JACKSON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Jackson County gets an A.
Indiana APRA gives 7 business days with the Public Access Counselor as binding enforcement. MyCase provides free statewide public case search. Mandatory statewide e-filing. $15 LCH below median. Strong all around.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Jackson County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 09:53 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:26 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:26 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:26 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 09:26 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · IN Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the IN field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
LAMAR T. BROWNING
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JOSE LUIS MURO DEL REAL
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EDGE DEVICE INTRUSIONS
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GUSTAVO CRUZ
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · IN
Children Missing From Indiana (Statewide)
Active Indiana cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Cole Johnson (IN)
Kristlen Carpenter (IN)
Kristen Rico (IN)
William Stratton (IN)
Ke'Mani Emery-Kiefer (IN)
Tavon Jeffrey (IN)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Indiana Court Cases
Most recent Indiana court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00535 | Marquez Silva v. OLSON et al | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04809--13 | Adrian James Shively | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04810--13 | Kevin Earl Burton and Mandy Sue Burton | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00534 | BLACK v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01566 | BAILEY-TAYLOR v. ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01567 | GLENN v. EMPIRE LOGISTIX, INC. et al | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04802--13 | Matthew Grady Caskey and Lorrie Ann Caskey | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90823--13 | John F Hynes and Rhonda J Hynes | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04803--7 | Pel'e Marie Jordan | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90824--7 | Joseph Dakota Allen | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04804--13 | Shelby Lynn Ostendorf | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04805--7 | Jared Thomas Bretherick | 07/27/2026 |
Cities in Jackson County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Indiana
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Indiana. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Corydon?▼
To search arrest warrants in Corydon, IN (Harrison County), contact the Corydon Police Department at 105 N. Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN 47112 (812-738-3247), or the Harrison County Sheriff's Office at 1445 Gardner Lane NW, Corydon, IN 47112 (812-738-2195). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.harrisoncounty.in.gov/. Court bench warrants appear in IN MyCase at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. The Indiana State Police hold the statewide IDACS warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an investigation. Sources: Harrison County IN (https://www.harrisoncounty.in.gov/), IN Courts (https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/).
During which months are crime rates the highest?▼
In Vincennes, IN (Knox County), as in most U.S. cities, crime rates tend to be higher in summer months (June, July, August) according to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data and Bureau of Justice Statistics analyses. Property crime peaks in summer due to longer daylight, more travel, and open windows; violent crime peaks in late summer (July-August). Winter months (December-February) typically show lower crime rates except for holiday-related theft spikes. The Indiana State Police Crime Statistics at https://www.in.gov/isp/ and Vincennes Police Department at https://www.vincennes.org/ publish local data. Sources: FBI UCR (https://ucr.fbi.gov/), BJS (https://bjs.ojp.gov/).
What's the source for arrest records in Indiana?▼
Arrest records in Indiana come from the agency that made the arrest: county sheriffs, city police, and the Indiana State Police. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ provides name-based statewide searches for $15 online. The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Search at https://www.in.gov/idoc/2376.htm shows current and former state-prison inmates. Major county jails: Marion County (Indianapolis) at https://www.indy.gov/agency/marion-county-sheriffs-office, Lake County at https://www.lakecountysheriff.com/. Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Sources: IN State Police (https://www.in.gov/isp/), IDOC (https://www.in.gov/idoc/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Bedford?▼
For an official criminal history report in Bedford, IN (Lawrence County), the Bedford Police Department Records Division at 1102 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421 (812-275-1300) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ provides name-based statewide searches for $15 online. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/. Court records are free at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: IN State Police (https://www.in.gov/isp/), IN Courts (https://public.courts.in.gov/).
Where do I look up probate records in Indiana?▼
To look up probate records in Indiana, contact the Circuit or Superior Court Clerk in the county where probate was opened. Most Indiana counties handle probate through the Circuit Court or a designated Probate Division. The IN MyCase portal at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ provides free name and case-number search across all 92 counties; probate is filed under 'EU' (estate, unsupervised) or 'ES' (estate, supervised) case types. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under IC 29-1-7-3.1. Certified copies of probated wills cost $1-$2 per page at the Clerk. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Sources: IN MyCase (https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/), IN Courts (https://www.in.gov/courts/).
