Delaware County, IN Arrests & Jail Records

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office maintains official records of arrests that occur across communities in the county. These records are publicly accessible at the Sheriff's Office located at:

3100 S. Tillotson Ave., Suite 150

Muncie, IN 47302

Office: (765) 747-7885

Requesters may either obtain records in person or mail a written request containing information about the records to the agency's location. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provides electronic access to details of individuals incarcerated in the county through the Inmate Lookup webpage.

Several municipalities have their own public safety agencies, known as local police departments. These local agencies often have the authority to make arrests and maintain criminal records within the municipality that established them. As such, if you are looking to obtain information on an arrest within a particular city or town, you can contact its local police department. Common ways local agencies provide public access to arrest records include physical records offices, records portals, and incident report websites. Listed below are some of the local police departments in Delaware County:

• Muncie Police Department
• Yorktown Police Department
• Eaton Police Department
• Gaston Police Department

The Indiana State Police is the primary repository for arrest records and other arrest information at the state level. Delaware County residents may obtain records maintained by the agency by conducting an online name-based search through the Limited Criminal History Search portal. For physical copies, mail a completed Request Form along with the applicable payment to:Indiana State Police Criminal History Limited Check P.O. Box 6188 Indianapolis, IN, 46206-6188

However, to obtain more comprehensive and complete criminal records, requesters may conduct a fingerprint-based search. To do so, schedule an appointment through the recommended vendor's website or call 1-877-472-6917. Then, make the required payment and complete the fingerprinting process. Fingerprint-based records are often suitable for requesters looking to challenge their criminal records.

The Circuit Courts are the major criminal courts in Delaware County. As such, they are responsible for handling criminal charges filed by law enforcement agencies following an arrest. Records of these charges, including details of the arrests and the subsequent court proceedings, are maintained by the county's Clerk of Courts.

Criminal court records in the custody of the Clerk of Courts are available online through the statewide case search portal. Alternatively, requesters may submit a completed Court Record Request Form in person or via mail to:

Clerk of the Delaware Circuit Court

Records Request

3100 S. Tillotson Ave.

Muncie, IN 47302

Phone: (765)747-7726

Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer offer electronic access to Delaware County arrest records. These platforms feature various search options that help users find records easily.