Jackson County Arrest Records

In Jackson County, Indiana, law enforcement officers may make arrests if they witness criminal activities or if there is probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime. An arrest may also become necessary if the court issues an arrest warrant or if an individual poses an immediate threat to public safety. These arrested individuals are detained in the Jackson County Jail.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, local police departments, Indiana State Police (ISP), and other law enforcement agencies generate arrest records when they make arrests. If the arrest results in a criminal trial at a Jackson County court, the arrest documents may become part of Jackson County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Jackson County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Jackson County. According to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), Jackson County arrest records are publicly accessible to interested individuals. However, there are limitations to the accessibility of some arrest records due to privacy and security reasons. The public cannot access Jackson County arrest records that relate to:

• Juveniles
• Expunged or sealed records
• Ongoing law enforcement investigations
• Victim and witness information
• Medical or mental health records
• Sensitive national security records.

In Jackson County, those eligible to access exempted arrest records are the subjects of the record and legally authorized individuals.

Interested individuals may request access to Jackson County arrest records through calls, mail, emails, or in-person visits to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at:

150 East State Road 250,
Brownstown,
IN 47220
Phone: (812) 358-2141
Email: info@jacksoncountysheriffin.org.

Jackson County Arrest Statistics

According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) database, there were over 3,960 arrests in Jackson County between 2021 and 2023. The UCR statistics show 1,245 arrest incidents in 2021, which increased to 1,419 in 2022 and 1,304 in 2023.

Between 2021 and 2023, males accounted for 74.1% of Jackson County arrests, while females were 25.9%. Also, there were high numbers of drug/narcotics (799) and DUI (612) arrests within Jackson County between 2021 and 2023.

Find Jackson County Arrest Records

Jackson County arrest records are accessible through several government repositories. Individuals seeking access to Jackson County public arrest records should:

• You can log in to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster to access the arrest records of current Jackson County inmates.
• Visit the Indiana Department of Corrections Incarcerated Search Page, and use names or DOC numbers to look for information relating to Jackson County arrests.
• Log in to the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Request Service Portal, create an account, log in, and request Jackson County criminal records.

Information seekers can also submit open record requests to the law enforcement agency office responsible for the specific arrest.

Jackson County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

There are differences between Jackson County arrests and criminal records. Jackson County arrest records detail the detention of individuals who committed arrestable offenses. Arrest records do not indicate guilt or innocence of crime; arrestees remain innocent until proven guilty in court. Also, an arrest record may not significantly impact the record owner unless the arrest results in criminal convictions.

In contrast to Jackson County arrest records, Jackson County criminal records are documents generated by Jackson County courts during criminal trials. These documents comprise Jackson County arrest records and other files relating to criminal trials within the county. Criminal records are indications that the court finds their owners guilty of criminal offenses punishable by state or federal laws. Jackson County criminal records may negatively impact housing, educational, and employment opportunities.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Jackson County, arrest information remains on a record indefinitely unless the court removes or seals it. According to Indiana Code 35-38-9, individuals can petition the Jackson Circuit or Superior Court for the sealing or removal of their arrest records if they meet the following eligibility requirements:

• The arrests did not result in convictions.
• The record owners were minors at the time of the offenses and have completed juvenile adjudication programs.
• The arrest records result from non-violent misdemeanor convictions or Class D felonies.

Also, the record owners must complete the sentence for their offenses, pay all court-imposed fines, and not have pending charges. In addition, petitioners must adhere to the following waiting period before filing for expungement or sealing of arrest records:

• Non-conviction – one year after dismissal or acquittal
• Non-violent and non-sexual misdemeanors – five years after completion of the sentence
• Class D felonies – eight years after conviction.

Jackson County Arrest Warrants

Jackson County arrest warrants are legal documents authorizing law enforcement to apprehend individuals for arrestable offenses. In Jackson County, a judge may issue an arrest warrant if law enforcement or prosecutors present evidence of criminal offenses. The Jackson County Circuit or Superior Courts may also issue arrest warrants if individuals violate restraining orders or pose security risks.

A typical arrest warrant information includes but is not limited to:

• Personal information of the subject
• Charges against the wanted person
• Name and signature of the judge/magistrate issuing the warrant
• Evidence establishing probable cause
• Date of issuance
• Location of the issuing court
• The geographic area where the warrant is valid
• Name of law enforcement agency responsible for executing the warrant.

Do Jackson County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Jackson County arrest warrants do not expire; they remain active until:

• Law enforcement executes the warrants
• The issuing court recalls or resolves them
• The subjects of the warrants die.

However, suppose the underlying crime has a statute of limitation. In that case, the court will issue an arrest warrant if the prosecutor does not file a case against the offender before the expiration date.