Although law enforcers are there to provide the best security that they can to keep us safe in our neighborhoods, it is still best that we also do our part to ensure our protection, along with our loved ones. This is the reason why different states offer the option of having vital records available to the public to do their own research with regards to their safety. Indiana offers this to its citizens and for all those who wish to access criminal records within the state.
The Indiana criminal records are necessary for several reasons. One of these is being able to know the backgrounds of people who live within your neighborhood, more so if you have just relocated. It is also beneficial to know the background of someone who just moved in. These records are also useful with regards to pre-employment screening or licensure purposes. Some people make use of these records to find out whether a suspicious looking person may be dangerous to the community, or even to find out for sure if a future spouse can be trusted. These records can normally be found in different government databases or even online but not all of them deal with convictions. A lot of these documents are real arrest records concerning particular crimes or felonies. Regrettably though, the criminal record of a person still appears even in cases when there was no conviction; perhaps because it was not very serious or did not have sufficient evidence. Court records like these can also be obtained, together with pertinent information like the details of the crime, the defendant's name, the particular judge who presided over the trial, etc.
One effective method of searching for Indiana criminal records is through the internet, and is made available to the general public. Indiana currently has two venues to locate the information you need. For state records, the Indiana State Archives has an online database that stores every recorded file since the 1790s. To access Indiana criminal records online, the Indiana Department of Corrections offers a site for online searches, which is retrieved through the name of the individual or his/her offender number. The process is as follows:
Below please find the steps for accessing Indiana background checks and criminal records offline:
Step 1.
Download the Indiana Background Check Request Form.
Step 2.
Fill out the request form and mail it to the Indiana State Police with a $7 cashier check or money order.
Step 3.
If you are conducting an online search, visit Indiana Criminal History Search Database to access the online database.
For more details, contact the Indiana State Police below:
Indiana State Police
Criminal History Limited Check
PO Box 6188
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 233-5424
The Indiana Department of Corrections provides an online search site for users wanting to find more information on Indiana arrest records. Searches for Indiana arrest records can be retrieved by name or offender number.
To view Indiana arrest records online, you need to:
Step 1.
Go to the online search tool at the Indiana Department of Corrections by logging in via the Indiana Offender Locator.
Step 2.
Input either the offender number or the inmate's name in the appropriate field and select search.
Step 3.
Results are displayed alphabetically in groups of 10. Select the DOC number to view the report.
If you need additional assistance accessing Indiana arrest records, then you can contact the Department of Corrections using the following information:
Indiana Department of Corrections
302 West Washington Street
IGCS, Room E334
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-6987
How to Obtain Access to Indiana Criminal Records
The Indiana State Police monitors and updates an online database that allows individuals to search for Indiana criminal records at any time of the day or night. An account can be set up for employers or law enforcement agencies that require many searches, and this reduces each search to $15. A non-subscriber must pay $16.32 per search via credit card. You may also mail in a request by filling out a form and enclosing a certified check or money order for $7.
Who Can Access Indiana Criminal Records
Indiana is an open records state and allows the general public to access Indiana background checks and criminal records for a fee per transaction. These are name-based searches and only deliver a limited criminal record, meaning only convictions and class-A misdemeanors are listed.
Using the Online Criminal Records Search
The Indiana State Police makes it simple to search for records online. The welcome screen will ask you to choose what type of user you are, and whether you're a nonprofit, a subscriber or a non-subscriber before proceeding to payment and the search results.
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