Find Franklin County Booking Reports

Franklin County booking reports are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Brookville, Indiana. This southeastern Indiana county offers an online inmate roster where you can see current bookings and recent arrest records. The Franklin County Sheriff handles all jail bookings, and the records are public under Indiana law. Whether you need to check on charges, look up an arrest date, or get a copy of a booking report, the sheriff's office in Brookville is the place to start. Their website also has an inmate roster you can browse from home.

Franklin County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office sits at 371 Main St. in Brookville. Sheriff Peter Cates leads the office and jail operations for the county. When law enforcement in Franklin County makes an arrest, the person is booked at the county jail. Staff create a booking report that includes the suspect's name, date of birth, charges, arrest number, booking date, and a mugshot in many cases.

You can call the sheriff at (765) 647-4138 to ask about specific booking reports. The fax number is (765) 647-4173 and you can also email sheriff@franklincountyin.com for records requests. In-person visits to the office in Brookville are another option during regular business hours. Franklin County booking reports go back years, so you can ask for older records as well as new ones.

Franklin County Inmate Roster

The Franklin County Sheriff maintains an online inmate roster. Visit the inmate roster page to see who is currently booked at the Franklin County Jail. The roster shows arrest numbers, dates, charges, and mugshots for each person. This is one of the easiest ways to look up recent Franklin County booking reports from your computer or phone.

The roster updates regularly. It covers current inmates and some who were recently released. For older Franklin County booking reports that are no longer on the roster, you will need to contact the sheriff's office by phone or email. Staff can search their records and provide copies.

Below is a look at the inmate roster search tool on the Franklin County Sheriff's website.

The roster tool is free to use and does not require an account or login. Just visit the page and browse through the list of current inmates at the Franklin County Jail.

Note: Mugshots on the roster may not be available for every booking in Franklin County.

Franklin County Booking Reports Under Indiana Law

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) makes booking reports public records. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the Franklin County Sheriff must share certain info about anyone booked into the jail. The law says the name, age, address, charges, arrest time and location, arresting officer and agency, and bond amount all must be available for inspection and copying. You do not need to explain why you want to see these records.

The daily log requirement under IC 5-14-3-5 means the sheriff must record all suspected crimes, accidents, and complaints within 24 hours. This log is public. For Franklin County, it includes every arrest and booking that happens in the area. Anyone can ask to see it during business hours.

IC 5-14-3-9 gives the sheriff seven days to respond to a written records request. Copy fees under IC 5-14-3-8 cap at $0.10 per page for non-color copies and $0.25 for color copies. Certified copies are no more than $5 per document.

Search Franklin County Booking Records Statewide

State tools can help you find records linked to Franklin County bookings. The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator covers state prisons. If someone booked in Franklin County was later sent to state custody, you can find them here. The Indiana MyCase portal is another good resource. It shows court case details for all Indiana counties.

For a statewide criminal history search, the ISP Limited Criminal History tool costs $15. It pulls up felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests. Results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. You can also track someone's custody status through VINELink at no cost. Call 1-866-959-VINE for the phone version of this service.

Expungement can affect Franklin County booking report searches. IC 35-38-8 allows records to be sealed after a waiting period. One year for arrests without conviction, five years for misdemeanors, and eight years for felonies. Contact the ISP expungement section at Expungement@isp.IN.gov for questions about sealed records.

Note: The ISP criminal history search charges a fee even if no records are found, so plan for the $15 cost.

How to Get Booking Reports in Franklin County

There are several ways to get Franklin County booking reports. Here are your main options:

• Browse the online inmate roster at franklincountysheriff.org
• Visit the sheriff's office at 371 Main St., Brookville, IN 47012
• Call (765) 647-4138 during business hours
• Email sheriff@franklincountyin.com with a written request
• Search Indiana MyCase for court records tied to bookings

The online roster is the quickest way to check recent Franklin County booking reports. For older records or full copies, the sheriff's office is the best resource. Written requests by email or mail create a paper trail that helps if you need proof of when you asked for the records. Response times depend on staff workload and the age of the records you need.

Counties Near Franklin County

Franklin County is in southeastern Indiana near the Ohio border. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check with the neighboring counties listed here.