Henry County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Henry County, Indiana, provide a detailed account of individuals apprehended by law enforcement for alleged violations of the law. These records typically include personal information about the arrested individual, the nature of the offense, the arrest date and time, and the arresting agency. Inmates in Henry County are generally held at the Henry County Jail.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for generating arrest records. Other local police departments operating within the county may also generate arrest records.

Arrest records are closely related to Henry County Court Records, which document legal proceedings following an arrest. For instance, arrest records may serve as the foundation for criminal case filings detailing charges brought against an individual. Court records, in turn, provide information on how these charges are adjudicated.

Are Arrest Records Public in Henry County?

In Henry County, arrest records are generally considered public documents, accessible to members of the public. According to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), most arrest records are presumed open for public inspection and copying unless specifically exempted by law. Some records exempted by law include:

• Confidential information, including sensitive information, trade secrets, or proprietary business information.
• Sealed or expunged records.
• Medical records.
• Juvenile records.
• Adoption records.
• Records related to mental health commitments or treatment.

Persons seeking access to Henry County arrest records should contact the relevant law enforcement agency. The address and contact information of the Sheriff’s Office is below:

Henry County Sheriff’s Office
1033 Ron Lampe Way
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: (765) 521-7032
Fax: (765) 521-3745

Henry County Arrest Statistics

According to data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer for 2023, Henry County recorded 114 arrests. The county reported seven arrests related to violent crimes in 2023. These included seven cases of aggravated assault, with no reported arrests for homicide, rape, or robbery. Property crimes accounted for the majority of arrests in Henry County, with 107 arrests. This included 44 for burglary, 55 for larceny, and eight for motor vehicle theft. There were no arson arrests.

Find Henry County Arrest Records

You can access Henry County arrest records and inmate information by calling the Jail Division of the Sheriff’s Office at (765) 529-5201. Also, the Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) runs the Indiana Incarcerated Database Search to provide statewide inmate information. It can be searched by name or DOC number.

Henry County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest records and criminal records in Henry County are key components of the legal documentation maintained by law enforcement and judicial agencies. However, they serve distinct purposes and contain different types of information.

Arrest records document instances where individuals have been taken into custody by law enforcement. Arrest records do not necessarily indicate guilt or result in criminal charges being filed. They reflect that an individual was detained based on probable cause or a warrant.

On the other hand, criminal records provide a more comprehensive history of an individual's interactions with the criminal justice system. Criminal records are created and maintained by the court system and result from judicial proceedings. They serve as an official record of an individual’s criminal activity.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Indiana, arrests that do not result in a conviction may remain on a person’s record indefinitely unless the individual petitions for an expungement under state law. Convictions and arrest records can be expunged if eligibility requirements are met.

The Indiana Code (IC) 35-38-9 outlines comprehensive rules for expungement in Indiana, including eligibility, exclusions, and procedures. Expungement is available for arrests, non-convictions, and convictions, but the requirements vary depending on the record type.

The law categorizes the available method of expungement based on the applicant’s criminal history. Each category has specific requirements, such as waiting period, notice, and information that should be included in the petition. The categories and their waiting period are below:

• Automatic expungements and arrests without conviction - at least one year must have passed since the date of the arrest, and no charges were filed or the case was dismissed.
• Misdemeanors - at least five years must have passed since the date of conviction, and the individual must have no pending criminal charges.
• Class D or Level 6 felonies without bodily injury - at least eight years must have passed since the date of conviction, with no subsequent convictions.
• Felonies without serious bodily injury or death of another person - at least ten years must have passed since the conviction, with additional conditions such as obtaining the prosecutor’s consent.

The procedure for applying for expungement of records is below:

• File a petition in the county court where the conviction or arrest occurred. The petition must include the case or arrest to be expunged and a statement confirming eligibility (e.g., passage of the waiting period, no pending charges).
• The petition must be served on relevant parties, including the prosecuting attorney in the county where the arrest or conviction occurred. For certain felonies, the prosecutor may need to consent to the expungement request.
• The prosecutor has the right to object, and the court will hold a hearing if an objection is raised.
• The court reviews the petition and may hold a hearing to assess eligibility and compliance with statutory requirements.
• The judge has the discretion to grant or deny the expungement.
• If approved, the court issues an order directing all relevant agencies to restrict access to the records or, in some cases, permanently delete them.

Henry County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a court in Henry County authorizing law enforcement officers to detain and arrest an individual suspected of committing a crime. Arrest warrants are issued by a judge or magistrate based on law enforcement officers or prosecutors presenting evidence showing probable cause that a crime has been committed and that the individual named in the warrant is responsible. The judge reviews the evidence, and the arrest warrant is issued if the court is satisfied.

An arrest warrant in Henry County includes the following details:

• The full name and description of the individual to be arrested.
• The specific charges or alleged crimes.
• The date the warrant was issued.
• The judge’s signature authorizing the warrant.

Do Henry County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Henry County, arrest warrants generally do not expire. Once issued by a court, a warrant remains active until it is executed (the person is arrested) or quashed by the court. Hence, a law enforcement agent may execute an unresolved warrant at any time as long as it is active.