Find Jennings County Police Records

Police records in Jennings County, Indiana are held by the Sheriff's Office in North Vernon under Sheriff Kenny Freeman. Residents and the public can request incident reports, arrest logs, and related documents by contacting the department directly. This page covers the local request process and state resources for criminal history and court data.

Jennings County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Kenny Freeman leads the Jennings County Sheriff's Office at 925 S. State St., North Vernon, IN 47265. The office handles patrol throughout the county, manages the county jail, and keeps police records for incidents handled by sheriff's deputies. Call 812-346-8642 during business hours for general inquiries or to start a records request. For emergencies, call 911.

The Jennings County Sheriff's Office is the primary keeper of local law enforcement records for the unincorporated parts of the county. Records involving city police agencies, such as the North Vernon Police Department, are kept by those departments. If your incident was handled by a city officer, direct your request there. The sheriff's office and local city agencies work within the same judicial circuit but maintain separate records systems.

The ISP Criminal History Services page explains how to get statewide criminal history records covering all Indiana counties, including Jennings.

How to Request Jennings County Police Records

Any person can request public records from the Jennings County Sheriff's Office under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act. You do not have to explain why you want the records. The agency must respond within seven business days. If it does not, the request is legally treated as denied.

To request records, call 812-346-8642 or visit the office at 925 S. State St. in North Vernon during regular business hours. You can also submit a written request by mail to the same address. The Jennings County Sheriff's website provides additional contact options. When you make a request, include the date of the incident, names of those involved, any case number you have, and what type of record you are asking for.

Records from active investigations can be withheld under IC 5-14-3-4 exemptions. Juvenile records are restricted. If the office denies your request or any part of it, they must give you a written statement citing the exact exemption under Indiana law. You can appeal a denial or seek advice from the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac.

The ISP APRA portal handles formal records requests for Indiana State Police records, including incidents involving ISP troopers who may have responded in Jennings County.

Statewide Criminal History Records

For a complete Indiana criminal history search, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) portal covers all 92 counties, including Jennings. It is a faster and more complete option when you need a full record rather than a single incident report. Search the ISP LCH portal online for $15.70 by credit card with immediate results, or mail a request for $7.00. Both methods return felony and Class A misdemeanor conviction data from Indiana courts.

Under IC 10-13-2, the ISP maintains the state's central criminal history repository. Arrests and dispositions reported by Jennings County law enforcement flow into this system. Sealed or expunged records do not appear in standard LCH results. The Jennings County Sheriff's Office is NIBRS compliant, which means incident data reported by the department meets national reporting standards and is more reliably captured in state and federal databases.

State Records Tools for Jennings County

Several state-level tools give you access to records beyond what the local sheriff holds. These are useful when you need data from across Indiana or when the county office does not have what you need.

Crash reports from Jennings County roads are available through BuyCrash.com. Most Indiana agencies submit traffic accident data electronically, making this the fastest route. A small fee applies per download. Case records from Jennings County's circuit court are searchable at MyCase Indiana for free by name or case number, covering charges, hearing dates, and final outcomes.

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, or zip code at no cost. Filter to Jennings County to see registered sex and violent offenders in the area. The Indiana Protection Order Registry covers active protection orders filed anywhere in Indiana, including Jennings County courts. Neither requires a login or fee to search.

Nearby Counties

Bordering counties each maintain their own sheriff offices and records procedures. Find specific records information at each link below.