Indianapolis Booking Reports

Indianapolis booking reports come from the Marion County Sheriff's Office and are available to the public online. As the state capital and largest city in Indiana, Indianapolis processes thousands of bookings each year through the Marion County jail system at 695 Justice Way. You can search Indianapolis booking reports by name, date of birth, or booking number using the free inmate search tool at inmateinfo.indy.gov. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department handles most arrests in the city, and all booking records flow through the same county system. This page covers how to search for booking reports in Indianapolis, where to get copies, and what state law says about access.

Marion County Handles Indianapolis Booking Reports

Indianapolis sits inside Marion County. The two share a consolidated government called Unigov. That means all booking reports for Indianapolis go through the Marion County Sheriff's Office. There is no separate city jail. When IMPD or any other agency makes an arrest in Indianapolis, the person goes to the Marion County Adult Detention Center for booking.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is at 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Sheriff Kerry Joseph Forestal has led the office since 2018 and won a second term in 2022. The office handles booking, jail operations, court security, and more. You can call 317.327.1700 during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For email, reach them at Contact.MCSO@indy.gov. The jail holds close to 2,500 inmates on any given day, making it one of the biggest in the state. Several divisions support the booking process in Indianapolis, including the Jail Division, Criminal Division, and Judicial Enforcement unit.

For full details on booking reports across all of Marion County, visit the Marion County booking reports page.

Indianapolis Police and Arrest Records

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. IMPD patrols most of Indianapolis and makes the bulk of arrests that lead to booking reports. You can reach IMPD at (317) 327-6500. The department works closely with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Once an arrest is made, the person is transported to the county jail for processing.

IMPD does not run its own booking report search tool. All jail records are held by the sheriff's office. If you want to look up a booking report from an IMPD arrest, you use the Marion County inmate search. The IMPD page on indy.gov has contact details and general information about how the department operates in Indianapolis. Crime tips can be reported through Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-8477.

The screenshot below shows the IMPD page on the city website, which connects to booking report resources in Indianapolis.

IMPD works with the Marion County jail on every booking that comes from arrests in Indianapolis.

Note: IMPD does not hold booking records directly; all records are at the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

How to Search Indianapolis Booking Reports Online

Indianapolis has one of the best online booking report tools in Indiana. The system at inmateinfo.indy.gov/IML is free and works 24 hours a day. No account is needed. You can look up current and past inmates from any device with an internet connection.

There are two ways to search. The first option uses the person's name. Enter a first name, last name, and date of birth to find matches. The second option uses a unique identifier like a booking number, permanent number, state or county ID, or an FBI or ICE number. If you need older records, check the box that says "Include released inmates." The results page shows the person's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and current status. This makes it easy to pull up Indianapolis booking reports fast.

The Find a Person in Jail page on indy.gov also links to the same tool. It gives step-by-step directions for using the search form.

This page walks users through each field on the booking report search form for Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Inmate Lookup Tool

The main inmate lookup page for Indianapolis is shown below. It is hosted by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and gives direct access to booking report data. You can search by name or by booking number. The tool is fast and returns results in seconds.

Results include current charges, bond status, and the date each person was booked into the Indianapolis jail system.

Indianapolis Booking Reports Under Indiana Law

Booking reports in Indianapolis are public records. The law is clear. Under IC 5-14-3-5, when someone is arrested or placed in jail, several pieces of information must be available for public review. This includes the person's name, age, and address. It also covers the charges, the time and place of arrest, and the arresting officer. The statute uses the word "shall," which means release of this data is not optional.

When a person enters the Marion County jail in Indianapolis, IC 5-14-3-5(b) says the jail must share the reason for holding them, the date and time of intake, and when they were released or moved. The bail or bond amount is also public if it has been set. Under IC 5-14-3-3, anyone can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. You do not have to state why you want to see the records. If you file a formal written request, IC 5-14-3-9 requires a response within seven days.

Note: The agency must respond to a formal records request within seven days under IC 5-14-3-9, but most online searches return results right away.

Getting Copies of Booking Reports in Indianapolis

Online searches are free. You can view booking report data through the inmate search tool at no cost. For official paper copies, you need to send a request to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Under IC 5-14-3-8, the maximum fee is $0.10 per page for black and white copies. Color copies can cost up to $0.25 per page. Certified copies may add up to $5.00 per document.

Send your request to the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. You can also fax it to 317.327.1315 or email Contact.MCSO@indy.gov. The sheriff's office page on indy.gov shows more about the booking report request process.

The sheriff's website has links to all the main jail services and record request info for Indianapolis.

State Resources for Indianapolis Records

Several state-level tools can help you find records tied to Indianapolis booking reports. The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator shows who is in state prison. This covers people who were sentenced after being booked in Indianapolis and later moved to a state facility. Search by name or DOC number.

The Indiana State Police run a Limited Criminal History search that covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors across all counties. The fee is $15.00 per search. Results show as a PDF that expires after 14 days. This can show records beyond what the Marion County booking search covers. Indiana courts use the MyCase portal for case lookups. You can search by name or case number to find filings, hearings, and dispositions tied to Indianapolis cases.

For custody alerts, the VINELink system sends free notifications when an inmate's status changes. Call 1-866-959-VINE for help by phone. This is useful if you need to track when someone booked in Indianapolis gets released.

Expungement of Indianapolis Booking Records

Indiana law allows some booking records to be sealed. Under IC 35-38-8, wait times vary based on the case outcome. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction can be expunged after one year. Misdemeanor convictions have a five-year wait. Felonies require eight years. Once a court in Indianapolis grants the order, the booking report is sealed and no longer shows in most public searches.

The Indiana State Police Expungement Section handles the state-level updates. Contact them at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or call (317) 234-4427 for questions about the process.

Nearby Cities with Booking Reports

Several cities near Indianapolis also have their own booking report resources. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the county that covers the area. These nearby cities all have pages with local booking report details.