Search Delaware County Booking Reports

Delaware County booking reports are available from the Sheriff's Office at 100 W. Washington St. in Muncie, Indiana. With a population of about 115,000, Delaware County is one of the mid-sized counties in the state. Sheriff Tony Skinner runs the office. Booking reports from the Delaware County Jail are fully public. The jail has an active online inmate lookup tool that lets you search for current inmates and view booking info from home. You can also call, email, or visit the office in person.

Delaware County Inmate Lookup

Delaware County has one of the better online inmate search tools among Indiana counties. The Delaware County Jail Inmate Lookup page lets you search for current inmates by name. The results show photos, charges, and bond amounts. This tool is updated in real time. It is a fast way to find booking reports for people currently in the Delaware County Jail without calling or visiting the office.

The screenshot below shows the Delaware County inmate lookup page, which is the primary online resource for booking report searches in Delaware County.

This page lets you search by name and view current inmate details including charges and bond information for Delaware County.

The inmate lookup also serves as a daily arrest log for Delaware County. New bookings appear on the roster as they happen. You can check the page each day to see who was booked in. The web roster format makes it easy to browse recent arrests in Delaware County. If you need older records that are no longer on the active roster, contact the records division directly.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office Records

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is at 100 W. Washington St. in Muncie. Call (765) 747-7885 for the main line. The jail phone is (765) 747-7873. The fax number is (765) 747-7844. Email sheriff@co.delaware.in.us for records requests. The records division is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.

You can get booking reports in person at the office. Bring an ID and the name of the person you want to search. The staff can pull up current and past records. Mail requests go to 100 W. Washington St., Muncie, IN 47305. Response time is typically 7 to 10 business days. Under IC 5-14-3-9, the sheriff must respond within seven days of getting your request. Delaware County usually meets this deadline.

Booking Report Fees in Delaware County

Delaware County charges fees for copies of booking reports and other records. Here are the main costs:

• Incident reports: $5 per report
• Accident reports: $5 per report
• Local background checks: $10
• Certified copies: $2 per page
• Standard copies: $0.10 per page

These fees are set by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. The $0.10 per page rate for standard copies matches the state limit under IC 5-14-3-8. Certified copies cost more because they include an official seal. The bond desk is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cash bonds require exact change at the Delaware County Jail.

Note: The $15 fee charged by the Indiana State Police for criminal history searches is separate from local Delaware County copy fees.

Delaware County Booking Report Details

Each booking report at the Delaware County Jail follows the requirements set by IC 5-14-3-5. The record identifies the person by name, age, and address. It lists all charges that led to the arrest. The time and place of the arrest are included. The arresting officer and agency are named. When the person arrives at the jail, the admission date and time are logged. The bond amount goes in the file if bail has been set.

When someone leaves the Delaware County Jail, the record gets updated. The discharge or transfer date is added. This means the booking report tracks the full stay from intake to release. Delaware County booking reports may also include a photograph from the time of booking. The Indiana MyCase system can show you the court side of the case. Search by name to find charges, hearing dates, and case results tied to arrests in Delaware County.

State Resources for Delaware County

Several state-level tools can help you find records tied to Delaware County bookings. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search is $15 per record. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors from all Indiana counties. The VINELink system tracks custody status for free. The IDOC Offender Locator finds state prison inmates who may have been booked originally in Delaware County.

For expungement, Indiana law under IC 35-38-8 allows removal of some records. The wait is one year for arrests without conviction, five years for misdemeanors, and eight years for felonies. File a petition in the Delaware County Circuit Court. The ISP expungement section at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or (317) 234-4427 handles statewide database updates. The Indiana Sheriff's Association directory lists contact info for all sheriffs including Delaware County.

Cities in Delaware County

Muncie is the county seat and the largest city in Delaware County. All arrests in the county are booked at the Delaware County Jail. The Muncie Police Department handles most arrests within the city limits.

Other communities in Delaware County include Yorktown, Daleville, and Albany. These are all served by the Delaware County Sheriff and jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Delaware County. Each county has its own jail and booking records. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the surrounding counties too.