White County Arrest Records
White County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Monticello. This north-central Indiana county has about 24,000 residents and a jail that processes bookings for all law enforcement agencies in the area.
White County Quick Facts
White County Sheriff Booking Records
The White County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The sheriff manages the jail in Monticello and processes all booking records. Deputies patrol the rural areas of White County, and the Monticello Police Department handles calls within town limits. All arrests in the county go through the county jail for booking.
The White County Sheriff is listed on the state's county government page. Below is the sheriff's department page.
This page has contact information and basic details about the sheriff's department.
Each booking record includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, and bond information. These records are public under IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act. Contact the sheriff's office in Monticello to request copies. In-person and phone requests usually work best for a county of this size.
White County is known for Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman, which draw visitors during the summer. The lake areas can see more arrests during peak season, especially for boating-related offenses and other recreational activity. These bookings go through the same county jail system.
White County Jail Information
The White County Sheriff also provides jail information through a separate website. This page includes details about the jail facility, visiting rules, and how to reach the jail by phone.
Below is the White County jail info page.
Find visiting hours, phone info, and general jail policies on this page.
To check on current inmates, the INjail portal is the best online tool. Select White County from the dropdown list and search by name. The portal shows who is currently held, their charges, and booking dates. It is free and does not require an account.
Note: The INjail portal updates on a schedule and may not reflect very recent releases. Call the White County jail for real-time status on a specific person.
White County Court Records
Criminal cases from White County arrests go through the White Circuit Court or White Superior Court in Monticello. The court clerk handles all filings and keeps records of each case. You can search these records for free on MyCase, the state court records portal.
MyCase is free to use and does not require a login. Enter a name or case number and the system returns matching results with charges, hearing dates, case status, and the assigned judge. The tool covers both active and closed cases. New filings appear within a day or two of when the clerk enters them.
Court records provide a fuller picture than a booking log. They track a case from the initial filing through sentencing or dismissal. If someone was arrested in White County and the prosecutor filed charges, the case will show up in MyCase.
- Free to use on MyCase
- No account needed
- Covers White Circuit and Superior courts
- Shows charges, hearings, and outcomes
Statewide Arrest Records Search
The Indiana State Police criminal history service runs a statewide check that covers White County and all 92 Indiana counties. A search costs $15 per name. Results include felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests reported to the state repository. Use this if you want to check beyond White County or need a formal criminal history report.
Below is the ISP criminal history services page.
Set up an account and pay $15.70 by credit card to run a name search.
The Indiana DOC offender locator tracks people in state prison. If someone was arrested in White County and later sentenced to a state facility, this tool shows where they are and their release date. The Indiana Courts website provides links to local court contacts.
Note: Smaller counties may have some reporting gaps to the ISP system for older records. Recent arrests are generally well covered.
White County Expungement
Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, certain arrest and conviction records in White County can be sealed through expungement. File a petition in the White County court where the case was handled. Arrests without charges filed are eligible right away. Dismissed cases can be sealed one year after dismissal. Misdemeanor convictions need five years. Level 6 felonies require eight years.
The judge reviews the petition and weighs the offense, time elapsed, and your record since the case. If granted, the records are removed from public search tools. MyCase and ISP searches will not show them. Law enforcement keeps access, but employers and the public cannot.
Contact the White County court clerk in Monticello for the forms and filing fees. An attorney can help you decide which cases qualify. Indiana law allows only one expungement filing, so include all eligible cases in your petition.