Access DeKalb County Booking Reports

DeKalb County booking reports are kept by the Sheriff's Office at 215 E. 8th St. in Auburn, Indiana. The county has roughly 43,000 residents and sits in the northeast corner of the state. Sheriff Brady Thomas runs the office and jail. All booking records from the DeKalb County Jail are public records under Indiana law. You can request them by phone, email, or in person at the sheriff's office during normal business hours. No special reason is needed to access these records.

DeKalb County Sheriff Booking Records

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office manages all booking reports for the county jail at 215 E. 8th St. in Auburn. The phone number is (260) 925-2222. The fax is (260) 925-2224. Email the office at sheriff@dekalbcountyonline.org for booking report requests. The records division is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Each time someone is brought into the DeKalb County Jail, a booking report is made. This report has the person's full name, age, and address. It lists all charges. The date, time, and location of the arrest are in the file. The arresting officer and law enforcement agency are listed too. Bond amounts go in the record if bail has been set. Under IC 5-14-3-5, all of this info is public. The sheriff must give it to anyone who asks.

The jail tracks admission and release dates for every person booked in. These records stay on file even after the person leaves. DeKalb County booking reports from past years can be accessed the same way as current ones.

DeKalb County Booking Report Requests

Walk into the sheriff's office to make the quickest request. Bring ID. Tell staff the name of the person you are searching for. They can look it up and print a copy. The state caps copy fees at $0.10 per page under IC 5-14-3-8. Color copies cost up to $0.25 per page.

You can call (260) 925-2222 for phone requests. The records staff can tell you if someone is in custody and share basic booking info. Email requests go to sheriff@dekalbcountyonline.org. Include the person's full name and date of birth. Written requests can also be mailed to 215 E. 8th St., Auburn, IN 46706. The sheriff has up to seven days to respond per IC 5-14-3-9. DeKalb County usually processes requests within a few business days.

Note: Formal written requests are best for getting certified copies of DeKalb County booking reports.

Search DeKalb County Bookings Online

DeKalb County has limited online booking search options through its own website. For web-based searches, state resources cover DeKalb County well. The screenshot below shows the Indiana IDOC Offender Locator, which tracks inmates across the state prison system including those who may have been booked originally in DeKalb County.

This tool lets you search by name or DOC number for current state prison inmates who may have come from DeKalb County.

The Indiana MyCase portal covers all court records in the state. Search by name to find criminal cases from DeKalb County. This free tool shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. The Indiana State Police criminal history search costs $15 per record. It returns felonies and Class A misdemeanors as a PDF. The VINELink system is free and tracks custody status for all Indiana counties including DeKalb.

DeKalb County Daily Arrest Log

The DeKalb County Sheriff keeps a daily arrest log. This is required under IC 5-14-3-5. The log lists all suspected crimes, accidents, and complaints each day. It must be created within 24 hours of the event. The log shows the time, substance, and location of every complaint or request for help. It shows what the agency did about it.

For alleged crimes, the log adds extra details. It includes the time, date, and location of the incident. The name and age of any victim are listed unless it is a sex crime. A general description of injuries or property damage goes in. Weapons used are noted. The DeKalb County arrest log is separate from individual booking reports but covers the same events from a broader view. You can view this log at the sheriff's office for free. Copies cost $0.10 per page.

DeKalb County Expungement Info

Some booking records in DeKalb County can be erased through the expungement process. Indiana law under IC 35-38-8 allows this. The wait times are one year for arrests without conviction, five years for misdemeanors, and eight years for felonies. You file a petition in court to start the process. The sheriff does not handle expungements directly.

The Indiana State Police expungement section is at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or (317) 234-4427. They update the statewide criminal history database when a record is expunged. Once cleared, the DeKalb County booking report will not show up in public searches. The IDOC Offender Locator and the Indiana Sheriff's Association directory are helpful resources for finding current contact info and tracking inmates from DeKalb County.

Cities in DeKalb County

Auburn is the county seat of DeKalb County. Other communities include Garrett, Butler, and Waterloo. None of the cities in DeKalb County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests within the county are booked at the DeKalb County Jail and handled through the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border DeKalb County in northeast Indiana. Each one has its own sheriff and jail with separate booking reports.