Sullivan County Booking Reports

Sullivan County booking reports are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Sullivan, Indiana. Located in the southwest part of the state, the county has a population of about 21,000. Sheriff Jeff Griffin leads the department and runs the county jail. You can reach the office at 812.268.4308 to check on a booking or ask about arrest records. Sullivan County processes all bookings at the county level. These records are public under Indiana law, and this page explains every way to search for and get Sullivan County booking reports.

Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Records

The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is where all booking reports for the county are created and stored. When an arrest happens in Sullivan County, the person is taken to the county jail for processing. A booking report is filled out at that time. It covers the basic facts of the arrest and the person who was booked. Sheriff Jeff Griffin runs the department and manages patrol, jail operations, and records.

Call 812.268.4308 to ask about a specific booking. Staff can search by name and share basic details. You can also visit the office in Sullivan during business hours. Looking at records in person costs nothing. If you need copies, IC 5-14-3-8 sets the fee at $0.10 per page. Written requests can go by mail to the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office in Sullivan, IN 47882. Put the full name and date of birth of the person in your letter so staff can find the right record.

The sheriff must respond to your request within seven days. IC 5-14-3-9 requires that. Simple booking lookups usually take less time than the full seven-day window.

Details in Sullivan County Booking Reports

Every Sullivan County booking report has to include certain information. IC 5-14-3-5 lays out the requirements. The name, age, and address of the arrested person are always public. The charges are listed. Time and place of arrest must appear. The arresting officer and agency are named. If a judge set bail, that amount goes on the report too.

The jail intake part of a Sullivan County booking report documents when the person arrived at the jail and why they are being held. Release dates and transfer dates are noted. Bond conditions may be included. All of this information is public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. You do not have to give a reason for asking. IC 5-14-3-3 makes that clear. Sullivan County follows the same disclosure rules as every other county in Indiana.

Search Sullivan County Records Online

Sullivan County does not have its own online inmate search tool. Calling the jail at 812.268.4308 is the most direct route for a current booking check. For online tools, use the state databases below.

The Indiana MyCase system shows court records from Sullivan County. It is free. Search by name or case number. You get charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. MyCase covers all 92 Indiana counties and updates regularly. While it is not the same as a jail booking report, the court case tied to a Sullivan County arrest often contains similar information.

The ISP Limited Criminal History tool above covers records from all Indiana counties, including Sullivan County.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search costs $15 per lookup. It pulls felony and Class A misdemeanor records from across the state. Contact the ISP at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov for more information about how to use this service.

Sullivan County Public Records Rights

Booking reports in Sullivan County are public records. The APRA guide from the state outlines your rights. You can inspect any booking report at the Sullivan County Sheriff's office during regular hours. The sheriff cannot ask why you want to see it. That is protected by IC 5-14-3-3.

Copy fees follow state law. Standard copies max out at $0.10 per page under IC 5-14-3-8. Color copies can be $0.25 per page. Certified copies add up to $5 per document. The law defines cost as paper and machine use only. Sullivan County cannot add labor charges to your bill. Crime victims may get free copies in some cases. Ask the office about fee reductions if you qualify.

IC 5-14-3-5(c) also requires a daily log of crimes, accidents, and complaints. The Sullivan County Sheriff must create this log within 24 hours. It is a public record and available for inspection at no cost.

Sullivan County Victim Alerts

The VINELink system works for the Sullivan County Jail. This is a free notification service. It lets you know when an inmate's custody status changes. Register online or call 1-866-959-8463. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. Anyone can use VINELink. It covers every jail in Indiana.

The IDOC Offender Locator tracks people who were booked in Sullivan County and later sent to an Indiana state prison. It is free and searchable by name or DOC number. The Indiana State Sheriff's Association has a directory listing all sheriff offices, including Sullivan County, which can be helpful when you need to verify contact details.

Note: VINELink alerts are free and confidential for all users.

Expunging Sullivan County Booking Records

IC 35-38-8 allows some Sullivan County booking records to be expunged. Arrests that did not result in a conviction can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions need five years. Felony convictions require eight years. The person files a petition with the court. A judge reviews it and decides whether to grant the order.

When expungement is granted, the Indiana State Police updates their databases. The booking report is pulled from public searches. Contact the ISP Expungement Section at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or (317) 234-4427 for help with the process. If a Sullivan County booking report that should exist is not showing up, expungement may explain its absence from search results.

Cities in Sullivan County

Sullivan is both the county seat and the largest city. Other communities include Shelburn, Farmersburg, Carlisle, Hymera, and Dugger. No city in Sullivan County meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated page. All Sullivan County arrests produce booking reports through the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Sullivan County. Each one has its own booking process and jail. If an arrest occurred near the county border, check the neighboring county to make sure you are looking in the right place.