Monroe County Recent Arrests
Monroe County recent arrests are processed through the Monroe County Jail at the Charlotte T. Zietlow Justice Center in Bloomington. The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate search tool through InteropWeb, giving the public direct access to current and recent booking records including charges, bond amounts, and days in custody. This page also covers court records through MyCase, public records requests, and statewide search tools that cover Monroe County arrest data.
Monroe County Recent Arrests Quick Facts
Monroe County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and jail are located at the Charlotte T. Zietlow Justice Center, 301 N. College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404. The jail line is 812-349-2750 and the main sheriff's number is 812-349-2780. You can also reach the office by email at sheriffsoffice@co.monroe.in.us. When someone is arrested anywhere in Monroe County, they are brought to this facility for booking.
Booking staff collect the person's name, age, and home address. They record the charges and the name of the arresting officer and their agency. The date, time, and location of the arrest are all logged. Under IC 36-2-13-5, the sheriff must collect fingerprints, photographs, and identification data for every person booked into the facility. This information feeds into statewide law enforcement records.
Monroe County is home to Indiana University, which brings a larger population and a higher volume of bookings compared to most similarly sized Indiana counties. The Bloomington Police Department handles arrests within city limits, while the Sheriff's Office covers the rest of the county. Both agencies bring arrestees to the same jail.
For Records Division inquiries, contact shrecords@co.monroe.in.us or call 812-349-2828. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. For questions about a specific inmate, the jail liaison is Officer A. Hibbert, reachable at 812-349-2740.
Monroe County Inmate Search: InteropWeb
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office provides a direct online inmate search through the InteropWeb system. This tool shows current and recent jail roster data for the Monroe County facility. Search by name to see a detainee's booking status, sex, height, weight, arrest date, total days in custody, and bond information.
The InteropWeb portal is more detailed than some other county tools. It gives you a clear snapshot of who is in custody and what their situation looks like at the time of the search. Data is updated regularly as the jail processes new bookings and releases.
The Monroe County InteropWeb inmate search shows current custody status, charges, bond amounts, and booking details for people held at the Monroe County Jail.
Note: In-person visitation at the Monroe County Jail is suspended. All visitation is conducted by video. Contact the jail at 812-349-2750 for scheduling details. Mail for inmates should be sent to Monroe County Indiana Jail, PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076.
What Monroe County Arrest Records Include
Under IC 5-14-3-5, certain fields in every arrest record are required public disclosures. These are the name, age, and home address of the person arrested; the charge or charges; the date, time, and location of the arrest; and the name of the arresting officer and their employing agency. Monroe County must release this data on request. No exemption covers these specific fields.
Additional information often available in Monroe County booking records includes bond amounts, hold status (such as detainers from other agencies), assigned case numbers, and court date information. Booking photographs are typically released alongside the basic arrest data. If a record has been sealed by court order, some of this information will no longer be publicly visible.
An arrest record is not a record of conviction. Charges can be dropped, reduced, or dismissed. If you want to know the outcome of a Monroe County case, you need to search court records in addition to the jail roster.
Monroe County Court Records on MyCase
Indiana's free public court search, MyCase, covers all Monroe County criminal and civil case filings. Search by name, case number, or date of birth. The portal shows charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, case status, and final dispositions. Soundex matching helps when name spellings vary.
Monroe County criminal cases are heard in Monroe Circuit Court and Monroe Superior Courts in Bloomington. Both courts' records appear in MyCase. When a Monroe County arrest leads to a charge being filed, the court case typically shows up in MyCase within a few business days. You can track the full progression of the case from arraignment through sentencing or dismissal.
MyCase is Indiana's free public court search and is the main tool for tracking Monroe County criminal case filings tied to recent arrests and bookings.
Some court document images in MyCase carry a small viewing fee. Case data, hearing dates, and case status are always free to view. Certified copies of court records must be requested through the Monroe Circuit Court clerk's office at 301 N. College Ave, Bloomington.
