Indiana Public Records

• Where do I find my court date in Indiana?
  Individual courts throughout Indiana put their case calendar online for public view. There's no specific site to refer you to without mentioning the county where the trial would be. Marion County, which has Indianapolis in its jurisdiction, has calendars online through its court website.
• How do I find dates and reasons for past arrests in Indiana?
  Beware of using background checks when looking for a specific arrest record, as many only include records of convictions, criminal courts, etc. Arrests reports, similar to incident or accident reports, are obtained from the law enforcement department which created the report. The Indiana state police offer a limited criminal history search and claims on its site to only have felonies and class A misdemeanor arrest records. If you're searching for the report, try going to the police or sheriff's department directly or their site and see about getting the reports. Usually, the defense attorney also has a copy. Not sure how public the arrest reports are; departments throughout the state seem to have restrictions on who can request them.
• How do I find out how many arrests in Indiana I have had over the years?
  You can request your arrest reports directly from police records services. They likely have a website and information with forms on where and how to put in the request. Some departments provide them to the person for free. Also, the defense attorneys will usually have a copy. Generally, background checks, criminal history searches, or any variety that says the same thing will provide records of convictions, not solely arrests. However, the Indiana state police's criminal history search page states the following: "contains only felonies and class A misdemeanor arrests within the state of Indiana." This searches the entire state according to the ISP's site.
• Where can I find in Indiana if someone had a court date for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)?
  Have you checked for court calendars? Which county? Search for "Which courts use Odyssey and mycase.in.gov?" the state's court webpages will show you the records you can get online instantly, including pending cases.
• Where do I find someone convicted of a crime in Indiana in 2010, and which prison was he sent to?
  There are a few public databases that can show that information. For persons serving time in Indiana, the Indiana Department of Corrections has an offender name search that is free and open to the public. You can be your investigator by going through past criminal court filings using online case search databases that are also free. You can find individual county courts using the link to the state's courts below. Once you're on Indiana's courts home page, click on the link in the menu on the left titled Trial Courts and Clerks. You will then see a list of counties. Many have free online searches that the public can use only knowing the person's name.
• Where can you find free public records in Indiana?
  There are millions of records scattered throughout various agencies, departments, and websites, some free, some have small fees, and others with larger ones. The short answer is "all over." Start with a category or the type of record you're looking for, then look to see if it is a public record or not. There are both free public records using the resources here, and somewhere the government agency asks for a fee, so all public records are not free just because they're public records. However, the cost imposed on the public can't be unjustly excessive.
• Where do I find in Indiana an arrest record if I only have the offender's name?
  You can begin with crime mapping and the areas to which a people finders search points. These are all free and open to the public. Any other information would be helpful, such as the reason for the arrest if there is a middle initial. Was a case filed as a result of the arrests and convictions?
• Where can I find in Indiana if someone is paying child support?
  The Indiana department of child services has a list of the most wanted child support evaders with photos; go to in.gov and type in the keywords.
• Where do I find in Indiana, active arrest warrants?
  Generally, warrants are issued by courts and served by law enforcement. Some agencies will have a warrants list online for public view, sometimes under most wanted or 'wanted.' Different agencies have a variety of public services through their websites. Look up sheriff's sites, and you can find warrant information across Indiana. The department of corrections also puts out a warrants/most wanted list.
• Where can I find in Indiana what information is available to the general public under the freedom of information laws?
  Open record statutes generally pertain to the availability of information held by government entities. In some instances, companies that officials or their agencies contract to perform specific tasks and responsibilities on behalf of the government can also fall into open records laws. These laws are in place to promote transparent governments and their functions, procedures, plans, meetings, budgets, documents, recorded materials, and more. This source aims to assist users with obtaining recorded documents that are sought by and open to the public. Statutes about open records, sometimes named sunshine laws, open meetings and records laws, and so forth, guarantee access to such records. Other guidelines within open records laws look at such topics as prohibitive costs associated with obtaining public information. However, many of these laws do not address the ease of access to which the public can get them. As many government entities do not strive to promote their services as private companies do, their sources and services are not easily found by persons unfamiliar with requesting public data and where to look. Questions such as 'where do I find marriage and divorce records?' arise before an individual begins the search. Would this be in the state's courts? County clerk, recorder? Or would I go to the state's health department? Where would I find criminal records? Is this considered public information anyone can view? What is required to obtain this type of information, and are the guidelines the same for employers as they are for private individuals or the person themselves? These answers, although in some venues are similar in many ways, can also greatly vary from state to state, counties, and other local governments. Even when different agencies share the same guidelines, their budgets and the number of requests they receive are also factors in where their services are found. An example is that larger departments and a high volume of requests will have greater access to the web. A functional, user-friendly portal to public records is helpful when an individual is unsure where to look or begin the search and where the best places and most accessible ways to obtain information are among the main focus and goals. Visitors are also provided a forum where questions can be asked, and answers can be viewed as helpful in specific challenges posed by other users.
• How do we find out in Indiana if our neighbor has been arrested recently?
  Check the crime map for your area. There are free online inmate lists depending on the law enforcement agency and whether they put it online.
• How do I find my grandmother's arrest records or related newspaper articles in Indiana, around 1945 to 1950?
  Public libraries generally keep periodicals of the local area; you can access news on micro-fish or digitized and go further back. A better question next is how far back does the police department which made the arrest go back in time.
• Where can I find how to get a copy of my accident report from the Indiana State Police in Indiana?
  Go to their website and start there. Under the "Resources" section on the left, you'll see a hyperlink to crash reports, crime reports, and criminal history services.
• How do I find active arrest warrants in Indiana?
  Which county or city was the warrant from? You can enter the county or city name, then warrants; some areas have them online, like Allen county.
• Where can I find in Indiana, my arrest records?
  Arrest records are requested from individual police departments or sheriffs. The department which made the arrest will have a records division/office, most of the time with a webpage the public can use.
• Where can I find in Indiana an incident report or a police record from 1984 of my father being shot?
  Have you tried going to the town he got shot in, going to the police station, and telling them you want a police report?? I know they will do it here, and it will go back far, but it takes time, and you have to pay like 10 or 15.00 for it. You can get help at the library, and you should be able to get news from the papers.
• Where can I find, in Indiana, access to a list of arrests for illegally using or selling controlled substances?
  There are arrest logs and arrest statistics. Statistics can only be so recent; arrest logs are provided by individual police agencies making the arrests. An arrest report is different from either of those two. Arrest or incident reports are official documents requested by counsel, police agencies, or parties to the case. These must be ordered individually; instructions to do so are available on the individual department's public website.
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• Indiana Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Indiana Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Indiana Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Indiana Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Indiana Deadbeat Parents:
  Statutes, information and services regarding individuals in violation of child support payments.
• Indiana Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Indiana Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Indiana Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found..
• Indiana Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Indiana Marriage Records:
  Date and location of marriage, name of groom and bride.
• Indiana Death Records:
  Death index, certificate and proof of death documents.
• Indiana Cold Cases:
  Unsolved cold cases by law enforcement agencies still on record.
• Indiana Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Indiana Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.

