Grant County Recent Arrests
Grant County recent arrests are public records maintained by the Grant County Sheriff's Office and are searchable through the county's website, Indiana's statewide court system, and several other databases that cover inmate rosters and criminal history across the state. The Grant County Jail at 214 E 4th St, Marion, IN 46952 is the county's main holding facility for people arrested by the sheriff's office, the Marion Police Department, and the Indiana State Police within Grant County's borders.
Grant County Recent Arrests Quick Facts
Grant County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Grant County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for county-level arrests and manages the county jail at 214 E 4th St in Marion. Every booking creates an arrest record that is public under IC 5-14-3-3. That record includes the person's full name, date of arrest, charges, and the agency that made the arrest. You can start your search at the Grant County government website at grantcounty.net, which provides links to jail and court records resources for the county.
The sheriff's non-emergency line is 765-662-9836. Call that number to ask whether a specific person is in custody, what they are charged with, and what bond has been set. Staff can answer these questions during regular business hours, and the jail line operates around the clock for custody inquiries. For a search covering multiple names or records over a period of time, the online tools described on this page are more efficient.
Marion is the county seat and the largest city in Grant County, with a population of around 29,082. The Marion Police Department makes a large share of the arrests that end up at the Grant County Jail. Their non-emergency line is 765-662-3311, and their main office is at 301 S Branson St, Marion, IN 46952. Arrests made by Marion PD go through the same booking process at the county jail, and those records are part of the same public arrest log maintained by the sheriff under IC 36-2-13-5.
Marion Police Department Arrests
The Marion Police Department covers the city of Marion and makes a substantial portion of the total Grant County recent arrests each year. Marion is a mid-size city with active law enforcement operations across its patrol zones, and the MPD works alongside the Grant County Sheriff on many cases. Arrests by Marion PD are booked at the county jail in Marion, and the records become part of the same public log accessible through the sheriff's office and statewide databases.
You can reach Marion PD at 765-662-3311 for non-emergency matters. The department is at 301 S Branson St, Marion, IN 46952. For police report copies or arrest records specific to MPD activity, contact their records division directly. Records from city police departments are public under the same IC 5-14-3-3 rules that apply to the sheriff's records, and the department must produce them on request unless a specific exception under IC 5-14-3-4 applies.
If you want to see how a Marion Police arrest moved through the court system after booking, search the defendant's name in MyCase. Marion city arrests that result in charges are filed with the Grant Circuit Court or Grant Superior Courts in Marion, and those filings appear in the statewide court database.
Grant County Court Records via MyCase
Court records for Grant County criminal cases are searchable for free through Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by name, case number, or attorney to find criminal filings tied to recent Grant County arrests. The system shows case type, current status, upcoming hearings, and public documents attached to the case. It draws from the Indiana Court System's central database, so Grant County cases appear alongside records from other counties in the same search.
MyCase is typically updated within a few days of the initial filing. If you know someone was arrested in Grant County but no case appears in MyCase yet, the prosecutor may still be reviewing the case or may not have filed charges. An arrest record in the jail roster does not guarantee that charges were filed. If charges are not filed, only the arrest record remains. If charges are filed, the court case appears in MyCase and is trackable from that point forward.
IC 5-14-3-4 lists the narrow exceptions that allow a court or agency to keep records out of the public database. Most routine criminal case information, including charges, hearing dates, and case status, is public. For anything not visible in MyCase, contact the Grant County Clerk's office at the courthouse in Marion to request a copy directly.
The screenshot below shows the MyCase court records portal used to find Grant County criminal case filings.
Use MyCase to track a Grant County arrest from the initial booking through the full court process, including charges, hearings, and case outcomes.
Note: MyCase shows public court records only. Expunged and sealed cases are not visible in search results.
VINE Notification for Grant County Inmates
The VINE system at vinelink.com provides free automated alerts when an inmate's custody status changes in Grant County. You can register online or by calling 1-866-959-8463. VINE sends alerts by phone, text, or email when a person is released, transferred, escapes, or has a scheduled court appearance. The service is free and available around the clock.
Grant County's population of over 66,000 means the jail has moderate activity throughout the year. Bond hearings, transfers to state facilities, and work release decisions can all change an inmate's status quickly. VINE lets you stay informed without making repeated calls to the sheriff's office or checking the roster manually.
The image below shows the VINE victim notification system, which covers Grant County inmates and sends alerts for custody changes.
Register with VINE to receive automatic updates whenever the custody status of a Grant County inmate changes, including releases, transfers, and court dates.
Statewide Records Tools
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History portal at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/index.html covers arrests from all Indiana counties including Grant. Use it when you need to see a broader arrest history that goes beyond current jail roster data. Results include charge descriptions, arrest dates, counties, and dispositions where available. Some full-detail records require a small fee.
The statewide INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov aggregates inmate rosters from participating county jails. For offenders transferred to state prison, the Indiana Department of Correction locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks current facility and projected release date. For formal records requests, use the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra or submit a written request to the Grant County Sheriff under IC 5-14-3-5.
Expungement in Grant County
Indiana Code IC 35-38-8, found at iga.in.gov/laws/2024/ic/titles/35#35-38-8, allows people with Grant County arrest records to petition for expungement under certain conditions. Arrests that did not result in a conviction are generally eligible after a one-year waiting period. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. The petition is filed with the Grant County court where the original case was heard.
Once granted, an expungement removes the record from public databases including MyCase and the sheriff's inmate search. Law enforcement retains access, as does the court system, but the public record is sealed. A local attorney or legal aid service can help determine eligibility and assist with the filing process.
Cities in Grant County
Marion is the county seat and the only city in Grant County that meets the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Find detailed arrest and records information for Marion at the link below.
Other communities in Grant County, including Gas City and Upland, do not have separate city pages. Residents there should use the Grant County Sheriff resources and statewide tools listed on this page.
Nearby Counties
Grant County is in north-central Indiana and borders seven other counties. Use these links to search recent arrest records in neighboring jurisdictions.
- Blackford County
- Wabash County
- Howard County
- Tipton County
- Madison County
- Delaware County
- Jay County
Howard County to the west includes Kokomo, which is one of the larger cities in this region of Indiana and has its own dedicated page on this site.