Hancock County Police Records

Hancock County police records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Greenfield, Indiana, and include incident reports, arrest logs, accident reports, and related case documents. This page explains how to search for and request police records in Hancock County using the Sheriff's online NextRequest portal, the fee schedule for different document types, and the state-level tools available for broader criminal history searches.

Hancock County Sheriff's Office

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Michael A. Cortez. The office handles law enforcement for unincorporated Hancock County and manages the county jail. Records requests are processed through the NextRequest portal (see below) and by the records division, which operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sheriff's main website is at hancocksheriff.org.

Hancock County is one of the faster-growing counties in the Indianapolis metro area, and the Sheriff's Office handles a significant volume of records requests. Using the NextRequest portal rather than walk-in requests reduces wait times for common documents. Staff process completed portal requests during business hours only.

The Sheriff's Office homepage at hancocksheriff.org is shown in the screenshot below.

From the homepage you can access the records division, find department news, and navigate to the NextRequest portal for submitting public records requests online.

Hancock County NextRequest Online Portal

Hancock County Sheriff's Office uses the NextRequest portal for public records requests. The portal is at hancockcountyinsheriff.nextrequest.com/. You can submit your request online, track its status, and receive records electronically through the same portal. This is the preferred submission method for most record types. The screenshot below shows the portal.

The NextRequest portal lets you submit, track, and receive records online without visiting the Sheriff's Office in person. Responses are sent during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Records are generally available 3 to 5 business days after the event being documented. If you need a report from last week, it may not be ready yet. The records division will notify you through the portal when your documents are ready or if more information is needed. Under APRA (IC 5-14-3), the office has 7 days to respond to your request from submission.

Hancock County Records Fees and Payment Methods

Hancock County Sheriff charges specific fees for different types of records. Court records cost $1.00 per page and $3.00 for certification. Accident reports picked up in person are $4.00. Photos on an HCSO-provided disc cost $4.00. If you bring your own disc, photos are provided at no charge. These fees are current but confirm with the office before submitting payment, as rates can change.

The Sheriff's Office does not accept credit or debit cards. Payment must be by cash, check, or money order. Make checks and money orders payable to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. If you submit through the NextRequest portal and are asked to pay, the office will tell you how to submit payment before releasing the records.

The records page on the Sheriff's site has additional details about fees and what to expect when your request is processed. Visit hancocksheriff.org/records for more information. The screenshot below shows that records page.

The records page lists document types, fees, hours, and tips for getting your request processed without delays.

Hancock County Administration and Records

The Hancock County government also maintains an Administration and Records page for the Sheriff's Office at hancockin.gov/419/Administration-and-Records. The screenshot below shows that page.

The county administration page provides additional context about how records are managed within the Sheriff's Office and may link to forms or other county resources.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs all public records requests to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. You have the right to request public records. You do not need to explain why. The office has 7 days to respond. If a record is denied, you must receive a written explanation with the specific legal basis for the denial.

Indiana Criminal History Search

The Indiana State Police Level Check History (LCH) system provides statewide criminal history records. 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 LCH come from courts and agencies across all 92 Indiana counties, including Hancock County, and are maintained under IC 10-13-2.

The LCH provides a statewide view and is useful when you need to check criminal history across multiple counties. Combining the LCH search with a local Hancock County request gives the most thorough results, since some records may not have been submitted to the state repository.

APRA requests directed at Indiana State Police go through the ISP portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. County Sheriff records still go through the Hancock County Sheriff's Office and NextRequest portal.

Hancock County Public Safety and Court Databases

Indiana's Sex Offender Registry is searchable at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. You can look up registered offenders in Hancock County by name, zip code, or address. The registry is free and updated regularly by state authorities.

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

Court case records from Hancock County are available through MyCase at mycase.in.gov. Criminal, civil, and traffic cases appear with charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. The system is free and covers all Indiana counties. Sealed and juvenile records are excluded from the public view.

Accident reports may be available through BuyCrash at BuyCrash.com for participating agencies. Check there first if you need a crash report, since it may be faster than requesting through the Sheriff's portal. If the report isn't on BuyCrash, submit through NextRequest with the $4.00 in-person pickup fee.

Nearby Counties

Hancock County is east of Indianapolis. Each neighboring county has its own Sheriff's Office and records process.