Search Marion County Booking Reports
Marion County booking reports are managed by the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Indianapolis. As the most populous county in Indiana with close to 950,000 residents, Marion County processes a large volume of arrests each year. The county runs a searchable inmate database at inmateinfo.indy.gov that lets you look up booking records by name, date of birth, or booking number. You can also search by state ID, county ID, or FBI number. This tool gives the public fast access to current and past booking reports from the Marion County jail system. Released inmate records are available too if you check the right box on the search form.
Marion County Quick Facts
Marion County Sheriff's Office Booking Records
The Marion County Sheriff's Office handles all booking reports for the county. Sheriff Kerry Joseph Forestal leads the office. He was first elected in 2018 and won again in 2022, making him the 59th sheriff of Marion County. The office sits at 695 Justice Way in Indianapolis. You can call them at 317.327.1700 during regular hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For email, reach out to Contact.MCSO@indy.gov.
The Adult Detention Center in Marion County holds close to 2,500 inmates on any given day. That makes it one of the largest jail systems in Indiana. The sheriff's office runs several divisions that handle different parts of the booking and jail process. These include the Jail Division, Criminal Division, Judicial Enforcement, Administrative, Homeland Security, and Reserves. Each plays a role in how booking reports get created and stored in Marion County.
You can visit the Marion County Sheriff's Office website for general information about the department and its booking report process.
Note: The Marion County jail booking line does not take calls about specific case details or bond amounts over the phone.
Marion County Inmate Search Tool
Marion County has one of the best online inmate search tools in Indiana. The system at inmateinfo.indy.gov/IML lets you look up booking reports for free. It works around the clock. You do not need to make an account or pay a fee to use it.
The Find a Person in Jail page on indy.gov also links to this same tool. You can search using a person's full name and date of birth. Or you can search by booking number, permanent number, state or county ID, or FBI or ICE number. There is a checkbox to include released inmates in your search results, which is helpful if you need older Marion County booking reports. The system shows the name, booking date, charges, bond info, and current status of each person in the search results.
The Marion County inmate search portal is shown below. This is where most people start when they need to find booking reports in the county.
View the Marion County inmate lookup tool at inmateinfo.indy.gov
The search page lets you pick from several fields. Use the name fields for a basic search or enter a booking number for a direct match.
Booking Reports and Indiana Public Records Law
Booking reports in Marion County are public records. Indiana law is clear on this point. Under IC 5-14-3-5, when a person is arrested or received in a jail, certain facts must be shared with the public. This includes the person's name, age, and address. It also includes the charges, the time and place of arrest, and the arresting officer and agency.
When someone is booked into the Marion County jail, the law says the jail must share the reason for holding the person, the date and time they came in, and when they left or got transferred. The bail or bond amount must also be available if it has been set. These are not optional. IC 5-14-3-5 uses the word "shall," which means the jail has to give this info out.
Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect and copy public records during normal business hours. You do not have to say why you want to see the records. The agency cannot deny your request just because you won't state a reason. If you file a formal request, IC 5-14-3-9 says the agency must respond within seven days.
Marion County Jail Booking Search
The city of Indianapolis runs a page that helps people find someone in the Marion County jail. This page gives clear steps for how to use the inmate search system. It is part of the indy.gov site and links directly to the booking report database.
Visit the Find a Person in Jail page on indy.gov
This page walks you through each step of looking up an inmate in the Marion County system.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department also plays a role in Marion County booking reports. IMPD handles most arrests in the Indianapolis area. After an arrest, the person is transported to the Marion County jail for booking. The IMPD website has contact info and general details about how arrests work in the county. You can reach IMPD at (317) 327-3525.
See the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department page
IMPD works with the Marion County Sheriff on all jail bookings in the Indianapolis area.
Getting Copies of Marion County Booking Reports
You can get copies of Marion County booking reports in a few ways. The online search tool is free and gives you basic booking info right away. For official paper copies, you may need to file a public records request with the sheriff's office. Under IC 5-14-3-8, copy fees are capped at $0.10 per page for standard black and white copies. Color copies can cost up to $0.25 per page. These fees cover the cost of paper and use of the copy machine only. The agency cannot charge you for labor or overhead.
Marion County also has certified copies if you need them. A certified copy comes with an official stamp and can cost up to $5.00 per document on top of the per-page fee. This type of copy may be needed for court filings or other legal uses. Send your request to the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203, or fax it to 317.327.1315.
Note: Online booking report searches are free, but official certified copies require a written request and may take several business days.
Marion County Sheriff Online Resources
The Marion County Sheriff's website at indy.gov has several tools for the public. Beyond the inmate search, you can find info about the jail, court services, and how to contact different divisions. The site is run by the city of Indianapolis since Marion County and Indianapolis share a consolidated government.
Visit the Marion County Sheriff's Office page
The sheriff's office page on indy.gov links to all the main services including the booking report lookup tool.
| Address | 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 317.327.1700 |
| Fax | 317.327.1315 |
| Contact.MCSO@indy.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Expungement of Booking Records in Marion County
Some booking reports in Marion County can be expunged under Indiana law. IC 35-38-8 sets the rules for when and how a person can ask to have arrest or conviction records sealed. The wait times depend on the outcome of the case. If the arrest did not lead to a conviction, you may file for expungement after one year. Misdemeanor convictions have a five-year wait. Felonies require eight years to pass before you can ask.
Once a court grants an expungement in Marion County, the booking report and related records get sealed. They no longer show up in most public searches. The Indiana State Police also updates its records. If you need help with the process, contact the ISP Expungement Section at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or call (317) 234-4427.
Marion County Court Records
Court records tied to Marion County booking reports are available through the Indiana MyCase system. You can search at public.courts.in.gov/mycase for case filings, hearing dates, and disposition info. This is separate from the booking report search but often has details that the jail record does not show. MyCase covers all Indiana courts, so you can look up Marion County cases along with cases from any other county in the state.
The Indiana State Police also run a Limited Criminal History search that covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors statewide. This costs $15.00 per search. The results come back as a PDF that expires after 14 days. This is a broader search than the local Marion County booking report lookup and may show records from other counties too.
Note: MyCase shows court filings and hearing dates but does not include jail booking details like bond amounts or release times.
Victim Notification for Marion County
If you need alerts about an inmate's status in Marion County, use the VINELink system. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It is free and confidential. You can sign up to get an email or phone call when a person's custody status changes. This is useful for victims of crime who need to know when someone gets released from the Marion County jail. Call 1-866-959-VINE (8463) for help by phone.
Cities in Marion County
Marion County and the city of Indianapolis share a consolidated government known as Unigov. Most of the county is served by IMPD and the Marion County Sheriff's Office. All booking reports in the county go through the same jail system at 695 Justice Way.
Other communities in Marion County include Speedway, Beech Grove, and Southport. All arrests in these areas result in booking reports processed through the Marion County system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Marion County. If you are looking for booking reports and are not sure which county handled the arrest, check the location of the incident.