Find Montgomery County Recent Arrests

Montgomery County recent arrests are processed at the county jail in Crawfordsville, the county seat of this west-central Indiana county. This page covers how to search Montgomery County booking records and jail roster data using the statewide INjail portal and MyCase court search, plus direct contact information for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and guidance on public records requests under Indiana law.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 600 Memorial Dr, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. The main phone number is 765-362-3838. Anyone arrested in Montgomery County is transported to this facility for booking. Booking is the process by which an arrest becomes an official record in the county and state system.

During booking, staff record the arrested person's name, age, and home address. They log the charges, the name and agency of the arresting officer, and the date, time, and location of the arrest. Photographs and fingerprints are collected. Under IC 36-2-13-5, the sheriff is legally required to collect fingerprints, photographs, and identification data for every person booked into the facility. This data is shared with statewide law enforcement systems.

The Crawfordsville Police Department handles arrests within city limits and books arrestees through the same facility. All Montgomery County arrests, regardless of which agency makes them, flow through the jail at 600 Memorial Dr.

INjail Portal: Montgomery County Jail Roster

The INjail statewide portal offers free public access to jail roster data from participating Indiana counties. Search by name to see if someone is currently held in the Montgomery County facility, along with basic booking details like charges and the date of arrest. The site is available 24 hours a day.

INjail is run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association and works with counties that submit their roster data to the system. County participation varies, so check the portal directly to confirm Montgomery County data is visible. The portal reflects jail custody only, not court outcomes. A person can appear on the roster before any charges are formally filed by the prosecutor.

The statewide INjail portal is a free, searchable tool for checking current Montgomery County jail roster data and booking information.

Note: For the most current Montgomery County booking information, call the jail directly at 765-362-3838. INjail data updates on each county's own schedule and may not reflect releases or new bookings in real time.

What Montgomery County Arrest Records Must Include

Indiana law defines exactly what arrest records must be disclosed to the public. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the required disclosures from each arrest are: the arrested person's name, age, and home address; the charges; the date, time, and location of the arrest; and the name and agency of the arresting officer. Montgomery County must release all of this information on request. These specific fields are not subject to exemption.

Montgomery County arrest records may also include bond amounts, detainer holds from other agencies, assigned case numbers, and scheduled court dates. Booking photographs are often released along with basic arrest data. If a court has ordered a record expunged or sealed, some information may no longer be accessible.

Remember that an arrest record shows what someone was alleged to have done and when. It does not show whether they were convicted. For case outcomes, use the MyCase court portal or contact the Montgomery Circuit Court clerk in Crawfordsville.

Montgomery County Court Records via MyCase

All Montgomery County criminal case filings are searchable for free through the Indiana MyCase portal. Search by name, date of birth, or case number. The portal supports Soundex matching and wildcard searches to help find records when spelling is uncertain. Results include charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, case status, and final dispositions.

Montgomery County criminal cases are heard in Montgomery Circuit Court and Montgomery Superior Court in Crawfordsville. Cases typically appear in MyCase within a few business days of the initial hearing after an arrest. The portal lets you track the full case history from first appearance through sentencing, acquittal, or dismissal.

MyCase is the go-to public tool for tracking Montgomery County criminal case records tied to recent arrests and bookings.

Some document images in MyCase require a small viewing fee. Basic case data and hearing dates are always free. Certified copies of court records must be obtained through the Montgomery Circuit Court clerk in Crawfordsville.

Indiana State Police Criminal History: Montgomery County

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) search covers felony and Class A misdemeanor records statewide, including those from Montgomery County. This tool is useful when you want a complete Indiana-wide picture rather than just one county's records. It pulls from court records across all 92 Indiana counties.

Public name searches through the LCH portal are free. Certified results carry a fee and can be used for formal background check purposes. The LCH covers charges that were filed and processed through the courts. Arrests without a subsequent court filing at the felony or Class A misdemeanor level may not appear in the results.

The ISP LCH provides a statewide search that includes Montgomery County felony and major misdemeanor records from Indiana courts.

VINE Custody Notifications for Montgomery County

The VINE system gives victims and interested parties a way to stay informed about custody changes without calling the jail repeatedly. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463 to set up alerts for a specific person held at the Montgomery County Jail. Alerts can be sent by phone call, text, or email when custody status changes.

Montgomery County is part of the statewide VINE network. Registration is free. You will need the name or booking number of the person you want to monitor. When that person is released, transferred, or has any custody change, VINE sends an automatic notification. This removes the need to check in manually and ensures timely notice when it matters most.

Public Records Requests in Montgomery County

Under IC 5-14-3-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives everyone the right to inspect and copy government records. For Montgomery County arrest and jail records, the Sheriff's Office at 600 Memorial Dr, Crawfordsville is the records custodian. You can request records by visiting in person, calling 765-362-3838, or submitting a written request.

Requests should describe the records you need, the date range, and any names involved. Indiana agencies have seven days to respond. Fees for copying are set by state statute. The basic required arrest disclosures under IC 5-14-3-5 must be provided promptly because they are never exempt from disclosure.

For court records linked to Montgomery County arrests, contact the Montgomery Circuit Court clerk's office in Crawfordsville. Court filings, dockets, and case documents are public unless sealed by a judge's order.

Expungement of Montgomery County Arrest Records

Indiana's expungement statute, IC 35-38-8, allows people to petition to seal arrest records and certain convictions. This applies to arrests that did not lead to conviction, dismissed charges, and many misdemeanor and some felony convictions. Eligibility depends on the offense type and how much time has passed since the case ended.

Arrests with no conviction are typically eligible after one year. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. Certain felony convictions become eligible after eight years. Some offenses, including sex crimes and murder, are never eligible for expungement. A Montgomery County attorney can review the specific circumstances and help determine whether a petition is worth filing in Montgomery Circuit Court.

Once a court grants expungement, the record is sealed from public access tools like MyCase and the ISP LCH. Employers and landlords generally cannot see sealed records. Law enforcement agencies retain access in certain situations. A filing fee and a court hearing are both required as part of the expungement process.

Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County has no cities with a population above 25,000, so no city in the county has a dedicated recent arrests page on this site. Crawfordsville is the largest city in the county, serving as the county seat, but its population falls below that threshold. Other communities in Montgomery County include Ladoga, New Market, Waveland, and Darlington, all of which are small towns.

All residents of Montgomery County, including those in Crawfordsville, are served by the Sheriff's Office at 600 Memorial Dr for county-level law enforcement. The Crawfordsville Police Department handles city arrests and books through the same facility.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County borders eight other Indiana counties. Each county has its own law enforcement and court system. Use the links below to find recent arrest information in neighboring counties.