Search Pike County Arrest Records

Pike County recent arrests are public records held by the Pike County Sheriff's Office and available through Indiana's statewide INjail search system. The Pike County Jail at 802 E Main St, Petersburg, IN 47567 handles all bookings for this small southwestern Indiana county, and arrest data is logged in compliance with Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Pike County Sheriff's Office Booking Records

The Pike County Sheriff's Office books all county-level arrests and operates the jail in Petersburg. You can reach the sheriff at 812-354-6024. The jail is located at 802 E Main St, Petersburg, IN 47567. When someone is arrested in Pike County, a booking record is created with the full name, arrest date and time, charges filed, arresting agency, and bond status. That record is a public document under Indiana law.

The Petersburg Police Department and Indiana State Police troopers serving the area also use the county jail for bookings. In Pike County, a small rural county in southwestern Indiana, the sheriff's office handles a significant share of all law enforcement activity. That makes the sheriff's booking log the most complete source for Pike County recent arrest data.

For fast confirmation of whether someone is in custody, call the jail directly. Staff can confirm current custody status, booking date, and listed charges. For full copies of booking records, a formal records request under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act may be needed. Under IC 36-2-13-5, county sheriffs are required to maintain and share accurate custody records.

Online Inmate Search Through INjail

The Indiana statewide jail portal at public.indianajail.gov aggregates live inmate data from participating county jails across Indiana. Pike County is part of this system. You can search by name to check whether someone is in Pike County custody without having to call the jail directly.

The INjail statewide portal at public.indianajail.gov provides real-time inmate search across Indiana county jails, including Pike County's roster.

INjail lets you check Pike County booking data alongside records from Dubois, Gibson, Knox, and other nearby county jails in one search.

INjail typically shows name, booking date, charges, and bond details. The portal is run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association and is updated as counties push new data. New bookings may take a few hours to appear. If the portal shows a person as released but you believe otherwise, call 812-354-6024 directly.

What Pike County Arrest Records Contain

A standard Pike County arrest record includes the defendant's full legal name and date of birth, the date and time of the arrest, the charges listed by statute, the arresting agency name, and bond information showing the amount and type. Physical description fields such as height and weight are often part of the booking sheet as well.

Under IC 5-14-3-5, certain law enforcement records may be restricted. Active investigation materials, confidential source information, and juvenile records can be withheld. For most adult arrests in Pike County, though, the core booking data is public and available to anyone who requests it.

Keep in mind that an arrest does not mean a conviction. The arrest record shows that someone was taken into custody on specific charges. What happened after that, a dismissal, a plea, or a trial verdict, will appear in the court record, not in the booking log.

MyCase Court Records Search

After a Pike County arrest leads to charges being filed, the case goes to Pike Circuit Court or Pike Superior Court in Petersburg. Both courts are part of Indiana's statewide case management system. You can search their records for free at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the defendant's name or case number.

MyCase shows the case type, status, scheduled hearings, attorney of record, and any documents attached to the public file. New criminal cases typically appear in MyCase within a few business days of the initial filing. It is the best online tool for tracking how a Pike County arrest moved through the courts after booking.

The MyCase court records portal, found at public.courts.in.gov/mycase, lets you search Pike County criminal case records from first filing through final disposition.

MyCase is free and available around the clock, making it easy to follow up on a Pike County arrest after the initial booking is complete.

Indiana State Police Criminal History

For a broader picture of someone's arrest history beyond Pike County, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History tool at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/index.html. The tool searches statewide arrest records and includes dates, counties, charges, and disposition information where available. Some detailed searches carry a small fee.

The ISP tool is useful when you need to see whether someone has arrest history in multiple Indiana counties, not just Pike. Results draw from law enforcement records across the state, including Pike County entries that feed into the state system after booking.

If you need records that are not available through self-service tools, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives you the right to submit a formal request. Under IC 5-14-3-3, agencies must respond within 24 hours and fulfill the request within seven days in most cases. Direct requests to the Pike County Sheriff's Office or to the ISP records division depending on what you need.

The ISP Limited Criminal History search tool, at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/index.html, covers Pike County and all other Indiana county arrest records in a single statewide database.

Use the ISP tool when local Pike County sources do not provide the full history you need across all Indiana counties.

VINE Notification Service

VINE, the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system, lets you register for automatic alerts about an inmate's custody status at the Pike County Jail. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-VINE. Alerts go out by phone, text, or email when the person is released, transferred, or has an upcoming court event. The service is free.

Pike County's jail is small, and custody status can change quickly. A bond can be posted within hours of arraignment. VINE removes the guesswork and the need to call the jail over and over. The system is available around the clock and reflects the county's real-time custody data.

Public Records Requests in Pike County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, at IC 5-14-3-3, gives you the right to request government records including arrest logs, booking sheets, and incident reports. Submit a request to the Pike County Sheriff's Office at 802 E Main St, Petersburg, IN 47567 by mail, email, or in person. The Pike County Clerk's office at the courthouse can also provide access to court-related arrest records.

Agencies are required to acknowledge your request within 24 hours and respond within seven days in most cases. Copying fees may apply. If a record is withheld, the agency must give a legal reason. Most adult arrest records in Pike County are releasable once any active investigation has ended.

Expungement of Pike County Arrests

Indiana Code IC 35-38-8 allows people to petition the court to seal or expunge certain arrest records. If a Pike County arrest did not result in a conviction, the person may be eligible to have the arrest removed from public databases. The petition goes to the Pike Circuit or Superior Court. A granted expungement seals the record from most online searches including INjail and MyCase.

For arrests that led to convictions, eligibility depends on the charge class, the sentence received, and the time elapsed since sentencing. Misdemeanors and lower-level felonies may qualify after a waiting period. More serious or violent felonies are generally not eligible. A local attorney can help assess whether a specific Pike County record qualifies for expungement under current law.

Cities in Pike County

Pike County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Petersburg is the county seat and the largest community in the county. Winslow is another small incorporated town in the county. Arrest records for all Pike County areas are processed at the county jail in Petersburg.

Nearby Counties

Pike County borders four other Indiana counties. Use the links below to find arrest records for neighboring areas.

None of Pike County's neighboring counties contain cities with qualifying populations, so all nearby arrest records are accessible through the county pages linked above.