Search Ohio County Booking Reports

Ohio County booking reports come from the Sheriff's Office in Rising Sun, Indiana. This is the smallest county in Indiana by area and has a population of about 6,000. Sheriff Thomas Baxter leads the department. Despite its small size, Ohio County follows the same public records laws as every other county in the state. You can call 812.438.3636 to ask about bookings or visit the office in Rising Sun to look up arrest records. This page covers all the ways to find Ohio County booking reports.

Ohio County Sheriff's Office Records

The Ohio County Sheriff's Office in Rising Sun is the sole law enforcement agency that creates and stores booking reports for the county. Rising Sun sits along the Ohio River in the southeast corner of Indiana. Sheriff Thomas Baxter oversees a small department that handles patrol, jail operations, and records for the entire county. With only about 6,000 residents, Ohio County sees fewer bookings than most Indiana counties, but the process is the same.

Call 812.438.3636 to ask about a specific booking. Staff can check the system by name. Walk-in requests are handled during regular business hours. You can view booking records at no cost. If you need copies, the standard fee is $0.10 per page under IC 5-14-3-8. The office must respond to a formal written request within seven days as required by IC 5-14-3-9.

Because Ohio County is small, the sheriff's office handles everything in one location. There is no separate records division or jail administration office.

Ohio County Booking Report Contents

Every booking report from Ohio County contains specific information required by state law. IC 5-14-3-5 mandates that the arrested person's name, age, and address be made public. The charges are listed. Time and place of arrest must appear in the record. The arresting officer and the agency responsible are both named.

When someone is placed in the Ohio County jail, the report also shows the date and time of intake, why the person is being held, and any bond that has been set. Release or transfer information is recorded as well. These are not optional disclosures. Indiana law requires them for every booking in every county, including Ohio County. Anyone can ask for this data. You do not need to give a reason under IC 5-14-3-3.

Finding Ohio County Arrest Records Online

Ohio County does not have its own online inmate search or jail roster. The size of the county means most record lookups happen by phone or in person. For online options, several state tools can help you find records tied to Ohio County arrests.

The Indiana MyCase portal is free. It shows court records from Ohio County and every other county in Indiana. Search by name or case number. You get charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. If you have a case number from a booking report, MyCase can pull up the full court file. This is often the best starting point for an online search.

The ISP Limited Criminal History tool shown above lets you run a statewide search that includes Ohio County records.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search costs $15 per lookup. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors from all 92 Indiana counties. Contact the ISP at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov for details.

Note: Ohio County's low population means fewer bookings overall, so some statewide databases may have limited results for this county.

Public Records Rights in Ohio County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act applies fully to Ohio County. The APRA guide lays out your rights. You can inspect any public record during normal business hours. The sheriff cannot ask you why you want to see a booking report. Copy fees are capped at $0.10 per page for standard copies under IC 5-14-3-8. Color copies can cost up to $0.25 per page.

Under IC 5-14-3-5, Ohio County must also keep a daily log of crimes, accidents, and complaints. This log is created within 24 hours and is open for public inspection. It gives a broad view of recent law enforcement activity in the county, not just individual booking reports. Visit the sheriff's office in Rising Sun to view this log.

Ohio County Victim Notification

VINELink is available for Ohio County. This free service sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can register by phone at 1-866-959-8463 or sign up online. VINELink covers all jails in Indiana. It provides notifications by phone, email, or text message.

The IDOC Offender Locator is useful if someone booked in Ohio County was later sent to state prison. It is free and searchable by name. The Indiana State Sheriff's Association directory can help you find contact info for the Ohio County Sheriff's Office and other departments across the state.

Expungement of Ohio County Records

Certain Ohio County booking records can be sealed. IC 35-38-8 governs the expungement process. Arrests without a conviction can be expunged after one year. Misdemeanor convictions need five years. Felony convictions require eight years. Once a court grants expungement, the record no longer appears in public searches.

Contact the Indiana State Police Expungement Section at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or (317) 234-4427 for help. If an Ohio County booking report you expected to find is not showing up in searches, it may have been expunged. The ISP handles removing sealed records from state databases after the court issues an order.

Note: Ohio County residents seeking expungement must file the petition in the court where the case was handled.

Cities in Ohio County

Rising Sun is the county seat and the largest community in Ohio County. No city in the county meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests in Ohio County create booking reports through the Ohio County Sheriff's Office in Rising Sun.

Nearby Counties

Ohio County borders just two other Indiana counties. If you need booking reports from a neighboring area, check the counties below.