Search Perry County Booking Reports

Perry County booking reports are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Tell City, Indiana. The county is in southern Indiana along the Ohio River and has a population around 19,000. If you need to look up who was booked into the Perry County Jail, the sheriff's office handles all those records. Booking reports are public in Perry County under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. You can request them by phone, mail, email, or in person at the office on Payne Street.

Perry County Sheriff's Office Records

The Perry County Sheriff's Office is at 2219 Payne St. in Tell City. This is the main source for all booking reports in the county. The office is open weekdays from 8am to 4pm. You can walk in and ask to see booking records during business hours. Staff will help you look up what you need. If you know the person's name and approximate arrest date, that speeds things up a lot.

Call (812) 547-2441 if you want to check on someone by phone. The jail staff can tell you if a person is currently in custody, what charges they face, and what the bond amount is. For written requests, mail them to 2219 Payne St., Tell City, IN 47586. You can also fax requests to (812) 547-3186 or send an email to sheriff@perrycounty.in.gov. Include the full name and date of birth in any Perry County booking report request. Allow up to seven business days for a response, though most simple lookups get done faster.

Perry County Booking Report Details

Every booking report created in Perry County follows state rules. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the report must list the name, age, and address of the arrested person. The charges are shown. The time and location of the arrest go in the record. The arresting officer and agency are named. Bond information appears if it has been set by a judge.

When someone enters the Perry County Jail, additional data gets logged. The date and time of arrival are recorded. The reason for the person being placed in jail is documented. When they leave, whether by release or transfer, that date is captured too. All of this information is public. Anyone can ask to see it. The law does not require you to state a reason for wanting Perry County booking reports.

Note: Perry County booking reports may also include a booking photo and a unique booking number assigned at intake.

Online Searches for Perry County Bookings

Perry County does not have its own online jail roster at this time. The county has a smaller population and limited digital tools compared to larger Indiana counties. For real-time inmate info, calling the jail at (812) 547-2441 is the most reliable method.

State-level tools can also help. The VINELink system covers all Indiana counties, including Perry County. You can search for people in custody for free and sign up for alerts when their status changes. The toll-free number is 1-866-959-8463. The Indiana MyCase system shows court case records tied to Perry County arrests. Search by name or case number at no cost. MyCase lists charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors statewide. It costs $15 per search and returns a PDF with results from Perry County and all other Indiana counties. The IDOC Offender Locator tracks people who have been moved to state prison after a Perry County booking.

Perry County Arrest Log Access

State law under IC 5-14-3-5(c) says the Perry County Sheriff must keep a daily arrest log. This log lists all suspected crimes, accidents, and complaints. It must be created within 24 hours of the event. The log shows the time, substance, and location of each report, plus how the agency responded.

You can go to the sheriff's office and ask to see this log. They must let you view it. There is no charge for inspection. If you want copies, the fee is $0.10 per page under IC 5-14-3-8. The Perry County arrest log gives a broad look at recent law enforcement activity without having to search for a specific person by name.

Booking Record Fees in Perry County

Viewing booking reports at the Perry County Sheriff's Office is free. Copies follow state fee caps. Standard copies cost up to $0.10 per page. Color copies can be $0.25 per page. Incident reports are typically $5 each. These fees cover paper and machine costs only.

Under IC 5-14-3-8, Perry County cannot charge for labor or overhead when filling records requests. Certified copies may cost an extra $1 to $2 per page. If you are a victim of crime, you may be able to get free copies of booking reports in Perry County. Contact the sheriff's office to ask about fee reductions if you qualify.

The VINELink tool shown above covers Perry County and lets you check jail custody status from any location at no cost.

Perry County Records and Expungement

Old booking reports from Perry County may be eligible for expungement under IC 35-38-8. The waiting period depends on the case. Arrests that did not result in a conviction can be expunged after one year. Misdemeanor convictions need five years. Felony convictions require an eight-year wait. Once expunged, the record is removed from public search results.

The Indiana State Police process expungement requests. Email Expungement@isp.IN.gov or call (317) 234-4427 for more info. The Indiana State Sheriff's Association directory lists contact info for all Indiana sheriffs, including Perry County, if you need to verify office details before submitting a request.

Note: Expunged records in Perry County are sealed from public view but may still exist in restricted court files.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Perry County. Each one keeps separate booking reports. Check the arrest location to find which county holds the record you need.