Find Police Records in Morgan County

Morgan County police records are maintained by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office in Martinsville, Indiana. You can search incident reports, arrest logs, inmate data, and warrant information through the sheriff's office or through Indiana's state-level public records portals. The Morgan County Sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and the central source for local public safety records.

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Morgan County and the keeper of local police records. Sheriff Richard W. Myers heads the department. The office is at 160 N Park Ave, Martinsville, IN 46151. The main office line is 765-342-1080. The jail line is 765-342-4303. For calls for service, contact dispatch at 765-342-5544. For emergencies, call 911.

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office page provides department information, contact details, and links to public resources. The site is the main online reference for the department. From there you can find contact numbers, information about jail services, and general guidance on how to submit records requests.

The screenshot above shows the Morgan County Sheriff's Office page. It provides direct contact details and links to public records tools. Morgan County sits just south of Marion County, and the sheriff's office handles patrol, jail operations, civil process, and all records functions for the county. The city of Martinsville has its own police department for city incidents, but county-wide matters and the jail are under the sheriff's authority.

For records-related questions, start with the main office line at 765-342-1080. Staff can tell you what records are available, how to submit a request, and what fees or forms may be required. Calling ahead before an in-person visit saves time for both you and the office.

How to Request Morgan County Police Records

Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, any person may request public records from the Morgan County Sheriff's Office. No reason is required. The office has 7 days to respond. If it does not respond in time, the request is legally considered denied.

Requests can be made in person at 160 N Park Ave, Martinsville, by mail to the same address, or by phone at 765-342-1080. In-person requests tend to get faster responses for simple records. Mail requests follow the full 7-day window. When submitting a request, include the incident date, the names involved, the type of record, and any case number you have. Being specific makes the search faster and reduces back-and-forth with staff.

Not all records are open to the public. Active investigation files are protected under IC 5-14-3-4(b)(1). Juvenile records, sealed court documents, and criminal intelligence data are also withheld. Law enforcement daily logs must be released within 24 hours when requested under IC 5-14-3-5. These logs list suspected crimes, accidents, and complaints by date, time, and location. They are a good starting point if you are looking for an incident from a specific day. If your request is denied, the office must explain in writing which exemption applies. You can take that decision to the Indiana Public Access Counselor for a free advisory opinion.

Morgan County Jail and Warrant Records

To check whether someone is in custody at the Morgan County jail, call the jail line at 765-342-4303. Have the full name and date of birth ready. Jail staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information. This is often the fastest way to get a custody check without waiting for a written response.

Warrant inquiries can be directed to the main office at 765-342-1080. Ask for records or warrants staff. They can confirm whether an active warrant has been issued for a specific person in Morgan County. If the main line is busy, dispatch at 765-342-5544 can also handle non-emergency warrant questions.

Morgan County is part of the statewide VINE victim notification system. Call 866-959-8463 to check the custody status of an offender or to register for automatic alerts. VINE is a free service available around the clock. You will be notified when a specific person's custody status changes at any Indiana jail or correctional facility.

State Police Records Tools

State-level databases let you search across all Indiana law enforcement agencies at once, which can be useful when the county search alone is not enough.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) portal at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch/ is open to anyone. The fee is $15.70 by credit card or $7.00 by mail using a money order. Results cover felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all Indiana agencies. Morgan County arrests and dispositions reported to the state under IC 10-13-2 are included. The search does not pull records from other states. A fingerprint-based national check is available through the ISP at a higher cost if you need broader coverage.

Court records for Morgan County are searchable at no cost through MyCase Indiana. Criminal, civil, family, and probate cases are all included. The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry is free and searchable by name, county, or zip code. Protection orders in Morgan County can be checked through the Indiana Protection Order Registry. For APRA requests aimed at Indiana State Police records, use the ISP APRA portal.

Crash Reports and Body Camera Footage

Traffic accident reports from Morgan County are available through BuyCrash.com. The site covers crash reports from all Indiana law enforcement agencies, including the Morgan County Sheriff, Martinsville Police Department, and Indiana State Police troopers. Search by crash date, location, or names of those involved. A small fee applies per report.

Body camera and dash camera footage can be requested as a public record. IC 5-14-3-5.1 and 5.2 set the rules for these recordings. Footage must be kept for at least 190 days. Some video may be withheld if it involves active investigations, undercover officers, juvenile subjects, or sensitive personal data. Agencies may charge up to $150 in redaction fees per recording. Denials must come in writing with the specific exemption cited. The criminal history data you access through LCH checks comes from the central repository maintained by the Indiana State Police under IC 10-13-2. Local agencies like the Morgan County Sheriff report their data into that system on an ongoing basis.

Nearby Counties

Morgan County borders several central Indiana counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and records process.