Find Pike County Police Records

Pike County police records are held by the Pike County Sheriff's Office in Petersburg, Indiana. You can search incident reports, arrest logs, and warrant data through the sheriff's office or through Indiana's statewide databases. Requests are taken in person, by mail, or by phone, and most completed records are available to anyone who asks under Indiana's public records law.

Pike County Sheriff's Office

The Pike County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement in the county from its base in Petersburg. The office covers unincorporated areas and works with local police in Petersburg. All arrests, incidents, and calls for service generate records that the sheriff's office is responsible for maintaining. The main phone number is 812-354-6024. For emergencies, call 911.

The Pike County Sheriff's Office website provides contact details and general department information. Use the site to confirm hours and learn whether the department has any specific forms or procedures in place for records requests before you go in person.

Pike County is one of the smaller Indiana counties. The sheriff's office is the main law enforcement contact for most residents. Because the department is compact, calling ahead is always a practical step. This way you can confirm records staff is on hand and know what to bring when you arrive.

The office is located in Petersburg, the county seat of Pike County. Petersburg is a small city in southwest Indiana. The sheriff handles patrol across the full county, runs the county jail, and manages records for all law enforcement activity. For incidents that occur on state highways in Pike County, Indiana State Police may hold the relevant report rather than the county sheriff.

Requesting Pike County Police Records

Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, any person can inspect and copy public records from law enforcement agencies during regular business hours. No reason is required. The office has seven days to respond to a written request. If no response comes within seven days, the request is treated as denied and you may contact the Public Access Counselor for guidance.

In-person requests at the Pike County Sheriff's Office in Petersburg are the fastest route. Simple completed case records can often be turned around the same day. Mailed requests are subject to the seven-day APRA window from the date the office receives the request. Always send written requests rather than relying on a phone call alone. A paper trail matters if the request is later disputed.

Some records are withheld under IC 5-14-3-4. Active investigation files are protected. Juvenile records cannot be released. Criminal intelligence data and court-sealed records are also exempt. If part of a record is exempt, only that section is withheld. The rest of the document must still be provided. Fees must be paid before records are released. Call 812-354-6024 in advance to ask what fees apply and what payment forms are accepted at the Pike County Sheriff's Office.

Note: The daily activity log required under IC 5-14-3-5 must be open for public inspection within 24 hours of the events being logged.

Pike County Inmate Status and Warrant Searches

To check whether someone is held in the Pike County Jail, call the sheriff's office at 812-354-6024. Staff can look up current inmates by name. For warrant searches, the same number applies. A full name and date of birth give the records unit what they need to pull an accurate result.

Indiana's VINE service is a free statewide tool available around the clock. Dial 866-959-8463 to check the custody status of any offender in Pike County or across Indiana. VINE also lets you set up automated alerts by phone, text, or email whenever a specific individual's custody status changes. This can be important if you have a safety concern tied to someone in custody.

Traffic accident reports from Pike County are routed through BuyCrash.com, which the Indiana State Police uses as the statewide crash report repository. To find a specific report, you will need the date, the names of the parties involved, and ideally the report number. Reports from both the county sheriff and ISP appear in the same system.

Indiana State Police Records Tools for Pike County

The Indiana State Police maintains statewide databases that cover all 92 counties. When a local search at the Pike County Sheriff's Office does not give you what you need, these tools are the next step.

The Limited Criminal History (LCH) search at the ISP criminal history portal covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests from across Indiana, including Pike County. The fee is $15.70 online by credit card or $7 by mail. Search by name, date of birth, race, and gender. Results return as ON FILE, NOT ON FILE, or NO RECORDS FOUND. An inconclusive result points toward a fingerprint-based check, which can be scheduled through IDEMIA at 1-877-472-6917 for a more complete review.

Court records for Pike County cases are free to search through MyCase Indiana. The database covers criminal, civil, and family court filings. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, and address at no cost. The Indiana Protection Order Registry lists active protection and no-contact orders statewide, also free. For ISP records specifically, submit a formal APRA request through the ISP APRA portal. If a local request was handled improperly, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can review the matter at no cost.

Nearby Counties

Pike County sits in southwest Indiana and borders several other counties in the region.