What's the source for property records in Hammond?▼
Property records in Hammond, IN (Lake County) are kept by the Lake County Recorder at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219-755-3730), with online deed searches at https://lakecountyin.org/portal/group/recorder. The Lake County Assessor at https://www.lakecountyin.org/portal/group/assessor provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The City of Hammond Treasurer handles city property taxes at https://www.gohammond.com/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees are $25 first page, $5 each additional. Certified copies typically cost $1/page. Sources: Lake County (https://lakecountyin.org/), Hammond IN (https://www.gohammond.com/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Jackson County, IN
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Jackson County, IN · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for IN
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (IN)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in IN
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in IN
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in IN
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for IN
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (IN) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (IN) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ADVANCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC. | ADVANCE |
| ADVANCEVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC | ADVANCE |
| TAMARA SMITH | ADVANCE |
| MICHAEL PERSON | AKRON |
| JAMES MORGAN | AKRON |
| MARK HARRIS | AKRON |
| WEBB'S FAMILY PHARMACY LLC | AKRON |
| WOODLAWN HOSPITAL | AKRON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| JAMES R LUCAS FARMS LLC | SEYMOUR |
| LA GLORIA OIL & GAS CO | SEYMOUR |
| VALEO SYLVANIA INC | SEYMOUR |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION INC | SEYMOUR |
| SEYMOUR OBRIEN STREET PHASE 2 & 3 | SEYMOUR |
| EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH | SEYMOUR |
| ST. PAUL COMPRESSOR STATION | ST. PAUL |
| RUMPKE BORROW PIT SITE | MEDORA |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (IN) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | LJ Ross Associates | Written notification about debt |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (IN) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ACCESS 2 INTEGRATION, INC | 1128b7 |
| ADVANCED CARE TRANSPORT, LLC | 1128a1 |
| ADVANCED DENTAL CONSULTING, IN | 1128a1 |
| ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIERS, IN | 1128b8 |
| ASAP HOMES MEDICAL SUPPLY L L | 1128b8 |
| BELLEVILLE PHARMACY | 1128b5 |
| BETTER HEALTH, INC | 1128Aa |
| DOC SOLUTIONS, LLC | 1128b7 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (IN) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Jackson County Bank | Seymour |
| The Peoples Bank | Brownstown |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IN state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Two Evansville Meth Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison Following Crossroads Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Indianapolis Career Offender Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Drug Trafficking
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Former Non-Profit IT Director Sentenced to Federal Prison for Nearly $550,000 Theft
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Indianapolis Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison After Threatening to Kill United States Representative
Jul 21, 2026
FBI Field Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Federal Fraud Forum and Announces Creation of Fraud Task Force in Southern District of Indiana
Jul 16, 2026
doj_news
Eight Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Travel Insurance Fraud Scheme
Jul 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
Eight Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Travel Insurance Fraud Scheme
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Elderly Victim of More Than $500,000
Jul 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Elderly Victim of More Than $500,000
Jul 14, 2026
doj_news
Four Months of Operation Take Back America Yield 23 Felons Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of Firearms
Jul 9, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Jackson County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Police: Bystander tackles suspect after shots fired inside Indiana library
A man was taken into custody after police responded to a report of an active shooter at a library in Jackson County, Indiana.According to Seymour Police, officers responded to a 91…
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Indiana State Police investigating fatal crash on Interstate 65 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Jackson County. According to a notification from the Indiana Department of Transportation, a crash oc…
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Indiana man sentenced to jail in Jackson County child predator sting
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – An Indiana man was sentenced to jail Wednesday for trying to meet what he thought was an underage girl for sex in Jackson County. Jackson County Circuit Judge …
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FBI, DHS investigating cyberattack in southern Indiana, county sheriff's office says
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A man with schizophrenia died after being kept naked and malnourished in solitary confinement at an Indiana jail for nearly 3 weeks, lawsuit says
An Indiana man with a history of schizophrenia died in the summer of 2021 due to organ failure following nearly three weeks in solitary confinement at a Jackson County jail, accord…
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Man with schizophrenia was left naked in jail cell for weeks before death, video shows
Joshua McLemore died of malnutrition after 20 days in windowless Indiana jail cell with no medical treatment New surveillance video from inside an Indiana jail shows how a 29-year-…
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12-year-old southern Indiana boy killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-65 in Jackson County
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