Howard County Arrest Records Search

Howard County recent arrests are processed through the Howard County Sheriff's Office, with the county jail at 1800 W. Markland Ave in Kokomo. Whether an arrest is made by the sheriff's department, Kokomo Police, or Indiana State Police, all adults detained in Howard County go through the same booking process at the jail. This page covers the inmate search tool, court record access, state-level databases, and the legal framework that governs public arrest records in Howard County.

Howard County Sheriff's Office and Jail

Sheriff Jerry Asher leads the Howard County Sheriff's Office, located at 1800 W. Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901. The main office line is 765-457-1105. The jail line is 765-456-2026. The facility books all adults arrested in Howard County, including those arrested by Kokomo Police, Indiana State Police, and other local agencies operating in the county.

Under IC 36-2-13-5, the sheriff must collect fingerprints, photographs, and identifying data from every person taken into custody in Howard County. This requirement applies to all agencies making arrests in the county, not just the sheriff's department. The booking data is entered into the jail management system and becomes accessible through the public inmate search within hours. It also feeds into statewide systems that track criminal history and custody status across Indiana.

Howard County also has a strong Community Supervision division led by Director Stephanie Cole. Services include adult and juvenile probation, home detention, work release, alcohol and drug services, and pretrial services. Problem-solving courts operate in Howard County as well, covering Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Re-Entry Court, and Veterans Treatment Court. These courts handle cases that often begin with an arrest.

Note: The Howard County online portal also lets you check active warrants, pay court fines, and look up court dates at in.gov/counties/howard/services.

Howard County Jail Inmate Search

The Howard County Sheriff's Office runs a dedicated inmate search portal at sheriff.howardcountyin.gov/inmateSearch. The image below shows the tool used to view the current Howard County jail roster and search for recent bookings.

The Howard County inmate search lets you filter by name. Search results show inmate name, booking information, charges, bond status, and current custody status. Live records from the system include individuals booked under a range of charges. The roster is updated continuously as new bookings occur at the jail.

Under IC 5-14-3-5, arrest records must show the name, age, and address of the person arrested, plus the charge, date, time, location of the arrest, and the arresting officer and agency. The inmate portal reflects this information for Howard County recent arrests. Bond status and charge detail help you understand the current state of a person's case after booking.

Court Records for Howard County Arrests

After the Howard County Prosecutor files charges following a booking, the case enters the Indiana court system. You can search court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using MyCase, the Indiana Supreme Court's free public portal. The image below shows the MyCase portal used for searching Howard County court records tied to arrests.

MyCase searches by name or case number and returns charge details, scheduled hearings, attorney of record, case status, and eventual dispositions. All 92 Indiana counties are covered, so you can search Howard County cases alongside records from other jurisdictions if needed. Court records in MyCase are linked to Indiana law under IC 5-14-3-3 and IC 5-14-3-4, which together define what must be public and what agencies may withhold.

For Howard County, the Circuit Court and Superior Court in Kokomo handle most criminal cases arising from recent arrests. Cases involving felonies go to circuit or superior court. Misdemeanor cases can also land in those courts depending on the charge. MyCase gives you case-level detail that the jail inmate search does not always provide, including attorney appearances and hearing outcomes.

Kokomo Police Department Arrests

Kokomo Police Department is at 100 S Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901. The non-emergency line is 765-459-5101. Kokomo is the county seat and the largest city in Howard County. It qualifies for a dedicated page on this site. See Kokomo recent arrests for city-specific information on how the Kokomo Police Department handles bookings and what records are available for Kokomo arrests specifically.

Kokomo officers make a significant share of the Howard County recent arrests logged at the county jail each week. All arrestees, regardless of which agency made the stop, go through the same booking process at 1800 W. Markland Ave. The same public records rules apply whether the arresting officer worked for Kokomo Police, Howard County Sheriff, or ISP.

Statewide Tools for Howard County Arrest Searches

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2 lets you check arrest and conviction data statewide. This includes Howard County records. Certified results come with a fee, but you can preview some data at no cost. This tool is useful when you need a person's full Indiana record, not just a snapshot of their current Howard County arrest.

The IDOC Offender Search at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov shows people in state prison or under DOC supervision. If a Howard County arrest resulted in a state sentence, the person appears here. The search is free. VINE at vinelink.com tracks jail custody changes. Call 1-866-959-8463 anytime or register online. You get notified when a Howard County Jail inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. The service is free and confidential.

Indiana courts' public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains what court records are open and how to get them from Howard County courts.

Public Records Requests and Access Rights

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3-3 and IC 5-14-3-4 gives the public the right to access law enforcement records from the Howard County Sheriff's Office. You can submit a written request to the sheriff at 1800 W. Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901. State which records you need and the relevant dates. The agency must respond within a reasonable period. Copies come with a small fee.

The Indiana State Police APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra handles requests specifically for ISP records. If an ISP trooper made the Howard County arrest, this portal is the right channel for the official incident report. The Howard County online services portal at in.gov/counties/howard/services also lets residents submit public records requests, pay fines, and access several county-level tools from one place.

Expungement of Howard County Arrest Records

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-8 lets people petition to have certain Howard County arrest records sealed. If an arrest resulted in no prosecution, a dismissal, or an acquittal, expungement may be available as soon as the case resolves. Some misdemeanor convictions become eligible eight years after sentencing. Filing for expungement in Howard County means going to the Howard Circuit or Superior Court in Kokomo.

After expungement, the Howard County arrest no longer appears in public-facing databases. The ISP Limited Criminal History system and most public search tools will not return the record. This matters most for people seeking jobs or housing who want to clear an old arrest that did not result in a conviction. An attorney familiar with Indiana expungement law can walk you through eligibility and filing requirements.

Note: Expungement seals the record from public view but does not erase it from law enforcement databases.

Accident Reports and Inmate Communications

If a Howard County arrest followed a traffic crash, you can get the Indiana State Police accident report at buycrash.com for $12. Reports cover crashes investigated by ISP. City and county police reports may need to be requested directly from the agency. For contact with people currently held at the Howard County Jail, GettingOut at gettingout.com offers messaging, phone, and video services.

Cities in Howard County

Kokomo is the qualifying city in Howard County with a dedicated page on this site.

Other communities in Howard County include Russiaville, Greentown, and Bunker Hill. These towns do not meet the population threshold for individual pages, but arrests in all of them are processed at the Howard County Jail.

Nearby Counties

Howard County is surrounded by several Indiana counties. Each county runs its own jail and booking process. If you are unsure which county handled a specific arrest, the booking agency name on the record will confirm jurisdiction.