Search Miami County Recent Arrests

Miami County recent arrests are processed through the Sheriff's Office jail in Peru, Indiana, the county seat. This page explains how to search Miami County booking records using the free statewide INjail portal, MyCase court records, and the Indiana State Police criminal history database, along with how to request records directly from the Sheriff's Office under Indiana's open records law.

Miami County Sheriff's Office Booking Process

The Miami County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 104 W Main St, Peru, IN 46970. The main line is 765-472-3836. When someone is arrested anywhere in Miami County, they are brought to this address for booking. The booking process creates the official arrest record that becomes public under Indiana law.

Booking staff collect the person's full name, age, and home address. They record the charges, the name of the arresting officer, the agency involved, and the date, time, and location of the arrest. Fingerprints and a photograph are taken. The sheriff is required by IC 36-2-13-5 to collect fingerprints and photo identification data for each person booked into the facility. This data feeds into statewide law enforcement databases.

The Miami County Sheriff patrols the unincorporated parts of the county and works with Peru police and other local agencies. All Miami County bookings, regardless of which agency made the arrest, are processed through the same jail on W Main St in Peru.

INjail Portal: Search Miami County Jail Roster

The Indiana jail portal (INjail) provides a free, statewide tool for searching current and recent jail roster data from counties that participate in the system. To search Miami County bookings, go to the portal and enter a name. You may see the charge, the booking date, and basic details about the detainee's custody status.

The INjail system is run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association. Participation varies by county. Check the portal directly to confirm whether Miami County's current roster is visible. Even when full roster data is not available, the portal can still surface some booking records from Miami County depending on how the county submits its data.

The INjail statewide portal is a good first stop for Miami County recent arrest searches, providing free public access to jail roster data.

Note: INjail data reflects jail custody, not court outcomes. A person shown on the roster has been booked but not necessarily charged or convicted. For court outcomes, use the MyCase portal described below.

What Miami County Arrest Records Must Disclose

Indiana law sets clear rules about what arrest records must be open to the public. Under IC 5-14-3-5, every agency in the state must disclose certain information from each arrest: the name, age, and home address of the person; the charges; the date, time, and place of the arrest; and the name and agency of the arresting officer. Miami County cannot exempt these fields from disclosure. They are always public.

Beyond those required disclosures, Miami County arrest records may include bond amounts, detainer holds, case numbers assigned by the court, and court appearance dates. Booking photographs are frequently released alongside the basic record. If a record has been expunged, some of this data may no longer be accessible to the public.

An arrest record shows what was alleged and when. It does not reflect guilt. If you want to see how a case resolved, you need to search the court records separately through MyCase or the Miami Circuit Court clerk's office.

Miami County Court Records via MyCase

The Indiana Courts' free public search tool, MyCase, covers criminal and civil case filings from Miami County and every other Indiana county. Search by person name, case number, or date of birth. The portal supports Soundex name matching, which helps when spelling varies. Results include filing dates, charges, case status, upcoming hearings, and final dispositions.

Miami County criminal cases are handled in the Miami Circuit Court and Miami Superior Court in Peru. Cases appear in MyCase within a few business days of the initial filing. If a Miami County arrest led to charges, you can usually track the full case history through this portal at no cost.

MyCase is the primary public tool for searching Miami County court records linked to recent arrests and criminal proceedings.

Some document images in MyCase require a small viewing fee. Basic case data, hearing dates, and status are always free. If you need certified copies of a court record, contact the Miami Circuit Court clerk's office in Peru.

Indiana State Police Criminal History Search

The ISP Limited Criminal History (LCH) database covers felony and Class A misdemeanor records statewide, pulling from court records across all Indiana counties including Miami. This tool is better for a complete history check than a single county's jail roster. It reflects what was filed and prosecuted, not just who was booked.

Public name searches are free. Certified results for background verification carry a small fee. The LCH does not include arrests that did not lead to a qualifying charge. If you need records of an arrest that did not result in a felony or Class A misdemeanor filing, the jail roster or a direct records request to the Miami County Sheriff may be more useful.

The ISP LCH portal pulls statewide criminal history data that includes Miami County felony and major misdemeanor cases filed in Indiana courts.

VINE Alerts for Miami County Custody Changes

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets you register to receive automatic alerts when a person in Miami County custody is released, transferred, or has a status change. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463. Alerts can be sent by phone, text, or email.

Miami County participates in the statewide VINE network. Once you register for a specific detainee, the system monitors that person's custody status around the clock. If they are released from the Miami County jail, VINE sends an alert. This is especially useful for victims who need timely notice of a release without having to call the jail repeatedly.

Registration is free. You will need the name or booking number of the person you are monitoring. VINE also provides an option to confirm custody status at any time through the website or phone line.

Public Records Requests Under Indiana Law

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at IC 5-14-3-3, gives every person the right to inspect and copy records held by public agencies. For Miami County arrest and booking records, the Sheriff's Office at 104 W Main St, Peru is the records custodian. Requests can be submitted in person, by phone at 765-472-3836, or in writing.

A written request should describe the records you need, the time period, and any names involved. Agencies have seven days to respond and may request a short extension for complex requests. Copying fees are set by state statute. Basic arrest information under IC 5-14-3-5 must be provided without delay as it falls under required disclosures.

The Miami Circuit Court clerk handles records from court proceedings. If you need court documents, transcripts, or pleadings tied to a Miami County arrest, contact the clerk's office directly. Most records are accessible to the public unless sealed by a judge.

Expungement of Miami County Arrest Records

Indiana's expungement law, IC 35-38-8, lets people petition to seal certain arrest records and convictions. Arrests that did not lead to conviction, dismissed charges, and some misdemeanor and felony convictions may qualify depending on how much time has passed and the nature of the offense.

For an arrest that did not result in a conviction, the waiting period is typically one year. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. Certain felony convictions are eligible after eight years. Some serious offenses are never eligible. A Miami County attorney familiar with IC 35-38-8 can help determine whether a specific arrest record qualifies.

Once expungement is granted, the record is sealed from public searches including MyCase and the ISP LCH. Law enforcement agencies retain access in limited circumstances. The petition is filed in the Miami Circuit Court in Peru, and a hearing is scheduled before a judge makes a ruling.

Cities in Miami County

Miami County has no cities that exceed the 25,000-population threshold for a dedicated recent arrests page on this site. Peru, the county seat, is the largest city in the county but falls below that threshold. Other communities in Miami County include Bunker Hill, Denver, and Macy, all of which are small towns well below the qualifying population.

All Miami County residents, regardless of which town or township they live in, fall under the jurisdiction of the Miami County Sheriff for unincorporated areas. Peru has its own police department that handles city arrests, but those bookings still go through the county jail at 104 W Main St.

Nearby Counties

Miami County sits in north-central Indiana and shares borders with several other counties. Each has its own sheriff, jail, and court system. Use the links below to search recent arrests in neighboring counties.