Posey County Arrest Records

In Posey County, Indiana, law enforcement officers are authorized to make arrests when a person is suspected of committing a criminal offense. These offenses can include felonies, misdemeanors, and minor infractions, each with different legal consequences. Arrest records in Posey County are primarily generated and maintained by local law enforcement agencies, such as the Posey County Sheriff's Office. These records serve as official documentation for criminal cases and may also contribute to broader public records used by other agencies. As such, arrest details are often available in Posey County court records and criminal history records. To access these records, interested persons will need to contact the record custodian and follow their record request protocol.

Are Arrest Records Public in Posey County?

Arrest records are generally available to the public in Indiana under the Access to Public Records Act (APRA), also known as the Open Door Law (Ind. Code 5-14-1.5). This law allows individuals to request access to public records, including arrest records. However, some records may be exempt from disclosure due to court verdicts, law enforcement rules, federal exemptions, or expungement.

• Exempted arrest records include:
• Arrests with no prosecution
• Charges that were dropped or dismissed
• Acquittals
• Records that may jeopardize safety
• Certain misdemeanor and felony convictions without injuries
• Juvenile records
• Social security numbers
• Investigatory records of ongoing investigations.

Generally, arrest records will be sequestered from public access if their release will reveal sensitive information or result in an invasion of privacy. This also applies to sealed arrest records. In these cases, sequestered or sealed arrest records will only be available to authorized persons. These individuals typically include the record subject, their legal representatives, government agencies, and public officials who need access to the record to execute public duties. Third parties who wish to access restricted arrest records will need to obtain a court order or notarized release from the record subject.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Per section 5-14-3-5 of the Indiana Code, public arrest records in Posey County include the details below:

• Arrested person's name
• Age
• Address
• Charges filed against the individual
• Time and location of the incident
• Arresting agency
• Name of the arresting officer (unless working undercover)
• Basic booking information (such as time and date of intake).

Posey County Arrest Statistics

Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program shows that Posey County, Indiana, recorded 13 arrests in 2019. These included violent crime (1), property crimes (12), drug abuse violations (5), and other offenses (4).

Find Posey County Arrest Records

In Posey County, arrests are made by the Posey County Sheriff's Office, the primary law enforcement agency. To access arrest records or booking information for individuals detained temporarily in Indiana county or city jails, visit the administrative office at the jail or use the Indiana DOC Offender Search for those sentenced or held in state prisons. For persons in federal prisons, the FBI Inmate Locator is available to search by name or inmate number. For additional information contact the Sheriff's Office.

1201 O'Donnell Road
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: (812) 838-1321

Free Arrest Record Search in Posey County

Interested parties can access arrest records in Posey County through public records requests, as permitted under Indiana's APRA. In Posey County, residents can access arrest records for free by visiting the Posey County Sheriff's Office. Additionally, local police departments within Posey County may provide digital arrest logs on their official websites.

Also, several third-party websites offer free or limited access to arrest information. Arrest search tools maintained by third-party service providers allow users to search by name or booking number. Details like booking dates, charges, and custody status are provided. For more information, users can contact the Sheriff's Office directly. While third-party sources are helpful for finding public records in Indiana, accuracy may vary and many require a fee or paid subscription for full reports.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Indiana, arrest records are retained permanently unless expunged. As such, Posey County arrest records do not expire and may be shared with state and federal databases, each with its own retention rules. The only way to remove an arrest from a criminal record is through expungement. If the arrest did not lead to a conviction, individuals may petition for expungement after one year. Additionally, Indiana law allows for the automatic clearance of some non-conviction records 60 days after dismissal or acquittal.

Expunge Posey County Arrest Records

Indiana law allows certain arrest records to be expunged or sealed. In Posey County, individuals may request expungement after one year for non-convictions. For convictions, eligibility depends on the offense and may require a waiting period of five to ten years, along with prosecutor approval for more serious offenses.

To begin the process, individuals must file a petition with the Posey County court, including case details and documents showing rehabilitation, such as proof of employment or education. A $156 filing fee is typically required but may be waived in non-conviction cases. Expungement petitions can only be filed once in a lifetime, so applicants should include all eligible records.

If approved, the record is sealed from public view, though law enforcement and federal agencies may still access it. Individuals may legally state they have not been arrested or convicted.

Posey County Arrest Warrants

In Posey County, arrest warrants are legal documents issued by a judge or magistrate authorizing law enforcement to detain an individual suspected of committing a crime. Under Indiana Code § 35-33-2-1, a warrant is issued when there is probable cause, typically established through an indictment or an affidavit filed by law enforcement.

Each warrant must be in writing and include the name of the person to be arrested (or a description if the name is unknown), the alleged offense, and the signature of the issuing judge (Indiana Code § 35-33-2-2).

Once issued, the warrant is directed to the county sheriff and can be executed at any time. Also, officers may forcibly enter a residence if necessary to execute the warrant, following the "knock and announce" rule (Indiana Code § 35-33-2-3).

Do Posey County Arrest Warrants Expire?

It depends on the offense. In Posey County, misdemeanor arrest warrants typically expire 180 days after they are issued (Indiana Code § 35-33-2-4). However, felony arrest warrants do not expire and remain active until the person is arrested, voluntarily turns themselves in, or the court formally recalls the warrant.