Search Hendricks County Recent Bookings
Hendricks County recent bookings are managed by the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office in Danville. The Jail Division keeps an online roster and participates in the statewide INjail portal, so you can look up who is currently held at the Hendricks County Jail from any device. This page walks you through the search tools available, what booking records contain, and how Indiana law makes this data public.
Hendricks County Quick Facts
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all booking records. The Jail Division, which operates out of the main office on East Main Street in Danville, is the primary point of contact for recent bookings in Hendricks County. The department processes all arrests and maintains custody records for the area.
The Jail Division provides online access to inmate data through its own resources and through the statewide INjail portal. You can look up current inmates, check booking dates, and review charges without calling the jail. The sheriff's office updates the roster as people come in or are released. This makes it easy to check on a recent booking in Hendricks County at any time of day or night. No account is needed to search.
Beyond jail operations, the Hendricks County Sheriff handles civil process, warrants, and court security. If you cannot find what you need online, the Jail Division can be reached by phone or in person in Danville.
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office website
The Indiana County Jail Public Portal is the statewide tool for searching recent bookings across Indiana, including Hendricks County.
| Address | 925 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 317-745-6269 |
| Website | co.hendricks.in.us |
| Inmate Search | Hendricks County Jail Division |
How to Find Hendricks County Recent Bookings Online
The Hendricks County Jail Division page at co.hendricks.in.us provides online resources for finding current inmates. The Jail Division page lists tools and contact details for the Hendricks County jail roster. Start there for the most direct local access to recent bookings in Hendricks County.
Indiana County Jail Public Portal
The Indiana MyCase portal lets you search court case records statewide, including criminal cases tied to Hendricks County recent bookings.
For a broader search, the statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal pulls inmate data from county jails across Indiana, including Hendricks County. This is a good option if the local roster does not return results. If the person was sentenced to state prison, use the IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. Court records for cases filed in Hendricks County are available at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.
Note: Inmate rosters show people currently in custody and may not include those released more than a few weeks ago.
What Hendricks County Booking Records Show
Booking records in Hendricks County are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3. The law requires jails to disclose booking data within 24 hours of an arrest. That means you can get the person's name, address, physical description, charges, and booking time quickly after they are processed.
Under IC 5-14-3-5, the jail must share booking records on request. The Hendricks County jail meets this through its online posting. A standard booking record includes the full name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges filed, and bond or bail amount if set. Photos may be included as well. This info helps family members, legal professionals, and bail bondsmen track people held in the Hendricks County jail.
Keep in mind that a booking record shows an arrest, not a verdict. Charges can change as the case goes through court. For full case info, search Indiana MyCase.
Additional Search Tools for Hendricks County
A few more tools are worth knowing if you search for recent bookings in Hendricks County. The VineLink system lets you set up custody alerts. Enter a person's name and choose to get notified by call, text, or email when their status changes. Victims use this to know when someone is released from the Hendricks County jail.
The Indiana State Police offers a statewide criminal history check at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. This covers arrests across Indiana, not just Hendricks County. Certified results cost a fee. The system is often used for background checks that go beyond a simple recent booking search. If you need help finding the right agency, the Indiana PAC line at 317-234-0906 can direct you.
Expungement in Hendricks County
Some people who were booked in Hendricks County may qualify to have their arrest record sealed or expunged. Indiana law at IC 35-38-9 governs the expungement process. Once a record is expunged, it is removed from public booking databases. Not all charges qualify, and waiting periods depend on the type of case and outcome.
If charges were dismissed or resulted in an acquittal, you can usually petition the Hendricks County court to expunge the arrest record. For convictions, a waiting period of several years applies. The Hendricks County Superior Court handles these petitions. After expungement under IC 35-38-9, the record will not appear in any public inmate search. Contact a local attorney or Indiana Legal Services for help with the process in Hendricks County.
Cities in Hendricks County
Hendricks County has several towns and cities. Only one meets the population threshold for a dedicated page.
Other communities in Hendricks County include Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, and Pittsboro. All fall under the Hendricks County Sheriff's jurisdiction for jail and booking records.
Nearby Counties
Hendricks County borders these Indiana counties. Each has its own jail and recent bookings records.