Search Franklin Police Records

Franklin police records are public documents held by the Franklin Police Department and made available under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3). Franklin serves as the county seat of Johnson County, and the Franklin Police Department handles incident reports, arrest logs, and related law enforcement records for the city. This guide walks you through how to request records from FPD, what state-level resources exist for Johnson County residents, and where to search databases covering criminal history, court filings, crash reports, and registered sex offenders. The process is open to anyone, and most requests can be handled with a single phone call or written submission.

Franklin Police Department Contact and Records

The Franklin Police Department is located at 50 N. Main Street, Franklin, IN 46131. To reach the Records Division, call 317-736-3674 during normal business hours. Staff can tell you what records are available, what the current processing time is, and whether you need to submit a formal written request or can pick up certain documents in person without one.

Franklin PD maintains incident reports, arrest records, call-for-service logs, and other documents that fall under Indiana's open records law. Standard copying fees apply when you request paper copies. The department does not currently list a fee schedule on its website, so call ahead to confirm costs before you visit or send a check with a mail request.

The department's website at franklinindiana.org/department/police has contact information and department news. Check there for any updates on online submission options, since smaller departments sometimes add portal-based request systems as resources allow.

The image below is taken from the Franklin Police Department's official page, which shows department contact details and available services for Franklin residents.

Franklin Police Department - City of Franklin

This page is updated periodically with news releases and community announcements from the Franklin Police Department.

How to Request Franklin Police Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy most public records. The Franklin Police Department, as a city agency, must comply with this law. You do not need to explain why you want a record, and you do not need to be a resident of Franklin or Johnson County. Requests just need to be clear enough that staff can identify what you are looking for.

You can submit your request in person at the police department or by mailing a written request to the Records Division at 50 N. Main Street, Franklin, IN 46131. The department has seven calendar days to respond. That response might be the records themselves, a notice that records are ready and a fee is owed, or a written explanation of why some or all records are being withheld.

Common exemptions include active investigation files, records identifying confidential informants, and certain victim information. If your request is partially denied, you will get a citation to the specific legal exemption the department is relying on. You can then appeal that decision to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at no cost if you believe the denial is improper.

For routine requests like a copy of a police report from an incident you were involved in, a phone call to 317-736-3674 is often the fastest first step. Staff can tell you if the report has been processed, what the fee is, and whether you can pick it up the same day.

Franklin Indiana Criminal History Search

If you need a criminal background check that covers all of Indiana, not just Franklin or Johnson County, the Indiana State Police offers a Limited Criminal History (LCH) search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch/. This database pulls from court records and law enforcement submissions statewide, covering felony and misdemeanor convictions along with pending charges. The fee is $15.70 by credit card or $15 for subscriber accounts. Mail requests are $7 and take longer to process.

Results come back quickly for online requests, usually within a few minutes. The LCH is governed by IC 10-13-2 and shows public conviction records. Some arrest records without convictions may appear depending on the context, but the standard public result focuses on conviction data. This search is useful for confirming a criminal record in Indiana but will not show out-of-state offenses.

The screenshot below, from the Indiana State Police criminal history services page, explains what the LCH covers and how to interpret the results.

Indiana State Police - Criminal History Services

The LCH is one of the most widely used public record searches in Indiana and is the standard starting point for anyone doing a criminal background check on an Indiana resident.

Franklin Court Records and Public Safety Resources

Court filings from Johnson County are accessible through Indiana's MyCase portal at mycase.in.gov. You can search by name, case number, or attorney name for free. MyCase covers criminal, civil, and family court cases from Johnson County's circuit and superior courts. This includes criminal charges filed as a result of Franklin Police Department arrests, as well as civil and protective order cases. MyCase is free to use and requires no account to search.

Registered sex offenders in and around Franklin can be found through the Indiana sex offender registry at iCrimeWatch. The registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and includes names, photos, addresses, and offense details. You can search by zip code, name, or an interactive map. Offender information is updated regularly.

If you need to look up a protection order, the Indiana Protection Order Registry is at public.courts.in.gov/porefsp. This covers both civil and criminal protection orders from courts across the state, including Johnson County. The search is free and open to anyone.

Franklin Crash Reports and ISP APRA Portal

Vehicle crash reports for incidents in Franklin or Johnson County can be ordered through BuyCrash.com. This is the Indiana State Police vendor for certified crash reports. You will need the crash date, location, and at least one party's name or vehicle information to locate a report. Most crash reports are available within a few days of the incident. The cost varies by format.

For records held by the Indiana State Police rather than local Franklin PD, the ISP has its own APRA request portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. If the incident you are researching involved state troopers or an ISP program, use this portal instead of contacting the city police department. The portal lets you submit requests online and track their status.

Nearby Cities

Franklin is in central Indiana, south of Indianapolis. Other qualifying cities in the region include: