Look Up Sullivan County Arrest Records

Sullivan County recent arrests are booked at the Sullivan County Jail in Sullivan, operated by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. This page covers how to search current inmates, access court records, submit public records requests, and use other Indiana tools to find arrest data for Sullivan County.

Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 24 S State St, Sullivan, IN 47882. The main phone is 812-268-4318. The sheriff's office processes all arrests made in Sullivan County - by county deputies, Sullivan city police, and Indiana State Police assigned to the area. Each booking creates an official arrest record under IC 36-2-13-5.

The booking report captures the person's full name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, bond information, and date and time of arrest. Under IC 5-14-3-5, this data is public. Sullivan County is a rural county in southwestern Indiana, bordered by Vigo County to the north. Its jail serves a smaller population than metro-area facilities, but the same search tools and legal rights apply.

The Sullivan County website at sullivancounty.in.gov provides links to the sheriff's office, county departments, and related local government resources.

Searching Sullivan County Arrests Online

The INjail statewide portal at public.indianajail.gov covers the Sullivan County Jail. It is free, updated continuously, and requires no account. Search by name and filter to Sullivan County. Each result shows the person's name, booking date, charges, bond status, and custody status. This is the most direct tool for checking current inmates in Sullivan County.

Search results are best when you use a full last name. Common names may return multiple results - verify identity using the date of birth field. The portal shows current inmates and recent bookings. It does not show expunged records or cases that were resolved before formal booking.

The Sullivan County Sheriff may also maintain an inmate roster on the county website. Check sullivancounty.in.gov for a direct link. When available, the county site and INjail pull from the same data, so results should match.

Sullivan County Court Records Through MyCase

Indiana MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers Sullivan County's Circuit Court and Superior Court. Both handle criminal matters. Felony cases go to Circuit Court. Misdemeanors may go to either court. MyCase is free and does not require registration.

MyCase shows case filings, charge details, hearing dates, motions, and final outcomes. Search by name or case number. The system goes back many years. If you want to see what happened after an arrest - whether charges were filed, a plea was entered, or the case was dismissed - MyCase is the right tool. It complements the jail roster, which only shows current custody.

Court records for Sullivan County cases include filings by both the prosecutor and defense attorney. Protective orders, civil cases, and probate matters also appear in MyCase. Criminal records are the most commonly searched category when researching arrest histories.

What Sullivan County Arrest Records Contain

Under IC 5-14-3-5, Indiana arrest records are public. A Sullivan County booking report includes the person's full name, date of birth, home address at time of arrest, all charges, arresting officer or agency, booking number, bond amount, and the date and time of the arrest. Mugshot photographs are part of the record and are public.

Some information is not public. Juvenile records are sealed. Medical information collected at intake is confidential. Names of minor victims are withheld. But the standard booking data is available to anyone. The arrest record exists from the moment of booking and does not change if charges are later dropped, unless the person pursues expungement under IC 35-38-8.

Third-party websites often pull arrest data from public booking records and republish it. That data originates with the public record created at the Sullivan County Jail. If you find arrest information on a third-party site, the original source is the booking report from the sheriff's office.

Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History

For a broader criminal history search beyond current custody, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2 covers Sullivan County arrests that led to charges. The cost is $16.32 per search, paid online by card. Results are immediate. The LCH shows convictions, pending charges, and some dismissed case records going back years across Indiana.

The jail roster tells you who is in the Sullivan County Jail today. The LCH tells you about a person's full Indiana criminal history. Both tools work together for a complete picture. The LCH does not require any special authorization - any member of the public can run a search.

The ISP LCH is one of Indiana's most comprehensive statewide criminal history tools available to the public.

VINE Custody Alerts for Sullivan County

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service at vinelink.com or by phone at 1-866-959-VINE. Sign up for alerts when a Sullivan County inmate's status changes - release, transfer, or other events. You receive notification by phone, text, or email. The service runs 24 hours a day and covers the Sullivan County Jail and jails across Indiana.

VINE also allows status checks without registration. Enter the person's name, select Indiana, and choose Sullivan County. Their current custody status will display. This is a quick alternative to calling the jail directly. Anyone can use VINE, not just crime victims.

Public Records Requests in Sullivan County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public government records. Booking logs, arrest reports, and incident records from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office are public. Call 812-268-4318 or visit the jail at 24 S State St, Sullivan to submit a request.

State clearly what you are requesting. Include a name, date range, or incident identifier if possible. The office must respond within seven days. If they deny the request, they must provide a written reason. Copying fees apply and must be reasonable. The agency cannot charge for search time on a standard request. For court records, contact the Sullivan County Circuit Court Clerk at the courthouse in Sullivan.

Expungement in Sullivan County

Under IC 35-38-8, Indiana allows people to petition to seal arrest and conviction records. If an arrest did not result in conviction, you may qualify after one year. Misdemeanor convictions typically need a five-year wait. Felony convictions vary by offense level - some require eight years, others ten. Serious violent offenses are generally not eligible.

File the petition in the Sullivan County court that handled the original case. The prosecutor may object. If the judge grants it, the record is sealed from public tools including INjail and MyCase. Law enforcement retains access. Indiana Legal Services at indianalegalservices.org offers free help to qualifying low-income residents. Self-help forms are also available at the Indiana Supreme Court's site at in.gov/courts/selfservice.

Cities in Sullivan County

Sullivan is the county seat and largest city in Sullivan County, with a population of around 4,000. Other communities include Dugger, Hymera, Farmersburg, and Carlisle. No city in Sullivan County reaches the 100,000-person threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All arrests across the county go to the Sullivan County Jail on S State St. Residents of any community in the county can use the INjail portal and MyCase tools described above.

Nearby Counties

Sullivan County borders five counties in southwestern Indiana. Use the links below to check arrest records in adjacent areas.