Noble County Arrest Records

Noble County arrest records are legal documents generated by local arresting agencies when a suspect is booked after an arrest. Suspects arrested in Noble County are typically moved to the county jail and then arraigned before a judge for a preliminary hearing. At the hearing, the judge will determine if the suspect pays bail or remains in custody till trial. The particulars of each case usually determine this process.

Arrest records may be obtained from local law enforcement, such as the sheriff or from the state police. Local judiciary, such as the clerk of courts, may also provide access to arrest records as part of Noble County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Noble County?

Noble County arrest records are classified as public under Indiana’s Access to Public Record Laws. According to the law, the general public may be granted access to records in the custody of government agencies, such as arrest records.

However, the law provides some exceptions which are restricted from public access. Some of these include:

• Any records that prevent the defendant from receiving a fair trial by creating prejudice or bias against the defense
• Any record that may affect an ongoing investigation
• Records the release of which would create a significant risk of substantial harm to an individual or the general public
• Any records whose release would not serve the public interest

A record seeker may sometimes petition the county superior or circuit court for a court order to access the record despite its exemption.

Noble County Arrest Statistics

The FBI Crime Data Explorer provides access to online crime statistics, including arrest data submitted by Noble County law enforcement, such as the sheriff’s office. According to data submitted in 2023, the Noble County Sheriff reported 382 arrests. Counted in the total are 70 arrests for driving under the influence, 66 arrests for drugs and narcotics offenses, 30 arrests for simple assaults, seven arrests for burglary, six arrests for aggravated assaults, three arrests each for larceny, weapons violations, and disorderly conduct plus one arrest each for motor vehicle theft and forgery.

Find Noble County Arrest Records

To obtain Noble County arrest records and inmate information, record seekers may contact the Noble County Sheriff’s Department. Inquiries can be made by visiting the sheriff’s department at:

Noble County Indiana Sheriff's Department
210 7th Street
Albion, IN 46701

Requesters may ask questions before their visit by calling the department at (260) 636-2182 or the Noble County Jail at (260) 636-6404.

Inmate information for Noble County may also be available online via the Indiana Department of Corrections Incarcerated Search page.

Noble County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Noble County criminal and arrest records are documents that detail a person's dealings with law enforcement within the county. The main difference between these records is how extensive they are. Arrest records are less comprehensive than criminal records and will detail aspects concerning only arrests with Noble County. The Noble County arrest record will contain details of arrests, such as the arresting agency/officer, the crime committed, bail bond details, and a physical description of the suspect. Criminal records will document the subject's full criminal history, including all arrests, court appearances, convictions, and prison sentences.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Noble County and the rest of Indiana, arrest records will generally remain on a person’s record permanently unless they take steps to expunge or seal them. Indiana Code § 35-38-9 details the process and requirements for expunging criminal records including arrests and removing or restricting access to them.

Arrests and other criminal records typically have conditions they must meet before they qualify for expungement, including the following.

• Arrests, charges, or juvenile delinquency adjudications can be expunged after a year if they did not result in a conviction and no other charges are pending.
• Arrests, where the suspects were charged, require a year from the date of the arrest before a petition for expungement can be filed.
• Arrests that led to misdemeanor convictions require a wait of five years before the suspect can petition for an expungement.
• Petitions to expunge arrests for non-serious(Class D) felonies can be made 8 years after the date of the conviction.
• Some more serious felonies may qualify for expungement 10 years after the conviction or 5 years after the completion of a prison sentence. Expungement petitions in this case will also require additional requirements, including approval from the prosecuting attorney.

Noble County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants in Indiana are legal documents issued by judicial officers, including judges or court clerks, authorizing the arrest of individuals accused of crimes. An arrest warrant may be issued when an indictment is filed, and the suspect is not already in custody or after a judge has determined there is probable cause the suspect committed a crime and information has been filed charging them with a crime by law enforcement.

An arrest warrant issued in Noble County, Indiana, must be in writing and contain the following.

• The name of the suspect to be arrested, including aliases or a description by which the suspect can be identified with reasonable certainty
• The type of offense for which the warrant was issued
• The date and county(Noble) where it was issued
• The warrant should direct the county sheriff to bring the suspect before the court where the warrant was issued without unnecessary delay.
• Specify bail details if available.
• The name and signature of the clerk or judge that issued the warrant with their title of office

Do Noble County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants issued in Noble County may have an expiration date depending on what crime they were issued for. First off, an arrest warrant issued for a felony or a rearrest for any offense does not expire. These types of warrants remain active until resolved by the arrest or surrender of the subject of the warrant. On the other hand, an arrest warrant for a misdemeanor will expire 180 days after it was issued. The sheriff in possession of an expired warrant must inform the clerk of the court that issued it and return the warrant. The clerk shall record the fact the warrant expired and inform the county prosecuting attorney that the warrant expired. If necessary, the prosecuting attorney may request that the court issue a new warrant.