Delaware County Arrest Records

Delaware County arrest records refer to official documents relating to the detention of individuals by law enforcement agencies within Delaware County, IN. An arrest may become necessary if an individual:

• Commits an arrestable offense
• Is a public risk
• Disobey court orders or summons
• Is likely to commit a criminal offense.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office, the Muncie Police Department, Indiana State Police, and other local law enforcement agencies create arrest records to document information about offenders in their custody. In Delaware County, law enforcement agencies detain arrestees and convicts at the Delaware County Jail facility.

Delaware County arrest records are introductory documents for criminal case trials within the Delaware County Circuit Court. Hence, they are part of Delaware County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Delaware County?

Yes, the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA) grants the public the right to access Delaware County arrest records. Nevertheless, state and federal privacy laws restrict access to some types of arrest records. The public cannot scrutinize Delaware County arrest records relating to minors, sealed or expunged cases, active judicial or law enforcement investigations, and those that may expose victim or witness information.

To access exempted arrest records, a requester must be

• The record owner
• A parent/legal guardian of the owner of the record (for juvenile records)
• An authorized government entity.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records typically contain an arrestee's personal details, information about an arrest's circumstances, and bail and bond information. Arrest records contain information such as

• Name, address, age, gender, and race of the owners of the records
• Charges against the arrestees
• Mugshots and fingerprints
• Bond and Bail information
• Court appearance dates (if the arrests result in prosecutions).

Delaware County Crime Rate

The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data show that larceny theft is the most consistent crime in Delaware County. In 2022, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Muncie Police Department reported 2,627 violent crime and property-related crimes, 1,413 of which were larceny-theft cases. Also, larceny theft accounted for 57.28% and 53.44% of crime incidents in 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Delaware County Arrest Statistics

The FBI Crime Data shows a rising trend in Delaware County arrests. A 2022 report by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Muncie Police Department shows 1,103 individuals were arrested for various offenses in Warren County; this figure is 140 and 182 arrests higher than in 2021 and 2020. The tables outline the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Muncie Police Department arrests by age and gender from 2020 to 2023.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office Arrest Statistics from 2020 to 2022

Muncie Police Department Arrest Statistics from 2020 to 2022

Data Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Find Delaware County Arrest Records

Delaware County arrest records are accessible through state and local government resources. To find Delaware County arrest records:

• Visit the Delaware County Inmate Lookup Page and access the arrest records of the Delaware County Jail active inmates.
• Log in to the Indiana State Department of Correction Incarcerated Individual Locator, and use a name or DOC (Department of Correction) Number to search for arrest information through Delaware County inmate records.
• Call or visit the Delaware County Sheriff's Office at

3100 S. Tillotson Ave., Suite 150
Muncie,
IN 47302
Phone: (765) 747-7885

• Contact the Delaware County, IN Clerk of the Court's Office and request access to arrest records at

3100 S Tillotson Ave
Muncie,
IN 47302
Phone: (765) 747-7726
Fax: (765) 747-7768

Free Arrest Record Search in Delaware County

For free access to Delaware County arrest records, visit the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Inmate Lookup Page. Also, Delaware County arrest records search through the DOC Incarcerated Individual Locator is free of charge. In addition, some third-party databases may offer free online access to Delaware County arrest records.

Get Delaware County Criminal Records

Delaware County criminal records provide detailed information about criminal prosecutions within the county’s Circuit, City, and Town Courts. A criminal record encompasses an individual’s criminal activities, prosecutions, convictions, sentencing, incarceration, parole, and probation (where applicable). There are several options for accessing criminal histories in Delaware County. To obtain information on the rap sheets of criminal offenders in Delaware County, interested persons should:

• Log in to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Inmate Lookup Page and access the records of incarcerated criminal offenders
• Visit the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry webpage:
  • Scroll down and click Delaware County Sheriff's Office
  • Accept the terms and conditions on the disclaimer page to access the OffenderWatch® Portal
  • Use an offender's name, address, phone number, email, and zip to search for criminal records
• Log in to the Indiana Department of Correction Incarcerated Individual Locator and use names to access Delaware County inmates’ criminal records.
• Log on to the Indiana Judicial Branch MyCase Search Portal
  • Scroll down and select Delaware County or Delaware County - Muncie City Court from the drop menu.
  • Tick the Criminal & Citation box.
  • Use a name, case, citation, or cross-reference number to access records of criminal trials within Delaware County Circuit and District Courts
• Contact the Delaware County Clerk of Courts Office and request access to criminal records.

