Clinton County Arrest Records

Clinton County court records are official details of the apprehending and detention of offenders by law enforcement within Clinton County, IN. In Clinton County, law enforcement agencies such as the Clinton County Sheriff's Office and Indiana State Patrol create arrest records as evidence of arrests. Law officers effect arrest when they witness crimes, have probable cause to believe that suspects broke the law, or the courts issue arrest warrants.

Clinton County arrest records are law enforcement documents. However, they will become part of the Clinton county court records if prosecutors charge the arrestees with crimes at the Clinton County Circuit, Superior, or City & Town Court.

Local law enforcement agencies in Clinton County incarcerate arrestees at the Clinton County Jail. In certain situations (for instance, overcrowding and security concerns), law enforcement agencies in Clinton County may transfer convicts to neighboring detention facilities or state or federal prisons.

Are Arrest Records Public in Clinton County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Clinton County and other parts of Indiana. The Indiana Access to Public Records Act grants access to Clinton County arrest records and other official documents in the custody of local and state government agencies. However, there are exemptions to public access to some Clinton County arrest records. Per the Indiana Public Acts, there is an exemption to public access to Clinton County arrest information relating to the following:

• Active law enforcement investigations
• Sealed or expunged cases
• Juvenile offenders
• Public security
• Victims and Witnesses
• Law enforcement confidential informants.

Access to restricted Clinton County arrest records is limited to the subjects of the records and requires clearance for non-owners. Public members seeking access to Clinton County arrest records should contact the arresting agencies. Alternatively, call, visit, or mail the Clinton County Sheriff's Office at:

301 E Walnut Street,
Frankfort,
IN 46041
Phone: (888) 419-1212

Clinton County Arrest Statistics

According to the FBI UCR crime database, the Clinton County Sheriff's Office and the Frankfort Police Department reported 1,744 arrest incidents within Clinton County between January 2020 and December 2023. This figure comprises 466, 388, 263, and 627 arrests in 2020, 2021, 20222, and 2023. Between 2020 and 2023, the same agencies reported 1,289 male and 452 female arrestees. A breakdown of Clinton County arrest statistics between January 2020 and December 2023 is as outlined below:

• Drug/Narcotic Violations - 432
• DUIs - 326
• Simple Assaults - 234
• Larceny - 74
• Liquor Law Violations - 52
• Burglary - 19
• Disorderly Conducts - 18
• Weapon Law Violations - 18
• Destruction of Property - 16
• Stolen Property - 15
• Aggravated Assault - 14
• Loitering - 11
• Fraud - 10
• All Other Arrests - 418.

Find Clinton County Arrest Records

Clinton County arrest records are accessible as law enforcement documents and part of Clinton County court records.

Accessing Clinton County arrest records through law enforcement agencies

• Log into the Clinton County Inmate Search Page and view or perform a name-based search for arrest details through inmate records
• Request access to Clinton through the Clinton County Sheriff's Office or other local law enforcement agencies
• Visit the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Search Portal, create an account, log in, and search for information relating to Clinton County arrests

Clinton County arrest records through court records

• Submit a public records request to the Clinton County Clerk of Court at:

265 Courthouse Square,
Frankfort,
IN 46041
Phone: (765) 659-6355

• Log into the Indiana Courts Online Case Search System and use names or case numbers to search for Clinton County arrests through criminal & citation records.

Clinton County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Clinton County arrests and criminal records play complementary roles in criminal investigations. However, there are several distinctions between these documents.

Clinton County arrest records

• Clinton County arrest records are law enforcement documents that detail the arrest and detention of individuals.
• Arrest records contain the names and personal details of arrestees, the circumstances leading to their arrests, processing information, and conditions for regaining freedom.
• Arrest records do not imply guilt or innocence for a crime; under Indiana and federal laws, arrestees remain innocent until the courts state otherwise.
• Arrest records may not have significant impacts if the underlying crimes do not result in convictions.

Clinton County criminal records

• Clinton County criminal records are documents generated by the Clinton County courts during criminal trials.
• Clinton County criminal records encompass Clinton County arrest records and documents relating to the prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of criminal offenders within Clinton County.
• Criminal records are legal confirmation of guilt for criminal activities
• A criminal record may negatively influence social status, housing, personal relationships, and employment.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information stays permanently on records if the court does not seal or remove it. Indiana laws grant arrest record owners the right to petition the courts for sealing or removing arrest information if they fulfill the requirements of Indiana Codes 35-38-9-1. Owners of Clinton County arrest records should note that sealed and expunged information is still legally accessible to law enforcement agencies.

Clinton County Arrest Warrants

Clinton County arrest warrants are official orders by the Clinton County Circuit and Superior Courts to law enforcement authorizing them to arrest individuals. In Clinton County and other U.S. jurisdictions, judges/magistrates may issue arrest warrants if law enforcement agencies show probable cause for arrestable acts. Clinton County courts may also issue arrest warrants for several other reasons. For instance, a judge/magistrate may issue a warrant for:

• Contempt of court
• Failure to appear for a scheduled case hearing without justifiable reasons
• Domestic violence
• Disregard for court orders
• Violation of parole or probation.

A valid Clinton County arrest warrant contains the following information or more:

• Full name, known aliases, and physical description of the wanted person
• Charges leading to the arrest warrant
• Sections of the Indiana Code allegedly violated
• An affidavit or state of probable cause from law enforcement
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Name and location of the issuing court
• Name and signature of the authorizing judge/magistrate
• Instructions on the execution of the warrant
• The jurisdiction of the warrant.

Do Clinton County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Clinton County arrest warrants do not expire. Under Indiana and U.S. federal laws, once a judge/magistrate issues an arrest warrant, it will remain active until the court resolves the case, revokes the warrant, or law enforcement apprehends the subject. However, statute limitations may influence the validity of Clinton County arrest warrants.

A prosecutor must charge the suspect to court before the statute of limitation on the underlying crime expires. Otherwise, any subsisting warrant becomes invalid, and the court will not issue arrest warrants for crimes that exceed their statutes of limitations. Also, inaccurate information and constitutional violations will invalidate Clinton County arrest warrants.