Bloomington Police Department Arrests
A significant portion of Monroe County recent arrests come from the Bloomington Police Department, which serves Indiana's fourth-largest city. BPD arrests are booked through the same Monroe County Jail at the Zietlow Justice Center. You can find more about BPD and its operations at the Bloomington Police Department website.
The Bloomington Police Department handles arrests within city limits; those bookings are processed at the Monroe County Jail and appear in the same public records systems as sheriff arrests.
BPD also handles traffic-related arrests and incidents involving Indiana University students and staff. All BPD bookings go to the Monroe County Jail. The same INjail portal, InteropWeb, and MyCase systems cover BPD arrests along with sheriff arrests.
Indiana State Police Criminal History Search
For a full statewide view of someone's criminal history beyond what the jail roster shows, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) database is the right tool. It covers felony and Class A misdemeanor records from courts across all Indiana counties, including Monroe. The LCH reflects charges that were filed and processed, not just arrests.
Public name searches are free. Certified results for background check purposes carry a fee. Because Monroe County has a relatively high booking volume, a statewide search can surface records from earlier arrests or from other Indiana counties where the same person may have a record. The LCH pulls from the court system, so arrests without a subsequent court filing may not appear.
The ISP LCH covers Monroe County felony and Class A misdemeanor records alongside records from every other Indiana county in one statewide search.
VINE Victim Notification in Monroe County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets you register for automatic alerts when a Monroe County detainee is released, transferred, or changes custody status. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463 any time. Alerts are sent by phone, text, or email based on your preference.
Monroe County participates in the statewide VINE network. The service is free and runs around the clock. You register for a specific person by name or booking number, and VINE monitors their custody status and sends an alert when anything changes. This is especially important for victims of crimes committed by someone held at the Monroe County Jail.
Public Records Requests and Indiana Open Records Law
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3-3, gives every person the right to inspect and copy records held by public agencies. For Monroe County arrest and booking records, the Sheriff's Office Records Division is the custodian. Contact them at shrecords@co.monroe.in.us or 812-349-2828, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.
You can also make requests in writing by mail or in person at the Justice Center at 301 N. College Ave, Bloomington. A request should describe the records you need, the time period, and any identifying information for the person involved. Agencies have seven days to respond under the APRA. Copying fees apply, but the basic required arrest disclosures under IC 5-14-3-5 must be provided without unreasonable delay.
For court records tied to Monroe County arrests, contact the Monroe Circuit Court clerk's office at the same address. Court filings, transcripts, and case documents are available to the public unless a judge has sealed the case.
Expungement of Monroe County Arrest Records
Under IC 35-38-8, Indiana allows people to petition courts to seal certain arrest records and convictions. Monroe County residents can file in the Monroe Circuit Court. Arrests that did not result in a conviction, dismissed cases, and many misdemeanor convictions may qualify for expungement depending on the offense and how much time has passed since the case closed.
Waiting periods depend on the type of record. An arrest with no conviction is typically eligible after one year. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. Some felony convictions become eligible after eight years. Sex crimes, murder, and a few other serious offenses are never eligible. A local attorney familiar with IC 35-38-8 can help determine eligibility and file the petition.
When expungement is granted, the court seals the record from public search tools including MyCase and the ISP LCH. Employers and most landlords cannot access sealed records. Law enforcement agencies retain some access. Filing fees apply in Monroe Circuit Court, and a hearing before a judge is required.
Cities in Monroe County
Bloomington is the only city in Monroe County with a population above the 25,000-person threshold for a dedicated recent arrests page. As Monroe County's seat and home to Indiana University, Bloomington generates the majority of Monroe County arrest activity. View the Bloomington recent arrests page for city-specific resources and information.
Other communities in Monroe County, including Ellettsville, Stinesville, and Unionville, fall below the threshold. Residents in those areas are served by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Monroe County is located in south-central Indiana and borders several other counties. Each has its own sheriff, jail, and court system. Use the links below to look up recent arrests in neighboring counties.