Find Howard County Recent Bookings
Howard County recent bookings are tracked by the Howard County Sheriff's Department in Kokomo. The department uses JailTracker to run an online inmate search that shows who is currently held at the Howard County Jail, what charges they face, and when they were booked. This page explains how to use the search tools, what the records include, and how Indiana public records law applies to booking data in Howard County.
Howard County Quick Facts
Howard County Sheriff's Department
The Howard County Sheriff's Department operates the county jail in Kokomo and keeps all booking records for Howard County. The department is based on West Markland Avenue and handles arrests, processing, and day-to-day jail operations. The Howard County Jail uses JailTracker for inmate management, which powers the public-facing inmate search tool on the department's website.
The online inmate search updates throughout the day as people are booked or released. You can look up recent bookings in Howard County by name and see charges, booking date, bond status, and other key details. The tool is free to use and does not require any login. Family members, attorneys, and bail bondsmen rely on it regularly to check the status of people held in the Howard County Jail.
The Howard County Sheriff also handles warrants, civil process, and court security for the county. The main phone line is staffed if you prefer to call rather than search online.
Howard County Sheriff's Department website
The Howard County Sheriff's Department website provides direct access to the JailTracker inmate search and contact information for recent bookings in Howard County.
| Address | 1800 W. Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 765-457-1105 |
| Website | sheriff.howardcountyin.gov |
| Inmate Search | JailTracker Inmate Search |
How to Search Howard County Recent Bookings Online
The JailTracker inmate search is the main tool for finding recent bookings in Howard County. Go directly to sheriff.howardcountyin.gov/inmateSearch to start. Type in a name or browse the full roster. Each record shows the person's name, booking date and time, charges, and bond details when set. The system is managed by the Howard County Sheriff and reflects current custody status.
Howard County JailTracker inmate search portal
The Howard County JailTracker portal shows a live list of current inmates and recent bookings at the Howard County Jail in Kokomo.
If you do not find the person on the JailTracker system, they may have been released or moved. The statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal is a good backup since it covers all Indiana county jails in one search. For people who were sentenced and sent to state prison, use the IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. Court records for Howard County cases are available at public.courts.in.gov/mycase by name or case number.
What Howard County Booking Records Include
Booking records at the Howard County Jail are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. IC 5-14-3 requires that arrest data be disclosed within 24 hours of booking. The required fields include the person's name, home address, physical description, charges, and the exact time and date of booking. This data is available to anyone without a formal records request.
Under IC 5-14-3-5, the jail must share this information on request. Howard County satisfies this through the JailTracker online portal. A typical record shows full name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges, and bond amount when set. Photos are often included. Attorneys, reporters, families, and bondsmen use this data to track who is in the Howard County Jail at any given time.
A booking record reflects an arrest, not a guilty finding. Charges may change or be dropped as the case moves through the Howard County courts. For the full case file, search Indiana MyCase.
Other Ways to Track Howard County Jail Records
The VineLink system offers custody alerts for people held in the Howard County Jail. Register a name and choose to receive a call, text, or email when that person's custody status changes. This service is free and is used often by crime victims who need to know when someone is released from Howard County custody.
The Indiana State Police also offers a full criminal history check at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. This is broader than the jail roster and covers past arrests across Indiana. A fee is charged for certified results. If you need help figuring out which agency has the records you are looking for, call the Indiana PAC line at 317-234-0906. They can point you to the right database. For court case records in Howard County, use MyCase.
Expungement of Howard County Arrest Records
Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows people to petition to have arrest records removed from public view. If a court grants expungement, the booking record will no longer appear in the JailTracker portal or other public databases. The type of charge and the outcome of the case determine who qualifies and when they can file.
Charges that were dismissed or resulted in an acquittal can often be expunged more quickly than conviction records. Felony convictions require a longer wait and may have other conditions. The Howard County Superior Court handles expungement petitions. Once approved under IC 35-38-9, the record is sealed from public access. A local attorney or Indiana Legal Services can help you review your eligibility and guide you through the filing process in Howard County.
Cities in Howard County
Howard County's largest city has its own dedicated page for recent bookings information.
Other communities in Howard County include Russiaville, Greentown, and Bunker Hill. All fall under the Howard County Sheriff's jurisdiction for jail and booking records.
Nearby Counties
Howard County shares borders with several Indiana counties. Each runs its own jail and keeps separate recent bookings records.