Elkhart County, IN Arrests & Jail Records

Interested persons can find countywide arrest records through the Records Division of the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office. To obtain arrest records maintained by the Division, mail a completed Request for Adult Criminal History Form along with the required payment to:

Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

Records Division

26861 C.R. 26

Elkhart, IN 46517

Additionally, information on individuals incarcerated within Elkhart County is available online through the Inmate Lookup tool.

Local police departments are public safety agencies operating at the municipal level. Details of arrests that occur within a municipality may be available at the local police department serving that area. To obtain these records, you may either visit the agency's location or submit an official request through its public records website. Listed below are some of the local Police Departments in Elkhart County.

• Elkhart Police Department
• Goshen Police Department
• Nappanee Police Department
• Bristol Police Department
• Middlebury Police Department

The Indiana State Police provides public access to criminal information maintained at the state level, including Elkhart County arrest records. These records are available online through the Limited Criminal History Search. The portal allows users to find records by entering details of the record subject, including name, date of birth, race, and gender. Alternatively, requesters may obtain criminal records by mailing a completed Request Form along with the required payment to:

Indiana State Police

Criminal History Limited Check

P.O. Box 6188

Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188

Furthermore, individuals who intend to challenge or review their criminal history information may request fingerprint-based records by scheduling an appointment online and paying the applicable fees.

As the primary criminal courts in Elkhart County, the Circuit, Superior, and Magistrate Courts adjudicate criminal charges. Law enforcement agencies in the county often institute these charges following an arrest. Information on the arrests may be included in the criminal court records along with details of the court proceedings.

Elkhart County criminal court records are available online through the statewide case search portal. Alternatively, requesters may obtain records from the Court Clerk's Office located at: 101 N. Main Street, # 204

Goshen, IN 46526

Phone: (574) 535-6430

Privately owned platforms like InfoTracer also offer electronic access to Elkhart County arrest records through search tools that are fast and user-friendly.