Marshall County Arrest Records

Marshall County, Indiana, arrest records are official documentation that contain information about arrests made by law enforcement in the county. These documents detail the circumstances of arrests; they comprise personal details, booking information, and the conditions for release. State law empowers law enforcement officers to effect arrests of individuals who commit arrestable acts.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, local police departments, Indiana State Police, and other law enforcement agencies create arrest records when they arrest individuals. In Marshall County, law enforcement agencies detain arrestees at the Marshall County Jail, local police departments holding cells, or juvenile detention facilities. Marshall County arrest records may be accessible as part of Marshall County Court records through criminal trial documents.

Are Arrest Records Public in Marshall County?

Yes, Marshall County arrest records are public. The Access to Public Records Act (APRA), Indiana Code 5-14-3, authorizes public access to Marshall County arrest records in the custody of local and state government agencies unless there are explicit legal restrictions. However, custodian agencies may exempt some Marshall County arrest records from public disclosure for privacy and security reasons. These include information relating to minors, sealed or expunged records, ongoing law enforcement investigations, victim and witness details, medical or mental health, and confidential informants. Exempted arrest records are accessible to the record owners and legally authorized persons.

The primary custodian for Marshall County arrest records is the Marshall County Sheriff's Department. Inquirers should call, mail, or visit their office in person at:

Marshall County Sheriff's Department
1400 Pioneer Drive,
Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 936-3187

Marshall County Arrest Statistics

Between 2020 and 2021, the Argos and Plymouth Police Departments in Marshall County reported 312 arrest incidents to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The gender composition of Marshall County arrests during this period was 67.3% males and 32.7% females. According to the FBI reports, drug/narcotics violations and DUI were the most consistent arrestable offenses within Marshall County during this period; they accounted for 39.1% and 19.6% of arrests.

Find Marshall County Arrest Records

Accessing Marshall County arrest records depends on the record type and the agency responsible for maintaining it. Marshall County arrest records inquirers should:

• Log in to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department Current Inmates Roster and look for arrest information through inmate records.
• Visit the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Search Webpage, create accounts, log into the search portal, and request access to Marshall County Class A misdemeanors and felony arrests record.s
• Log in to the Indiana Department of Corrections Incarcerated Search Page, and use names and DOC numbers to search for information about Marshall County arrestees in state custody.

Information seekers can also submit public records requests to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, local Police departments, and other law enforcement agencies responsible for the specific arrest.

Marshall County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Marshall County arrest and criminal records are details of individuals' interactions with Marshall County law enforcement and the various Marshall County courts. Nonetheless, these documents differ in several aspects.

Arrest records contain personal details of arrestees and the circumstances surrounding their arrests. Under Indiana and United States laws, an arrest does not imply guilt; an arrestee is innocent until proven guilty. Also, arrests that do not result in convictions may not significantly affect their owners; the Marshall County Circuit or Superior Court may remove or seal them one year from the date of the arrests.

Marshall County criminal records are compilations of criminal activities and their prosecutions within Marshall County. Criminal records are evidence of guilty verdicts under the criminal justice system. In Marshall County, it takes longer to seal or expunge criminal records. Marshall County criminal records may negatively impact social status, employment, and housing opportunities.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information may stay on a record permanently unless the owner takes legal action to seal or remove it. Per the Indiana Code § 35-38-9 (Indiana Second Chance Law), eligible individuals may petition the court to seal or expunge their arrest records if:

• The arrests do not result in convictions
• The record owners were minors at the time of the offense
• The arrests were for non-violent misdemeanors or Class D felonies
• There are no additional charges during the waiting period
• The petitioners complete the sentence for the offense (including diversion programs).

In addition, the arrestee must observe the applicable waiting period and pay all court-imposed fines. Applicants should also note that not all Marshall County arrest records are eligible for sealing or expungement.

Marshall County Arrest Warrants

Marshall County arrest warrants are official documents issued by a judge authorizing law enforcement to detain someone on charges of a crime. In Marshall County, judges issue arrest warrants if law enforcement or prosecutors present evidence of unlawful conduct against individuals.

Generally, an arrest warrant contains the following information:

• Full name, aliases, and physical description of the subject
• Charges against the wanted person
• The statues allegedly violated
• Evidence supporting the issuance of the warrant
• The geographic area where the warrant is valid
• Name and location of the issuing court
• Date and time of issuance of the warrant
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Instructions to law enforcement on the execution of the warrant.

Do Marshall County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Marshall County arrest warrants do not have expiry dates. Once a judge or magistrate of the Marshall County Circuit or Superior Court issues an arrest warrant, it remains active until law enforcement arrests the subject or the court quashes it. However, a Marshall County arrest warrant will automatically become inactive upon the subject's death.