Pike County Booking Reports Lookup

Pike County booking reports are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Petersburg, Indiana. The county has about 12,000 residents and sits in southwestern Indiana. Pike County stands out among smaller counties because it offers an online inmate search tool on the sheriff's website. You can also get booking records by phone, mail, or in person at the office on Market Street. All booking reports in Pike County are public records under Indiana law.

Pike County Sheriff Booking Records

The Pike County Sheriff's Office is at 210 N. Market St. in Petersburg. This is the primary source for all booking reports in the county. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. You can walk in and request to see booking records. Staff can look up inmates by name or date.

Phone requests are another option. Call (812) 354-6024 during business hours. The staff can check if someone is in custody and share the charges and bond amount. The fax line is (812) 354-6029. For email requests, send them to sheriff@pikecountysheriff.com. Put the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for in the message. Written requests can be mailed to 210 N. Market St., Petersburg, IN 47567. Pike County booking reports include all the data required under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Note: Pike County processes booking report requests during normal business hours only.

Pike County Online Inmate Search

Pike County has an active online inmate search tool. Visit the Pike County Sheriff inmate search page to look up who is currently in the jail. This is one of the more useful features for a smaller Indiana county. The tool lets you search by name and see current bookings.

The screenshot below shows the Pike County Sheriff's Office website where you can access the inmate search tool for current booking reports.

This page provides contact info and links to the Pike County jail inmate search feature.

The inmate search tool shows who is held at the Pike County Jail right now. It lists names, charges, and booking dates. This is updated on a regular basis. For older booking reports that are no longer on the online roster, contact the sheriff's office directly. They keep records going back years. The online tool only shows current inmates, not past bookings in Pike County.

Below is the inmate search page itself, where you can look up specific individuals booked into the Pike County Jail.

Use this search page to find current inmates and their booking information in Pike County.

What Pike County Booking Reports Show

Under IC 5-14-3-5, a Pike County booking report must include certain information. The name, age, and address of the person are listed. The charges that led to the arrest are shown. The time and location of the arrest appear on the report. The arresting officer and agency are named. If a bond has been set, that amount is included.

The jail intake portion of the booking report adds more detail. It shows when the person was received at the Pike County Jail. It states the reason for being held. When the person is released or moved, that date is recorded. Bond amounts and any conditions of release are part of the public record. Anyone can request this data from Pike County without stating a reason.

State Search Tools for Pike County

Beyond the local inmate search, state-level tools also cover Pike County. The Indiana MyCase system lets you search court records from any county for free. It shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. The VINELink system tracks custody status across all Indiana jails. It is free and covers Pike County.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors statewide. It costs $15 per search. The IDOC Offender Locator shows people in state prison. If someone was booked in Pike County and later transferred to a state facility, this tool can help you find them. For formal records requests at the state level, use the state APRA portal.

Pike County Booking Record Fees

Viewing booking reports at the Pike County Sheriff's Office is free. Copies are where fees apply.

Under IC 5-14-3-8, standard copies cost up to $0.10 per page. Color copies can be $0.25 per page. Incident and accident reports typically run $5 each. Certified copies cost an extra $1 to $2 per page on top of the base fee. Pike County cannot charge for labor or overhead when filling your request. These are state-wide rules that apply to all public records in Indiana.

Note: Active investigation records in Pike County may be withheld under the discretionary exceptions in IC 5-14-3-4.

Expungement and Pike County Records

Indiana law allows certain booking records to be expunged. Under IC 35-38-8, the waiting period varies. Arrests without a conviction can be expunged after one year. Misdemeanors require five years. Felonies require eight years. Once expunged, the record is removed from public Pike County booking report searches.

Contact the Indiana State Police at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or (317) 234-4427 for questions about the process. The Indiana State Sheriff's Association directory can help you confirm current contact info for the Pike County Sheriff's Office before filing any request.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Pike County. Booking reports are kept in the county where the arrest happened. Check the right county to find the record you need.