County Sheriff has a dedicated website with department information and resources.
The sheriff's website provides contact details, staff information, and links to jail services.
The county government also hosts a sheriff's page with additional contact information and department details.
This county-hosted page is another way to reach the sheriff's office for arrest record inquiries.
Putnam County's location along I-70 means the sheriff sometimes deals with arrests related to interstate travel, including drug trafficking stops and warrants served during routine traffic stops. These cases are processed through the same booking system as any other arrest in the county.
The Putnam County Sheriff's Department also maintains a presence on social media where they sometimes share information about arrests and public safety updates.
Social media posts can provide timely arrest information, though official records should be obtained from the sheriff's office directly.
Note: For formal copies of arrest reports or booking records, contact the sheriff's office by phone or visit in person in Greencastle. Social media posts are not official records.
Putnam County Court Records
Criminal cases from Putnam County arrests are filed in the Putnam Circuit Court or Putnam Superior Court in Greencastle. The clerk of courts manages filings and maintains case records. You can search Putnam County court records for free on MyCase, the Indiana courts online portal.
MyCase lets you search by name or case number. Results include charges, hearing dates, case status, and outcomes. You do not need an account. The system is free and covers both felony and misdemeanor cases.
Court records show what happened after an arrest. They track the case from filing through resolution, including any charge amendments, plea agreements, and sentencing. If you want the complete picture of a Putnam County arrest, checking both the sheriff's booking data and MyCase court records gives you the most information.
- Putnam Circuit Court and Superior Court handle criminal cases
- MyCase is free and covers all Indiana courts
- Search by name or case number for charges and outcomes
- New filings appear within a few days of being entered
- Older records may not be in the online system
Statewide Arrest Records Search
The Indiana State Police criminal history service offers statewide background checks covering Putnam County and all other Indiana counties. Each 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 is useful for checking records across multiple counties. Putnam County borders Hendricks County, which is part of the Indianapolis metro area. People who live or work in both counties may have records in either jurisdiction. The ISP search covers the entire state in one query.
The Indiana DOC offender locator tracks people in state prison from Putnam County or elsewhere. The INjail portal covers county jail data statewide. Both are free to use.
Note: The ISP search results depend on how well local agencies report to the state repository. Putnam County data should be included, but minor offenses may not always make it into the statewide system.
Expungement in Putnam County
Indiana Code 35-38-9 allows certain arrest and conviction records to be sealed through expungement. In Putnam County, the petition is filed in the court that handled the case. Arrests that did not lead to charges and dismissed cases are generally eligible. Some conviction records can be expunged after waiting periods that depend on the offense type.
The judge reviews the petition and considers the offense, time elapsed, and any new criminal activity. If granted, the record is removed from public databases. MyCase and the ISP criminal history search will no longer show the sealed record. Most employer background checks will not find it.
Attorneys in the Greencastle area or nearby Indianapolis can help with the expungement process. The Putnam County Clerk of Courts can provide the forms you need to get started. Remember that Indiana law limits you to one expungement petition per lifetime.