• Total Violent Crime:
  24,966
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  377
• Rape:
  2,475
• Robbery:
  5,331
• Aggravated Assault:
  16,783
• Total Property Crime:
  132,694
• Burglary:
  21,795
• Larceny Theft:
  97,176
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  13,723

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  6,483,802
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  6,080,520
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  7%
• Net change of residents' total population
  403,317
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  6,080,485
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  445,604
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  7%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  1,589,365
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  25%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  13%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  828,591
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  51%
• State's white resident population
  5,467,906
• State's black resident population
  591,397
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  18,462
• State's Asian resident population
  102,474
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  2,348
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  127,901
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  389,707
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  5,286,453
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  84%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  9%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  6%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  82%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in Indiana
• Births
  89,864
• Deaths
  54,000
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  681
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  84%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of Indiana Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  4%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  7%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  86%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  22%
• Total number of Veterans
  493,551

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in Indiana
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  23 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  2,809,559
• Net change of housing units estimates
  277,228
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  11%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  72%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $120,200
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  19%
• Total number of households
  2,468,006
• Average size of households
  2

• Indiana Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $24,044
• Statewide income of median households in Indiana
  $45,427
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  14%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $210,448
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $33,215
• Labor force of civilian workers
  3,184,780
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  320,202
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  10%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  3,727,784
• Net change of employment in all industries
  54,537
• People employed by the government
  448,445
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  158,508,663
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  42,521
• Number of private non farm establishments
  150,101