Ohio County Recent Arrests

Ohio County recent arrests are processed at the Sheriff's Office in Rising Sun, Indiana's smallest county by area and one of its least populous. Located along the Ohio River in the state's southeast corner, Ohio County uses the same statewide tools as every other Indiana county, including the INjail portal, MyCase court search, and the Indiana State Police criminal history database, all of which are free and open to the public.

Ohio County Sheriff's Office and Booking Process

The Ohio County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 413 S Mulberry St, Rising Sun, IN 47040. The main phone number is 812-438-3431. All arrests made anywhere in Ohio County are brought to this facility for booking. Ohio County is Indiana's smallest county by land area and has a very low booking volume, but the same state public records rules apply as in any other Indiana county.

At booking, staff collect the arrested person's full name, age, and home address. They record the charges, the arresting officer's name and agency, and the date, time, and location of the arrest. Fingerprints and a photograph are taken. Under IC 36-2-13-5, the sheriff must collect biometric identification data including fingerprints and photos for each person booked into the facility. This data is shared with the statewide law enforcement system.

Rising Sun has its own small police department. City arrests are booked through the same county jail at 413 S Mulberry St. Given the county's small size, the Sheriff's Office and the city police often work closely together on enforcement matters. The county is also known for the Rising Sun Casino Resort, which generates some law enforcement activity in the area.

Search Ohio County Arrests on the INjail Portal

The INjail statewide portal is Indiana's free public tool for searching jail roster data. Run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association, it covers participating counties across the state. Search by name to find people currently held in the Ohio County Jail and see basic booking information like charges and arrest date.

Because Ohio County is very small, its jail roster may have limited entries at any given time. Check the portal directly to confirm that Ohio County data is currently active. The portal reflects jail custody, not court outcomes. Someone can appear on the roster before any formal charges have been filed by the prosecutor.

The statewide INjail portal provides free public access to jail roster data from participating Indiana counties, including Ohio County when it submits current roster information.

Note: For the most current Ohio County jail roster information, call the jail directly at 812-438-3431. INjail data updates at each county's own pace and may not reflect real-time changes.

What Ohio County Arrest Records Must Disclose

Indiana law is clear on what arrest records are always public. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the following details must be disclosed from every arrest: the name, age, and home address of the person arrested; the charges; the date, time, and location of the arrest; and the name and employing agency of the arresting officer. Ohio County must provide all of this on request. None of these fields can be withheld.

Beyond those required disclosures, Ohio County arrest records may include bond amounts, case numbers, detainer holds, and court date information. Booking photographs are typically released along with the basic booking data. If a court has ordered a record expunged under IC 35-38-8, some fields may be sealed from public access.

An arrest record is not the same as a conviction. It documents what someone was accused of and when they were taken into custody. To find out how an Ohio County case ended, use MyCase or contact the Ohio Circuit Court clerk in Rising Sun.

Ohio County Court Records via MyCase

All Ohio County criminal and civil cases are searchable through Indiana's free MyCase portal. Enter a name, case number, or date of birth to find Ohio County court records. The portal uses Soundex matching for name variations. Results include charges, filing dates, scheduled hearings, case status, and final dispositions.

Ohio County has one circuit court, the Ohio Circuit Court, located in Rising Sun. Because the county's population is small, case volume is low. Cases typically appear in MyCase within a few business days after the initial hearing. You can track the full case from arraignment through conviction, acquittal, or dismissal at no cost for basic access.

MyCase is the main public search tool for Ohio County court records and criminal case filings linked to recent arrests and bookings.

Some document images in MyCase carry a small fee. Case status and hearing dates are always free. For certified copies of Ohio County court records, contact the Ohio Circuit Court clerk in Rising Sun.

Indiana State Police Criminal History Search

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) database covers felony and Class A misdemeanor records from courts statewide, including Ohio County. This tool is useful when you want a complete Indiana criminal history picture rather than just what a single county's jail roster shows. It pulls from all 92 Indiana counties.

Public name searches are free. Certified results carry a fee. Because Ohio County is very small, a statewide LCH search can also help identify records from Dearborn or Switzerland counties where someone from this area may also have a history. The LCH reflects charges that were filed in court, not just arrests at the jail.

The ISP LCH is a statewide criminal history tool that includes Ohio County felony and Class A misdemeanor records from Indiana courts.

VINE Notifications for Ohio County

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets you register for automatic alerts when a person in Ohio County custody is released, transferred, or has any change in status. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463. Alerts are sent by phone, text, or email based on your choice.

Ohio County participates in Indiana's statewide VINE network. Registration is free. You register for a specific individual by name or booking number. VINE watches their custody status and sends an alert when something changes. This is especially useful for crime victims in this small county who may know the arrested person and need timely notice of a release.

Public Records Requests in Ohio County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3-3, gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public agency records. For Ohio County arrest and jail records, contact the Sheriff's Office at 413 S Mulberry St, Rising Sun, or call 812-438-3431. You can also submit a written request by mail or in person.

Written requests should describe the records you need, the date range, and any names or case numbers that apply. Indiana agencies have seven days to respond and may request a short extension for complex requests. Copying fees apply under state law. The required disclosures under IC 5-14-3-5, which include name, charge, and arrest details, must always be provided and cannot be withheld.

For court records linked to Ohio County arrests, contact the Ohio Circuit Court clerk in Rising Sun. Case filings, dockets, and most court documents are public unless a judge has sealed the case.

Expungement of Ohio County Arrest Records

Indiana's expungement statute, IC 35-38-8, lets people petition the court to seal certain arrest records and convictions. Arrests without a conviction, dismissed charges, and many misdemeanor and some felony convictions can be sealed depending on the offense and time elapsed since the case ended.

Arrests with no conviction are generally eligible after one year. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. Certain felony convictions become eligible after eight years. Some serious offenses are never eligible. An attorney familiar with Indiana expungement law can assess whether a specific Ohio County arrest record qualifies and help file the petition in Ohio Circuit Court in Rising Sun.

Once expungement is granted, the record is sealed from public search tools including MyCase and the ISP LCH. Law enforcement retains limited access. Employers and landlords generally cannot see sealed records. The process requires a petition, a court filing fee, and a hearing before a judge.

Cities in Ohio County

Ohio County has no cities that reach the 25,000-population threshold for a dedicated recent arrests page on this site. Rising Sun, the county seat and largest community in the county, has a population of approximately 2,300. No other Ohio County community comes close to the qualifying threshold.

All Ohio County residents, including those in Rising Sun, are served by the county Sheriff's Office for law enforcement purposes. The Rising Sun Police Department handles city arrests and books through the same county jail at 413 S Mulberry St.

Nearby Counties

Ohio County is tucked into the southeast corner of Indiana, bordered by Switzerland County to the west and Dearborn County to the north. Kentucky lies directly across the Ohio River. Use the links below to search recent arrests in the neighboring Indiana counties.