Search Perry County Police Records

Perry County police records are kept by the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Tell City, Indiana. You can look up incident reports, arrest logs, warrant data, and other law enforcement records through the sheriff's office or Indiana's statewide public records tools. Any person may request records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, with most responses due within seven days.

Perry County Sheriff's Office

The Perry County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It covers unincorporated areas, works alongside city police in Tell City, and maintains records of all arrests, incidents, and calls for service across Perry County. The main line is 812-547-2441. For emergencies, call 911.

The Perry County Sheriff's Office website provides department contact information and general guidance on services offered by the office. Check the site to confirm office hours and current staff contact details before submitting a request or visiting in person.

The site is a useful starting point. It can tell you what forms the department uses and whether there are any updates to how requests are being handled. In smaller departments like Perry County's, procedures occasionally shift when staff changes occur, so a quick check saves time.

Perry County sits along the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Tell City is the county seat and the main population center. The sheriff's office serves the full county and runs the county jail. Because the department is relatively small, calling ahead before a visit is a good idea. Records staff may not always be at the front desk, and a quick call confirms they can assist when you arrive.

How to Get Perry County Police Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, at IC 5-14-3, allows any person to inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. You do not have to provide a reason for your request. The agency must respond within seven days. If it does not, the request is treated as denied and you may escalate to the Indiana Public Access Counselor.

Visiting the sheriff's office in Tell City in person is the fastest option. Simple, completed case records are often processed the same day. Mailed requests follow the seven-day APRA window, starting when the office receives the written submission. Verbal requests are allowed under APRA but written requests are always better because they document the date your request was received.

Certain records are exempt from release under IC 5-14-3-4. These include records tied to open investigations, juvenile records, criminal intelligence data, and documents sealed by court order. If only a portion of a record is exempt, the non-exempt parts must still be released. Fees apply before any records are released. Call 812-547-2441 to confirm the current fee schedule and accepted payment methods before your visit.

Inmate Search and Warrant Data

To check whether someone is being held in the Perry County Jail, contact the sheriff's office at 812-547-2441. Staff can confirm current custody status by name. Warrant searches work the same way. Providing a full name and date of birth helps the records unit run an accurate check without confusion from common names.

Indiana's VINE system is available statewide at no cost. Call 866-959-8463 any time of day or night to check the custody status of a specific offender in Perry County or anywhere in Indiana. You can also sign up for automated alerts. VINE will notify you by phone, text, or email when an offender's status changes, including release or transfer. The service does not require any legal standing to use.

Vehicle crash reports from Perry County roads are available through BuyCrash.com. All Indiana law enforcement agencies route their traffic accident reports through this platform. To find a specific report, have the names of the parties, the date, and the location of the crash ready. The report number helps but is not always required.

Note: Once a person has been charged following an arrest, the criminal case becomes a separate court record that can be searched for free through MyCase Indiana.

State Police Records Tools for Perry County

The Indiana State Police maintains several public databases that go beyond what any single county sheriff can provide. These are useful when you need broader search coverage across all 92 counties.

The Limited Criminal History (LCH) portal at the ISP website allows public searches of Indiana felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest records. The fee is $15.70 online by credit card or $7 by mail with a money order sent to the Indiana State Police. Results come back as ON FILE, NOT ON FILE, or NO RECORDS FOUND. If the outcome is inconclusive, IDEMIA can arrange a fingerprint-based check by calling 1-877-472-6917. Fingerprint checks are more thorough and provide a complete review of the person's Indiana criminal history record.

Court records for Perry County are searchable at no charge through MyCase Indiana. Civil, criminal, and family cases filed in Perry County are in the database. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, county, or address and is free to use. Active protection orders are listed in the Indiana Protection Order Registry. Both registries are maintained at the state level and cover Perry County data. For ISP-specific records, use the ISP APRA portal. If you believe a request was mishandled, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can review your case and provide a free advisory opinion.

Nearby Counties

Perry County is in southern Indiana and shares borders with several counties in the region.