Search Hendricks County Booking Reports
Hendricks County booking reports are available through the sheriff's office in Danville and the INjail online portal. With a population over 175,000, Hendricks County is one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana. The sheriff's office processes all bookings at the county jail on East Main Street. You can search for current inmates online through the statewide INjail system or contact the office directly. This page explains how to find booking reports in Hendricks County, the tools you can use, and what Indiana law says about your right to see these records.
Hendricks County Quick Facts
Hendricks County Sheriff Booking Records
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and all booking reports. The office is at 925 E. Main St. in Danville. Call (317) 745-6265 for jail info or to ask about a specific booking report. The fax number is (317) 718-4897. You can also email the office at sheriff@hendrickscountysheriff.org. Records staff work Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm at the Hendricks County jail.
When someone is arrested in Hendricks County, jail staff create a booking report during intake. This report lists the person's name, age, address, the charges, and the arresting officer. Under IC 5-14-3-5, all of this information must be made available for inspection and copying. The Hendricks County jail has about 200 beds. Bond information and discharge dates are also part of the booking record.
You can follow the Hendricks County Sheriff on Facebook for updates on arrests and public safety in the area.
| Address | 925 E. Main St., Danville, IN 46122 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (317) 745-6265 |
| Fax | (317) 718-4897 |
| sheriff@hendrickscountysheriff.org | |
| Website | hendrickscountysheriff.org |
Hendricks County Booking Reports on INjail
Hendricks County is one of six Indiana counties that use the INjail public portal for online inmate searches. This free tool lets you search for current jail inmates in Hendricks County by last name, first name, or birth date. You can also filter results by county. The system shows booking data, charges, and custody status for people held in the Hendricks County jail.
The INjail portal pulls data directly from the jail management system. It updates in real time as people are booked in or released. For Hendricks County, this means you can check who is in custody right now without calling the office. The other counties on the portal are Brown, Carroll, Elkhart, Fountain, and Grant. All share the same search tool and update process across Indiana.
Here is a look at the INjail public portal used by Hendricks County for booking reports.
The search is free. No account is needed. Just enter a name and pick Hendricks County from the list.
Note: The INjail portal only shows people currently in custody at the Hendricks County jail, not past booking history.
Requesting Booking Reports in Hendricks County
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives you the right to see booking reports in Hendricks County. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect and copy public records during business hours. You do not need to give a reason. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office cannot deny your request just because you won't say why you want the booking report.
The law at IC 5-14-3-5 is very clear about what must be shared when someone is booked into jail. The record must include the person's identifying info, the charges, the time and date of booking, and the bail amount if set. Hendricks County follows these rules. You can ask in person, by phone, by email, or by written letter. Under IC 5-14-3-9, the office must respond within seven days of getting your request.
Copies cost up to $0.10 per page based on IC 5-14-3-8. That price covers paper and machine use only. Certified copies can cost up to $5.00 each. Inspection of Hendricks County booking reports is free.
Search Tools for Hendricks County Booking Data
Beyond the INjail portal, there are other tools that pull arrest and booking data from across Indiana, including Hendricks County. The MyCase court search covers all Indiana courts. You can look up criminal cases filed in Hendricks County by name or case number. It shows charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. This is useful when you need the court side of a booking report.
VINELink Indiana tracks custody status for inmates across the state. You can search for someone held in the Hendricks County jail and sign up for alerts when their status changes. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day. Call 1-866-959-8463 if you prefer to use the phone.
The IDOC offender locator shows who is in state prison. If someone from Hendricks County was sentenced to state time, their record will appear here. It does not cover the county jail. The Indiana State Police also run a limited criminal history search for $15.00 per record that covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors from across Indiana.
Hendricks County Record Expungement
Old booking reports in Hendricks County can be sealed through Indiana's expungement law. The rules are in IC 35-38-8. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions have a five-year wait. Felonies require eight years. Once sealed, the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office removes the booking report from the public file.
To start the expungement process, file a petition in the court that handled the case. For Hendricks County, that would be the Hendricks Circuit or Superior Court in Danville. The Indiana State Police also clear the record from their database. Contact the ISP expungement section at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or call (317) 234-4427.
Note: Expunged Hendricks County booking reports will not appear in most public searches after the order is granted.
Cities in Hendricks County
Hendricks County has several cities and towns. All bookings go through the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office or local police departments that then transfer inmates to the county jail. The two largest cities in Hendricks County are Plainfield and Brownsburg, both of which have their own police departments but route jail bookings through the county.
Other communities in Hendricks County include Danville, Avon, Pittsboro, and Lizton. Local police in these areas file booking reports through the county jail system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hendricks County. Booking reports are held by whichever county made the arrest, so check the right office if you are not sure where someone was booked.