Martin County Police Records

Martin County police records are maintained by the Martin County Sheriff's Office in Shoals, Indiana. You can search incident reports, arrest logs, and inmate data through the sheriff's office or use Indiana's state-level portals for broader criminal history and court record searches. Martin County is a smaller rural county in south-central Indiana, and the sheriff's office is the central source for local law enforcement records.

Martin County Sheriff's Office

The Martin County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Martin County and the keeper of local police records. Sheriff Josh Greene leads the department. The physical office is at 318 Capital Avenue, Shoals, IN 47581. The mailing address is P.O. Box 180, Shoals, IN 47581. The main phone number is 812-247-3726. The fax is 812-247-2226.

You can reach Sheriff Greene directly by email at jgreene@martincounty.in.gov. The Chief Deputy can be contacted at kkeller@martincounty.in.gov. These contacts are useful for records questions, public safety concerns, or requests that need to go to a specific person rather than general staff. For emergencies, call 911 rather than the office line.

The Martin County Sheriff's Office has two web presences. The official county page is at in.gov/counties/martin/government/sheriff/. The department also runs a standalone site at martincountysheriff.net. Check both for the most current contact information, department news, and any public records tools the office makes available online.

The screenshot above shows the Martin County Sheriff's Office page on the Indiana state website. It lists key contacts and provides a starting point for records inquiries. Martin County is a smaller county, so the records process is handled personally rather than through large automated systems. Expect a more direct line of communication when you call or write the office.

How to Request Martin County Police Records

Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, any person can request public records from the Martin County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to state a reason. The office has 7 days to respond. If it does not respond in time, the request is treated as denied.

Requests can be made in person, by mail, by phone, or by email. In-person visits to 318 Capital Avenue, Shoals, tend to be the most direct. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 180, Shoals, IN 47581. Phone inquiries can be started at 812-247-3726. Email contacts are listed above. Be clear in your request. Include the name of the person involved, the date and type of incident, any case number you have, and the record type you want. The more detail you give, the faster the staff can find the right file.

Some records are not public. Active investigation files, juvenile records, sealed court documents, and criminal intelligence information are all exempt under IC 5-14-3-4. If the office denies your request, it must give you a written reason that cites the specific exemption. You can bring that denial to the Indiana Public Access Counselor for a free advisory opinion if you think the denial was not proper.

Note: Martin County is listed as non-compliant with NIBRS reporting standards, which affects what incident data is submitted to the national database. Local records are still maintained by the Martin County Sheriff regardless of that status.

Inmate and Warrant Information

To check on someone held at the Martin County jail, call the main office at 812-247-3726. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information. Martin County is a small county, so the process is more direct than in larger jurisdictions. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready when you call.

Warrant information is also handled through the main office. If you need to know whether a warrant has been issued in Martin County, call the same number and ask to speak with records staff or the duty officer. They can run a check and let you know what is on file.

The statewide VINE system is available for victim notification. Call 866-959-8463 to check custody status or sign up for automatic alerts when a specific person's status changes. VINE is free to use and runs around the clock every day of the week.

State Records Resources for Martin County

State-level tools provide broader access to criminal history and court records beyond what the Martin County Sheriff keeps locally.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) portal at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch/ allows anyone to run a name-based criminal history check. The fee is $15.70 by credit card or $7.00 by mail. Results cover felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests across all Indiana agencies. Local Martin County arrests that have been reported to the state under IC 10-13-2 will appear in those results. If you need a broader check that includes other states, a fingerprint-based national search is also available through the ISP.

Martin County court records can be searched for free through MyCase Indiana. Criminal cases, civil filings, and other court matters are included. The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, or zip code at no cost. Protection orders covering parties in Martin County can be checked through the Indiana Protection Order Registry. For APRA requests directed at state police records, use the ISP APRA portal.

Crash Reports and Additional Records

Crash reports from Martin County are available through BuyCrash.com. Search by date, crash location, or names of those involved. A small fee applies per report. Crashes handled by Indiana State Police troopers on state routes in Martin County are also in that system.

Body camera and dash camera footage requests go through the standard APRA process. IC 5-14-3-5.1 and 5.2 govern these recordings. Footage must be kept for at least 190 days. Some video may be withheld if it involves active investigations, juvenile subjects, or other protected categories. The office must tell you in writing if any portion of a body camera request is denied, and it must cite the exemption that applies.

Nearby Counties

Martin County borders several south-central Indiana counties. Each maintains its own sheriff's office and records process.