Find Recent Arrests in Perry County

Perry County recent arrests are public records you can access through the Perry County Sheriff's Office and Indiana's statewide INjail portal. The Perry County Jail at 2219 Payne St, Tell City, IN 47586 processes all bookings for this south-central Indiana county along the Ohio River, and the sheriff's office maintains arrest logs that are available to the public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Perry County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Perry County Sheriff's Office handles all county arrests and runs the jail in Tell City. The office number is 812-547-2441. The jail sits at 2219 Payne St, Tell City, IN 47586. When someone is arrested in Perry County, deputies or other local law enforcement bring the person to this facility for booking. The booking record captures the full name, date of birth, arrest date and time, charges, and arresting agency.

The Perry County Sheriff also takes bookings from the Tell City Police Department, Cannelton Police, and Indiana State Police. Because Perry County is largely rural, the sheriff's road patrol covers a wide area and handles a high share of total arrests. That makes the sheriff's booking log the most complete local source for Perry County recent arrests.

The Perry County Sheriff's Office page at perrycountysheriff.org provides contact details and general information about the jail and sheriff's operations in Tell City.

Visit the sheriff's site for current office hours, staff contacts, and guidance on submitting records requests for Perry County booking data.

Under IC 36-2-13-5, county sheriffs are required to maintain records of who is in custody. Those records must be made available to the public. Perry County's small jail population means records are often easy to confirm by phone during business hours.

INjail Statewide Inmate Lookup

Indiana's statewide jail portal at public.indianajail.gov lets you search inmate data from Perry County alongside records from dozens of other Indiana jails. If you need to check whether someone is in Perry County custody, this portal can save time by pulling from the county's data feed directly, without requiring a phone call.

INjail typically shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond information where available. The portal is maintained by the Indiana Sheriff's Association. Entries may take a few hours to appear after an arrest is processed at the Perry County Jail, so for very recent bookings, a direct call to 812-547-2441 can be faster.

The portal is free and available at any time. If results do not match what you expect, or if you are searching for someone arrested over a holiday or weekend, direct contact with the jail is the safest backup.

MyCase Court Records for Perry County

Once charges are filed following a Perry County arrest, the case moves to Perry Circuit Court or Perry Superior Court in Tell City. Both courts post records to Indiana's free online case system at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by name or case number to find criminal filings, scheduled hearings, and disposition records.

The MyCase search portal, shown at public.courts.in.gov/mycase, covers Perry County criminal cases from the point charges are filed through final resolution.

MyCase is free and updated regularly, making it the go-to tool for following a Perry County arrest from booking through courtroom outcome.

Records in MyCase include case type, current status, attorney of record, and public-facing documents. Most new criminal cases appear in MyCase within a few business days of the initial filing. Under IC 5-14-3-4, certain records such as juvenile cases and sealed files are not visible, but basic criminal case data for adult defendants is almost always accessible.

What Perry County Arrest Records Include

A Perry County booking record typically contains the defendant's full name and date of birth, the date and time of the arrest, the specific charges listed by statute, the arresting agency, and bond status. Physical description data such as height and weight may also appear. Mugshot photos may be part of the booking file but are not always available through self-service online searches.

Under IC 5-14-3-5, law enforcement agencies can restrict parts of a record that relate to ongoing investigations, confidential sources, or juvenile matters. For most adult arrests in Perry County, though, the core booking information is public and available on request.

An arrest record is not a conviction record. It shows that someone was taken into custody and charged, not that they were found guilty. The case outcome will be reflected in court records, not in the arrest log itself.

Indiana State Police Criminal History Search

For a statewide view of someone's arrest history beyond recent Perry County bookings, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History tool is available at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/index.html. Results include arrest counties, dates, charges, and disposition data where recorded. Some detailed results require a small fee.

The ISP database draws from law enforcement records across Indiana. If someone has arrest history in Perry County and other counties, this tool can surface all of it in one search. It is a useful resource when you need more than just the most recent booking from the Tell City jail.

If online tools do not return the records you need, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3-3 gives you the right to submit a formal written request. Send it to the Perry County Sheriff's Office at the Tell City address or to the ISP through their online request portal.

VINE Victim Notification for Perry County

Anyone who wants to track an inmate's custody status at the Perry County Jail can register with VINE at vinelink.com or by calling 1-866-959-VINE. VINE sends automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when the person's status changes, such as a release, transfer, or upcoming court date. Registration is free.

Perry County's jail is small, and bonds can be posted quickly after arraignment. VINE removes the need to call the jail repeatedly for updates. It is particularly useful for family members, attorneys, or anyone else who needs to know when a person leaves custody without delay.

VINE also tracks transfers to state facilities. If a Perry County inmate is moved to the Indiana Department of Correction, VINE will send an alert for that change as well.

Public Records Requests and APRA

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, rooted in IC 5-14-3-3, gives you the right to request copies of government records including arrest logs, booking sheets, and incident reports. Submit a request to the Perry County Sheriff's Office at 2219 Payne St, Tell City, IN 47586, or contact the Perry County Clerk's office at the courthouse. Requests can go in by mail, email, or in person.

Agencies must acknowledge your request within 24 hours and fulfill it within seven days in most cases. Fees may apply for copying or document production. If records are withheld, the agency must state a legal reason. Most adult arrest records in Perry County are releasable on request once any active investigation has closed.

Expungement of Perry County Arrest Records

Indiana Code IC 35-38-8 outlines the expungement process for Indiana arrest records. If a Perry County arrest did not lead to a conviction, the person may petition the court to have the arrest record sealed. A successful expungement removes the record from most public searches, including the INjail roster and MyCase court files.

For arrests that resulted in convictions, the rules are stricter. The charge class, time since sentencing, and whether the person completed all terms of the sentence all affect eligibility. Misdemeanors and lower-level felonies typically have shorter waiting periods. More serious charges, especially violent felonies, are usually not eligible for expungement at all.

A local attorney or legal aid provider serving Perry County can review a specific case and advise on eligibility. Even if expungement is granted, law enforcement agencies keep internal copies, and certain licensing boards can still access restricted records under Indiana law.

Cities in Perry County

Perry County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Tell City is the county seat and largest community. Cannelton is the other incorporated city in the county. Arrest records for all Perry County residents are processed through the sheriff's office and the county jail in Tell City.

Nearby Counties

Perry County shares borders with four other Indiana counties. Click any link below to find arrest records for those areas.

None of Perry County's neighboring counties contain qualifying cities, so all nearby arrest records are accessible through their respective county pages linked above.