Access Putnam County Booking Reports

Putnam County booking reports are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Greencastle, Indiana. The county sits in west-central Indiana with a population around 37,000. Greencastle is home to DePauw University and serves as the county seat. The sheriff's office on Franklin Street manages the county jail and maintains all booking records. You can search for Putnam County booking reports by calling, emailing, or visiting the office during regular hours.

Putnam County Sheriff Booking Records

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is at 13 W. Franklin St. in Greencastle. This is the only place that keeps booking reports for the county jail. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. Walk in and ask to see records during those hours. Staff at the front desk can pull up booking information by name or arrest date. Viewing is free.

Call (765) 653-3211 for phone requests. Tell the staff who you are looking for and they can check the system. The fax number is (765) 653-3214. You can email at sheriff@putnamcounty.org. Mail requests go to 13 W. Franklin St., Greencastle, IN 46135. Include the person's full name and date of birth. The Putnam County Sheriff must respond within seven days under IC 5-14-3-9. Simple booking report lookups usually get done in less time.

Note: The Putnam County Jail is located at the same address as the sheriff's office on Franklin Street.

Putnam County Booking Report Details

A Putnam County booking report includes all the data required under state law. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the report must show the arrested person's name, age, and address. The charges are listed. The time and location of the arrest go in the record. The arresting officer and agency are named. If a bond has been set by a judge, that amount is on the report.

The jail intake record adds more info. It shows the date and time the person was received at the Putnam County Jail. The reason for being held is documented. Release or transfer dates are recorded too. Bond conditions may be included. All of this is public record in Putnam County. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act says anyone can ask for it. No reason needed.

Online Booking Searches for Putnam County

Putnam County does not run its own online jail roster or inmate search tool at this time. The Putnam County Sheriff website provides basic contact info but no searchable database. For real-time inmate information, calling the jail at (765) 653-3211 is the fastest path.

Several state tools can help you search for records tied to Putnam County. The VINELink system lets you check if someone is in custody at no cost. It covers all Indiana counties. You can sign up for email or phone alerts when someone's status changes. Call 1-866-959-8463 for phone access.

The Indiana MyCase portal is free and shows court records from Putnam County. Search by name or case number. It lists charges, court dates, and case outcomes. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History tool costs $15 per search and covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all counties. The IDOC Offender Locator helps find people who were booked in Putnam County and later sent to state prison.

The IDOC Offender Locator above can help track people who moved from the Putnam County Jail to an Indiana state prison.

Putnam County Arrest Log

Under IC 5-14-3-5(c), the Putnam County Sheriff must keep a daily log of suspected crimes, accidents, and complaints. This log must be created within 24 hours. It includes the time, location, and nature of the event, along with the agency's response. The arrest log is a public record.

Visit the sheriff's office in Greencastle to view the log. There is no fee to look at it. If you want copies, it costs $0.10 per page under IC 5-14-3-8. The Putnam County arrest log gives a broad view of recent law enforcement activity. It is useful if you want to see all recent bookings instead of searching for one name.

Fees for Putnam County Booking Records

Inspecting booking reports at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office is free. Copy fees are set by state law. Standard copies cost up to $0.10 per page. Color copies can be $0.25 per page. Incident reports are typically $5 each. Certified copies add an extra $1 to $2 per page.

Under IC 5-14-3-8, the fee covers paper and machine costs. Putnam County cannot add labor or overhead to your bill. Victims of crime may get free copies. Ask the office about fee waivers or reductions if your income is limited. All Putnam County booking report fee policies follow the same state rules as every other county in Indiana.

Putnam County Records and Expungement

Indiana law under IC 35-38-8 lets certain records be sealed through expungement. Arrests that did not result in a conviction can be expunged after one year. Misdemeanor convictions need five years. Felony convictions need eight years. An expunged record is removed from Putnam County public booking searches.

Contact the Indiana State Police at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or (317) 234-4427 for help with the process. The Indiana State Sheriff's Association has a directory that lists contact info for all Indiana sheriffs, including the Putnam County office, which can be useful when verifying details before submitting an expungement petition.

Note: Once a Putnam County booking record is expunged, it is sealed from public access but may still exist in restricted files.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Putnam County. Booking reports are filed in the county where the arrest was made. Check nearby counties if you are unsure where someone was booked.