Search Union County Booking Reports

Union County booking reports are filed at the Sheriff's Office in Liberty, Indiana. This is one of the smallest counties in the state with a population near 7,000. Despite its size, every arrest in Union County creates a booking report that is public under Indiana law. You can search for who was booked into the Union County Jail, what charges were filed, and when the arrest took place. The sheriff's office keeps all these records and makes them available to anyone who asks.

Union County Sheriff Booking Records

The Union County Sheriff's Office is the only source for local booking reports. It is located in Liberty. Call (765) 458-5193 to ask about a specific booking report. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what their charges are. The office handles all arrests made in Union County.

When a person is arrested in Union County, the jail creates a booking report right away. This record is filed within hours. It contains the person's name, age, home address, and the charges tied to the arrest. The booking report also lists the time and date of the arrest, the officer who made it, and the bond amount if one has been set. Under IC 5-14-3-5, all of this data must be shared with anyone who asks. The Union County Sheriff cannot deny a request for booking records just because you do not state why you want them.

Walk-in requests work well at the Union County Sheriff's Office. Bring an ID and tell the staff what you are looking for. They can pull the record and give you a copy while you wait. Mail requests should go to the sheriff at the Liberty courthouse address.

Note: Union County booking reports from open investigations may be held back under IC 5-14-3-4.

Union County Arrest Record Searches Online

Union County does not run its own online jail roster. The county is small and does not have the web tools that larger counties use. For current booking info, calling (765) 458-5193 is the most direct way to get answers. The staff can check the system while you are on the phone.

The screenshot below shows the Union County Sheriff's Office website, which serves as the starting point for all local booking report requests in Union County.

This page has contact info and general details about the Union County Sheriff's Office and its jail operations.

You can also check VINELink for custody status in Union County. This free tool covers all Indiana counties. Sign up for alerts to know when someone's status changes. The toll-free VINE number is 1-866-959-8463. The Indiana MyCase portal lets you search court cases tied to Union County bookings. It shows charges, case filings, and court dates at no cost.

What Union County Booking Reports Include

Indiana law spells out what must be in a booking report. Under IC 5-14-3-5, every Union County booking record must list the person's name, age, and address. The charges are shown along with the time and place of the arrest. Which officer or agency made the arrest is part of the record too.

If a person is placed in the Union County Jail, the record must also show when they arrived and when they leave. Bond amounts are public. Anyone can find out the bail that was set for a person held in Union County. The daily log kept by the sheriff's office lists all suspected crimes and arrests. This log must be created within 24 hours of the event. It is public and can be viewed at the office.

Fees for Union County Booking Records

It costs nothing to look at booking reports at the Union County Sheriff's Office. You can walk in and view them for free. Copies are where fees come in. Under IC 5-14-3-8, the cost for standard copies is up to $0.10 per page. Color copies cost up to $0.25 per page. The fee covers paper and machine use only. Labor and overhead cannot be charged.

Certified copies cost more. The state allows agencies to charge up to $5 per document for certification. If you need a certified copy of a Union County booking report for court or legal use, ask the staff at the sheriff's office. They can tell you the exact cost. Most simple requests are handled the same day in Union County.

Note: The Union County Sheriff's Office must respond to a written records request within seven days under IC 5-14-3-9.

Booking Report Access Rights in Union County

The Access to Public Records Act protects your right to see booking reports in Union County. IC 5-14-3-3 says any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. This is a broad right. You do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need to live in Union County. And the sheriff cannot make you explain why you want the records.

IC 5-14-3-5 goes further and lists the exact data points that must be released. For arrests, this includes identifying info, the charges, and the circumstances of the arrest. For jail bookings, it adds the reason for placement, receive and discharge dates, and bond amounts. These are mandatory disclosures in Union County. The word the law uses is "shall," which means the sheriff has no choice but to share this data when asked.

State Databases for Union County Arrests

Several state-level tools can help you find booking records tied to Union County. The Indiana DOC Offender Locator shows people in state prison. If someone was booked in Union County and later transferred to a state facility, you can track them there. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search costs $15 per record. It covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors from all counties.

For expungement questions about old Union County booking reports, IC 35-38-8 sets the rules. Arrests without a conviction can be expunged after one year. Misdemeanor convictions need five years. Felonies need eight. Contact the ISP at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or call (317) 234-4427. The Indiana State Sheriff's Association directory can help you confirm contact info for the Union County Sheriff or any other county in the state.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Union County. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the surrounding areas. Each county keeps its own booking records.