Clinton County Police Records

Clinton County police records are held by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office in Frankfort, Indiana. You can request incident reports, arrest logs, and related law enforcement documents by submitting a public records request form in person, by mail, or by email. Indiana Code IC 5-14-3 gives every person the right to access public law enforcement records, and the sheriff's office must respond to written requests within 7 days.

Clinton County Sheriff's Office

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Rich Kelly. The office is at 301 E. Walnut Street, Frankfort, IN 46041. You can reach the main line at 888-419-1212 or the local number at 765-659-6393. For records-related email, contact mknox@clintonco.com. Frankfort is the county seat and the largest city in Clinton County. The sheriff's office covers the rural portions of the county, while the Frankfort Police Department handles city-level incidents.

The Clinton County Sheriff's website is the main source for department information, contact details, and the public records request form.

The sheriff's site links to the downloadable public records request form and provides guidance on how to submit requests and what to expect from the process.

The office is reachable on both the toll-free and local lines. If you have a simple question about an existing record or want to know what information to include in your request, calling 765-659-6393 during business hours is the fastest path. For email submissions, send your written request to mknox@clintonco.com along with any details that will help staff find the file.

How to Request Clinton County Police Records

Clinton County's request process is direct. Download the Public Records Request form from the sheriff's website, fill it out completely, and submit it by one of three methods: in person at 301 E. Walnut Street during office hours, by mail to the same address, or by email to mknox@clintonco.com. All three methods are accepted. In-person visits tend to be fastest for simple requests.

Under IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, the office must respond to written requests within 7 days. Oral requests are handled the same day when reasonable. If any part of your request is denied, the denial must be in writing and must name the specific exemption under the law. Common exemptions include records tied to active investigations, juvenile records, and data protected by other state or federal statutes.

Fees apply for copies and for searches that require significant staff time. The office will tell you the total before releasing records, and payment must be made before anything is handed over. If you plan to pick up records in person, have an accepted form of payment ready. For mailed requests, confirm the accepted payment method before sending your form.

When writing your request, be specific. Include the type of record, the full name of any person involved, the date of the incident, the location, and the case number if you know it. A detailed request is processed faster and less likely to come back for clarification.

Online Resources for Clinton County Records

Court case records for Clinton County are searchable through MyCase Indiana. This free state portal shows criminal and civil case filings, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions for all Indiana courts. Searching by name or case number does not require a login or fee. It is one of the most complete free tools for checking court activity in Clinton County.

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry includes offenders registered in Clinton County. Searches are free and can be filtered by county, zip code, or name. The Indiana Protection Order Registry shows active protection orders statewide and is open to the public without a login or fee. Crash reports from Clinton County traffic incidents are available through BuyCrash.com using the report number, crash date, or names of the parties involved.

Statewide Criminal History Records

For a full Indiana criminal background check, use the ISP Limited Criminal History portal. The cost is $15.70 by credit card or $7 by mail. The search covers the statewide criminal history repository established under IC 10-13-2. All Indiana law enforcement agencies, including the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, must report arrests and case dispositions to this repository. A name search through the LCH portal will capture Clinton County arrests that have been properly reported.

For records generated by the Indiana State Police, use the ISP APRA portal. This is separate from the county-level process. If the record you need was created by an ISP trooper, submit through the state portal. If it came from a Clinton County deputy, contact the county sheriff's office directly. Sending the wrong request to the wrong agency delays things.

Body camera footage requests follow the same APRA process as other records. Submit a written request describing the incident, date, location, and deputy involved if known. The office has 7 days to respond. Footage tied to open investigations may be withheld, and any denial must be put in writing with the relevant exemption cited. Partial redactions are common when only certain portions of footage contain protected content.

APRA Rights and What to Do if Denied

Indiana Code IC 5-14-3 is the law that governs public records access across the entire state. It applies to all public agencies, including county sheriff's offices like Clinton County's. The law gives every person the right to request records. You do not need to be a resident of Clinton County. You do not need to give a reason for your request.

If the Clinton County Sheriff's Office denies your request, they must put that denial in writing and name the specific IC 5-14-3 exemption. You can challenge a denial through the Indiana Public Access Counselor at pac.in.gov, or you can file an action in court. The PAC process is free and typically faster than litigation. If your request was partially fulfilled with some records withheld, the denial letter must explain which portions were held back and why.

Records involving juveniles are restricted by state law regardless of who asks. Ongoing criminal investigations may have records withheld until the case is resolved. Some personal data, like social security numbers and financial account numbers, is redacted even from records that are otherwise public. These are standard practice across all Indiana counties, not specific to Clinton County.

Nearby Counties

Clinton County is in north-central Indiana and borders six other counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and records process.