Union County Recent Arrests

Union County arrest records are processed at the county jail in Liberty and are available through the Union County Sheriff's Office and several free Indiana public portals. This page covers every tool and method you can use to find booking data, check custody status, and look up related court records for Union County.

Union County Sheriff's Office Booking Records

The Union County Sheriff's Office handles all arrests and bookings in the county. The jail is at 106 E Union St, Liberty, IN 47353. You can reach the office at 765-458-5194. Arrests can happen at any hour, and bookings are entered into the jail system as soon as a person is brought in. Staff collect personal data, fingerprints, and photographs during the intake process.

Under IC 36-2-13-5, Indiana county sheriffs are required to keep records of all persons arrested and booked into the county jail. These records include the name and date of birth of the person, the charges, the arresting officer's name, and the booking date and time. Bond amounts are added once a court sets them. These details are public under Indiana law, so anyone can ask for them or look them up through the tools below.

For small counties like Union, the online roster may not update as frequently as larger county systems. If a recent arrest does not appear right away, calling the jail directly at 765-458-5194 is the fastest way to confirm custody status.

Search Union County Arrests Online

The statewide INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov is the first place to check for current Union County inmate records. This free system pulls custody data from participating county jails across Indiana. You search by name and see who is held in Union County at that moment. Results show charges, booking date, and basic identifying information. The portal updates as new bookings are entered.

Not all small counties participate in INjail at all times. If Union County does not appear in INjail results, contact the sheriff's office directly. The statewide multi-county portal is still worth checking first because it is fast and free.

The INjail portal searches participating county jails statewide, including Union County, and shows real-time booking data at no cost.

Union County Court Records on MyCase

After someone is arrested and charged in Union County, the criminal case is filed in Union County Circuit Court. Those filings appear on Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. MyCase is a free public search tool. You can look up cases by name, date of birth, or case number. The results show charges, hearing dates, the assigned judge, and case status.

MyCase covers all 92 Indiana counties including Union County, and criminal cases typically appear within a day or two of arraignment in Liberty.

MyCase does not show jail roster data. Use INjail for current custody status and MyCase for case filings and court history. Both are free and require no login to search.

What Union County Arrest Records Include

Indiana law under IC 5-14-3-5 sets out what must be disclosed from an arrest record. Agencies must share the name, age, and address of the person arrested, the charge, the date and time and place of the arrest, and the name of the arresting officer. Union County follows this rule. These items are public even if charges are later dropped or the case is dismissed.

Beyond the required fields, Union County booking records often include the booking number, bond amount and type, a physical description, and the jail housing unit. Mugshots may also be available through a public records request. If a case proceeds to court, MyCase adds filings, plea records, hearing results, and sentencing data. Keep in mind that an arrest is not a conviction. Every person booked into the Union County jail is presumed innocent until a court finds otherwise.

Indiana State Police Criminal History Search for Union County

The Indiana State Police runs a separate tool called the Limited Criminal History (LCH) search. This covers felony arrests and Class A misdemeanor convictions across all Indiana counties, including Union County. LCH is not the same as checking the current jail roster. It shows court-disposition data, not just raw bookings. You can access it at the ISP criminal history portal. There is a fee for each search.

The ISP LCH search returns statewide results and is a good option when you need a broader criminal background check beyond the current Union County jail roster.

LCH will not show arrests that did not result in charges or convictions. For current Union County booking data, stick with INjail or call the sheriff's office directly.

VINE Custody Notifications for Union County

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that sends automatic alerts when a person's custody status changes at the Union County jail. You can register to receive a call, text, or email any time someone is released or transferred. This is especially useful for those who need to track a specific person held in Liberty.

To sign up, visit VINELink or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463). You will need the person's name or offender ID number. VINE checks the Union County jail database and sends notifications automatically. The service runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Public Records Requests in Union County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, codified at IC 5-14-3-3, gives any person the right to inspect public records during regular business hours. Arrest records kept by the Union County Sheriff's Office are public records. You can ask to see them in person or submit a written request. The sheriff's office at 765-458-5194 can direct you to the right person.

Copies of records may come with a reproduction fee. Active investigation files or records involving minors may have certain portions withheld. Police reports tied to an open case can sometimes be delayed. For court records, MyCase is the fastest route. For booking photos or full incident reports, a written request to the sheriff's office is typically needed.

If you need an official certification of a criminal record or need to verify the absence of a record, the ISP LCH search is a better tool than a sheriff's office records request.

Expungement of Union County Arrest Records

Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-8 lets eligible individuals petition to seal older arrest and conviction records. If a court grants the petition, the record is restricted from most public searches. The process takes place in Union County Circuit Court in Liberty.

Eligibility depends on the type of charge, how much time has passed, and whether the person has other convictions. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction may qualify sooner than those with a guilty finding. A local attorney can help you figure out if you qualify and file the petition correctly. Once granted, the sealed record will not appear in most background checks and will be removed from many public databases.

Expungement does not happen automatically. You must file a petition, pay any required court fees, and wait for a hearing. The Union County Circuit Court clerk can tell you the current filing fee.

Cities in Union County

Union County is one of Indiana's smallest counties by population. Liberty, the county seat, has a population of around 2,000 and serves as the hub for county government and court services. Other small communities in Union County include Brownsville and College Corner. None of these communities reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Any arrest in Union County is booked and processed at the Union County jail in Liberty.

Nearby Counties

Union County sits in the eastern part of Indiana near the Ohio border. If the person you are looking for may have been arrested in a nearby area, check these county pages.