Greene County Booking Reports

Greene County booking reports are filed at the Sheriff's Office in Bloomfield, Indiana. Located in southwestern Indiana, Greene County is a rural area where the sheriff handles all jail operations and keeps arrest records. Booking reports from the Greene County Jail show who was arrested, what they were charged with, and when the booking took place. These records are public, and you can request them by phone, email, or in person. Greene County booking reports can also be cross-referenced through state-level court and criminal history tools.

Greene County Sheriff Booking Records

Sheriff George Dallaire runs the Greene County Sheriff's Office from 2236 E. Governors Hwy in Bloomfield. This office handles all arrest bookings for the county. When someone is picked up in Greene County, they go to the county jail for processing. The booking report created at that time has the person's name, date of birth, charges, arrest time, and bond amount. The arresting agency and officer are also on the record.

You can reach the sheriff at (812) 384-4411 to ask about a booking report. The fax is (812) 384-2951. Email the office at sheriff@co.greene.in.us for written requests. In-person visits during business hours work well for quick lookups. The jail and sheriff's office are at the same location in Bloomfield at 2236 E. Governors Hwy, Bloomfield, IN 47424.

Greene County has limited online access for booking reports. The sheriff's office handles most requests directly. For online searching, you will want to use the state tools described below.

Greene County Arrest Records Search Online

Since Greene County does not have its own inmate search portal, state-level tools are your best bet for online searching. The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator covers all state prison inmates. Search by name to see if someone booked in Greene County ended up in a state facility.

VINELink is a free tool that shows custody status for offenders across Indiana. You can look up someone booked in Greene County and see if they are still in custody or have been released. You can also sign up for email or phone alerts when their status changes. Call 1-866-959-VINE for the phone version. This is especially useful when you need to track a recent Greene County booking.

Indiana Public Records Law and Greene County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act makes Greene County booking reports public. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the sheriff must release the name, age, address, charges, arrest time and location, arresting officer, and bond amount for every booking. The law says this info "shall be made available for inspection and copying." That means the Greene County Sheriff can not refuse to share it.

IC 5-14-3-3 says any person can look at public records during business hours. You do not have to give a reason. The Greene County Sheriff must respond to a written request within seven days under IC 5-14-3-9. If the office does not respond on time, you can file a complaint with the Indiana Public Access Counselor.

Copy fees are capped by IC 5-14-3-8. Non-color copies cost no more than $0.10 per page. Color copies go up to $0.25. Certified copies are $5 or less per document. Labor and overhead costs cannot be added to these fees for Greene County booking report copies.

Note: The daily log of crimes and complaints in Greene County must be created within 24 hours under IC 5-14-3-5.

Statewide Tools for Greene County Booking Searches

The Indiana MyCase portal is one of the best free tools for searching Greene County court case info. You can look up charges, case status, and hearing dates for any case in the state. This is useful for seeing what happened after a Greene County booking led to court proceedings.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search costs $15 per record and shows felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests. The search produces a PDF that expires in 14 days. A "No Records Found" result counts as a completed search, and the fee still applies. You can find more info about criminal history services on the ISP Criminal History Services page.

Under IC 35-38-8, some older Greene County booking reports may have been expunged. Arrests without a conviction can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions require five years, and felonies need eight. Contact Expungement@isp.IN.gov for help with sealed records. The Indiana Sheriff's Association has a directory of all 92 county sheriffs if you need to reach the Greene County Sheriff or a neighbor.

How to Get Greene County Booking Reports

Getting a Greene County booking report is straightforward. Here are your options:

• Call (812) 384-4411 and ask for the records division
• Visit the sheriff's office at 2236 E. Governors Hwy, Bloomfield, IN 47424
• Email sheriff@co.greene.in.us with a written records request
• Fax your request to (812) 384-2951
• Search MyCase for court records tied to Greene County arrests

Phone calls work well for quick questions. If you need copies of a booking report, a written request gives you a paper trail. In-person visits let you see records right away in many cases. Response times for Greene County booking reports depend on staff workload and the age of the records. Allow 7 to 10 business days for written requests.

Note: Bring a photo ID when you visit the Greene County Sheriff's Office for records in person.

Counties Near Greene County

Greene County borders several other counties in southwestern Indiana. Each keeps its own booking reports. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check with the sheriff in that area.