Delaware County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

There are several distinctions between Delaware County arrests and criminal records. Although arrest and criminal records are enforcement documents, there are differences in their creation, usage, and contents. The list below outlines some differences between Delaware County arrests and criminal records:

Creation

• Law enforcement agencies create arrest records, account for individuals in their custody, details of the circumstances of arrests, and provide information on the conditions for bail of arrestees.
• The courts generate arrest records as evidence of criminal prosecutions, sentencing, convictions, and incarcerations of criminal offenders. Criminal records also include parole and probation records.

Usage

• Delaware County arrest records are precursor documents for the initial stages of criminal case prosecutions within the county's Circuit, City, and Town Courts.
• There are several uses for Delaware County criminal records. These include
  • Identifying or linking suspects to a crime
  • Building cases, determining charges against a suspect, and recommending appropriate sentences for convicts
  • Background check for employment or licensing
  • Rehabilitation and tracking of criminal offenders
  • Identification and mitigation of potential public risks

Content

• Arrest records contain personal details of arrestees, charges, processing, bail, and bond information
• Criminal records include arrest records and information on criminal case prosecutions, convictions, sentencing, and incarceration.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An arrest may stay indefinitely on a record if the record owner petitions the court for its sealing or removal. However, not all types of arrests are eligible for sealing or removal from public domains. In addition, the owner of the arrest record must fulfill the Indiana State expungement criteria to remove or seal the arrest information.

Expunge Delaware County Arrest Records

Per Indiana Code § 35-38-9 (the Second Chance Law), individuals can petition for sealing or removal of arrest information from their records if

• The arrest did not lead to a conviction
• The conviction is for misdemeanors and Class D felonies
• There are no new convictions during the waiting period
• The individual completes the sentence, parole, and probation resulting from the conviction, pay all court fines, and make restitutions (if applicable)
• The person has no pending criminal trials.

Expunging Delaware County arrest information depends on the severity of the crime that resulted in the arrest. Also, there are specific waiting periods after the completion of a sentence.

To expunge an arrest information in Delaware County

• Determine eligibility for sealing of arrest record
• Obtain a copy of the arrest record from the Indiana State Police or the law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest
• Download an Expungement Form from the Indiana courts website or get one from the Delaware County Clerk of Courts Office
• Complete the Expungement Form, and enclose a check/money order to cover the filing fees (this may vary from $0.00 for non-conviction arrest to above $187.00 or more depending on the offense and outcome of the arrest)
• File a petition with the Delaware County Clerk of Courts Office
• Serve a copy of the petition to the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office
• Attend any hearing relating to the petition to provide answers to questions that may arise or explain why the court should seal or remove the record
• If the court grants the petition, notify the relevant agencies, follow up, and ensure they expunge the record.

Delaware County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are legal documents that authorize law enforcement to take individuals into custody. In Delaware County, a judge/magistrate of the court may issue an arrest to law enforcement agencies if they can

• Provide evidence of a crime.
• Prove that a crime is evident
• Show proof that an individual poses security risks.

An arrest warrant authorizes arrests and instructs law enforcement on how to carry out an arrest. Typically, arrest warrants contain information such as

• The suspect personal details, such as name, physical description, and last known address
• Statement of probable cause (these are summary of facts and evidence that proves probable cause)
• Details of charges against the subject
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the arrest
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• The name of the originating court
• Bail information (if applicable).

Delaware County Arrest Warrant Search

To find active Delaware County arrest warrants:

• Visit the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted Page, and access information on Delaware County fugitives.
• Log in to the Indiana Courts MyCase Records Search Portal and look for information on Delaware County active arrest warrants.
• Contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office or local police departments for information on active arrest warrants.
• Log in to the Indiana State Police website and search for information relating to Delaware County active arrest warrants.
• Call or visit the Delaware County Clerk of Court Office and request information on active court-issued arrest warrants.
• Search for active arrest warrants on public notice boards, through local media channels, or News websites.

Do Delaware County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants do not expire. A Delaware County arrest warrant will remain active until law enforcement takes the subject into custody. However, an arrest warrant will become inactive if the court recalls it or the wanted dies.