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Monroe County, Indiana Arrest Records

Monroe County arrest records are official documents detailing the apprehension of alleged criminal offenders by law enforcement agencies within the county. After an individual is arrested and taken into custody, the arresting agency creates and maintains an arrest record to preserve pertinent details about the incident. These details include, but are not limited to, the arrestee's personal information, charges, arresting officer's name, and arrest time and location.

Most arrests in Monroe County are made by local law enforcement agencies, including the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Bloomington Police Department and the Ellettsville Police Department. As such, these agencies typically create and maintain most Monroe County arrest records. They also usually make these records available to different government entities for a variety of reasons. For instance, the Indiana State Police (ISP) receives and features arrest records in statewide criminal history records it compiles on individuals. However, Indiana Code (IC) § 10-13-3 controls the release of Indiana criminal history records, while the Indiana Access to Public Records Act(APRA) governs public access to Monroe County arrest records.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Monroe, Indiana?

Yes. Monroe County arrest records are considered public records per Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified in Indiana Code § 5-14-3. Under the Act, anyone may inspect and request copies of public agencies' records unless they are confidential or otherwise nondisclosable by law.

Record seekers are not statutorily required to be residents of Monroe County or Indiana to access local public arrest records under the APRA. Additionally, they are typically not required to present an ID to access or request public arrest records unless the record is confidential. However, they must provide the following information to identify a requested arrest record per IC §5-14-3-3 (i):

  • The approximate date and time of arrest
  • The specific arrest location
  • The arrestee's name

What Do Public Monroe County Arrest Records Contain?

Per IC §5-14-3-5, the following details in Monroe County arrest records are public:

  • The arrestee's name, age, and address
  • Information regarding any imposed charge
  • The circumstance of the arrest:
    • The arrest time and location
    • The arresting officer and agency's information
  • Booking date and time (if applicable)
  • Bail or bond details:
    • Bond type (i.e cash, personal recognizance, or surety)
    • Fixed bond amount

Certain types of arrest records are exempt from public access under specific laws. Examples include but are not limited to:

Monroe County, Indiana Arrest Search

One way to locate Monroe County arrest records at the state level is by conducting a limited criminal history search through the Indiana State Police (ISP). The result of a limited criminal history search only contains the search subject's felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests within the state of Indiana, including Monroe County, from the mid 1930's to the present.

Interested persons may conduct searches using the ISP Limited Criminal History Search portal. Users are generally charged a fee for records provided on the portal, and these fees may vary. Individuals with an Indiana subscriber are charged $15 per record, while those who pay for records using a credit card are charged $15.70 per record. Records are provided as a PDF, which expires 14 days after the search

Record seekers may also find Monroe County arrest information by reviewing relevant court records. They may search and access public court records online through Mycase.IN website. The website is searchable for free by case details (case number, citation number, or cross-reference number), case party name, or attorney details (name or bar number).

In some cases, individuals may be arrested in Monroe County but booked in a state or federal detention facility. In such cases, inquirers may use the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Offender Locator portal to find limited arrest information (for state inmates). Meanwhile, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator may be used to find arrest information for federal inmates. These portals are usually searchable by inmate name and other criteria. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also provides a Detainee Locator portal that individuals may use to find information about those in their custody.

Monroe County Inmate Locator

Monroe County does not have a dedicated online portal to look up inmates at Monroe County Correctional Center (MCCC). Instead, interested persons may call the facility's Inmate Info phone number at (812) 349-2750 to inquire about county inmates. They must provide identifying information about the inmate to assist in their identification. The MCCC is the largest division of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The agency may be visited or contacted at:

301 North College Avenue,

Bloomington, IN 47404, US

Phone: (812) 349-2780

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Monroe County

In Monroe County, record seekers may find arrest records for free through local law enforcement agencies. They may visit these agencies during regular business hours, usually between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, to inspect public arrest records they maintain. Per IC §5-14-3-8(b)(1), agencies are not allowed to charge a fee for in-person inspection of public records they maintain. To facilitate a search, inquirers may provide identifying information about the sought-after record, such as the arrestee's name and approximate date of arrest.

Alternatively, record seekers may review court records for free through Mycase.IN website. These records may contain arrest details connected to relevant cases. The website is searchable by case details, party name, or attorney details.

