Find Randolph County Police Records

Randolph County police records are maintained by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office in Winchester and cover arrest logs, incident reports, and law enforcement activity in this east-central Indiana county along the Ohio border. Indiana state resources provide additional access to criminal history through the Limited Criminal History system and court records through MyCase. This page covers where to request records, what you can expect, and what each source provides.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Based in Winchester, the office patrols unincorporated areas and coordinates with city police in Winchester and other communities. The sheriff keeps records of all arrests, incidents, and calls for service in the county.

To request records, contact the office by phone or visit in person. The office is located on East Washington Street in Winchester. There is no large public online portal for local records, so most requests require direct contact with staff.

• Address: 108 E Washington St, Winchester, IN
• Phone: (765) 584-1721
• Website: in.gov/counties/randolph

The Indiana state county page for Randolph has contact information for the sheriff and other county offices. Use it to find current hours and any updates to request procedures.

Visit the Randolph County page for current sheriff contact details and county government information.

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office in Winchester handles law enforcement and record-keeping for this rural east Indiana county near the Ohio state line.

Randolph County Criminal History Records

The Indiana State Police provides the Limited Criminal History (LCH) system for background checks. This is the main state tool for checking criminal conviction records across all 92 Indiana counties.

An online search costs $15.70. Mail requests cost $7 and take longer. Results from the online system are returned quickly. The LCH covers felony and misdemeanor convictions. It does not include arrests without a conviction, juvenile records, or sealed cases.

For Randolph County-specific incident details or arrest records that did not result in a conviction, you will need to contact the sheriff's office or Winchester Police Department directly.

Randolph County Police Records Request Process

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) gives everyone the right to request public records from government agencies. Police incident reports and arrest logs held by the Randolph County Sheriff are public records subject to this law.

Put your request in writing. Note the date of the incident, the location, the type of record, and any case numbers you have. The agency must respond within 7 days. You may be charged a copying fee. If a record is withheld, you get a written explanation.

For records from the Indiana State Police, use the ISP APRA portal. This handles ISP records separately from local requests. County requests go to the sheriff or the relevant city police department.

Court Records in Randolph County

Randolph County is served by the Randolph Circuit Court. Case filings and court records are searchable for free through Indiana's MyCase portal. Search by name or case number to find criminal and civil cases.

Court records begin when charges are filed. Police records exist from the time of the incident. Both are often relevant when researching a legal matter. Use MyCase to find a case number, then contact the sheriff to request the related police report if needed. Some older files may not be in the online system and require a visit to the clerk's office in Winchester.

Sex Offender Registry and Protection Orders

Registered sex offenders in Randolph County appear in Indiana's public registry at iCrimeWatch. Search by name, city, or ZIP code to find offenders in Winchester and surrounding communities. The registry is free to use and is run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association.

Protection orders in Indiana are public records and searchable through the Indiana Protection Order Registry. This covers civil and criminal orders statewide. Search by name at no cost. The registry is updated and maintained by the Indiana Supreme Court.

Crash Reports

Traffic crash reports from Randolph County are available through BuyCrash. Reports are usually available within a few days of the crash being filed. You can also request a report from the agency that responded to the scene.

Have the crash date, location, and names of those involved when you search or call. Fees vary but are typically small. Reports are often needed for insurance claims or legal cases.

Nearby Counties

Randolph County is on Indiana's eastern border. It shares boundaries with Wayne, Henry, Delaware, Jay, Union, and Fayette counties.