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LaGrange County Arrest Records
Persons caught or suspected of violating the law may begin their journey through the criminal justice system via an arrest. In LaGrange County, suspects go through a booking process at the police station or LaGrange County Jail, which helps create a permanent arrest record for administrative and identification purposes. The arrest record may be useful for criminal background checks and criminal prosecution. However, to ascertain if an arrestee was charged or convicted in LaGrange, one should review the LaGrange County court records.
Are Arrest Records Public in LaGrange County?
Yes. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3 (Indiana's Public Records Act), members of the public have the right to access records generated or held by a government agency, such as the LaGrange County arrest records. Consequently, anyone can request to inspect or copy LaGrange County arrest records, provided the records are not publicly inaccessible by law.
Confidential arrest records include:
- Records of an ongoing criminal investigation
- Financial information and Social Security numbers
- Records that may threaten public safety or a person's life
- Most juvenile arrest records
What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?
The following details are obtainable from public arrest records in LaGrange County:
- An arrestee's identifying information (name, age, address, etc.)
- Details of the charge
- Arrest information (time, location, the arresting officer, etc.)
- Bail information
LaGrange County Arrest Statistics
Based on numbers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Crime Data Explorer, the LaGrange County Sheriff's Office executed 260 arrests in 2023. Of these arrests, 69 were made for Driving under the Influence (DUI), accounting for the highest number of arrests in LaGrange that year. After DUIs, simple assault (36 arrests) and liquor law violations (34 arrests) were the most common arrests that the Sheriff reported.
Arrest statistics from other police departments in LaGrange County are also available on the FBI's Crime Data Explorer.
Find LaGrange County Arrest Records
Individuals can look up information about people arrested in LaGrange County by querying the appropriate local, state, and federal record custodians, as detailed below:
Local Resources
The LaGrange County Sheriff's Office and other police departments within the county serve as the local resources for obtaining LaGrange County arrest records. Individuals can query these record custodians physically during regular business hours or using other means. Generally, requesters are advised to contact the agency to determine the availability of a request form, alternative methods for making record requests, and the specific information needed to expedite a search.
State Resources
The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) maintains records on individuals arrested in LaGrange County and sent to state prison. Interested parties can access these details by utilizing the Department's online Incarcerated Individual Locator, which can perform a quick name search by last name, first name, or both. Interested parties can also search by DOC (Department of Correction) number.
Federal Resources
Parties arrested in LaGrange County for federal crimes are often held in federal detention facilities managed by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP is bound by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and is required to provide public access to its inmate records. Consequently, members of the public can access the Bureau's online inmate search tool or submit a FOIA request to the agency.
Individuals can also query the arresting federal law enforcement agency for arrest information. For example, the U.S. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) maintains an Online Detainee Locator System for looking up individuals detained for immigration violations.
Free Arrest Record Search in LaGrange County
Interested parties who wish to inspect/view a LaGrange County arrest record through a local law enforcement department may be privy to free arrest record searches. However, the Indiana Public Records Act allows record custodians to charge reasonable fees for copying records—not exceeding the cost of reproduction or 10 cents per page for non-colored copies and 25 cents per page for colored copies, whichever is greater.
Individuals can also access free arrest record searches through third-party vendors that offer such options. However, individuals should keep in mind that records from private databases may contain limited or outdated information and do not serve official purposes.
How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?
Permanently. Generally, LaGrange arrest records remain part of a person's criminal history information until expunged. Expungement in LaGrange seals a person's criminal records, including related arrests, and prevents non-criminal justice entities from accessing them.
Expunge LaGrange County Arrest Records
Generally, arrests must remain on an individual's record for one year before they can petition for expungement. However, Indiana statutes provide for automatic expungements for arrests made before June 30, 2022, that did not result in a conviction and arrests that did not culminate in a criminal charge. The latter expungement takes effect 180 days from the date of arrest.
Individuals who wish to petition the court must meet certain eligibility criteria, which vary by the offense and a case's unique circumstances. For example, misdemeanors and lower-level felonies require a 5-year post-conviction waiting period for expungement, while the waiting period for Level 6 felonies that did not result in bodily injury is 8 years. Certain offenses, such as sex crimes, homicide, human trafficking, and official misconduct, cannot be expunged. Applicants should seek legal guidance on their eligibility status before applying for expungement.
Petitions for expungement are filed in the court that handled a case. Petitioners can eliminate delays in processing by ensuring that the petition is as detailed as possible and contains accurate information. The LaGrange County Criminal Records Expungement page has a link to the relevant expungement forms.
Upon receiving a petition for expungement, the court will review it and may slate a hearing to allow the petitioner to argue their case. If the court approves the petition, it will issue an order to that effect. More information is available on the Indiana Judicial Branch's Expungement document.
LaGrange County Arrest Warrants
Arrest warrants give law enforcement agencies the legal authority to apprehend named individuals, an action that would otherwise violate a person's constitutional rights. In LaGrange County, a magistrate can issue an arrest warrant after reviewing a complaint and affidavit from law enforcement suggesting that someone committed a crime. Such warrants include the following information:
- The suspect's name and other details that sufficiently describe them
- The alleged crime
- The issuing officer's signature
One can find active arrest warrants in LaGrange County by querying local police departments.
Do LaGrange County Arrest Warrants Expire?
It depends. Unexecuted felony and rearrest warrants in LaGrange County remain active unless the subject is arrested or the court issues a recall. However, warrants issued for misdemeanors expire after 180 days from their date of issue, if unexecuted.
