Warrick County Police Records

Warrick County police records are maintained by the Warrick County Sheriff's Office in Boonville, Indiana. Incident reports, arrest logs, jail records, and warrant information are available through the sheriff's office or through Indiana's statewide law enforcement databases. The sheriff's office accepts requests in person, by mail, and by phone. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act requires agencies to respond within 7 days.

Warrick County Sheriff's Office

The Warrick County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and the main keeper of local police records. The office is at 100 W SR 62, Boonville, IN. Call (812) 897-6180 for non-emergency matters. Dial 911 for emergencies. The Warrick County Sheriff's website at warricksheriff.com has department information, contact details, and records-related resources.

The sheriff's office covers all unincorporated areas of Warrick County and operates the county jail in Boonville. The county has grown steadily in population, sitting at over 66,000, and the sheriff's department handles a significant volume of law enforcement activity. Deputies generate reports for every call they respond to, and those reports are public records subject to disclosure under IC 5-14-3.

Communities like Newburgh, Boonville, and Chandler have their own police departments. Records from incidents inside those city or town limits are held by the local department, not the county sheriff. Contact the relevant agency based on the location of the incident. The sheriff's office can help you identify the right department if you are unsure.

How to Request Warrick County Police Records

To request records from the Warrick County Sheriff's Office, visit in person at 100 W SR 62, Boonville, call (812) 897-6180, or mail a written request to the office. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records without needing to state a reason. This applies to law enforcement records held by the sheriff as well as other public agencies.

Written requests are the most reliable approach. Include the type of record, the date or date range, names of any parties involved, and any case or report numbers you have. The more specific your request, the faster it can be processed. The agency must respond within 7 days. If they need additional time and don't notify you, the request is treated as denied by law.

Fees apply for copies. Ask the office about their fee schedule before visiting. Some records are exempt from disclosure. Open investigation files, juvenile records, and certain personal data are generally withheld under IC 5-14-3-4. A denial must come in writing with a specific legal citation. If you believe the denial was improper, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac.

Inmate Search and Arrest Records

The Warrick County jail is operated by the sheriff's office. Call (812) 897-6180 to check whether someone is in custody or has been recently booked. Staff can confirm custody status and basic booking information for people held at the county facility.

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service available statewide. Call 866-959-8463 any time to check on an offender's custody status or sign up for automated alerts. VINE covers the Warrick County jail and all Indiana facilities.

Court records for cases filed in Warrick County courts are searchable through MyCase Indiana at no cost. No account is needed. You can search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and final dispositions in the Warrick Circuit and Superior Courts.

State-Level Resources for Warrick County

Indiana's statewide tools can supplement local records from the sheriff. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) portal lets you search for felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all 92 Indiana counties. The fee is $15.70 by credit card online or $7 by mail. The LCH does not include out-of-state criminal history. Results come back as "ON FILE," "NOT ON FILE (INCONCLUSIVE)," or "NO RECORDS FOUND."

The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry is free and searchable by name, county, or address. It is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and includes photos and current addresses. Active protection orders statewide are listed in the Indiana Protection Order Registry, also free. Crash reports from Warrick County are available through BuyCrash.com for a small per-report fee.

Nearby Counties

Warrick County is in southwestern Indiana near Evansville. Bordering counties each have their own sheriff and records offices.