Franklin County Police Records

Franklin County police records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Brookville and cover incident reports, arrest logs, and case documents for the county. This page walks you through how to request police records in Franklin County, who to contact, and what state-level databases you can use alongside local records to get a full picture of criminal history in Indiana.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is at 371 Main St, Brookville, IN 47012. Sheriff Peter Cates runs the department. The main phone number is 765-647-4138. The fax line is 765-647-6991. You can email the office at sheriff@franklincounty.in.gov. The front office is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calls and in-person visits for records requests should happen during those hours.

The earlier opening time (7 a.m.) can be convenient if you need to stop in before work. Most county Sheriff's Offices open at 8 or 8:30, so this is a slight advantage for Franklin County residents who work standard hours.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office also runs its own website with contact details and general information about the department. The screenshot below is from franklincountysheriff.org.

The site provides current information about the department's services, news, and how to get in touch with the right division.

How to Request Franklin County Police Records

Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3), you have the right to request public records from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Submit your request in person, by mail, or by phone. The office has 7 days to respond. If your request is denied, the office must give you a written explanation that cites the specific legal exemption being applied.

When making a request, be specific. Include the incident date, location, names of parties, and any case number you have. Vague requests take longer because staff have to search more broadly. Specific requests get processed faster.

Mail your request with any applicable fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Franklin County Sheriff's Office, 371 Main St, Brookville, IN 47012. Call 765-647-4138 first to confirm the fee for your record type and what payment methods are accepted.

The Franklin County government also maintains a page for the Sheriff's Department. The screenshot below is from franklincounty.in.gov/department/sheriff/.

The county page lists additional department contacts and may include links to forms or other services offered by the Sheriff's Department.

Statewide Criminal History Records

The Indiana State Police Level Check History (LCH) system provides criminal history records from across Indiana. The fee is $15.70 by credit card online or $7.00 by mail. Access the portal at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch/. Records in the system come from courts and agencies statewide, including Franklin County, and are maintained under IC 10-13-2.

The LCH is useful when you need a statewide view of criminal history and don't know which counties may have records. For matters specific to Franklin County, a direct request to the Sheriff or the county clerk may capture records that were never submitted to the state repository.

APRA requests for Indiana State Police records go through the online portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. That portal handles ISP records only; local Sheriff records still go through the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.

Franklin County Additional Public Records Resources

Indiana's Sex Offender Registry is free at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. You can search by county, city, or zip code. Franklin County registrants appear in the statewide database alongside offenders from all other Indiana counties.

Protection orders from Franklin County are in the statewide protection order database at public.courts.in.gov/porefsp. Active civil and domestic protection orders across Indiana are searchable here at no cost.

Court case records for Franklin County are available through MyCase at mycase.in.gov. Criminal, civil, and traffic cases appear in this free system, with charges, hearing dates, and dispositions listed. Sealed and juvenile cases are not visible to the public.

Crash reports from Franklin County may be available through BuyCrash at BuyCrash.com. Check there before submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office if you need an accident report.

Public Records Rights and Appeals

APRA gives Indiana residents strong rights. Agencies must respond within 7 days. A denial must be in writing with a legal basis. Common exemptions include records from active investigations, records involving minors, and certain victim data. But once a case is closed, most reports become public.

If you think a denial was wrong, you can contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor. That office provides free guidance on whether a denial was proper and can issue an opinion. The Counselor doesn't have enforcement power, but agencies usually follow the opinions.

For court records separate from police reports, contact the Franklin County Clerk's Office in Brookville. The clerk holds case files, judgments, and court orders that are distinct from the incident and arrest records kept by the Sheriff.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County is in southeastern Indiana. Bordering counties each maintain their own Sheriff's Offices and public records processes.