Huntington County Police Records

Huntington County police records are held by the Sheriff's Office and are available to the public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. This page covers how to request incident reports and criminal history documents, including in-person, dispatch, and jail contact options, plus state-level resources available online.

Huntington County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Christian E. Newton leads the Huntington County Sheriff's Office, located downtown at 201 N. Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750. The main office number is (260) 356-2520, and staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours dispatch, call (260) 356-8316. The jail line runs 24 hours at (260) 356-3110. Fax is (260) 358-4877.

The Huntington County Sheriff's Department page on the county website lists contact information and links to records-related services. That page is worth checking first to confirm current hours and which staff member handles the type of record you need.

The sheriff's office provides law enforcement coverage for the county's rural areas and operates the county jail. Huntington, the county seat and largest city, has its own police department that handles incidents within city limits. For incidents that happened inside the city, the Huntington Police Department holds the primary records. The sheriff covers the rest of the county.

Huntington County is NIBRS compliant, which means the office reports crime data under the National Incident-Based Reporting System. This can be relevant if you are researching countywide crime statistics in addition to individual police records.

Huntington County Records Requests and Police Records Fees

Huntington County offers local criminal history reports through the Sheriff's Office. The fee for a local criminal history report is $5. You must appear in person and bring a valid photo ID. The sheriff's office processes these reports during main office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These are local records from the county system, which is different from the statewide ISP database.

The Huntington County Sheriff records information page on the county website outlines the local records process and fee structure in detail. Review that page before visiting so you know exactly what to bring and what to expect.

For other records beyond criminal history, such as incident reports, call logs, or arrest records, submit a written request under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3. The agency has 7 days to respond to written requests. Records that fall under statutory exemptions, such as ongoing investigations or juvenile matters, may be denied or redacted. Any denial must be given in writing with the specific reason cited.

State Criminal History Records

For a statewide criminal record search, the Indiana State Police maintains the Limited Criminal History database. It covers all of Indiana, not just Huntington County, and is often the fastest option when you need a broad record check rather than a single local incident report.

Search the ISP LCH portal for $15.70 by credit card. Results are instant. If you prefer, mail in a request for $7. Both return felony and misdemeanor conviction data from Indiana courts under Indiana Code IC 10-13-2. Sealed or expunged records do not appear in standard LCH results. The ISP also offers a fingerprint-based full criminal history check through IDEMIA's INkless network if you need a more comprehensive search.

Huntington County State Portals and Additional Resources

Beyond local records, several state tools are worth checking for Huntington County data. The ISP APRA portal handles formal records requests directed at the Indiana State Police, including crash reports, statewide incident data, and certain investigative records. Submit online and track the status of your request. The 7-day response window applies here as well.

Traffic accident reports from Huntington County roads are available through BuyCrash.com. Most Indiana agencies submit crash data electronically, making this the fastest way to get a copy. A small fee applies per report. Court records from Huntington County's circuit and superior courts are free to search through MyCase Indiana. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Some documents require a small viewing fee but basic case information is free.

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry lets you search registered offenders in Huntington County by name, county, or zip code at no cost. Entries include photos, address information, and offense history. Protection orders covering Huntington County are searchable through the Indiana courts' Protection Order Registry. No login or fee is needed to search that database.

Nearby Counties

Counties bordering Huntington each have their own sheriff offices and records processes.