Monroe County Arrest Report

A Monroe County arrest report provides an arresting officer's detailed narrative of the events surrounding an arrest. These may include the officer's description of the suspect, evidence they collected, other general observations, and statements collected at the scene. An arrest report also includes basic details about the arrest.

Conversely, an arrest record strictly contains objective information about an arrest and typically does not include personal narratives from the arresting officer or other third parties. Examples of information included in an arrest record include the arrestee's personal information (name, age, and address), charges, arrest time and location, and the arresting officer and agency's details. Additionally, arrest records are usually entered into criminal justice agencies' custodial systems.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Monroe County

A Monroe County arrest record may be expunged pursuant to IC §35-38-9, also known as Indiana's Second Chance Law. To qualify for expungement, the record must meet certain eligibility requirements outlined in the law. For instance, per IC §35-38-9-1, the arrest record of an individual who was arrested, charged with an offense, or alleged to be a delinquent child may be eligible for expungement if:

  • They are not currently participating in a pretrial diversion program
  • The arrest, criminal charge, or juvenile delinquency allegation:
    • Did not result in a conviction or juvenile adjudication
    • Resulted in a conviction or juvenile adjudication that was vacated on appeal.

Arrests that result in specific types of convictions may also be eligible for expungement under other statutes. These include:

There is usually a waiting period that must be exhausted before eligible individuals may petition to get their qualifying record expunged. These waiting periods vary by the type of record, and they include:

  • One year for arrests that did not result in a conviction or juvenile adjudication or resulted in a vacated conviction or adjudication.

Arrests that resulted in a conviction

  • Five (5) years for a misdemeanor conviction
  • Eight (8) years for a Minor Class D and Level 6 felony conviction
  • Eight (8) years from the conviction date or three (3) years from the completion of the sentence for a less serious felony conviction
  • Ten (10) years from the conviction date or eight (8) years from the completion of the sentence for a serious felony conviction

After their respective waiting period, eligible individuals may draft an expungement petition. They may hire a licensed attorney to assist in drafting the petition, or draft it themselves. Per IC §35-38-9-1(c), the expungement petition for arrests that did not result in a conviction or juvenile adjudication or a vacated conviction or adjudication must contain the following information:

  • The date of arrest, criminal charges, or juvenile delinquency allegation, and conviction (if applicable)
  • The name of the county where the arrest occurred, the information or indictment was filed, or the juvenile delinquency allegation was filed (if applicable)
  • The name of the arresting officer's law enforcement agency (if known)
  • The name of the court where the criminal charges or juvenile delinquency allegation was filed
  • Any other identifying information, such as:
    • The arresting officer's name
    • Case number or court cause number
    • The petitioner's aliases or other known name
    • The petitioner's driver's license number
    • A list of each criminal charge and its disposition (if applicable)
  • The petitioner's date of birth
  • The petitioner's Social Security Number (SSN)

Meanwhile, the expungement petition for individuals whose arrests resulted in convictions must contain the information outlined in IC §35-38-9-8.

The drafted expungement petition may then be filed with the Monroe County Circuit Court. There is no filing fee for those whose record qualifies for expungement under IC §35-38-9-1, while others are usually expected to pay a filing fee. However, the court may waive said filing fee for indigent persons. After an applicant files the expungement petition and pays required filing fees (if applicable), the court would forward a copy of the petition to the prosecuting attorney. If the prosecuting attorney opposes the petition, the court will schedule a hearing within 60 days. However, if there is no opposition, the court may issue an expungement order without a hearing.

How Do You Remove Monroe County Arrest Records From the Internet?

The official requirement to remove a Monroe County arrest record from the internet is an expungement order. With this order, record holders may compel government and private entities to remove the affected arrest record from their websites. Generally, arrest records subject to an expungement order are protected from public access per state law. Thus, government agencies and third-party aggregate websites are required to remove any record subject to an expungement order when notified. Failure to do so may attract legal consequences.

Most third-party aggregate websites also allow individuals to request the removal of their public records, including arrest records, from their database by submitting an opt-out request. Some websites provide an online form that an individual may complete and submit to make an opt-out request. Others may provide a dedicated phone number or email address for making opt-out requests.